High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News http://kidkazooey.com/news.html Kid Kazooey: News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:37:40 -0800 Second Sunday of the Month at Max's This Weekend! http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#20 Dear folks and friends, what do you think? Too fancy? I'm trying out this new e-mail format... we'll see! Anyway, just wanted to let you know a few things:


1/ THANK YOU! For a fantastic New Year's Eve Dance Party! And for buying and enjoying the Lullabye Christmas CD! If you didn't get one, even though the Holidays are basically over (though not the 12 days of Christmas!), you can always still purchase a CD or mp3s directly from my web site.


2/ I'll be at Max's this Sunday, January 8, from 3-4:30p (and every second sunday of the month from 3-4:30pm!) doing my thang, which I like to call "Pizza Parlour Entertainment Extraordinaire"! perhaps you will join me?


3/ I'm now working hard on finishing and releasing The BallRoom Roustabouts CD, "Umpteen Moons" (Started over 9 years ago! I should have titled it "1.5 weeks", but no, I had to go and call it Umpteen Moons! Sheesh!). One of the tracks that I'm very proud of is The Three Eyed Dragon, and guess what? My picture book (a collaboration with artist Joe Lee) of the same name will also be finished and released very soon! I hope to have a BIG CD and Book release party sometime this spring. Stay tuned for more info on that.


4/ Mrs. Kazooey, aka Lara Lynn Weaver, will be singing with The Stardusters Swing Band at The Player's Pub Wednesday, January 11, 7:30-10:30p! You CAN bring kids to The Player's Pub, as long as you sit in the back, which still has a great view of the stage, and sounds good. The food there is yummy as well!


That's all for now. I hope you all know what to do to make the best out of 2012, because here we go!


Peace out homey's,


The Kid

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Dear Friends,


First things first, I have a widdle biddy cold today and must regrettably cancel today's band practice for 11am at The Green Nursery! Now, while I have your attention!...


 


I trust you all are having a peaceful and relaxing nesting time this week before New Year's Eve. Some of you are done celebrating Christmas, or Hanukah, or the Solstice, and hopefuly have these next coupla' days to REST & RELAX!


 


Just a reminder, Kid Kazooey & The BallRoom Roustabouts are hosting our annual New Year's  Eve Dance Party! as a septept this Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Max's Place in Bloomington Indiana, from 3-4:30pm.


 


A few things about this show that I'm excited about: While Chris Barth has been playing with the group for about 6 months, this is the first gig he's on that we also have our regular bass player Oliver Wittman (work and studies have made this talented musician a little unavailable of late!). Also, we have a guest musician on the trumpet joining us for this gig. Julie Rust, the mother of two of my band practice regulars, has been bringing her trumpet to band practice for the last several months, and turns out she can Really Play That Thing! So come and check all 7 of us out! (6 if Ms. Arbutus Cunningham stays sicker than I am now! Boo hoo...)


 


Thanks folks. Even if you can't join us this Saturday, I wish you all a joyful new year!


 


Mr. Kazooey


]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#19 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News "Kid Kazooey's Lullaby Christmas Carols" CD! http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#18
with the help of some very talented expediters, I'm thrilled to announce that the recording project I wasn't even planning for, will be in me grubby little hands in time for dissemination at my show this Sunday, 12/11, at Max's, 3-4:30p!



The project is called "Kid Kazooey's Lullaby Christmas Carols". Some of you have already had a listen to the sneak peaks on the web site under the music tab, but if YOU haven't, please check 'em out! They're really sweet. to fill in the gaps a bit, here is the text from my press release on the recording:



"With every music store offering affordable ukulele’s, Eddie Vedder’s “Ukulele Songs” making such a big splash, and a national ukulele festival in Bean Blossom, the ukulele renaissance is perfectly poised to make an impact on our Christmas this year.

