Special Guest Hosts Todd'n'Tina take the reins and interview me about my newest album "Imagination Time with Patrick". I had a great time, and Todd Millenacker and Krissy Mondelli made it a lot of fun! Learn about how one song, which came from the creative mind of my then 4 year old daughter, Lyric, inspired the whole concept and vibe of the album. It was the most fun I've had both writing and creating an album! Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Zombie ...

Jules Hoffman, better known now as Jules!, joins the show to talk about their new and debut children's music album "Jamming With Jules!". Jules may look very familiar, as they were part of many YouTube episodes of Super Simple Songs with Ms. Rachel! I personally had seen Jules in these videos consistently as, for my daughters, it has been among their most preferred nighttime and bedtime viewing. Jules talks about the process of bringing "Jamming With Jules!" to life and shar...

James Coffey, the creative powerhouse behind Blue Vision Music, joins the show to talk all things music production. Blue Vision Music started up in the mid-1990's with a focus on entertainment for families and goes strong today in helping many of us in the children's music community, not only with production but also animation. Jim shares a demo reel of some of the songs he has helped produced and also shares an original of his own. Get in touch with Jim for any music or med...

Our favorite pirate, Captain Festus McBoyle, joins the show from New Zealand to catch us up on new music, band and family updates and touring life. The new album isn't due until 2025, but we get to hear some singles that are out and some sneak previews of other great songs from the album along with some cheeky song stories. Songs and song stories featured in this episode include: 1 - Holding the Baby2 - Layed By the Plague3 - A Slight Snag4 - Cat Be Free5 - Boyle 'Em UpBonus...

The Wise Channel brings All the Feels to this episode! Ceylon Wise (the Dad), Ashley Wise, Ceylon Wise (the son) and Caleb Wise join the show to talk about their beginnings and how they have grown their love of music not only into great albums, but into many impactful and positive projects worldwide. We talk about their part in the Grammy nominated "All One Tribe" album and their Grammy experience. Finally, we cover their new album "All the Feels" and feature 5 songs and the...

Our good friend Van Sereno returns to the show to talk about his new album "Goldilocks" and how he puts his own stamp on some all-time classic children's songs . We feature five music videos and how he put those together for this show's featured songs. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Ants Go Marching2 - Five Little Monkeys3 - Five Little Speckled Frogs4 - Itsy Bitsy Spider5 - This Old ManYouTube Link: https://youtu.be/5gDjXM1LHSoFind the Album at:SpotifyComing So...

Kath Bee joins us from beautiful New Zealand to catch us up on the various projects she's been working on, from a cool sounding song built off of a list of Paul McCartney song titles, to our featured album in this show called "Simple Action Songs for Babies to 2 Yrs for Learning and Fun". We do a rapid fire segment discussing each track and, as a special treat, the album gets played in full! Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Hello to You (I Can Wave My Hand)2 - Wig...

Kris Kitko, known to us in the Kindie world as Kittyko, joins the show to catch us up on what she's been working on since her last appearance on the show and shares two new amazing music videos and their song stories. Songs featured on the show include:1 - Cycle Song2 - I Know My BodyYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/3elzMsvdPgEFind the Artist at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2BCqZ9nXUZ5uXSxFnLi2KM?si=Vfyo_k5fRPi9MgroOD1rzAThe Featured songs have been added to the KINDIE ...

Wiley Rankin and Debbie Rankin, better known in the kindie world as Jump for Joy Music, join the show to talk about their near lifetime journey together and the formation of Jump for Joy Music. They talk about their most recent album "Listening is a Two Way Street" and share 5 songs and song stories with us to showcase. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Listening is a Two Way Street2 - Angel Peekaboo3 - Gonna Get a Dog4 - Hickory Dickory Rock5 - Someday Sing Me a S...

Charlotte Talbot, the creative force behind Cee Bee Teatime, returns to the show to talk about her upcoming EP "Songs to Sing and Talk About". A bit of a departure from the music and movement songs in previous releases, these are geared towards families and will leave space for creativity with the backing tracks! Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Me and My Behaviour2 - All Those Funny Feelings3 - I Only Know How to Be MeFind the Artist at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/...

