Kindie Rock Stars

Award winning songwriter Kath Bee joins the show to talk about her career in Kindie music, her album Children: Our Voices IntertwineD, working with producer Doug Stenhouse and the inspiration behind the song A Little Song.  Child vocalist Amiria Keyanna is spotlighted on this song. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4emm7GOvxW13ZnGYLNg5co?si=c7f7e8b2de31429f   iTunes/Apple...

Katie Dwyer talks about the origins of Katie Dwyer Music and the story behind her squirrel friend from Central Park in NYC.  Congratulations are in order for Katie, who was named a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting competition for her song "Rosie the Hippo!"  Way to go, Katie!   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6B3rAWy9CghCtVDtgh5LbD?si=f134a9bc4a744781  ...

"Farmer Dave" David Ladon of Animal Farm joins the show to tell the story of their career in Kindie music their uplifting song We Are One.  Be sure to check out Dave's show on PBS.org called Farmer Dave and Friends.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0WiX9uBaRQE6BJntjsQFhN?si=2ab0298eb62245e9   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/we-are-one/...

Ever burn your tongue on hot chocolate?  Of course you have!  Clay Hadden and Jim Hendrix of The SOKS explore that experience in this episode and you'll learn about their kindie career and inspiration for their band name.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6jd8PFJCgq2HtsWD6NUlPM?si=c89411a94ff84e91   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-burnt-my-tong...

PJs!  All Day!  Baybay!  Ezra and Ruthie from The Oot N Oots join the show and talk about their family band, Ruthie's debut and the inspiration for their super fun song PJs All Day. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1zNYwjIjhXquegDGRqac9L?si=33dc57f27d3b498a   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/pjs-all-day-single/1575097146   PJs All Day will be added...

Grammy Award winner Steve CoolBeans Pullara joins the show.  We cover his amazing career in Kindie Music and the story behind his insanely catchy song from his "An A Cappella Family" album called Slurp It Up.  SLUUUUURRPPP!!! Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4mwV4zsBMEd0Md0x9va7rm?si=76c5f4292c6646a8   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/slurp-it...

Batten down the hatches!  It's Captain Festus McBoyle joining the show to talk about his pirate character's origins, stage show and traveling cast of characters.  His poignant song about the lockdown, Bubble, is a departure from their norm but is also part of a wider global project, which you will learn about in this episode. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4hE...

Beppie delivers a cute song that advises parents how to answer kids questions that they don't quite have the answer to!  Stephanie Nhan shares the fun story behind the name Beppie and how her kids inspired this song. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3mLaIKAYPYrzjXJzOgbwpv?si=c6835e82553f4c5a   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/good-question/15477712...

Get ready to scream!  Award winning songwriter Kath Bee joins the show to talk about her career in Kindie music, her album Children: Our Voices IntertwineD, working with producer Doug Stenhouse and the inspiration behind the song I Want to Scream.  Child vocalist Devan is spotlighted on this song. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/5YFDtGoS3qAXW71uuwrEMk?si=65465ec0357c4769...

Brad Standley and Lilli Wosk, also known as Peanut Butter Jams, join the show and talk about how they got into Kindie music, their NYC theater background, their lovable dog and how they ended up in Vegas (like me!).  They also tell the motivational story behind their song The Road to Gettin' Better (is not a Straight Line).  Their new album "The Road to Gettin' Better" is out t...

Siu and Leah of Loopy Tunes Music join us from the beautiful south island of New Zealand.  Learn about their multi-lingual, pacific island inspired music and the inspiration and meaning for their song Guardians of Papatuanuku.    Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0LcLwHQc2bsZ6sJh4azlEx?si=a20f4da463914916     iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/guardians-o...

Welcome to Dana's Music Playground!  Dana Cohenauer joins the show to talk about her amazing career, her radio show and the inspiration for the song Rainforest Symphony and it's bossa nova groove.    Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4JBJov2qYfgb723Ysg5b3W?si=39c565477c154280     iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/rainforest-symphony/1510088214?...

Amy Hersh delivers a powerful message to kids about the pandemic with her comforting song No Matter Where You Go.  Learn about Amy's storied career that had included journalism, interviewing some very rich and famous people, and what led her to the world of children's music.   Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/31YSTLl30JhV7OEB3j9Dzs?si=629ff9f4199a4628   iTunes/App...

