More Great Kid's Music!

We had so many wonderful children’s artists to share with you that they all wouldn’t fit in the ParentGuide^® magazine. So, we decided to list these other talented musicians here on our web site. So, take a few minutes and check out the list—you might just find some great gift ideas that will please the whole family.

Go online
cdbaby.com …. This is a great site to search for kid’s music

A+ Releases
(Continued from Nov/Dec 2006 ParentGuide^® -- A few MORE of my favorite things)

The Quiet Ones: “Make Some Noise”
I played in a band in high school. We loved the Moody Blues, Beatles and the Beach Boys Pet Sounds era. We would have sounded like this band if we could have pulled it off. My favorite tracks are I Remember Purple and Fizzy Milk. thequiet1s.com

Billy Jonas:
He got it all! He’s humorous, educational without being preachy, original, and a mighty fine entertainer and songwriter! He interacts with his audience (kids) in a very natural way and his music is full of wonderful out of the ordinary percussion instruments! He plays everything but the kitchen sink and I might even hear one of those in there somewhere. Buy this! I guarantee you’ll love it and your kid will be the only one in their class that can say “photosynthesis” and be able to list at least five nocturnal animals.

Best Live Album

Trout Fishing In America: “Family Music Time”
Another true front and backseat pleaser! Great variety of songs and styles! Incredible musicianship! The old cliché “you’ll laugh you’ll cry holds true here. Everything from silly to soul searching material and it all works! troutmusic.com

AND THERE’S MORE…

Steve Songs:
“On a Flying Guitar” This is what I’m talking about! It’s a great front and backseat sound! stevesongs.com

They Might Be Giants:
“No” and “Here Come the ABCs” This one is a can’t miss for me! One of my favorite adult bands releases great music that I can share with my kids! giantkid.net

Joe McDermott:
“Great Big World”, “I am Baby” and “Everywhere You Go”. There are catchy, funny, touching music on all his releases. Imaginative songs about subjects like why you shouldn’t have a pet skunk or kangaroo! joemcdermottmusic.com

Classical with a twist

Beethoven’s Wig:
This series of CD’s puts kid/family friendly lyrics to Beethoven’s music. You’ll be surprised how well it works! In the car it pleases everyone from your toddler to your grandmother! Great way to introduce classical music to your kids! beethovenswig.com

Jazz

Baby Loves Jazz:
Nice peppy introduction to the jazz sound. Just try to keep your toes from tapping! babylovesmusic.com

I’m a Little Bit Country

Hullabaloo:
“Sing Along With Sam” They sound great and like they’re having fun (how can you help but have fun singing about a Mama Llama!) hullabalooband.com

Hard Rock

Thunder Loads:
Hard rock music for kids. Songs like “I Like Dirt” and “Ice-Cream Headache!” Truly done in head banging style! You may not want your kids hearing this in the formative years but it would make a great maternity gift for your hard rock friend who just found out that they’re expecting. thunderlords.com

Crib Rock:
“Full Metal Diaper” and “St Elmo’s Pacifier” –two CD’s of rock and roll songs you’ll know performed in a friendly elevator-music nursery-friendly style. Nether your mother in law or your baby will realize that you’re listening to songs made popular by Guns and Roses or Ozzy! That alone will put a smile on your face as your changing a diaper! cribrock.com

Pirate Music

Captain Boggs & Salty:
If your kids are into pirates, here is your perfect stocking stuffer! boggandsalty.com

Religious Music

Veggie Tales:
If you haven’t already discovered them you’re missing out! It fun zany irresistible music! bigidea.com

Holiday Music

Animal Music

Monty Harper:
“Paws Claws Scales & Tales” Check out songs…”A Pet Like That,” “Dog Books” and “It’s Hard to Love a Reptile.” Great song writing! montyharper.com

World Music

Putumayo Kids:
Various releases of music from around the globe. There are also great folk music selections. putumayokids.com

A Little Hip In their Hop

Imagination Movers:
Mix up Sugar Ray and the band The Bare Naked Ladies and then have lyrics that are about the wonders of a sleeping bag and you’ve got this fresh group! imaginationmovers.com

Calling All Deadheads

Jerry Garcia and David Grisman:
“Not For Kids Only” This is the only one on this list that I haven’t had the opportunity to hear but I have read great reviews on it! I thought Grateful Dead fans would be interested that it was out there! Wrap it up with a psychedelic teddy bear to make the perfect holiday gift!

Nite Nite Music

*For infants…Linda Ronstadt: “Dedicated to the one I Love” amazon.com

*Older Kids…Barney Saltzberg “Goodnight Kisses” barneysaltzberg.com

VARIOUS ARTIST COLLECTIONS

The Bottle Let Me Down: “Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides” bloodshotrecords.com

Greasy Kids Stuff: confidentialrecordings.com

For The Kids: musicforthekids.com

DOUBLE TROUBLE ARTIST

Bill Harley: Great singer songwriter plus gifted storyteller
*For music try his Play It Again greatest hits release.
*For story telling try Battle of the Mad Scientists. billharley.com

Debi Derryberry: also the voice of Jimmy Neutron. I can forgive her for singing “The Wheels on The Bus” because it’s a cool version and because her song about her cold nose is magic! debiderryberrymusic.com

Mr. Grant: CD Titled “Most Likely to Rock” Also produces a great radio show called “The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd.” It’s an old time sci-fi comedy radio serial. mrgrant.com

Kevin Kammerand’s: “The Tomato Collection” 50 songs that go with a poetry book of the same title. tomatocollection.com

OTHERS WELL WORTH CHECKING OUT

Silly Joe: “Poor Gill” sillyjoe.net

The Persuasions: “Good Ship Lolly Pop” singers.com/persuasions

Scribble Monster & His Pals: “Chocolate Milk” scribblemonster.com

Fish Karma & Andy Young: “Dangerous Playground” sanjacintorecords.com

Erin Lee & Marci: “Snow Dance”(Marci grew up in Tampa) gottaplay.org

Mr. Richard: Might as Well Sing” (Another Florida artist, Orlando). mrrichard.net

Dog on Fleas: “When I Get Little” dogonfleas.com

RTT’s “Turn it up Mommy” rttkids.com

Gunnar Madsen: Former member of a cappella band The Bobs. gunnarmadsen.com

Frances England: “Fascinating Creatures” francesengland.com

Elizabeth Mitchell: Several great CDs youaremyflower.org

Mr. Heath: Many funny catchy releases. heathwhitehead.com

Harry Connick Jr.: “Songs I Heard” harryconnickjr.com