Gretchen Parlato comes to the Oval Lawn with her sultry, intriguing voice and unique, rhythmically agile phrasing. Describing her style and versatility, The Boston Globe notes, “Her voice is a conflux where hope, sensuality and tragedy all merge…the most original jazz singer in a generation.” With her last release, The Lost and Found garnering the… Read more
Drummer Matt Wilson will be joined by Jeff Lederer (saxophones), Doug Wamble (guitar), Martin Wind (bass) and Patrice Turner (voice) for a WeBop Family Jazz Party! Music for little people and big people who love them to enjoy together – dancing, singing and jamming out with whatever you’ve got. Come along and join the party!
Moona Luna is the passionate second project of Mexican-American songwriter Sandra Velasquez and her Latin band Pistolera. Inspired by the birth of her daughter, Velasquez wrote an albums’ worth of bilingual songs geared for families. Their debut album, Piñata Party, won a Parent’s Choice Award and the band has performed on festival stages all over… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-moona-luna-2
Fedoras, vaudeville, and washboards: The Wiyos transport us back to the 1920s and ’30s by inviting kids and adults alike to holler, stomp and sing along to old-time American folk music. This Brooklyn-based trio captures the vintage spirit of the era by drawing on blues, ragtime, spirituals, and Appalachian jug-band music. Featuring an array of… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-the-wiyos
It’s no exaggeration to say that Weinstone has changed the musical geography of New York. As creator of the Music for Aardvarks classes that take place over the five boroughs and across the country, his music has gotten thousands of tiny toes tapping! So come out to hear the electro-funk of “Big Boom Whacker” or… Read more
Bubble do Beatles perform a free concert of the Fab Four’s early rock n’ roll classics for kids. The promise to have everyone twisting and shouting “yeah yeah yeah”!
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-bubble-do-beatles-2
Songs for Seeds is a rockin’ children’s band that encourages kids ages newborn-5 years to sing, play along with a live guitarist, keyboardist and drummer as well as dance and move as much as possible. The band sings songs that were written for the program, (“Welcome” and “Join the Band” among others) songs from around… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-songs-for-seeds
Rock out with the highest energy kids’ rock band ever to break out of NYC, the DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND!!! The Dirty Socks are excited to be dancing up a storm at Madison Square Park again, back from touring the world in 2011. Featured on NICK JR’s JACK’S BIG MUSIC SHOW with the hit songs… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-dirty-sock-funtime-band
Recess Monkey is the Seattle band of three elementary school teachers who have been taking the “kindie rock” community by storm for their catchy melodies, hysterical videos and kid-driven songs. Known for high-energy live shows that blend singing, dancing and laughing, they proudly present songs from their new circus-themed album “In Tents,” plus greatest hits… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-recess-monkey
Ready to rock out royally? Princess Katie & Racer Steve are a five piece, high energy rock band for kids located in NYC. Their unique show will have everyone laughing, singing and dancing with their blend of original rock, funk, swing, pop and dance music. This award winning band will be playing songs from their… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-princess-katie-racer-steve
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Madison Square Park is located between
Madison Ave. and 23rd St.
