Kindie Rock Stars

Season 6 kicks off with the awesome Greg Lato talking about his new album Dandelion: Songs Inspired by Military Kids and Families.  Greg details the extended journey in bringing this album to life through his meetings and conversations with military families, sharing poignant stories and writing and creating some great music.  Greg is extremely proud of this album, and it's easy to understand why.  Songs featured from the album include:1 - Dandelion (feat. The CAMMO Kids Choir)2 - Hi! I'm New Here! (feat. Kaleyana Ludwig)3 - Home is Not a Place4 - Smile5 - Old School New SchoolFind the Song at:SpotifyCOMING SOON!The featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 6 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 6 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31DgDbmZrUgyfip2LrN3SqYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@greglatomusicShow SponsorsWaldmania PR: https://waldmaniapr.com/#homeDebi Derryberry Kids: https://www.debiderryberry.com/kids-musicSupport the show

Special Guest Hosts Todd'n'Tina take the reins and interview me about my newest album "Imagination Time with Patrick".  I had a great time, and Todd Millenacker and Krissy Mondelli made it a lot of fun!  Learn about how one song, which came from the creative mind of my then 4 year old daughter, Lyric, inspired the whole concept and vibe of the album.  It was the most fun I've had both writing and creating an album!  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Zombie Ballerina2 - Space Train3 - Alien Dance Party4 - Puppy Cat5 - Purple Pepperoni PizzaBonus6 - Transylvania Town by Todd'n'TinaFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/54iSGYrmPA8tDmGX0OPArd?si=OWoeyGXoS7eFZGy-43k_uQThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxChtj4a1xS8Y75vIZK5_QQSupport the Show.

Jules Hoffman, better known now as Jules!, joins the show to talk about their new and debut children's music album "Jamming With Jules!".  Jules may look very familiar, as they were part of many YouTube episodes of Super Simple Songs with Ms. Rachel!  I personally had seen Jules in these videos consistently as, for my daughters, it has been among their most preferred nighttime and bedtime viewing.  Jules talks about the process of bringing "Jamming With Jules!" to life and shares some songs and song stories with us.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Pizza Party2 - Caterpillar Butterfly Thing3 - Crabby CrabFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5kNqUxPAl6xOudO6wg1a8a?si=JBQxYtxDTJKo0rei-1bNggThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4punXmxYg4E0vFRlG3gqsQSupport the Show.

James Coffey, the creative powerhouse behind Blue Vision Music, joins the show to talk all things music production.  Blue Vision Music started up in the mid-1990's with a focus on entertainment for families and goes strong today in helping many of us in the children's music community, not only with production but also animation.  Jim shares a demo reel of some of the songs he has helped produced and also shares an original of his own.  Get in touch with Jim for any music or media needs!Songs featured on the show include:1 - Demo Reel (featuring song snippets of music that Jim Coffey and Blue Vision Music has helped produce)2 - Clickety ClackFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4lE5C0sIC0FGXP3iy7OcrC?si=YDqvKVDnQP-MnPM4T3YqhgYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmLmx70NwahbPhtnbki-EASupport the Show.

Our favorite pirate, Captain Festus McBoyle, joins the show from New Zealand to catch us up on new music, band and family updates and touring life.  The new album isn't due until 2025, but we get to hear some singles that are out and some sneak previews of other great songs from the album along with some cheeky song stories.  Songs and song stories featured in this episode include:  1 - Holding the Baby2 - Layed By the Plague3 - A Slight Snag4 - Cat Be Free5 - Boyle 'Em UpBonus6 - Baby Rap (with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo)Find the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6EX0vGvZClOwredyU8O2BD?si=Wd7SsXGaQfCBCYwAQTlpUgThe Featured songs will added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@FestusMcBoyleSupport the Show.

The Wise Channel brings All the Feels to this episode!  Ceylon Wise (the Dad), Ashley Wise, Ceylon Wise (the son) and Caleb Wise join the show to talk about their beginnings and how they have grown their love of music not only into great albums, but into many impactful and positive projects worldwide.  We talk about their part in the Grammy nominated "All One Tribe" album and their Grammy experience.  Finally, we cover their new album "All the Feels" and feature 5 songs and then a bonus one at the end!  And I also learn the importance of including the role of the "Cringe Police" (shoutout to Ceylon and Caleb!).  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - I've Got That Joy2 - Sadness3 - Mad4 - Como Te Sientes5 - Just Being MeBonus6 - Get Out My BubbleFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0P7nalmNBIILUKiTt1uZML?si=CjqX2952SqyK-qfg89lSrgThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWiseChannelSupport the Show.

