Get ready to rock this summer! The hottest names in kid music are taking the stage in and around the city. Warm up your feet and vocal cords because these catchy groups will keep you moving and grooving all summer long.
June 3, 2012
Head to the Williamsburg Pier with your kids for an outdoor entertainment festival featuring free concerts from noon to 6pm. Artists include the Little Rock-its, Suzi Shelton, and Audra Rox. Get details here!
June 10, 2012
Dan Zanes along with the Bari Koral Band is coming to the Peter Cooper Village / Stuyvesant Town oval to have some rockin’ fun with your family. Catch the show at 3pm. More info here.
June 12, 2012
Kicking off the 10th anniversary season of Madison Square Kid’s music series, Audra Rox is back to rock the socks off your kids (and you) in the park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Learn more here.
June 14, 2012
Get into the rhythm with steel drum and calypso band Jah Pan. They’ll be in Albee Square at 10am- details here.
Your children may actually learn a thing or two from the popular band The Deedle Deedle Dees, performing in Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Find out more about the Brooklyn-based educational rock band.
It’s opening day of Union Square’s Summer in the Square series, which means Kids in the Square is underway as well! Head over to the North Pavilion at noon for Baby Loves Disco, a disco dance party that is sure to get your little ones groovin’ to the beat.
Washington Market Park’s summer concert series kicks off tonight at 6pm with Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could…. His music is upbeat and lively; written to celebrate life and help kids appreciate their differences. His latest CD was inspired by children with autism, but any child will find something to relate
to in these songs. Learn more here.
June 17, 2012
Folk singer Alastair Moock and his Rowdy Roots band is coming to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to get your kids pumped up and dancing. Details are here; they’ll be playing at 1 and 2pm.
June 19, 2012
If you didn’t make it to the museum yesterday, folk singer Alastair Moock, along with his Rowdy Roots band, is coming to Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Learn more about the high-energy, award-winning performer here.
June 20, 2012
The Music in the Grove summer series kicks off in Fort Greene Park’s grove with the rock and roll star Audra Rox. All ages will enjoy the free show at 10am.
June 21, 2012
Robbi K and Friends put on an interactive show that helps children learn about various cultures, and what it means to be different. Check her out at Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am, and learn more here.
Speaking of different; how about eight people who perform songs from Mozart to Madonna…with zero instruments? VocaPeople, the no instrument, all a-capella and beat-boxing group comes to Union Square Park’s North Pavilion at 11am to astound and delight as a part of the Kids in the Square series.
Don’t move from your seat in the North Pavilion because at noon you’ll see Hot Peas & Butter perform, the creative group that combines Latin, Caribbean, jazz, folk, and rock music to create one sweet sound that all will enjoy.
Keep the music going into the night and head to Washington Market Park at 6pm for the Princess Katie and Racer Steve concert. Break out the costumes and rock star gear; kids are encouraged to get dressed up for this pumped up band. Get details here.
June 22, 2012
Take a break from shopping in Bloomingdales and stop by the 8th floor to check out Moey’s Music Party’s princess ball! She’ll keep you and your kids dancing to her girl-power anthems starting at 11am.
A little old for princess parties? Take your teen on a trip to NJ to see Demi Lovato at PNC Bank Arts Center. Also performing is Hot Chelle Rae, get tickets here.
June 23, 2012
Head to Bryant Park for another chance to check out Moey’s Music Party at noon. Your little princess will love all the energy and sequins that go into her performances.
Baby Loves Disco is back in the Loews Regency Hotel at noon. This child-proof disco dance party complete with real DJs spinning classic tunes from the 1970s and ‘80s is sure to have your child dancing to the beat. Buy tickets here (non-walking babies get in free); 10 percent of ticket sales goes to donorschoose.org.
For a free show, go down to Carroll Park at 2pm for the kickoff of their concert series. Hear Karen K and the Jitterbugs perform their “kindie” hits (a blend of indie and kid music). Songs like “That’s What I’m Wearing Today” are relatable, hilarious, and very danceable.
June 26, 2012
Wake Up, Clarinet!, the newest show from Oran Etkin, gets kids (and parents) tapping their feet to lively jazz music while learning more about the genre. Discover more here; he’ll be bringing the show to Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am.
June 27, 2012
Jeremy Plays Guitar continues the summer series in Fort Greene Park’s grove with his catchy tunes and ability to teach social skills through song. Check him out from 10 to 11am.
June 28, 2012
Dog on Fleas brings the energy to Albee Square at 10am. You’ll love the group’s dynamic performance- learn more here.
