The Happiness Project

January 6, 2011
The Happiness Project

Shortly after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Joanie Leeds approached me about doing a benefit song and donating the proceeds to the Haitian people.  I was very much interested in doing anything I could to help the victims of the earthquake, but I wasn’t sure this was the “quickest” way to show my support. ...
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KindieCast Podcast – Episode 2

January 2, 2011
KindieCast Podcast – Episode 2

It’s a brand new year and we’ve got a new podcast episode for you.  Tor is back with co-hosts, Sydnie and Lyon for episode 2 of the KindieCast Podcast.  It will not disappoint.  Trust! Listen here: Here’s the line-up for episode 2: Sugar Free Allstars – Disco Dance Party Suzi Shelton...
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Tor Journal: December 2010

December 22, 2010
Tor Journal: December 2010

Tor is in Seattle with Recess Monkey and it wouldn’t be right if he didn’t pay a visit to the Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum.  Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound is one of the featured exhibitions right now.  He started out day 4 drooling over this Hendrix outfit and the wall...
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In the studio with Recess Monkey

December 19, 2010
In the studio with Recess Monkey

Tor has spent the last several days in Seattle with our buddies: Jack, Daron and Drew – aka: “Recess Monkey”.  The guys are in the studio, working on their seventh album.  How stoked are we?! Day one:  First thing’s first – off to Guitar Center to pick up some new cymbals because, well, what...
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Giveaway: Candy Band – High Five

December 7, 2010
Giveaway: Candy Band – High Five

Tis’ the season for giving and that’s just what we’re doing.  We’ve got three (3) copies of Candy Band’s newest album, “High Five” up for grabs.  Just think. if you win, you could go down in history as one of the coolest aunts/uncles/sisters/brothers/grandparents/moms/dads/etc. Its pretty simple to enter.  Just leave a comment on this...
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New Lunch Money album: Original Friend

November 24, 2010
New Lunch Money album: Original Friend

South Carolina’s all-ages indie rock sensation, Lunch Money, has just released their third album, “Original Friend” on Squirrel Mechanic Records. You can download the album’s title track, Original Friend, here and then purchase the entire new album here as soon as you hear how good the title track is. Check out Zooglobble’s review of...
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Tor Journal: November 2010

November 20, 2010
Tor Journal: November 2010

Tor is out and about, spreading goodness on the east coast.  He’s a busy guy but I managed to get a few photo updates from him on his travels.  When he has some “spare time”, we’ll post a more detailed update on what he’s been up to lately.  Until then, check out these photos...
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Parents in Chicago are talking about us

November 15, 2010
Parents in Chicago are talking about us

There are many reasons to love Chicago.  The food, the music, and the festivals just to name a few of the obvious.  There are also some very cool people and it wouldn’t be right not to recognize them here. Chicago’s own, ChiIL Mama, caught up with Tor recently and posted their interview here. Bonnie...
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Everyone needs a Secret Agent

November 9, 2010
Everyone needs a Secret Agent

Ours is 23 Skidoo.  And why wouldn’t we want this smooth, kindie hip-hopper as our secret agent?  Right.  We couldn’t think of a reason either. When you listen to a Secret Agent 23 Skidoo album, you’ll hear sick beats layered with slick rhymes and a message that is a positive one, appropriate for all...
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Candy Band and the headless Ken doll

November 6, 2010

We never tire of the four awesome ladies that make up Candy Band.  They’ve been rocking families since 2003 and have five albums under their studded belts.  Their most recent album, High Five, has 12 energized tracks that will make you and your kids want to jump around and possibly start a mosh pit. ...
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EPISODE 5 PLAYLIST

  • Recess Monkey - Super Stuffies
  • Little Rockers - I Wanna Go Somewhere
  • Steve Elci - Earth Day
  • Little Rockers - Playing in the Band
  • Laura Doherty - I'm a Tree
  • Mr. Whit - Homework Blues
  • Bucky Heard - Who You Are Is Where Its At
  • Grenadilla - To All The World

EPISODE 4 PLAYLIST

  • Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band - Stuck in a Bathroom Stall
  • Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips – The Love Bubble
  • Little Rockers - Morning Train
  • Electric Lunchbox - Prawn Crackers
  • Kyle Dine - Cest La Vie
  • Suzi Shelton - Mama’s House, Daddy’s House
  • Mr. Whit - Duck 'n Jump
  • Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights - Froggie Went A Courtin’
  • The Rockdoves - Don’t and Do Blues
  • Paul Helou - Eureka
  • The Monkey Bunch - Stroller Patrol

EPISODE 3 PLAYLIST

  • Jeremy Plays Guitar - Jump So High
  • Dre Towey – Chester the Dog
  • Madeline’s Toybox – Great Big Sunshine Day
  • Big Bang Boom – No Hands Band
  • In The Nick of Time – Alligator Alley
  • Big Bang Boom – Happy Town
  • Max Tell – Monster Under My Bed
  • The Fuzzy Lemons – Uh Oh
  • Sal Belloise – Great Big News
  • Jim Cosgrove - At the Zoo
  • Jim Cosgrove - Cool Daddy

Episode 2 Playlist

  • Sugar Free Allstars - Disco Dance Party
  • Suzi Shelton - Lift Me Up
  • Daddy A Go Go - Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda
  • Andy Z - Scarecrow
  • Joanie Leeds - I’m a Rock Star
  • RhymeZweLL - I’m a Pirate
  • The Baby Grands - Brain Freeze
  • The Not-Its - First Kid in Outer Space
  • Perry Farrell - New Moon

Episode 1 Playlist

  • Secret Agent 23 Skidoo – Mind Over Matter
  • Frances England – Mind of My Own
  • Sonicbids Block:
  • alexandra and the good batch – DEMAND
  • Ralph and Ralph – Smiles in the Sky
  • Sweet Colleens’ – The Monkey Dance
  • Mr. Mocos – GI Joe Married Barbie
  • Eddy Delbridge – Watermelon Mouth
  • Brian Vogan (and his good buddies) – How to Fly

Featured Video

Recess Monkey - Hot Chocolate