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 You Fr...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 Footprint 2 - Gotta Go Green 3 - Little Tiny Molecules of H2O 4 - My Electric Car Y...
Apr 12, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 - Blue 2 - Yellow 3 - Red 4 - Violet YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/JD7q0lkqRZU Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 Library 2 - Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful 3 - Sleepover 4 - Do What Big Kids Do 5 - Mr Jeff's Numbers Song Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/alb...
Apr 09, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 Dirt 2 - Monster Truck 3 - PB & J Singles (will be featured on the...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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...
Nov 06, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 55
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 Shake 2 - Earth Candy 3 - Abacabama 4 - Do the Vowel Howl 5 - Stay Wild Moon Child Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/30zEgQb6CFUTLvgpIwfqQD?si=PylefOWeQAeJ7N3KfaM15w The Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4...
Nov 03, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 54
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 Surfer 2 - Christmas Eve 3 - Sequine Find the Artist at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/35fSQa6lSf7H4znKvQci1V?si=-iEymdKcSMSpHB4wGoPk5g The 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...
Nov 02, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 53
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 Feelings 2 - Kindness Rocks 3 - I Want Monster 4 - Peace Rainbow 5 - Please Listen to My Words Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2d5veNMk0bW0m82HftXxKc?si=QD_eqgiKQZO3Jh9f49frfg The Featured songs have be...
Nov 01, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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:...
Oct 31, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 51
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 Like Let's Get Excited Level Up YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/BWvdtOEqdk8 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 https://www.strawbittyyops.com/ Support the show...
Oct 30, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 50
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 Woof 2 - Like an Elephant 3 - Sing-a-long Song 4 - Off We Go 5 - All You Have to Do is Dream Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5thAK2xiSWj7ucl0dC1sl9...
Oct 27, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 49
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 Sounds 2 - The Crawdad Song (feat Scott K Durbin) 3 - Pizza Pasta Opera 4 - Gotta Give Love (feat Suzi Shelton) 5 - Peace Like a River Find the Album ...
Oct 26, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Levity Beet joins us from the beautiful country of New Zealand to talk about his unique inspiration to the world of music and his journey as not only an artist, but as a Producer and even a musical instrument creator! He shares the story behind the song "The Shivers" and the children's game that inspired it. See a video by the musical influence referenced in the show (David Hollis) at the YouTube Link below: https://youtu.be/j0KcPefWqx0?si=imhngaj0Q3nwZooJ Find the Song at: Spotify https://open....
Oct 25, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Marisa from Young Folkies returns to the show to talk about her new album "Will You Sing With Me" and shares 5 song stories and songs from the album, including: 1 - Kindness (It Will Come Back to You) - Featuring Claudia Robin Gunn 2 - Will You Sing With Me (inspired by Raffi) 3 - Far From My Family 4 - Hooray (It's a Very Good Day) 5 - Mother Nature Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5iSCHbshd4w4ePeiNPN804?si=DEC-kK86TraTtC98zDcKqw The Featured songs have been added to th...
Oct 24, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Ashley Mills Monaghan returns to the show to talk about a really cool collaboration with Uncle Dox that resulted in a remixed combination of Ashley's song "If I Tell Myself I Can" and Uncle Dox's song "Fish". The result is a new and fresh version of both. As an added bonus, we close the show with the 80's cover of "I Think We're Alone Now" featuring Ashley, Dox and your humble host, Patrick Adams from the album Kindies Do the 80's Volume 2. Find the Songs at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/tra...
Oct 23, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Julieann Hartley, better known as Miss Julieann, joins the show to share her incredible and inspirational story. From working with children who have suffered a trauma to her battle with Lyme disease to the birth of her newborn baby, hers is also a major story of strength and resilience. She tells the story behind her album "Resilient Child" and shares some songs with us, including: 1 - You Supported Me 2 - Where Do You Feel Safe (featuring Fyutch) 3 - I Am Enough Find the Album at: Spotify https...
Oct 20, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 44
I am my own guest this episode! I give an update on the direction of the Kindie Rock Stars podcast, which includes a potential fun new addition for Season 5. I also talk about my new album "Adventure Time with Patrick", working with Producer Erick Gatchalian and vocalist Tin Gatchalian, and I feature 5 songs, including: 1 - Kindie Music Show 2 - Roller Coaster King 3 - Trampoline Queen 4 - Beach Bonanza 5 - Zip Line Superhero Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/3kAWE87WKmcn...
Oct 19, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Joining us from Vancouver, Canada is Dustin Sacks, the creative force behind Koobee. He talks about his journey from indie rock band to children's musician and the wonderfully fun story behind the featured song "Go Daddy Go". Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0jkBCTZ48bTGiSSfNMkGz9?si=42069ebe711648e7 Go Daddy Go has 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/46ZrC...
Oct 18, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Joining us from Ontario, Canada is Christopher Eckart, better known as My Friend Christopher. He shares his latest song called "Holey Socks", what inspired it and talks about his backing band, awesomely named The Dad Influences. Find the Song at: Spotify Coming Soon! Holey Socks has 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 YouTube Channel: htt...
