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Recess Monkey
Zooglobble Recommended!: "Fun times three. This Seattle trio continues to write great songs and has a fun, energetic stage show to match. Think of them as the west coast Rocknoceros."
"2009 in Review: These kids' songs are... awesome!... There are bands you can't go wrong with, and this is one of them." -USA Today
"RECESS MONKEY: If Seattle is the new bastion of kindie rockers, then the trio of elementary school teachers - Jack Forman, Daron Henry and Drew Holloway - are the city's breakout stars." -Time Magazine
"Dan Zanes may be the godfather; They Might Be Giants, the legitimizer; and Laurie Berkner, Ralph Covert, and Justin Roberts the genre's superstars. But Recess Monkey is the heart of kids' music today." -Stefan Shepherd, Zooglobble
Recess Monkey's live shows are Beatles-influenced sing-alongs about friends, animals and SL-DOUBLE-E-P-OVERS. The Jammin Java performance will feature foot-stomping, hand-clapping, chicken-dancing romps through old favorites along with high-energy funk and new wave grooves from the brand-new The Final Funktier, including "Booster Seat," which compares a booster seat to a booster rocket and a low-gravity, high-bounce dance song called "Moon Boots." Kids and their parental units will zoom around the room with the high-energy "Jet Pack," join the Monkey Bar conga line (located everywhere), take a soapy ride at the Bubble Factory, and give that loose tooth an extra jiggle with Dr. Wiggle.
SteveSongs
Zooglobble Recommended!: "If you just know him as Mr. Steve from PBS Kids, then you're missing half the story. He's got a whole bunch of fun, often funny, music for a slightly older crowd."
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing/performing award-winning music for families for ten years. A rising star on the national kids music scene, Steve blends smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages into fun participatory songs that kids love and adults find irresistible. He has delighted audiences coast to coast with his engaging and entertaining shows, including at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Boston's Fenway Park. Steve has earned numerous awards, including 2 Parents' Choice Gold Awards, a NAPPA Honor, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children's Music Web Award. He has 5 full-length CDs and he recently released his first DVD, The Marvelous Musical Adventures. In May 2008, Steve took on an exciting new role on national TV as "Mr. Steve," co-host of the PBS KIDS morning block featuring favorites such as Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Super Why and Martha Speaks.
SteveSongs
Zooglobble Recommended!: "If you just know him as Mr. Steve from PBS Kids, then you're missing half the story. He's got a whole bunch of fun, often funny, music for a slightly older crowd."
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing/performing award-winning music for families for ten years. A rising star on the national kids music scene, Steve blends smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages into fun participatory songs that kids love and adults find irresistible. He has delighted audiences coast to coast with his engaging and entertaining shows, including at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Boston's Fenway Park. Steve has earned numerous awards, including 2 Parents' Choice Gold Awards, a NAPPA Honor, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children's Music Web Award. He has 5 full-length CDs and he recently released his first DVD, The Marvelous Musical Adventures. In May 2008, Steve took on an exciting new role on national TV as "Mr. Steve," co-host of the PBS KIDS morning block featuring favorites such as Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Super Why and Martha Speaks.
SteveSongs
Zooglobble Recommended!: "If you just know him as Mr. Steve from PBS Kids, then you're missing half the story. He's got a whole bunch of fun, often funny, music for a slightly older crowd."
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing/performing award-winning music for families for ten years. A rising star on the national kids music scene, Steve blends smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages into fun participatory songs that kids love and adults find irresistible. He has delighted audiences coast to coast with his engaging and entertaining shows, including at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Boston's Fenway Park. Steve has earned numerous awards, including 2 Parents' Choice Gold Awards, a NAPPA Honor, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children's Music Web Award. He has 5 full-length CDs and he recently released his first DVD, The Marvelous Musical Adventures. In May 2008, Steve took on an exciting new role on national TV as "Mr. Steve," co-host of the PBS KIDS morning block featuring favorites such as Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Super Why and Martha Speaks.
Silly Bus
Silly Bus is a two-time Mom's Choice Award winner and a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, famous for its Grammy Awards. The Silly Bus team members are experienced professionals who have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including MTV and Discovery Kids. Their educational partners bring 30+ years of teaching and education expertise with five nationally published music education books.
