Minivan Blues

Brian Wilson

You know when it feels like everything in the universe is off kilter? I have been having one of those off weeks. But, then I heard this, and I know that whatever it is, I can rise above!  

Okay, so it’s tomorrow, but still. How could I not let you know about Dan Zanes at my alma mater tomorrow for 2 SHOWS? Dan is the godfather of kindie rock. This man grooves, he jives, and  he rocks awesome. The minivan has not been the same since Dan Zanes entered it. Be prepared to [...]

You may remember Kimya as the brilliant musician behind the offbeat Juno music that captured the indie nation by storm. The slightly off-key ballads are made so darn awesome in this album for the kiddos. Warning: Not all songs are suitable for kids. Wait! In a kids album? But, that’s what makes it so fun [...]

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This CD is so darn playable. My kids dig the lyrics, and I especially love the shout outs to kids named Ezra and Milo (this ain’t Jack and Jill’s music). The songs are clever. “Better keep your eye on me” really gets to the core of being a todder on a tear. “Bath soup” is [...]

Breathless. That’s all I can say. This CD gives me the chills. Adele channels Etta James and all of the other soulful greats in such a new and stunning way. There are NOT enough adjectives to do this CD justice. Not at all.

Before I became a mom in a minivan, I was a teacher. Ella Jenkins’ albums transformed the way I taught music to my students. Before I was a teacher, I was a child. I grew up listening to Ella’s music with a cassette player and even a record or two. Call and Response gets me [...]

While wandering through Amoeba, I was intrigued by this: I was fascinated by the cover art. I was not familiar with the artist, but Amoeba told me it was a limited edition, and I was curious. I bought it. I didn’t know how OBSESSED I would become. Granted, I don’t read Japanese and all of [...]

Amoeba, don’t ever change. You are always there for me. I have never been unfaithful, even when new technology beckons. You are a brick and mortar like no other. You are bright, giving, and always making wonderful recommendations. My horizons have been infinitely broadened and for that I am eternally grateful. I am raising the [...]