Our good friend Van Sereno returns to the show to talk about his new album "Goldilocks" and how he puts his own stamp on some all-time classic children's songs .  We feature five music videos and how he put those together for this show's featured songs.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Ants Go Marching2 - Five Little Monkeys3 - Five Little Speckled Frogs4 - Itsy Bitsy Spider5 - This Old ManYouTube Link: https://youtu.be/5gDjXM1LHSoFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@vanserenoSupport the Show.

Kath Bee joins us from beautiful New Zealand to catch us up on the various projects she's been working on, from a cool sounding song built off of a list of Paul McCartney song titles, to our featured album in this show called "Simple Action Songs for Babies to 2 Yrs for Learning and Fun".  We do a rapid fire segment discussing each track and, as a special treat, the album gets played in full!  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Hello to You (I Can Wave My Hand)2 - Wiggle and Tickle Your Toes3 - Where's Your Nose4 - Stand Up5 - I Can Clap My Hands6 - Walk, Tiptoe, Stomp7 - Jump, Jump, Jump, Jump8 - Spin Around9 - Let's Dance10 - Sit Down11 - It's Time to Say GoodbyeFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceMiRvJ4RU2b43c4x-NvoQSupport the Show.

Kris Kitko, known to us in the Kindie world as Kittyko, joins the show to catch us up on what she's been working on since her last appearance on the show and shares two new amazing music videos and their song stories.  Songs featured on the show include:1 - Cycle Song2 - I Know My BodyYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/3elzMsvdPgEFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2BCqZ9nXUZ5uXSxFnLi2KM?si=Vfyo_k5fRPi9MgroOD1rzAThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMu17l4lEMZcp_ZOT3sxm-QSupport the Show.

Wiley Rankin and Debbie Rankin, better known in the kindie world as Jump for Joy Music, join the show to talk about their near lifetime journey together and the formation of Jump for Joy Music.  They talk about their most recent album "Listening is a Two Way Street" and share 5 songs and song stories with us to showcase.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Listening is a Two Way Street2 - Angel Peekaboo3 - Gonna Get a Dog4 - Hickory Dickory Rock5 - Someday Sing Me a SongFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0xnYcq9ONzGXZlbOOw2Riy?si=weCpB2IBQy6_yNqEbGnN1wThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jumpforjoymusicSupport the Show.

Charlotte Talbot, the creative force behind Cee Bee Teatime, returns to the show to talk about her upcoming EP "Songs to Sing and Talk About".  A bit of a departure from the music and movement songs in previous releases, these are geared towards families and will leave space for creativity with the backing tracks! Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Me and My Behaviour2 - All Those Funny Feelings3 - I Only Know How to Be MeFind the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3sqEvMZb2Y4Ry2u0mL70jM?si=MjIM_wgHTeqBLl7FOgFx-AThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ceebeeteatime2020Support the Show.

Matt Robertshaw of The Relative Minors returns to the show to talk about their most recent album "Most of What We Do Is Sleep".  The theme of sleep is approached from many different lenses throughout, and he shares 4 songs and song stories with us to showcase that theme.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Most of What We Do Is Sleep2 - Lazy Dog3 - ...And It Was All a Dream4 - Change Is a WonderFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1NnLmn3iMOtFtViWakAJya?si=JNAalLfbRECIDgj24GPiuwThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUIDY36PBgrkoAp4T_bfWwSupport the Show.

Suzanne Jamieson returns to the show to talk about the inspiration for her new album and about her recent and amazing trip to Europe.  "Love Is" is an album about Love in many shapes and sizes, and she shares 5 songs and song stories with us to highlight that theme.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - 8 Hugs2 - Best Bud3 - I Turn Towards Love4 - Sycamore5 - What Is LoveFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@suzannejamiesonsingsSupport the Show.