The creative team members are experienced professionals from the music and film industries, and they have worked with some of the biggest names in their respective fields. The live performance group has shared the stage with well known acts including Huey Lewis and the News, Switchfoot, Cyndi Lauper, Sugar Ray, and Vanessa Carlton. Their songs appeared on MTV, Discovery Kids, and a compilation CD that included Dave Matthews. The visual production staff worked on films released by Dream Works, Disney, Castle Rock, Universal, and Warner Bros. The cumulative experience and vision that the team brings to Silly Bus is sure to win viewers and listeners alike. Red Cactus Films recently licensed the Silly Bus song, "Eagle on the Wind," to be used in the new film release "Middle of the Road." Through their innovative educational media, Silly Bus aims to reach 100,000 kids this year. Be sure to give the new Silly Bus CD a listen. Catch them when the bus rolls into a town near you!
Billy Jonas
"A Billy Jonas performance is an explosion of energy. In singalongs, bangalongs, whisperalongs, as well as improvised songs, his primary instrument is the audience. Everyone becomes part of a performance that reaches out and... touches even the most hardened of hearts." -Fayetteville Morning News
Concerts begin with a simple "tuning" of the audience; from there a whimsical trajectory carries listeners through stories of life, love, and triumph over 'Murphy's Law.' Jonas' original pieces are played on fanciful "industrial re-percussion" instruments made from found objects. He sings in a clear tenor voice; his guitar work is adventurous, alternately percussive and lyrical.
Jonas' heartwarming work has been enjoyed across North America since 1987. Previously a member of the highly acclaimed duo, "The Billys," he has been featured at prestigious festivals and venues nationwide. Jonas has shared stages with some of the world's favorite acoustic artists, including Patti Larkin, Ani DiFranco, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, and Pete Seeger.
Ralph’s World
Zooglobble Recommended!: "I've seen lots of kids musicians - Ralph's World rocks with the best of them. So many great songs..."
These days there may be lots of rockers making kid-friendly records, but there's only one Ralph Covert, an irrepressibly enthusiastic performer who rocks just as hard for kids as he does for grown-ups. Perma-grin on his face, lime-green Chuck Taylors on his feet-even at the Grammies! -his traveling circus of catchiness known as Ralph's World is equally loved by cool-seeking parents as it is by children, fortunate to be living in an era where their music both rocks and respects their intelligence and curiosity.
Look no further than The New York Times, which said, in a front-page Arts section story, "It is possible that Mr. Covert will turn out to be [the] genre's Elvis Presley, or at the very least its Elvis Costello."
Covert is the ringmaster of a packed tent of creativity, even beyond Ralph's World. He's an award-winning playwright, has written books (including the circus-themed Sawdust and Spangles), and music for adult theatrical dramas and children's musicals. He also still plays gigs with his grown-up rock outfit, The Bad Examples - to say nothing of the Ralph's World videos that put his winning personality into family rooms worldwide. Given all that, it's no wonder that Disney sought out the indefatigable performer for its Disney Sound label, which is releasing ‘The Rhyming Circus,' Ralph's World's latest.
Ralph’s World
Zooglobble Recommended!: "I've seen lots of kids musicians - Ralph's World rocks with the best of them. So many great songs..."
These days there may be lots of rockers making kid-friendly records, but there's only one Ralph Covert, an irrepressibly enthusiastic performer who rocks just as hard for kids as he does for grown-ups. Perma-grin on his face, lime-green Chuck Taylors on his feet-even at the Grammies! -his traveling circus of catchiness known as Ralph's World is equally loved by cool-seeking parents as it is by children, fortunate to be living in an era where their music both rocks and respects their intelligence and curiosity.
Look no further than The New York Times, which said, in a front-page Arts section story, "It is possible that Mr. Covert will turn out to be [the] genre's Elvis Presley, or at the very least its Elvis Costello."
Covert is the ringmaster of a packed tent of creativity, even beyond Ralph's World. He's an award-winning playwright, has written books (including the circus-themed Sawdust and Spangles), and music for adult theatrical dramas and children's musicals. He also still plays gigs with his grown-up rock outfit, The Bad Examples - to say nothing of the Ralph's World videos that put his winning personality into family rooms worldwide. Given all that, it's no wonder that Disney sought out the indefatigable performer for its Disney Sound label, which is releasing ‘The Rhyming Circus,' Ralph's World's latest.
