List for ‘Young & Family’

DALA features vocal harmonies guaranteed to give you chills. Duo members Sheila and Amanda also make use of their considerable talents on guitar and piano to create a unique brand of acoustic pop. Their fun and energetic stage presence has made DALA a fan favorite at festivals across the country. "...the angels of folk music. Ethereal, eloquent and downright beautiful, the music they create is faultlessly performed." - Exclaim!

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Peter Gros stopped by WPSD in Kentucky prior to his presentation at the Carson Center.  Click here to see the segment (or the title above in green)  

Larry Kosson will be manning The Roots Agency booth at the Performing Arts Exchange (PAE) this year Sept 21-24. If you are at the conference, stop by and say hi (booth 428).  Roster artists and 4-time Grammy nominees Trout Fishing in America will be showcasing on the Friday night of the conference. Click on the title in green (above)  for details.

Experience living tradition as Sones de Mexico Ensemble navigates seamlessly through a collection of over twenty-five folk string, percussion, and wind instruments, bright four-part vocal arrangements, and acrobatic dance demonstrations. Audiences are easily moved to dance as the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominated group recreates the atmosphere of a traditional fandango.

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Sara Hickman likes to write about things that pop into her head, like bowls full of stars and faithful hearts and birdhouses. She likes to sing and play guitar, too. Sara is returning to the world of adult music after five years of creating award-winning music for children. Whether you've learned about Sara Hickman through her music, her family, her causes, or her films, you know that her originality, creativity, and enthusiasm bring a fresh meaning to the well-worn phrase "living life to the fullest."

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Whether playing music that embraces the transition from Summer to Autumn, familiar songs for the holidays, or celebrating the glory days of Summer and romance, Robin Spielberg's concerts always intertwine musical performance with stories that inspire, enlighten and make us laugh. Named to the prestigious Steinway Artist Roster, Robin has sold one million CDs making her one of America's most popular contemporary female pianists/composers. As a Celebrity Artist Spokesperson for the American Music Therapy Association, Robin offers Educational workshops and community outreach programs on the transformative power of music. Master classes and workshops for students of music are also available.

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Robin Spielberg (piano, vocals), Kate MacLeod (fiddle, guitar, vocals), and Catherine Bent (cello). The trio delights audiences with the music that, over generations, has become woven into the fabric of American culture. From the Civil War to the Gold Rush to the great wave of immigration during the first half of the Twentieth Century, these songs chronicle journeys, hardships and loves won and lost, all the while celebrating the beauty and majesty of America. Fresh and innovative arrangements of these precious American gems are interwoven with new music and the stories that inspired them.

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In his popular live presentations, Peter shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members, and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel, and wildlife filming. Peter's fascinating stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country for years.

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Pushcart Players offers fully mounted, costumed and orchestrated productions that assemble with ease. This award-winning organization provides study guides and resource lists for teachers and parents for all of its productions, enhancing the theater experience with arts literacy. Nominated for an Emmy for its two primetime specials on CBS, Pushcart is celebrating its 37th year as a touring ensemble. The company offers nine productions ranging from fairytales to historical plays, including Peter & The Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories, the bi-lingual Cuentos del Arbol (Tree Tales), and The Last, The Very...Last Butterfly--an introduction to the Holocaust. Touring highlights include two performances at the White House and tours in both the Czech Republic and Russia. All Pushcart cast members are experienced teachers and provide workshops, acting classes and residency programs to schools, communities and summer sessions.

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Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and music star of Riverdance, EILEEN IVERS will change the way you think about the violin. Hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World Music genres, IVERS has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. "... the Jimi Hendrix of the violin." - The New York Times

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Trout Fishing in America is the longstanding, four-time GRAMMY nominated musical partnership of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. A willingness to at once make fun of our most annoying daily habits, then to touch our hearts with tender and passionate images of family life, is what makes the connection between Trout Fishing in America and its audiences so compelling and poignant. "...the Lennon and McCartney of kids' music." - National Public Radio

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Secret Mountain - Release Date: September 1, 2011 – Trout Fishing in America is set to release a new book/CD set on September 1, 2011. Called “Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important,” the book and CD package is geared toward pre-schoolers through early readers and will feature eleven new songs. Chicken Joe – oddly enough, a cat who sleeps in the hen house – is abruptly awoken one morning by roosters playing rock…
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With eight critically acclaimed albums, VANCE GILBERT continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected. Whether with classic, original songwriting or ageless interpretations of covers, his is a presentation steeped in deep humanism and bravery, stunning artistry and soul, and contagious, unbridled joy

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