Riding the wave of this Hawaiian instrument’s popularity, Kid Kazooey (a.k.a. Kevin MacDowell) purchased a handmade ukulele form the luthier Mickey Sussman while visiting the island of Kauai this summer. “I knew I would have to use it for a Kid Kazooey recording soon, but I couldn’t have guessed then that recording would be lullaby versions of traditional Christmas carols!” says Kazooey. Surely the recording is a bit of a departure from the high energy, low volume rock-n-roll that he has become well known for. “This recording will NOT induce a pre-school mosh pit like what we see at my monthly concerts at Max’s Place!” Kazooey says parents have been asking for a lullaby recording for some time, and he is happy to oblige. The recording goes a long way in illustrating the artist’s musical sensitivity and diversity. MacDowell also plays guitar, accordion and bass, while keeping the ukulele front and center. His wife, Lara Weaver, also contributes flute, and the vocals on the one and only track that is not fully instrumental.

The tracks are like a listing of Christma Carols Greatest Hits, including Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and Silent Night. But there is at least one song that the artist hopes will be brand new to most listeners. “My grandpa taught me a song that he said was his favorite Christmas carol, ”˜In the Sky the Stars are Shining’. He dug out an old mimeographed copy of the music for the song that was clearly written out by hand and a very old typewriter. The melody is just beautiful, and I’ve always wondered why I’ve never heard the carol before. I spent a lot of time searching the internet for any mention of this tune and found nothing. Grandpa Schoenle says they sang it every year at Saint Andrews, up in Fort Wayne!”

The recording is set to be released December 10. “I know it’s a last minute offering to the Christmas Music buying public, but I didn’t even intend to make this recording. It just spilled out of me through several all nighters in my home recording studio, and I’m rushing to make it available as soon before the 25th as possible!” The recording will be made available locally at Landlocked Music and The Green Nursery, as well as online at Kidkazooey.com, CDBaby.com and iTunes."



That about says it all! Any questions? See you Sunday!

Happy Holidays!

da Kid]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#18 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News Band Practice, 2nd Sundays, Marionettes & New Years Eve! http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#17
first let me say THANK YOU! I feel I have been the fortunate recipient of much support and love from you all, especially recently. I don't know if it was that Click Clack Moo thang, or just the fact that I haven't stopped doing this Kid Kazooey thing for the last 16 years! What ever it is, I'm very appreciative and I acknowledge that it is YOU GUYS who are making this so much fun!



OK, nothing wrong with a little sentimentality, right? Moving on to business:



First of all, after doing a little market research, we have brought down the price for the popular program "Band Practice". New and improved price is $5 per kid, or $10 per family. Sorry to say, for now we have no flexibility on the day and time, but hopefully this lower price will bring some more kids out of their nap times! "Band Practice" is my pre-school aged take on programs like 'music together' and 'kindermusic'. It is held at The Green Nursery on Wednesdays at 11-11:30am. you can register online, or pay when you arrive! Here is the link: http://thegreennursery.com/kid-kazooey-s-it-s-time-to-have-band-practice.html



Next, Max's Place and I have finally come around to normalizing my Max's appearances! The Second Sunday of Every Month! 3-4:30pm. Pizza Parlour Entertainment Extraordinaire! Specifically, those dates for the next 4 months are: December 11, January 8, February 12, and March 11 (suggested donation of $5 per family).



Isn't Brown County a pretty place in the winter! Well then come see Kid Kazooey & The BallRoom Roustabouts join forces with the Melchior Marionettes at "The Brown County Play House Children's Christmas Show" on Sunday, December 18, at 2pm! Tickets are $10 per adult and $6 per student. This is a benefit to keep the Brown County Play House open! I have been on the same stage as Melchior Marionettes before, but never at the same time. I always thought it would be great to have the band provide their musical accompaniment instead of the back track CDs they regularly use. Now we have the chance! This will be a GREAT show!



Last thing to mention this time around is Kid Kazooey & The BallRoom Roustabouts celebrate New Year's Eve! Every year we play an early show for families with a simulated (and stimulated!) countdown to mid-nite before it's too late to get the kids to the sitters for the adults late nite out. Join us at Max's Place on Saturday, December 31, 3-4:30pm (suggested donation of $5 per family).