Billy Kelly
Billy Kelly is a guy. Here's what folks are saying about him and his new CD, 'Thank You For Joining the Happy Club':
"An endearingly oddball sense of humor." -Stefan Shepherd, on NPR's "All Things Considered"
"Totally winning in its goofiness ... there are going to be some families who absolutely love love love this disk." -Zooglobble.com
"Imagine if Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld wrote lyrics for all-ages music played by an acoustic Weezer. I cannot recall a funnier, more intelligently conceived debut family record." -Jeff Bogle, Out With The Kids
"A super set of indie rock songs for kids ... Breezy, slyly humorous tunes ... Super duper children's music debut!" -Warren Truitt, Kids Music That Rocks
"A blockbuster! Clever, fun, great pop melodies, hooks & humor. This CD is on my Top 10 for 2009." -Kids music rock star Yosi Levin, on his blog Indie Kids Rock
The Diggity Dudes
All about the Dudes... The Diggity Dudes are a children's entertainment group that sings about values, good citizenship, and life lessons, with an occasional just-for-fun crazy dancing song thrown in for good measure. They provide family oriented entertainment for children 3-11 years old (though we have many adult fans who also feel our music is mighty diggity too!) After many years of playing "grown up music," Diggity Dudes Mike Hartsfield and Donny Atkins decided to try writing songs for their kids. After taking the advice of their 6 yr. old critics, a catalog of catchy tunes blossomed. The Dudes decided if their kids liked what they heard, others would too. In December of 2009, Mike and Donny added Diggity Scott Milstead (a founding member of Carbon Leaf and their drummer for 15 yrs.) on drums & percussion. Now, much to everyone's delight, The Diggity Dudes have become a reality. The Diggity Dudes have been playing schools and events around Central Virginia since early 2010. Their debut album, My Science Project, was released on June 5th. It was held at Richmond's famed CmOR (Children's Museum of Richmond). Their goal is simple: entertain the kids while giving back to the schools and organizations that support them. The Diggity Dudes are committed to dedicating a portion of proceeds from their performances to the organizations supporting their music. With budgetary cuts slashing and burning music and arts programs in the schools, the Dudes are committed to helping provide all the young Dudes and Dudettes with an opportunity to experience the power and joy of a life enriched by music. So if you and your family are looking for a great way to entertain (and even teach) your children, all while watching grown men act like kids themselves, please support The Diggity Dudes.
Ryan Buckle & Friends - “Science You Can Sing To!”
Ryan Buckle & Friends is the best new kids' show in D.C.! Launched May 2010 in back-to-back concerts at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in D.C. and Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA, the show combines great music with amazing science experiments to inspire curious kids.
The show stars Ryan Buckle, who sings and plays songs from our debut CD, Swamp Stomp Boogie. The music highlights discoveries kids can make at the zoo, inspiring them to ask questions like: Ever wonder how birds can fly? What shadows are? Where crocodiles live?
The show also features Zelda the Zookeeper, who performs awesome experiments to inspire and amaze kids. Audiences of all ages ooh and aah at the floating smoke rings, gigantic bubbles, circle of electricity, alka seltzer rocket, bubble shower and more!
The combination of music with science is magic: "Swamp Stomp hits all the basic criteria for good kids' music: It's well-produced, and the songwriting is fun and quirky." (USA Today)
A typical show runs for 45 minutes, and can be accompanied by hands-on science stations that entertain and educate the kids before and/or after the show.
Swamp Stomp Boogie was produced in Nashville with Grammy Award-winning producers and musicians and Wammie Award-winning rock star Shane Hines. Each of the songs was built around curriculum developed by Curiosity Zone, an award-winning hands-on science center for young kids.
Uncle Rock
"Shel Silverstein meets Buddy Holly." -LA Times
Uncle Rock is singer-songwriter, actor, teacher and former stay-at-home dad Robert Burke Warren who has written songs with multi-Grammy winner Rosanne Cash and for Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson. Once a globe-trotting bassist with garage rock titans the Fleshtones, then the lead in the West End musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, his Uncle Rock persona came when he landed a job at his son's preschool. His "Rock Of All Ages" songs draw inspiration from Maurice Sendak, Woody Guthrie and Shel Silverstein - with a bit of classic rock thrown in. Uncle Rock's CDs have received raves from the NY Times, the NY Post, LA Times and Parenting magazine, and his song "Leave the Bees Be" reached number one on Sirius/XM's Kids Place Live, where he receives extensive airplay.
Robbie Schaefer
Zooglobble Recommended!: "Schaefer's a droll songwriter and sharp observer of kids' lives - he not only wrote a song called "There's a Carp in the Tub" but also based it on a real life situation from his own childhood."