Get ready for a Grape time! This episode features Kathryn the Grape and her uplifting and empowering song, Just Be.  Learn about Kathryn, the fun story behind how she became Kathryn the Grape and her song with a great message letting kids know just to be themselves.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1KxK6tdOmB2mPcvBDOo7da?si=69171e7a6f8c4c18   iTunes/Apple Music https://...

Live from Australia by way of New Zealand, Joshua Webb joins the show to talk about the origins of his animated band Hey Duby and the inspiration for the super catchy theme song for the band called Duby Time. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0PWxFiByUTAvNKON5ygIjU?si=b30e200bd59141e9   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/duby-time/1197620250?i=1197620658 ...

Charlotte Talbot of Cee Bee Teatime joins the show from lovely New Zealand to talk about her music, the inspiration for the song My Imaginary Friend and the significant role of Timaru Plunket with her and in the lives of children and families of New Zealand. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/5pJV5M701i2p12gkeRWkC8?si=9f0bb2273ea24cee    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.app...

Who's ready to join the Music With Mandy band?  Mandy Morris joins the show to talk about her Kindie career, jazz influences and the Alberta, Canada kindie scene.  Grab an instrument and join in! Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3jY0Gy1RJPnvFr8miu42cc?si=1df7e2ce5de0453e     iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/join-my-band/1577804779?i=1577804780    J...

Get ready for a sea shanty from Stormin' Bob Swanson, the Singing Weatherman!  Learn more about Bob, his path to Kindie Music and the inspiration for this song. Song available at: https://www.storminswanson.com https://youtu.be/gzFGqXxNFAU  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mwo8a2Hc9UocgRHqYo0bw Support the show

Sue McBride joins the show from the Great White North, and tells us the story behind her Kindie career and her song C-A-N-A-D-A, which teaches Canadian kids how to spell their country name.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3YjK3cTD5mGf1t7nS8KQTk?si=632e9bd5da204195    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/canada/1544020779?i=1544020780    C-A-N-A-D-A has b...

Greg Lato joins the show to talk about his musical career, his journey to Kindie music and shares the inspiration behind the song "Two Slow Snails", which features Bill Harley.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2x7osNdH1lsepwX7rTMlui?si=f034a30bf0184d26   iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/two-slow-snails-feat-bill-harley/1520251106?i=152025139...

The Microphone Doctors serve up some of that delicious Mom's Spaghetti!  Danny Darko Marciano and Mike Costello join the show to talk about their start into Kindie music and the inspiration for this hip-hop kindie hit. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2kvKX8Tn4iTrljPvQNFmPp?si=2666632c660e45ee    iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/moms-spaghetti/1577...

Live, from New Zealand, it's The Kane and Regan Show!  Better known as The KaRS, Kane Bruce Parsons and Regan Taylor join the show to talk about how a natural disaster kickstarted their group and how their song Grubby Hands took on a new life after the pandemic.   Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZkwZsRJCPNMNZ54q4j0n4?si=0fd671ef88124e6a    iTunes/Apple Music https:...

Award winning songwriter Kath Bee joins the show to talk about her career in Kindie music, her album Children: Our Voices IntertwineD, working with producer Doug Stenhouse and the inspiration behind the song Sisters and Brothers.  Child vocalist EMIKA is spotlighted on this song. Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0dAO2u8L70NNofDZfJdCf5?si=edec6ca4fb814279    iTunes/Apple M...

It's Twinkle Time here on the show!  Twinkle joins us to talk about her newly released bi-lingual album "A Mi Me Gusta Ser Yo * It's OK 2 Be Me", her fun and energetic stage show, how she handled the lockdown and shares the inspiration for her song L-O-V-E, with a special bonus to include the Spanish version.  Get ready for some fun! Find the Song at:   Spotify L-O-V-E -  https...

Judi Cranston of kindyRock joins us from amazing New Zealand to tell us about her career in Kindie Music and the story behind her fun action song "Jiggle Your Scarf". Find the Song at:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3SPpyCPczGaaKlTgtFVuKf?si=59d876d458ed4e12    iTunes/Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/album/jiggle-your-scarf/1197731063?i=1197731576   Jiggle Your Scarf has...