Mark Pagano, better known as Marko Polo, joins the show to talk about how he got into making Kindie music and how he balances that with his band Firedog. He also shares the story behind the song Mammal Music Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4GvcNrUyfEhx7jTRPHqwG2?si=6590bcee1fef475a iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/mammal-music/1615662370?i=1615662373 Mammal Music has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STA...
Mar 31, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Live Interview and Music Video Feature by Stacy and Athena on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs Kooky Crazy and The World Needs You. YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/Hnkz2f8qAWY Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstars www.stacyandathena.com Support the show...
Mar 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Joanne Steel of Ukubebe joins the show from NSW in Australia to talk about her Kindie Music career, experimentation in styles on her new album Watermelon Jazz and working with Misha Mullov-Abbado. She also shares the story behind the title song from her album. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/523vlIMFmkqLxNcD0byhHQ?si=596672bafb39494c iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/watermelon-jazz-feat-misha-mullov-abbado/1585622772?i=1585622778 Watermelon Jazz has be...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Enjoy a career retrospective show with Kindie Music Legend Laurie Berkner! Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of her first album Whaddaya Think of That? as well as season 2 of her Audible series “Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen”, we talk about those along with her time on Nick Jr, the stories of some of her favorite songs (and then we play them!) and other elements of her amazing career as a trailblazer for the Children’s Music genre. Find The Laurie Berkner Band Music at: S...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Meet Marisa Levenson (Marisa EL) of Young Folkies, coming to us live from the UK. Learn about her career, the UK Kindie scene and the inspiration for her uplifting song It's Okay. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1SWQrPyyMiqvQ9T6Zk7rs8?si=a371f1b6a86d4f84 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-okay/1478313782?i=1478313794 It's Okay has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Playlist on Spotify: ht...
Mar 25, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Joining us from the beautiful state of Maine are Zack and Mia from the band Fun Run, who talk about their interesting journey into Kindie music, one of the famous residents of Maine and the inspiration behind their song "Part of the Rainbow", advocating for the color pink! Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2jafXYGO45B4q3c2S2KgA6?si=d3bd589a1b004943 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/part-of-the-rainbow/1561349645?i=1561350007 Part of the Rainbow has been a...
Mar 24, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Artist and Producer Nicole Porter of You and Us joins the show to talk about her music therapy background, the importance of music in healing and the story and inspiration behind the song Safe Island. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0d6j4d53Fq7tYweaaWpHGz?si=5d883c780b4d4df8 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/safe-island-feat-parker-mcallister/1603455574?i=1603455703 Safe Island has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the K...
Mar 23, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Paul Pement and Elic Bramlett join me on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast to talk about Classical Kids Live and spotlight recent production, Gershwin's Magic Key. Classical Kids Live introduces kids of all ages (and adults too!) to classical music and the supremely talented musicians responsible for some of the greatest compositions. Paul, the Executive and Artistic Director and Elic, the actor who plays the role of the famous conductor George Gershwin, take us on a journey through the show in this...
Mar 22, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Live Performance by Marsha Goodman-Wood of Marsha and the Positrons on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs The Ore Song, The Penguin Song and Why Can't You Dance on Jupiter. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/tebDJjVC9sU Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstars www.marshaandthepositrons.com Support the show...
Mar 21, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Silly Goose and Val's Valerie Smalkin joins the show to talk about her amazing career in music, how Silly Goose became part of her life, and the story behind the insanely catchy and cute song "Love Bug"! Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4JA1gkeIY9ecvrkLr5sMV3?si=6568a077378044d6 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-bug/1144667703?i=1144667843 Love Bug has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 ...
Mar 19, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Minnesota band Todd 'N Tina join the show and tell us about how they got into Kindie music in a unique way, inspired by 90's alternative band Presidents of the United States of America and lead singer Chris Ballew. We also cover the shared experience we have of driving through South Dakota to get to Mt Rushmore! They also share the story and inspiration behind the song Unicorns & Narwhals. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3fx3C8uwIa35qiMwxEPhsV?si=9f6ea18e2de845ac iTu...
Mar 17, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook of Again Again join the show to talk about their journey into Kindie music and the inspiration behind their new song "Signs Up High." Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2h8XkjtTXl3RcgsKccWm1x?si=7dea14914fa54011 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/signs-up-high/1608810912?i=1608810913 Signs Up High has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Playlist on Spotify: https://...
Mar 16, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Live Performance by Will's Jams on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs Rock'n'Roly Guacamole and Big Shiny Spoons. YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/MIEwSCrJRjY Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstars www.willsjams.com Support the show...
Mar 15, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Live Performance by Andy Sprouts on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs Bamboos on the Loose and Growing Yellow. YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/ISo1DN5b6wo Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstars www.andysproutsmusic.com Support the show...
Mar 14, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Live Performance by Montreal's own Shawn Thicke, better known as Shawny, on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs Justin Time and The Day the Colors Went Away. Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/92B43-MKtKo www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstars https://www.facebook.com/shawnykidsmusic Support the show...
Mar 11, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Ashley Mills Monaghan returns to the show to fill us in on exciting projects she's been working on as well as the inspiration behind her song "When I Feel Mad." Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0xZUXTLT95soMqfnA3Ktll?si=ba7ca1f51a52448f iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/when-i-feel-mad/1610579446?i=1610579447 When I Feel Mad has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Playlist on Spotify: https://...
Mar 10, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Kathryn Cloward, otherwise known as Kathryn the Grape, returns to the show to talk music, branding and the inspiration behind her featured song "I Feel Good About Myself". Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0qAvkoHYCMiEAGmZH8cYLL?si=ed440f778f884415 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-feel-good-about-myself/1542034236?i=1542034247 I Feel Good About Myself has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 ...