Whew! That's a lot. Usually I have much less to say... time to relax the fingers.

Oh, By The Way, ANY QUESTIONS?!

peace out,

da Kid]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#17 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News Kid Kazooey's All Hallow's Eve Eve Ruckus 12th Annual! http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#16


First of all, I'm very much enjoying "Its Time To Have Band Practice" at The Green Nursery, Wednesdays at 11am! Though attendance has been mellow, practice has been rockin'! If you have access to a pre-schooler at that time, you should come and join the band! Check it out! http://thegreennursery.com/kid-kazooey-s-it-s-time-to-have-band-practice.html



Next up, Halloween is coming up, Monday, October 31, which means that Kid Kazooey's All Hallow's Eve Eve Ruckus is also coming up! Sunday, October 30, 2-3:30pm at Max's Place! Though it has been several years since we've done this annual show as an over the top multi media show at The John Waldron Arts Center, we have continued playing a costumed halloween show through the years. I think this year will be the 12th annual!



Beyond that, Max's Place and I are looking at our calendars and will be making my Max's shows more regular. We are leaning towards the 2nd Sunday of every month, 4-5:30p, for Kid kazooey @ Max's. Stay tuned for more news on that!



One last note about FREE KID KAZOOEY MUSIC! I am going to be taking down the free downloads at www.kidkazooey.com by the end of this month! If you haven't already checked 'em out, now is the time to do so! There's alot of fun stuff there right now!



OK, enough is enough. I've bored myself with the click clack of my laptop keyboard and am ready to clean the studio for after-school lessons. Please take care of yourselves, and your wonderful children and families! And as usual:



Any Questions??

Peace and love,

Kid K]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#16 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News Kid Kazooey to appear on The Friday Zone http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#15 http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#15 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News New Class Offered by Kid Kazooey! http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#14 Kid Kazooey’s popular pre-school music program, "It's Time to Have Band Practice!" is being offered for the first time at The Green Nursery! Children and parents/caregivers will learn many traditional children’s songs, explore dynamics, rhythm, and movement. A limited number of children's instruments (Shakers, tambourines, wood blocks, etc...) will be available, but families are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. The Green Nursery has a nice selection of pre-school appropriate instruments. Parents are expected to be present and involved! Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 11-11:30am at The Green Nursery, and cost $10 per kid per class. Pre-register online and save $5 a month by signing up for one month at a time!
Just Follow This Link: http://thegreennursery.com/kid-kazooey-s-it-s-time-to-have-band-practice.html]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#14 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News Kazooey Studios Summer Workshops! http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#13
Its Time To Have Band Practice! I
Kid Kazooey’s popular pre-school music program is being offered for the first time at Kid Kazooey Studios! Children will learn many traditional children’s songs, explore dynamics, rhythm, and movement. They will also participate with Kid Kazooey & The Ballroom Roustabouts in a performance at People’s Park on Tuesday, June 28 at 11:30am! (Performance is optional)
Ages: 18mos- 4yrs. Parental supervision is required!
Dates: Tuesdays, choose between 9:30-10:15am, or 11:00-11:45am, June 14, 21. Optional performance is 11:30-1pm on June 28
Cost: $20 per child for two 45 minute sessions. (Must pay for all sessions, regardless of attendance! Please try to make all sessions.)
Materials: One or more instruments for you and your child(ren), such as shakers, tambourines, wood blocks, etc”¦

Its Time To Have Band Practice! II
Same as first session. The optional ”˜end of the session group performance’ will likely be a Sunday afternoon at Max’s Place!
Ages: 18mos- 4yrs. Parental supervision is required.
Dates: Tuesdays, choose between 9:30-10:15am, or 11:00-11:45am, July 26, August 2, 9
Cost: $30 per child for three 45 minute sessions. (Must pay for all sessions, regardless of attendance! Please try to make all sessions.)
Materials: One or more instruments for you and your child(ren), such as shakers, tambourines, wood blocks, etc”¦

Music Theory for Beginners
Children will learn about how scales and chords are made: the nuts & bolts of music theory. They will go over the language of beginning theory as well.
Ages: 10-16.
Dates: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, June 15, 22, 29
Cost: $60 per child. (Must pay for all sessions, regardless of attendance! Please try to make all sessions.)
Materials: One book of empty manuscript paper and pencil required.