Jenn Cleary joins the show to talk about her evolution from blues rocker to children's musician.  She talks about her new album "Dreamland" and how it can be a wonderful nighttime lullaby album for your young children.  She shares 5 songs and song stories with us from the album.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Celtic Dream2 - Sail Away3 - Rocking Chair to the Stars4 - Clouds5 - Slow Blues Wind DownFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jennclearySupport the Show.

Kim Noller returns to the show to talk about the first single from her upcoming album.  The song is called "Big" and definitely gives off Disney vibes!  She tells the story of who helped inspire it and also about her recent burst of creativity. Find the Song at: SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@kimnollermusicSupport the Show.

Wendy Morgan and Darryl Boggs, known to all of us as Grammy-nominated duo Wendy and DB, return to the show to talk about their new albums.  "Back Home" is their new release and they preview a new album set for 2025.  They share some stories about making the "Back Home" and behind some great featured songs.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Back Home2 - Put Down the Phone3 - Come to Your Senses4 - Moving Mountains5 - Hemingway the WonderdogFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@wendyanddbSupport the Show.

Katherine Dines, creative force behind Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music joins the show to talk about her career beginnings in Nashville, the unique opportunity handed to her that set her on the children's music path and the very fun origin of the name Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta!   She introduces her new album "Seasons" and features four songs and song stories.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - It's Spring2 - Bye Bye Bug3 - Autumn4 - Snowflake Snowflake Where Did You GoFind the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/58DaUkWeeDEEcUcPUkkj5p?si=96SB0XiNTr2xSlGQRKpeywThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@KDHunktabunktaSupport the Show.

David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans join the show to talk about their career beginnings and transition to Children's and Family music that began in the 90's and has carried through the present day.   They highlight important themes such as Equality and Social Justice in their music and share four amazing music videos and their song stories.  Songs featured on the show include:1 - I Wanna Be a Superhero2 - Be Who You Are3 - Mae Jemison4 - Sid the SquidYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/ZDXN9QKmNWEFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6hSKwgHW3ugR3FHuMNUHJx?si=eRwaD68eTsOvxYqt3tsqogThe Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnHDGLjAOEqysuqjcdh5eTASupport the Show.

Christopher Eckart, better known to us as My Friend Christopher, returns to the show to preview his new album with his band The Dad Influences.  He talk about the band members and the process of pulling this album together, as well as sharing a few songs with us.  Songs featured on the show include:1 - Socks and Shoes2 - Little Animals Dance3 - The First Eyes I SeeFind the Album at: Bandcamphttps://myfriendchristopher.bandcamp.com/album/dad-influencesYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChsG5FMbJ4gj4qr4hD7dEnASupport the Show.

Jay Sand joins us to talk about his amazing project called All Around This World.  A curriculum built to introduce and explore music from around the world, All Around This World also has some amazing albums out featuring music from Latin America and Africa.  Jay shares his travel stories and his passion for this project and his work.  He also shares the story behind the most recent album "South and Central Asia".   Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Bai Tharo2 - Champa Botir3 - Daweedam4 - Dhe Dhe5 - We Are Happy (India Hello)Find the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5fJ6Sqxk1jSuZogDW5izjm?si=LHvZIZwJSw2R-KrLaz0mTAThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAprI8PQ5eYxymXqFv3-RQSupport the Show.

Claire Dodin joins the show to talk about her amazing career in voice acting and how that led to the creation of her wonderful cat-focused music and animation show called The High Meows.  Mixing fun characters, great animation and a multi-cultural story, The High Meows definitely stand out in the world of children's entertainment.  Claire shares the stories behind 4 songs and videos.  Songs featured on the show include:1 - Count to 4 in English and French2 - My Name is Minette3 - Big Gray Cat4 - A New BabyYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/t-eUshbyHysFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5gT1w2mtCWBufVPcIzYAU6?si=YWbTaSXCQG-ua9vSX7-n8QThe Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thehighmeowsSupport the Show.

The incredible Steve Elci  returns to the show to talk about the numerous projects he's been involved in since his last appearance, which include the Rise Together compilation albums and his newest album "All Together Now".  Steve shares the inspiration for creating the album, how it shapes his path going forward and shares the stories behind 3 of the albums songs and videos.  Songs featured on the show include:1 - We Rise Above2 - Power of the Sunflower3 - Hey World This Is MeYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/8qnbj_G10EQFind the Album at: SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SteveelciSupport the Show.