Matt Robertshaw of The Relative Minors returns to the show to talk about their most recent album "Most of What We Do Is Sleep". The theme of sleep is approached from many different lenses throughout, and he shares 4 songs and song stories with us to showcase that theme. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Most of What We Do Is Sleep2 - Lazy Dog3 - ...And It Was All a Dream4 - Change Is a WonderFind the Album at:Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1NnLmn3iMOtFtViWak...

Suzanne Jamieson returns to the show to talk about the inspiration for her new album and about her recent and amazing trip to Europe. "Love Is" is an album about Love in many shapes and sizes, and she shares 5 songs and song stories with us to highlight that theme. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - 8 Hugs2 - Best Bud3 - I Turn Towards Love4 - Sycamore5 - What Is LoveFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Seaso...

Jenn Cleary joins the show to talk about her evolution from blues rocker to children's musician. She talks about her new album "Dreamland" and how it can be a wonderful nighttime lullaby album for your young children. She shares 5 songs and song stories with us from the album. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Celtic Dream2 - Sail Away3 - Rocking Chair to the Stars4 - Clouds5 - Slow Blues Wind DownFind the Album at:SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will b...

Kim Noller returns to the show to talk about the first single from her upcoming album. The song is called "Big" and definitely gives off Disney vibes! She tells the story of who helped inspire it and also about her recent burst of creativity. Find the Song at: SpotifyComing Soon!The Featured songs will be added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Spotify playlist. Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Season 5 Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jU6Z7WCvhX9BubUU3j8...

Wendy Morgan and Darryl Boggs, known to all of us as Grammy-nominated duo Wendy and DB, return to the show to talk about their new albums. "Back Home" is their new release and they preview a new album set for 2025. They share some stories about making the "Back Home" and behind some great featured songs. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Back Home2 - Put Down the Phone3 - Come to Your Senses4 - Moving Mountains5 - Hemingway the WonderdogFind the Album at:Spot...

Katherine Dines, creative force behind Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music joins the show to talk about her career beginnings in Nashville, the unique opportunity handed to her that set her on the children's music path and the very fun origin of the name Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta! She introduces her new album "Seasons" and features four songs and song stories. Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - It's Spring2 - Bye Bye Bug3 - Autumn4 - Snowflake Snowflake Where Did You GoFind the Artist at:...

David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans join the show to talk about their career beginnings and transition to Children's and Family music that began in the 90's and has carried through the present day. They highlight important themes such as Equality and Social Justice in their music and share four amazing music videos and their song stories. Songs featured on the show include:1 - I Wanna Be a Superhero2 - Be Who You Are3 - Mae Jemison4 - Sid the SquidYouTube Episode Link: https://youtu....

Christopher Eckart, better known to us as My Friend Christopher, returns to the show to preview his new album with his band The Dad Influences. He talk about the band members and the process of pulling this album together, as well as sharing a few songs with us. Songs featured on the show include:1 - Socks and Shoes2 - Little Animals Dance3 - The First Eyes I SeeFind the Album at: Bandcamphttps://myfriendchristopher.bandcamp.com/album/dad-influencesYouTube Channel:https://www.yout...

Jay Sand joins us to talk about his amazing project called All Around This World. A curriculum built to introduce and explore music from around the world, All Around This World also has some amazing albums out featuring music from Latin America and Africa. Jay shares his travel stories and his passion for this project and his work. He also shares the story behind the most recent album "South and Central Asia". Songs featured in this episode include: 1 - Bai Thar...

Claire Dodin joins the show to talk about her amazing career in voice acting and how that led to the creation of her wonderful cat-focused music and animation show called The High Meows. Mixing fun characters, great animation and a multi-cultural story, The High Meows definitely stand out in the world of children's entertainment. Claire shares the stories behind 4 songs and videos. Songs featured on the show include:1 - Count to 4 in English and French2 - My Name is Minette3...