Performers
"Music isn't just learning notes and playing them. You learn notes to play to the music of your soul." Katie Greenwood
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Peter Alsop is a nationally known singer-songwriter, educator and humorist. He has produced nineteen audio recordings and seven videos and dvd's for which he consistently wins "Best Children's" awards from Parents' Choice and the Association For Independent Music. His songs are used by parents, educators, and human service professionals to help families discuss sensitive issues.
http://www.peteralsop.com/
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A Parenting Magazine Pick for 2007 for "Coolest Songs for Kids", Princess Katie & Racer Steve is a young hip band for kids.
http://www.princessracer.com/
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With pop and traditional rock influences, Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck's music is inviting to both parents and kids, even the youngest.
http://www.bigtruckmusic.com/home.html
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Roger Day is a two-time Parents’ Choice Award recipient and an approved Dove Family Foundation artist. His music is interactive, encouraging kids to sing loud, jump high, and dream big.
http://www.rogerday.com
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A new CD of fourteen original lullabies and children’s songs appealing to children, parents and grandparents. All the songs are written and performed by Steve Stapley and Lynda Hayes.
http://www.sleepyoldtown.com
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Canadian musicians with varied musical backgrounds, Suzanne and Sandie combine their talents, wit and 'kid-intuition' to deliver "music for kids – not necessarily for parents!" They have been entertaining children for 12 years and have received several international awards, the 2008 Canadian Children's Group of the Year, the 2008 Niagara Children's Group Of the Year, two Parent's Choice Awards, two Iparenting Awards, and two "Our Choice" Awards.
http://www.smudgefundaes.com/
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The Toronto Star calls Splash'n Boots "the best in children's entertainment." A Playground Prime visitor says: "Splash'N Boots CD 'Popcorn, Pickles and Parrots' has bumped the Wiggles from one of the spots on our stereo CD changer. That is an accomplishment!! My son absolutely loves them."
http://www.splashnboots.com
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Delightful music that parents will appreciate as much as their kids. Suzi Shelton has a sweet voice mixed with fun songs that invite participation.
http://www.suzishelton.com/
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Bringing a folk/rock blend of music to his performances, Thaddeus Rex is what the Washington Post has called "“part Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss.” He was formerly part of the Emmy Award Winning PBS Kids show, вЂThe Friday Zone’.
http://www.thaddeusrex.com/
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Founded by a group of parents of preschoolers, the Sippy Cups is a wacky group of performers doing their brand of "psychedelic rock for kids." The songs are engaging, fun, and sure to get the little ones jumping and dancing around. Their are some great performance videos on the site but they are hidden for some reason under the "Fans" link. Check them out.
http://www.thesippycups.com/
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