Get funky in Madison Square Park with Shine and the Moonbeams, a soul band created for families. They’ll be there between 10:30 and 11:30am singing to kids about kids. Before you jump up dancing, learn more about the band.
Then race on over to Union Square’s North Pavilion to hear the sounds of Suzy Shelton at noon and get your kids singing and dancing along to her catchy tunes in the latest installment of the Kids in the Square series.
July 3, 2012
The Itty Biddies are coming to Madison Square Park to take you on a musical adventure to Africa for a safari and back home to
explore NYC. They’ll keep you singing and dancing from 10:30 to 11:30am, but we guess you’ll keep singing the whole way home. Learn more here.
July 5, 2012
Moona Luna is bringing her bilingual songs to Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. The Latin band’s songs are written for families and are enjoyable for all; even if you’re not bilingual. Check out more about the Latin band here.
July 8, 2012
Check out Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players playing their kid rock music during Summer Stage Kids’ Family Day. Also a part of Family Day is Illstyle & Peace Productions, whose non-stop dance moves are gravity defying and are sure to keep everyone entranced. Check out these acts and other fun activities from 3 to 6pm in Central Park.
July 10, 2012
Go back to the 1920s and ‘30s with The Wiyos, an old-time American folk music band. Complete with washboards and fedoras, this trio will transport you back in time. They’ll be playing in Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am– learn more here.
If you’re looking for something different to do, check out Robbie K’s stunning vocals in Maria Hernandez Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. The concert is free, and your tot will be transfixed by the show the whole time. Details here.
Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Check out Illstyle & Peace Productions from 10:30 to 11:30am in Rufus King Park. Your family will love the mix of dance styles and acrobatics that this group puts on. Details here.
July 11, 2012
Get ready to sing and dance at The Rozz & Val Show— this week’s summer series show in Fort Greene Park’s grove. This high-energy act goes on at 10am.
Still tapping your feet from yesterday’s Illstyle & Peace Productions performance? Check them out again in Mt. Hope Playground from 10:30 to 11:30am.
If you missed Robbie K yesterday (or if you just really like her), head to Pelham Bay Park to hear her sing her heart out and entertain both kids and their parents. The show is free again, thanks to the SummerStage series, and it’s from 11am to noon.
July 12, 2012
Learn about jazz with Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz in Albee Square at 10am. This interactive and educational performance is sure to inspire your family. Learn more.
STILL tapping your feet from the Illstyle & Peace Productions performance? I’d recommend seeing a doctor. But before you do, check them out one last time from 10:30 to 11:30am–details here.
Grab the sunscreen and head to Pier 1 at 70th Street to dance and sing with Baze and His Silly Friends. Created by a dad who wanted to produce kids music that didn’t give parents a headache, the group is sure entertain both kids and adults. Be there at 10:30am!
If you’re Robbie K’s number one fan (or if you were busy the last two days) there’s another chance to check her out live, for free, at Morningside Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Details here.
David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band returns to the Kids in the Square series to get real with kids. Singing about things kids can relate to, like his
“Belly Button Song,” it’s a morning not to be missed. It’s from 10:30 to 11:30am; but until then, get your fix of the band here.
Go from bellybuttons to blues and head to Washington Market Park to check out Astrograss at 6pm. This acoustic bluegrass band will have everyone dancing to their original and cover songs. Find out more here.
July 17, 2012
Introduce your kids to the music you grew up loving. Bubble do Beatles will have everyone dancing and singing along to the Beatles’ hits in Madison Square Park from 10:30 to 11:30am. Check out more here.
July 18, 2012
Head to the grove in Fort Greene Park and hear the sweet sounds of Suzi Shelton in the latest summer series show. A popular act among kids, her songs will keep you energized and dancing along starting at 10am.
Astrograss is hitting the free concert circuit again at Carroll Park. Get there at 2pm so you don’t miss a second of this bluegrass band. Details here.
July 19, 2012
The party continues in Madison Square Park with the WeBop Family Jazz Party featuring Matt Wilson. Performing from 10:30 to 11:30am, the group will delight both adults and kids (recommended for kids ages 8 months to 5 years) with their upbeat rhythms. Discover more here!
Head over to Union Square’s North Pavilion at noon for the return of Baby Loves Disco to the Kids in the Square series. This disco dance party will get your little ones groovin’ to the beat once again.
Closing out the Washington Market Park summer concert series is The Pop-Ups, a Brooklyn-based kid rock band that uses catchy beats and clever lyrics to keep families engaged and enjoying themselves. The show goes on at 6pm–find out more here.
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