Mar 09, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Steve Elci of Steve Elci and Friends joins the show to talk about his career and transition to kindie music and features some choice selections from their new album "Nutmegger". The song stories and songs from the featured album include: Daffodil Girl Yellow and Green Only One You Silly Words Crayons in the Sun Find Steve Elci and Friends at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mBMSFXnZC0Vyyo8I3e7wg?si=N-N1wsotSxiZW0MhXm34Og iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/steve-elci-an...
Mar 08, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Meet Fawn Velvette, Hawk Frost, Sluuth Marbles and and Rocktapus Blueblood VII, otherwise known as animated band Star Forest! Genevieve and Andy, the creative forces behind Star Forest join the show to talk about how they brought this virtual band to life and the story behind their song Monster Flower. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4Cz6HtQYFJA0ZjQNYYeM39?si=1079ec81f5f34643 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/monster-flower/1572746887?i=1572746891 Monst...
Mar 07, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Ivette Torres-Albano and the kids of EVT Kids join the show for a fun interview and tell us about the creative process of this musical family! They also share the story and inspiration behind the song "Hope and Love". Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/2Ki9gBpzN5uUUN8hDpRjUy?si=78a5da38e5fb4e35 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/hope-and-love/1521496082?i=1521496083 Hope and Love has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KIN...
Mar 04, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Award winning singer, songwriter and author Michal Amy Bush, better known as Music With Michal, joins the show from the beautiful country of New Zealand. Learn about her musical career, journey to Kindie music and how the tough times of 2020 and 2021 inspired the song "Hey Neighbour". Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/58tujpabNoJy6crBmqKzIg?si=6ad56ea02fff4c22 Apple/iTunes https://music.apple.com/us/album/hey-neighbour/1597992561?i=1597992566 Hey Neighbour has been added t...
Mar 03, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Grammy Award Nominee Falu joins the show and talks about her musical upbringing, her nomination for A Colorful World and the opportunity to bring more children's music to India. She also shares the story of her song "Rainbow". Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/5b6y8jotMN4p9vvfJgWXtN?si=4d5f5e99c7814c71 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/rainbow/1586276271?i=1586276274 Rainbow has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE...
Mar 02, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Trevor and Emma of The Zing Zangs join the show to talk about their start in Kindie music and feature some choice selections from their upcoming debut album "The Good Day". The song stories and songs from the featured album include: Chatterbox Hide and Seek Shadows Dance Park Song Let's Start a Band Find The Zing Zangs at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWcpBbgCZbpKV3FtGafez iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-zing-zangs/1593312007 The selected songs have been adde...
Mar 01, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Meet Michelle Hopkins! A very special teenager and artist battling a rare disease called MPS 1 but also battling to help find a cure for hers and other rare diseases. MPS I (Hurler syndrome or mucopolysaccharidosis type 1) is a metabolic disorder caused by mutated genes on chromosome 4 that result in deficient lysosomal enzymes. The syndrome usually is diagnosed in young infants (3-6 months of age). Special thanks to Kathryn Cloward (Kathryn the Grape) for helping Michelle bring her album to lif...
Feb 28, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Vivian Fang Liu joins the show to talk about her kindie music journey and the inspiration behind her album Shape of Crowns, celebrating Asian culture and knocking down stereotypes with some wonderful and poignant music. Learn the story behind the song "Belong", addressing a topic all kids and adults can relate to. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/22hb88Hn84g6zK3SPoF2fM?si=416eae2aaae149e9 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/belong/1587383986?i=1587384156 B...
Feb 27, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Kindie Rock Stars welcomes multi-talented children's entertainer Tom Weber who talks about his career in Kindie music and the inspiration behind his jurassic song :Dinosaur Rock! Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0NIDwavmy4BmCptFQCdWCb?si=a7d77d22dbc54b69 iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/dinosaur-rock/1489826046?i=1489826047 Dinosaur Rock has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 2 Playlist on Spo...
Feb 25, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Minnesota band Todd 'N Tina join the show and tell us about how they got into Kindie music in a unique way, inspired by 90's alternative band Presidents of the United States of America and lead singer Chris Ballew. We also cover the shared experience we have of driving through South Dakota to get to Mt Rushmore! They also share the story and inspiration behind the song Silly String. Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/687lBbdpT91oagwfK2Jb5l?si=80a4fce7cb624d26 iTunes/Apple M...
Feb 24, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Dana Cohenauer from Dana's Music Playground, returns to the show to feature some choice selections from the album "Dana's Best Jump & Jam Tunes". The song stories and songs from the featured album include: Jump and Jive Wiggle Workout Barnyard Hoedown Grandma's Kitchen Band Follow the Leader Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/7rgchMVOvSTzXNvpFHVL0M?si=j8qEY6LBRsaJ0vSOwsH3fg iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/danas-best-jump-and-jam-tunes/1209795714 The...
Feb 22, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Live Performance by Holland's own Dirk Scheele Children's Songs on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs Guitar Song, Fruit Shake and Ladybug. Dirk performs in both English and Dutch, and as an added treat, shows kids how to make fun sounds with his electric guitar! YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/wJkmRHQFDj0 Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierock...
Feb 19, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Live Performance by the Microphone Doctors on the Kindie Rock Stars Podcast, featuring the songs Donuts and Spooky Spaghetti. Enjoy a fun show with Danny Darko Marciano and Mike Costello. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/TBjxyRSc_Qc Kindie Rock Stars showcases some of the best children's bands and musicians, with artist stories, song stories, songs and live performances. www.patrickadamsbooks.com/kindierockstars www.themicrophonedoctors.com Support the show...
Feb 18, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 21