Music Theory/ Intermediate
Students will learn about different chord changes in different genres, using the Nashville Number System to analyze them. Participation in Music Theory for Beginners is required unless Kevin says so!
Ages: 10-16.
Dates: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, July 27, August 3, August 10
Cost: $60 per child. (Must pay for all sessions, regardless of attendance! Please try to make all sessions.)
Materials: One book of empty manuscript paper and pencil required.

Audio Theatre I
Children will review different recorded books for effective use of music, sound effects, and dialogue to communicate story. Children will then make their own recorded book, doing all dialogue, music and sound effects themselves!
Ages: 6-15.
Dates: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, June 16, 23, 30.
Cost: $60 per child. (Must pay for all sessions, regardless of attendance! Please try to make all sessions.)
Materials: One blank disc required to take home recording.

Audio Theatre II
Same as first session. Participation in session I is not required!
Ages: 6-15.
Dates: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, July 28, August 4, 11
Cost: $60 per child. (Must pay for all sessions, regardless of attendance! Please try to make all sessions.)
Materials: One bla]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#13 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News Kazooey Enterprises/ Sylvanus Entertainment http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#12
This includes not only bands that I lead (BallRoom Roustabouts, Pirate Flags, The Klezmorchestra, The Hoagy Hullabaloos), but also groups that I'm a member of that don't mind if I get them a gig or two on my own (Salaam, PanUSA, The Bufoonski Brother's Polka Ensemble).]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#12 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News Wallpaper Gigs & Fat Tuesday http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#11
IT'S MARCH! IT'S NO LONGER FEBRUARY! There... had to express myself.



Now, the upcoming gigs: 1/This Sunday, 3/6, 2-3:30p, Max's, solo show.



2/This Tuesday, 3/8, 4-5p, Player's Pub, Kid Kazooey & The BallRoom Roustabouts celebrate Mardi Gras with The Monkey Heads Social Aid and Pleasure Club.



Next, my thoughts on said gigs: So, Saturday nite I'm playing bass with the group PanUSA. It is a private function y'all aren't invited to, which we will be playing Calypso music. However, this is not a party where folks will be shaking a tail feather to our ultimate groovy grooves. Au contraire, mon frere. This is a "Wallpaper Gig"! One where we are like a glorified iPod music player. Some musicians hate these type of gigs. If it was all I ever played, I'd hate 'em too! However, being Kid Kazooey, I rarely have the luxury of no one paying much attention to me! I'm usually doing something very interactive and talking back and forth with the crowd as we all egg each other on towards having a good time! So, this Saturday nite I'm looking forward to doing something for just the three of us musicians on the gig. At least the 3 of us will be happy to be there jamming out some Lord Kitchener.



Segue to my Max's gig this Sunday at 2pm. I sort of kind of don't care if a lot of you are too busy to come! If there are few "Kazooey Heads" there, I can do my very own Kid Kazooey Solo Wallpaper gig! I can play whatever I want and not care who is listening. I can play jazz standards the whole time! I can make a 2 measure loop and wank away to my heart's desire. I can play songs of mine that kids wouldn't "get"... you get the picture. So, its OK if you stay home this Sunday afternoon! Especially if you...



...come to Player's Pub this Tuesday at 4pm to celebrate Mardi Gras with Kid Kazooey & The BallRoom Roustabouts! That's right, you can bring your kids to the player's pub! The Monkey Heads Social Aid and Pleasure Club are once again hosting Bloomington's own Fat Tuesday party and we're opening the thang from 4 to 5! We'll play some Professor Longhair, some Calypso, and some Guy Lombardo! I'm very excited about this one!



Are there any questions for kid kazooey?]]> http://kidkazooey.com/news.html#11 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800 High Energy Kids' Music - Kid Kazooey - News