Oct 17, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Chris "Boom!" Wiser of the Sugar Free Allstars joins the show to talk about his partnership with Dr Rock (great name!) and how they organically began making making for kids evolving from their existing songs. Their new EP "Extended Play" is featured on the show with a few great songs showcased Featured Songs include: 1 - I Like to Climb on Things 2 - 6th Grade Band Find the EP at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ui5fHOtWAnTXZD7zeQkVR?si=kPwpzWHORoito-D1IVjDdw The featured songs have been...
Oct 16, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Steve CoolBeans Pullara returns to the show to talk about his wonderful new and classical music inspired album "Aquarium Rhapsody". Learn the story behind the album, the featured songs and how children can use their imaginations to visualize a story to go along with the instrumentals. Featured songs include: 1 - Frog Hop 2 - Angel Fish 3 - Avoiding the Hooks 4 - Pearl Divers 5 - Aquarium Rhapsody Reprise: Bolero Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5yh9wsU7KOi3CMpqUjhN58?si=...
Oct 13, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Chris Martland, otherwise known as his fun 80's inspired alter ego Freddy Apple, joins the show to talk about his early love of music and how he evolved into Freddy Apple with the help of his young son, Freddy Apple Jr, and daughter, Honey Crisp. He features 5 songs from his album Dance Like a Yeti, and you'll love and get a kick out of the lyrical wordplay and silliness of them. Featured Songs include: 1 - Lazy Llama 2 - I'm a Yeti 3 - Bunny 4 - The Skeleton Song 5 - Eggnog Cow Find the Album a...
Oct 12, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Marsha Goodman Wood of Marsha and the Positrons joins the show to catch us up on all the amazing things she and her growing band have been up to since she was last on the show. The main focus has been her newest album, "Energetic", which features some great songs and awesome collaborations. She shares the stories behind the album and shares some songs. Featured Songs include: 1 - Starlings (featuring Saul Paul) 2 - Shoelaces (featuring Tina Kenny Jones) 3 - Road to Bremen (featuring Keith Grimwo...
Sep 05, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 37
New York City's own Davey K and Peter join the show to talk about what inspired them to make music for kids, their new album "Storytime" and how they make all of the recording, mixing, production and video magic happen between the two of them. Their songs are all fun stories that take the listeners on a journey! Featured Songs include: 1 - Frank and I 2 - Dust Bunny (featuring Peter Yang) 3 - I'm a Bean 4 - Captain Kate (featuring Kathryn Allison) Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify....
Aug 30, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Kris Kitko, the creative force behind Kittyko Music, joins the show to talk about her journey through her musical career, life in North Dakota and shares songs/music videos for "Up Down All Around" and "Swim Little Octopus". Click the YouTube link to see the live episode and music videos. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/rcNrHS-AWlg Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1z2YvLrZoItCbvRjvR7Eyt?si=52f36ed2a65847fc The Featured Songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season ...
Aug 24, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Ron Nery Jr, better known in the Kindie world as Ronnie Boy Kids, returns to the show along with Producer Marc Lawrence to share their wonderful new song called Beach Day (Aww Yeah!). Click the YouTube link to see the live episode and music video. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/aJLTM3FBWaE Find the Song at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/0dIx99Ha1qU2IOeEBXlYPh?si=67889414b0fc42fe Beach Day (Aww Yeah!) has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK ...
Aug 22, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Kelli Caldwell, better known as Kelli Welli, joins the show to to talk about all of her amazing work in music, videos and film festivals since she last appeared on the show. Her new album "Baby Ninja" is out and features some awesome songs and collaborations, which are shared on this show! Featured Songs include: 1 - Baby Ninja 2 - You're a Sunny Day (featuring Uncle Jumbo) 3 - Water Baby 4 - Superstar 5 - When You Dance (featuring Nanny Nikki, Stacey Peasley and Claudia Robin Gunn) Find the Alb...
Aug 21, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Mark Pagano, better known as Marko Polo, joins the show to to talk about the making of his new album "Aqua Phonic" which features some awesome songs, which are shared on this show! Featured Songs include: 1 - We Are Water 2 - Axolotl 3 - Sirenia 4 - Walrus Sings 5 - Follow the Water (featuring Claudia Robin Gunn) Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6CYQ5HOoGW77l5e3ieVdTV?si=ye7m-7ULSbS5BtvRiCiYuw The featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify p...
Aug 14, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Van Sereno returns to the show to talk about what he's been up to since his appearance on Season 2, his music video work and how a Fruitbat inspired his newest album called "Aussie Animals". He shares 5 featured songs from "Aussie Animals", including: 1 - Cassowary 2 - Lyrebird 3 - Echidna 4 - Kangaroo 5 - Quokkas Find the Album at: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5yJqyYcxQgikB2KrOdiFvz?si=PW92fjjkSXmnp1ioBiCKsg The featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 4 Spotify ...
Aug 09, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 31