June, Ian and TOCK from TOCK.earth join the show from beautiful Christchurch, New Zealand.  We learn their story and we find out the story of the robot TOCK who is on a mission to keep the Earth clean and safe.  They feature their song and video for "Don't Be a Litterbug".  Check out the YouTube link below to see the interview and the music video!YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/bEcyUOUy-fMFind the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1y7upnScjvwY2nbUE8NwrL?si=927c41b232a844b0The Featured song has  been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TOCK-dot-EarthSupport the Show.

An absolute treat of a show with four amazingly talented artists - Suzi Shelton, Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann), CJ Pizarro (Mista Cookie Jar) and Ron Nery Jr (Ronnie Boy Kids).  Suzi and Ann have formed a small supergroup called Birds of a Feather.  Birds of a Feather share one of their new songs called "Jump into the Water" from their upcoming album, which feature the unique talents of Ronnie Boy Kids and Mista Cookie Jar.  And as a special bonus, Little Miss Ann, Ronnie Boy Kids and Mista Cookie Jar share their recent song "Calamansi Twist", a delicious ode to a fruit from their native Philippines!  Find the Artists at:SpotifyBirds of a Feather: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sHaEWuBXg8Z6RQtBb0BKP?si=7bTlnXQHRGig_6uD2pf3fwSuzi Shelton: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KVBsjr33qLBA2CnlnRYEf?si=0Q16CVjsSBuwArTtTMtx6QLittle Miss Ann: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0G7JrLPvqOjHcv891aUiUb?si=cJT7_juyTgOhQH-Nd7QFhwMista Cookie Jar: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HL2EVwbtbmTaUirGt9hWt?si=_qvbulT6QQW54LTjrhTwNwRonnie Boy Kids: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1K3KWU6neb0IFYos3nJe38?si=sOmRgvXGTkyO8qMUHXYG1wThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:Birds of a Feather: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXiI2HlLyDgjwkgzJCh6F9QSuzi Shelton: https://www.youtube.com/@suzisheltonLittle Miss Ann: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleMissAnnMista Cookie Jar: https://www.youtube.com/@MistaCookieJarRonnie Boy Kids: https://www.youtube.com/@RonnieBoyKidsSupport the Show.

Leah Paul of Sweet Potato Music joins the show to share her story and talk about her debut children's album "Pop Pop Bubbles".   She shares the songs and wonderful music videos for "Noisy Little Robot" and "Pizza" .YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/sBLD5hJp2XQFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0nBX0ECnJINGkZaT0biXCy?si=i_2tocHVR0u36aL7-TpD6wThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@sweet_potato_musicSupport the Show.

Nicole Porter of You and Us returns to the show to share new music videos for the songs "Shake Shake" and "What If All the Guns Only Shot Rainbows".   We also cover the critically important work that she does with Emerald Sketch to help children throughout the world recover from trauma and traumatic events.YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/k-8HzeRmvUUFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2mAZFlyVEkehOHTin1uZKB?si=lmbwCXqhQGOAFFJ9I2-Y7wThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@EmeraldSketchSupport the Show.

Brett and Elissa of Larrikin Puppets join the show from Australia to introduce us to their fun cast of puppet characters and talk about how they got started. Brett shares stories of getting in to puppetry and some cool people he met along the way and they both share some major goals for the future.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Dance Like a Unicorn2 - I Know All the Things3 - I Like How I Look, Think, Feel4 - Party Hat5 - You Can Be KindFind the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6WJJfP3XvXlcfDmEN8qUIC?si=5x3J2jj2Rs2-3ML4jFSZqAThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@LarrikinPuppetsSupport the Show.

Kathryn the Grape returns to the show to talk about all of the projects she has been working on the last few years, how Kathryn Cloward and Kathryn the Grape work together and shares her new song "Love, Kindness and Peace", which features guest vocalist Samara Frances.Find the Song at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/6gw0VBHfjhaBJtz7y8Q2st?si=8377cbc03de64d98The Featured song has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@KathryntheGrapeSupport the Show.