Rocket Pop Records announces the release of Robbie Schaefer's SONGS FOR KIDS LIKE US, the first collection of music for kids and families by the singer/songwriter of the critically acclaimed folk-pop band Eddie From Ohio.
With 9 albums and 120,000 independent record sales under their belt, Eddie From Ohio earned the plaudit "the greatest band you've never heard of" from US Airways' Attache magazine. Now, with the release of SONGS FOR KIDS LIKE US, Schaefer presents what easily could be tagged "the best CD your kids haven't heard of-yet."
Never straying far from his folk-pop roots, Schaefer presents a memorable 12-song collection of catchy, clever, and slightly cheeky tunes that take the listener for a romp through musical styles and colorful arrangements that appeal to kids and grownups alike.
Among the original tracks are the tales of a little brother who won't eat anything, a fish in a tub who
eats everything, an accident-prone professor, and an affable cowboy who can only speak backward. (His name, of course: Bob.) Traditional tunes such as "There Ain't No Bugs on Me" and "There's A Hole in The Bucket" receive imaginative treatments to round out the track list.
Guest spots from keyboardist Jon Carroll (Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Starland Vocal Band), trumpeter John Abbracciamento, bassist Matt Grason and EFO bandmates Eddie Hartness and Michael Clem add to the fun. Noted kids' illustrator Jack Desrocher contributes the whimsical character illustrations to the CD packaging.
The Great Zucchini
The Great Zucchini, Washington's funniest and most magical PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN entertainer, performs a colorful magic show where every child is a star and guaranteed to laugh! Experience the excitement of the children when they get to learn a magic trick at the end of show!
For over 12 years, The Great Zucchini has been entertaining young children as a magician and preschool teacher. He performs his hands-on, interactive magic shows to more that 250 groups a year. His experience, coupled with his gentle nature and wacky facial expressions, makes kids immediately feel comfortable and ready to laugh.
The wonder of magic, silliness of comedy, and interactive nature of The Great Zucchini's show keeps children on the edge of their seats. Watch your kids' faces light up as they see things disappear and reappear. Watch how animated and excited the children get when they yell "Wake up Zucchini," when he accidentally falls asleep during the show or when he turns tissue paper into colorful rainbow streamers, or when his puppet, Ruffles the Rabbit, keeps coming out of the hat without The Great Zucchini noticing. This is "eye candy" magic comedy at its best. Have your cameras ready. You'll get some terrific pictures of the kids laughing the entire 40-minute show. And last, but not least, it'll be a birthday your child, family, and friends will fondly remember for years to come!
Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour - Celebrating the Band’s 1000th Show!
Zooglobble Recommended!: "Kudos to the great taste of the DC area. You already know what the rest of the country is starting to find out - that Rocknoceros is a gem of a band."
A Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour is a night out for the WHOLE family! Rocknoceros wanted to provide a way for entire families to get a night out on the town in a safe, clean, and family-friendly way. Jammin' Java, and even the famed 9:30 Club, have presented the show to the delight of everyone! The September 11th Family Happy Hour show will be extra-super-duper special because Rocknoceros will be celebrating their 1000th show together. That's right folks, five years three award-winning cds later, Rocknoceros has hit their 1000th show milestone. So get your tickets today and come help Rocknoceros celebrate this momentous occasion in grand fashion!
*You'll hear some rockin' Rockno classics but also a fun mix of classic rock cover tunes that grownups will enjoy!
*And don't forget the Signature Family Happy Hour drink special: BUY A BEER, GET A JUICE BOX! - the Jammin' Java bar will be in full operation.
LUKE BRINDLEY CD RELEASE
Singer-songwriter Isabelle Chester (Miss Belle) performs original children's songs and well- known kid & traditional favorites in English and Spanish accompanied by her rhythmic guitar playing to get her audience up on its feet and dancing in the aisles. Miss Belle regularly performs in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Jammin’ Java’s own Luke Brindley returns for two back to back nights! Arguably the most promising singer/songwriter to emerge from the Washington, DC area in recent years, Luke’s self titled release is called "one of the best roots-rock records of the year" by The Washington Post. With no song going “untouched by the energy and pure infectious joy of Luke's performance (The Washington Times),” Luke’s show will feature music from the 2008 WAMMIE winner for Best Contemporary Folk album and his latest release 5 Songs, and showcase some as-yet-unreleased tunes with help from Todd Wright, Jess Bennett and several special guests.
