Archive for the ‘Kids and family music’ Category

Red hot family music live!

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

We are thrilled to bring our Mommy on a Shoestring radio listeners the best in family music. This week our show will feature a terrific range—from the country blues-vintage swing fusion of Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem, to reworked classical tunes of Flute Sweet and Tickletoons, to the genre-bending sounds of kindie pop-rock star Ralph’s World.

Get the inside scoop on our Toginet webpage to find out more about these great artists, what we’ll be chatting about and listening to, and then tune in Thursday, August 5th, 1:00-2:00 CST to hear us live.

http://www.toginet.com/shows/mommyonashoestring

Kindie Music Mania!

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
When it comes to the best bang for your measly buck, we think almost nothing beats great kids music. Besides a great mood lifter, stress buster and family bonding tool, music is great for those little brains and gets the body moving. We have already been thrilled to spend time talking with:

Greg & Steve (March 25th, 2010), Ella Jenkins (April 1, 2010), Justin Roberts (June 3, 2010), Uncle Rock (June 10, 2010), Debbie Cavalier from Debbie & Friends (June 17, 2010) and Princess Katie and Racer Steve (July 15, 2010). Check out the link to past podcasts at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-on-a-shoestring/id347929730

We have a huge upcoming lineup this summer and fall, and will be chatting with many terrific groups and artists including: The Not-Its!,Recess MonkeyThe Flannery BrothersMilkshakeMusic for AardvarksGustafer Yellowgold and Chris Ballew from Casper Babypants. Check out our upcoming schedule for the dates these fantastic musicans will be on with Beth and Jenna… you just might find your new groovin’ family soundtrack!

www.toginet.com/shows/mommyonashoestring

Milkshake

Milkshake

Chris Ballew - Caspar Babypants

Chris Ballew—Caspar Babypants

The Not-It's

The Not-Its!

Recess Monkeys

Recess Monkey

Gustafer Yellowgold

Radio podcast up with Justin Roberts

Friday, June 4th, 2010

We had a great time chatting with all-star familly music sensation Justin Roberts yesterday on our radio show, as well as Robert Mahar the Grand Poobah of the Junior Society and Liz Shepherd about great family films. If you missed it, check out our podcast—you can listen right from our homepage—at the bottom left, “To listen for our podcasts click here!” You can also download it from our iTunes page, or visit our Toginet webpage.

Justin Roberts is touring just about everywhere—he and his band are busy! Here are their next few gigs, and you can find out more concert dates and if he’s coming to your town at www.justinroberts.org/tour.php

Sunday, June 6th, 2010 4:00 PM

Maple Grove United Methodist Church
7 W. Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43214
614-262-1163
http://www.maplegroveumc.org
Price: FREE!

Monday, June 7th, 2010 10:30 AM

Village Green Amphitheater
47 Hall Street
Powell, OH 43065
http://tinyurl.com/yas9koy
Price: FREE!

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 6:00 PM

Short solo performance and Jungle Gym signing
The Land of Nod
Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook, IL 60523
630-368-9990
http://www.landofnod.com/Stores/

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 6:00 PM

Short solo performance and Jungle Gym signing
Borders
1 N. LaGrange Road
LaGrange, IL 60525
708-579-9660
http://bit.ly/abSzCA

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 10:15 AM

Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest – Lil’ Lit Stage presented by Navy Pier
Printers Row (Dearborn/Polk)
Chicago, IL
312-527-8280
http://tinyurl.com/2avhl7g
Price: FREE
TWO SHOWS: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM!

Sunday, June 13th, 2010 11:45 AM

Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest – Lil’ Lit Stage presented by Navy Pier
Printers Row (Dearborn/Polk)
Chicago, IL
312-527-8280
http://tinyurl.com/2dxoxan
Price: FREE
TWO SHOWS: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM & 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM!