Kids & Family - Oct. 12, 2009
Human collaborates with robot on new kids' CD
Tim Knuth plays all of the instruments himself on his new CD for kids, but he invented "Robot Tim" as a way to explain to kids how one person can make multiple sounds on a recording. Human Tim and Robot Tim play together at Beat Kitchen in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 1, and will play numerous gigs in Chicago and Milwaukee in the coming year.
Tags: kids' music, tim knuth, human tim, pop of the tops, robots, chicago, folk

Music - March 6, 2009
The Chickadees hatch award-winning kids' music
Americana singer-songwriter Mary Karlzen struck a balance between music and motherhood by forming her family-friendly band The Chickadees. On Saturday, March 7 the group performs a free show at the Central Library at 10 a.m. in conjunction with "Dr. Seuss Day."
Tags: Mary Karlzen, The Chickadees, kids' music, Anjl Rodee, Carmen Nickerson

Kids & Family - Nov. 26, 2007
Kids' music that mom and dad might find tolerable
Here's a list of kids' CDs that might not make you go completely insane.
Tags: kids' music, children's music, Woody Guthrie, Terrible Twos, Get Up Kids, The Nields, Juanita the Spanish Lobster, Jam Toast

Music - July 3, 2007
Figureheads got the hip Summerfest kids hoppin'
We got a great seat at the Children's Stage and watched The Figureheads play an awesome, energetic show.
Tags: The Figureheads, hip hop, kids' music, Kiddo Publishing

Music - Feb. 28, 2007
Righteous Figureheads use hip hop to build community
For the past four years, The Figureheads have worked with kids in therapy environments, after-school programs and public schools. They are both a musical group and a non-profit organization determined to create community development through positive hip-hop songs and mentorship.
Tags: The Figureheads, hip hop, Dan Zanes, Fox and Branch, kids' music

Kids & Family - Feb. 16, 2007
Fox and Branch offer quality music for Milwaukee families
The best family music comes from musicians who don't try too hard to make "hip" kids' music. Such is the case with Fox and Branch, a folk duo that truly falls into the "family music" category. They play a free show at Bay View's Anodyne Coffee on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m.
Tags: Fox and Branch, Will Branch, David Fox, Dan Zanes, Laurie Berkener, kids' music, folk

Kids & Family - Feb. 1, 2007
OMC Family Weekend Roundup: Feb. 3-4, 2007
It's a February weekend, folks, which means we're a wee bit closer to swing sets, sprinklers and Summerfest. In the mean time, let's brave the cold and giddy-up this weekend.
Tags: The Domes, First Stage Children's Theatre, Schwartz Books, kids' music

Kids & Family - Oct. 2, 2006
Skip the silly stuff: "Adult" music that kids love
Sure, songs about dinosaur bones and plates of spaghetti are cute and all, but "adult music" is just as appealing to young ears. Here, OnMilwaukee.com staff members share the "adult music" they play for their kids.
Tags: kids' music, Dan Zanes, Justin Roberts, Ariondassa

Kids & Family - May 18, 2006
Hip music for kids, part one
We know you want to have the hippest kid in the sandbox, so OMC compiled a list of alternative music for your cool kittens. Stay tuned for a second list coming soon.
Tags: kids' music, Dan Zanes, Justin Roberts, Laurie Berkner, Wayne's World, Taj Mahal, Milkshake, putamayo

Kids & Family - May 6, 2006
Take two: Dan Zanes reinvents himself and kiddie music
Originally the front man of the '80s band the Del Fuegos, Dan Zanes is one of a growing number of longtime rockers who found success for the second time as a purveyor of music for both kids and grown ups. He plays Sunday at Alverno's Pitman Theatre.
Tags: Dan Zanes, Justin Roberts, kids' music, Dr. Bronner, Del Fuegos, Alverno, Pitman, Berkner

Kids & Family - July 14, 2004
House concert welcomes music-loving families
Chicago's Justin Roberts is part of a new but undefined movement in children's music dedicated to making playful and intelligent records for entire families. He will play a house concert in Shorewood on July 18.
Tags: Justin Roberts, kids' music