The wonderful Brady Rymer joins the show to showcase his new song and music video for "D is for Dancing".  We learn about Brady's amazing career from his early days in the band From Good Homes which includes some fun stories about The Rascals and Dave Matthews Band, to making the transition to children's and family entertainment with Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could.  Check out the YouTube link below to see the interview and the music video!YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/BnqMcMD0TswFind the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/7rttMaviADSTAAlVrNB0UV?si=88e46a061839481dThe Featured song has  been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bradyrymerSupport the Show.

Dana Rice returns to the show to share two great new songs.  We also talk about her opportunity to travel to Ghana and Costa Rica to share her musical talent with children and adults alike.  I've also had the honor of working with Dana on 2 songs for my Kindies Do the 80's album series!  We also feature those songs as a special bonus.   Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - I'm About 'Em (Big Big Dreams)2 - JeansFrom Kindies Do the 80's Volume 23 - Pink Cadillac (Natalie Cole Cover)From Kindies Do the 80's Volume 34 - Straight Up (Paula Abdul Cover)Free Downloadable Coloring Booklet for Jeans (For anyone who signs up to my email list) at www.DanaRiceMusic.com/JeansFind the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/11idipDO3ZCWIcC1PDAxyS?si=mL8SbCWhQEWB8OSiT1P4qwThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DanaRiceMusicSupport the Show.

Good friends of the show Todd'n'Tina return  to talk about their explosive new album "Bombtastic" and share the stories behind 3 of the albums songs and videos.  Songs featured on the show include:1 - Animal Crackers2 - Aquaphobic Scuba Diver3 - Undercover TurkeyYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/O9RAndxzb-0Find the Album at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6CvLQSgW4hwG5nG35GQFx6?si=yUAnonxUSWmL-QQWhpFKPwThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@toddntinaSupport the Show.

Paul Fryer of POCO DROM returns to the show to feature his amazing new song "Manta Ray" and the brilliant concept behind it.   We talk about their upcoming festival shows in the UK and what the POCO DROM live show experience is like.  Paul also previews the new album coming later this year.Find the Song at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2sWMEtywYKo5ye1B1THIGY?si=6ed28c7daacf4676The Featured song has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@pocodromSupport the Show.

Jada Siwak, creative force for Jada's Children's Music and Books, joins the show from still snowy Northern Ontario to share her new album called Healthy Feelings.  We talk about what inspired her to make this album and about the children's books she's working on inspired by the songs.   Songs from "Healthy Feelings" featured in this episode include:  1 - Healthy Feelings2 - Meanie Blues3 - I'm Not Having Any FunFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!Some Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@jadasiwak1247Support the Show.

In celebration of the release of Kindies Do the 80's Volume 4, I do a project overview to date by way of a special countdown.  I rank the 49 songs that have appeared on the 4 volumes based on the number of Spotify streams the Original Version of the songs we covered have to date.  Then for each, I'll play a little snippet of our cover version until we get to the Top 5, where I play the full song.  I pepper in a story or two for each song and heap praise among the wildly talented artists I've had the honor to collaborate with to bring these albums to life.  Hope you enjoy it!Kindies Do the 80's Series Web Page:www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindiesdothe80sSupport the Show.

Anne Montone and Jen Nice from Again Again return to the show to talk about their awesome collaboration with Mista Cookie Jar called "Thank You Teacher".  We also catch up on what Again Again has been up to since their Season 3 appearance on the show and what's coming up in the near future.Find the Song at:SpotifyComing May 3rd!The Featured song will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dWebsite:againagain.netSupport the Show.

Kim Noller joins the show to talk about her debut children's album "Watch Me Grow" and how her teaching job rekindled a passion for writing songs and launching this new phase of her career.  She features 2 songs from the album and shares their stories and how the videos were put together.  Songs featured on this episode include::  1 - My Sunshine2 - Watch Me GrowYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/g1L9uaKJfmwFind the Album at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/54iEXhzbhBOfw83EZVNaD3?si=l6e0og_ZQHW3BCNG7bhhbwThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@kimnollermusicSupport the show

Cory McAtee returns to the show with an awesome new song, a total ear worm called "Rock With Me"!  She shares the story behind that song and as a bonus, we re-visit the song that propelled her into the kind music scene.  I've also had the honor of working with Cory on 2 songs for my Kindies Do the 80's album series, ones that have her primed as an honorary member of Bananarama!  We also feature those songs as a special bonus.   Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Rock With Me2 - I Want to Go Outside and Play (Steppin' In to the Outside)From Kindies Do the 80's Volume 23 - Venus (Bananarama Cover)From Kindies Do the 80's Volume 44 - Cruel Summer (Bananarama Cover)Find the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4XogwUx2rPxDUpqe5Z8L2z?si=Pj-V2OMgSTiiQe44r0JaIAThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@corymcateeSupport the show

Our good friend Van Sereno returns to the show to talk about his new album "Fables" and how famous fables from the past inspired his unique style of song storytelling for this album .  We cover the importance we both put into making music videos and how he has used that extensively for this new album and his last one.  He shares some songs and song stories with us.   Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - City Mouse Country Mouse2 - The Lion and the Mouse3 - The Frog, the Mouse and the Hawk4 - The Grasshopper and the Ants5 - The Lion, the Fox and the AssFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5GmbNwaOgnREKPJ6cwD1Zx?si=s1dIBMRZS32XvX5fCF8BsQThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@vanserenoSupport the show

Grammy Nominated duo Andrew & Polly join the show to talk about a wide variety of fun, musical topics!  An amazing story about how their first few songs caught on is followed by a discussion of their podcast called Ear Snacks.  After that, we talk about their Grammy nominated album featured here on the show called "Ahhhhh!", their Grammy award experience and share a few songs and song stories from the album.  Songs featured in this episode include:  From "Odds & Ends"1 - Little Bitta YouFrom "Ear Snacks: Songs From the Podcast"2 - Tiny DinoFrom "Ahhhhh!"3 - Let's Get Mad4 - Powerful, Wonderful5 - The Scientific MethodBonus6 - BallphabetFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0umzRhzamJyXFvRA1iWXsl?si=9PUUvi8bRdGlqaRP9KGimgThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@andrewandpollySupport the show

Children's Musician and accomplished Voice Actress Debi Derryberry joins the show and tells us about her amazing career doing VoiceOver work in some of the most highly recognized cartoons as well as how she started making music for children and families. Her new album, Gotta Go Green is featured and she shares the stories behind some of the great songs on the album.  Songs featured on this show include:  1 - Carbon Footprint2 - Gotta Go Green3 - Little Tiny Molecules of H2O4 - My Electric CarYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/8G6Wol1_IC8Find the Album at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5ZYVYvtmpmGLr8YjD8amCc?si=aw_0WwUTQxmx3u9ngJ-0egThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DebiDerryberryKIDSSupport the show

Riley Max, daughter of our very own Doctor Noize (Cory Cullinan), joins the show from Harvard U to talk about her debut album ROYGBIV and the creative influences of growing up with a musical dad (who also joins the show!).  Riley shines on this album and she features 4 songs from the album, with a great story behind each one.  Songs featured include:  1 - Blue2 - Yellow3 - Red4 - VioletYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/JD7q0lkqRZUFind the Album at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0ceUsloD6xJZqUOM0cPF8T?si=NNpNRvfhRpuOXTatsiyaUwThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@rileymaxSupport the show

Find out why Mr Jeff is Fun!  Jeff Klemm joins the show to talk about how his journey through his musical life led him to the super fun artist we all know as Mr Jeff.   He talks about his newest album Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful and shares some great songs and song stories with us.  Songs featured in this episode include:  1 - Loud in the Library2 - Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful3 - Sleepover4 - Do What Big Kids Do5 - Mr Jeff's Numbers SongFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6FgKRHqecDY0c8EcFMp9cY?si=efH8GqFlRLCPQvLp9zZBaQThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@MrJeffisFunSupport the show

Frank Gallo of Rolie Polie Guacamole joins the show on our Season 5 premier to talk about the origins of the band, approach to music and album making, their influences and how one of their biggest fans inadvertently helped them get over 40 Million views on a YouTube video!  This superfan also was a creative force in one of the featured songs.  Songs featured in this episode include:  From "Diggin' In the Dirt"1 - Diggin' in the Dirt2 - Monster Truck3 - PB & JSingles (will be featured on their upcoming album)4 - Library Ghost5 - Yum Yum Yum (I Love a Tasty Dinner)Find the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2RXWHJyG5InIv1QlSBpFIV?si=MrlcRpVsRk2fHwY51ox0dAThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8DS?si=96f0a2f423fd4f9dYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@RoliePolieGuacamoleSupport the show

