Performances
A “Helicopter Leaves” video premiere and more cool children’s music news for Northwest Kids
Since the release of their album Why Why Why? this summer, Ants Ants Ants have been busy performing and making more videos and writing new songs. Their animated music videos are now playing at the PDX Airport Hollywood Theater cinema. They also have a few shows planned in Portland this fall and winter (following a quick tour in Austin, Texas in October):
- November 17 – Northwest Library
- December 15 – Kenton Library
- January 5 – Hollywood Library
- January 12 – Multnomah Athletic Club
- 2/9 – St Johns Library
Ants Ants Ants’ Dave Gulick and Johnny Clay have been working with noted illustrator Chris Purdin to create several vibrant animated music videos. They just debuted a new animated video by Chris, for the fun seasonally appropriate song “Helicopter Leaves”: https://youtu.be/
Portland’s leader of family-friendly sing-alongs is Red Yarn. He’s planning a busy fall of shows at Portland venues like the Village Ballroom, Mississippi Pizza and the Portland Children’s Museum, following his recent performances at Austin City Limits, including And, watch Red Yarn’s YouTube channel for a new music video of his hoot of a song for young activists: “Old Hen Cackled.” It’s due to post in time for election day!
FREE MUSIC from the Library: Did you know about Multnomah County Library’s “Library Music Project?” With your library card, you may stream songs from Ants Ants Ants and Red Yarn, and many more artists – information is here: https://
NEW TUNES FROM KINDIE-LAND THIS FALL
We’re also very excited about new albums out this fall from artists who frequently tour through Portland: Grammy winner Tim Kubart just released Building Blocks, a pop celebration of growing: growing wiser, growing bolder, and growing a circle of caring with our families, friends and neighbors. Find out more at www,TimKubart.com
Meanwhile, The Okee Dokee Brothers‘ new album Winterland is a collection of original songs celebrating the colder months. They’re planning a show at the Mission Theater here in Portland next March!: www.okeedokee.org.
These songs are all available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify – and stores like Music Millennium in Portland. Ask for them! Your retailer can order CDs from these artists in time for holiday gift-giving.