THE FAM: Kindie superstars Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis of Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, and Lucky’s daughter Ella. Alisha told us that all the music in their house is kids’ music. “We love music, and we expose Ella to everything from Stevie Ray Vaughn to the Beach Boys, Maria Callas to Broken Bells. We try to do that with our own music. We want parents to listen to it and like it — even if it is for kids. But our FAVORITE song to listen to together is: B-52’s “Love Shack” it is one of Lucky’s favorite and makes us all laugh!” Read more...
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is one of our favourite kindie acts! It makes a certain amount of sense that Lucky and Alisha would want to share a love of the arts with their family.
What’s that about? They are a divine series introducing children to art and artists through fun— portraying the artists as REAL people with delightful illustrations, cartoons and famous artworks.
Age recommendation: 4- 104
Why it rules: These books open up the world of art to kids through imagination, color and fun facts. (We are HUGE fans of museum-going. If we aren’t onstage we are likely to be found wandering through galleries absorbing and chatting about what is inspiring us). These books makes it all accessible. Read more...
Beth Blenz-Clucas got her pal Eva Glettner of Minivan Bluesto guest-post
Spring time is in full effect. Spring break lets my kids know that one week of blissful vacation is followed up by months of summer fun. Everything about spring break screams care-free days, sipping lemonade on the porch and muddy hands searching for worms and other creepy crawlies in the backyard. That’s how we roll. We get dirty and we rock out.
Every spring break needs a soundtrack, and I have just the tunes to get you and your kiddos in the mood. My first pick makes me tap my toes and nod my head to the sound of the beat. Yes, my friends; I am talking about Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. Their sound is indie-inspired goodness. It’s kind of like Coachella for the organic heirloom apple juice set. Watch this video and you, too, will be feeling the vibe. It has Etsy scrawled all over it and I love, love, love the homemade goodness and down-home funk. I heart me some “Blue Bear.” Read more...