Beth Bayley and her daughter Vivienne, a member of Swiss band Schwiizer Kiddies, join the show to talk about the origins of the group by its founder and song composer Urs Guggisberg.  They share some incredibly fun songs from their album "Let's Go Los" and this episode mirrors a music video feature you can find on YouTube at the link below.  They are joined by Swiss Punk'n'Roll band The Three Sum on "Discoparty" and by Swiss superstar Linda Fah on Sunnestrahl.  Songs featured from the album include:  1 - Dinosaurier2 - Let's Go Los3 - Discoparty (featuring The Three Sum)4 - Sunnestrahl (featuring Linda Fah)5 - Fly With MeYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/kd-HcJjL7IUFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/34HxT8zu1nn6ydlCX1XIVm?si=rC7eRSDFQv2bV6la_P8GCQThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@schwiizerkiddies

Artist and Producer Nicole Porter of You and Us returns to the show to talk about her latest album "Calming a Panic" and shares some amazing songs from the album.  Tracks include:1 - Shake Shake2 - Earth Candy3 - Abacabama4 - Do the Vowel Howl5 - Stay Wild Moon ChildFind the Album at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/30zEgQb6CFUTLvgpIwfqQD?si=PylefOWeQAeJ7N3KfaM15wThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28

Suzanne Jamieson joins the show to talk about her journey into kindie music and to spread some holiday cheer!  She shares some fun Christmas and New Year's Eve songs, including:  1 - Santa's a Surfer2 - Christmas Eve3 - SequineFind the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/35fSQa6lSf7H4znKvQci1V?si=-iEymdKcSMSpHB4wGoPk5gThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@suzannejamiesonsings

Symon Hajjar, creative force behind Hot Toast Music Company, joins the show to feature newest album "All the Feels" and talk about his journey into kindie music.  He also shares the cute inspiration behind the band name.  Songs featured from the album include:  1 - Made for Feelings2 - Kindness Rocks3 - I Want Monster4 - Peace Rainbow5 - Please Listen to My WordsFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2d5veNMk0bW0m82HftXxKc?si=QD_eqgiKQZO3Jh9f49frfgThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@hottoast

Adam Donmoyer, affectionately known as "DAdam" (Dad + Adam) joins the show to talk about his family band with his wife and 3 sons called Rockaroni and Cheese.  A fascinating career is covered going back to having his early music praised by the legendary Dr Demento, the long and winding 5 year journey to finishing their self-titled album and all of the important contributors along the way.  Adam's son Emmet also joins us to talk about the song "We Are Family".  Songs featured from the album include:  1 - My Dinosaur2 - Peanut Butter & Jelly (feat Joe McDermott)3 - Banana Man4 - Beautiful5 - We Are FamilyFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@RockaroniAndCheese

Live Performance by Strawbitty Yops on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring songs from their latest album What Does Love look Like: Live Songs Featured:What Does Love Look LikeLet's Get ExcitedLevel UpYouTube Video Link:  https://youtu.be/BWvdtOEqdk8Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances.www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstarshttps://www.strawbittyyops.com/

Emily McKnight, known in the children's music community as Emily Who, joins the show from Sydney, Australia to talk about how the stars aligned for her to start making music for kids.  She also talks about her inspiration for the name Emily Who.  She shares 5 song stories and songs from the album, including:  1 - Does a Duck Go Woof2 - Like an Elephant3 - Sing-a-long Song4 - Off We Go5 - All You Have to Do is DreamFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5thAK2xiSWj7ucl0dC1sl9?si=Fi-Vf2pwR3e-IJA5QjCoCgThe Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@EmilyWho

Susie Tallman of Susie Tallman Music joins the show to talk about her new album "Let's All Sing!" and share some amazing stories about her musical journey (working with big name bands in the 90's, being an early part of Interscope Records with Jimmy Iovine and much more).  She shares 5 song stories and songs from the album, including:  1 - Garden of Sounds2 - The Crawdad Song (feat Scott K Durbin)3 - Pizza Pasta Opera4 - Gotta Give Love (feat Suzi Shelton)5 - Peace Like a RiverFind the Album at:SpotifyComing SoonThe Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46ZrCHC7ZKFsgembcjLreS?si=0c9836d85a654a28YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SusieTallmanAndFriends