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New CD!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-06-18T11:49:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release:
Sirius/XM Kindie Rockers Yosi & The Superdads ROCK Father’s Day Weekend!!

You're invited!!

Don’t miss the full band
Yosi & The Superdads
CD Release Party:

Happy Father’s Day!

Sunday, June 21, 2009!
FREE Concert @

Jenkinson’s @ 5:00pm
(south beach, across from kiddie rides)

Also appearing at:

Saturday, June 20 @ 12:00pmYosi & The Superdads @ Blue Claws Kids Expo Pre-game performance @ BlueClaws Stadium2 Stadium WayLakewood, NJ 08701Yosi & The Superdads (full band)732.901.7000Game @ 1:00PM, Kids Expo! & Concert @ 12 noon. Pre-game Laser Tag, a magician, free inflatable rides, and more, thanks to MomsLikeMe.com! Kids Eat Free...All children 12 and under get a voucher for a hot dog, bag of chips and soda.

And…

Art All Night 2009
Sunday, June 21 @ 1PM
The Museum of Contemporary Science
675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611
Yosi & The Superdads (full band)

If you can’t make it …you can still hear us on Sirius/XM channel 116 all Father’s Day Weekend (June 19-21) pre-recorded concert coast-to-coast!

Special Presentation: Yosi and the Superdads in the Rumpus Room Fri 19 Jun at 9PM ET/6PM PT Sat 20 Jun at 9AM & 5PM ET/6AM & 2PM PT Sun 21 Jun at 12PM ET/9AM PT

Also listen on DirecTV & Dish Network!

More concerts: www.YosiMusic.com

Best,
Yosi &
Yosi & The Superdads...."Super Kids Rock!"

PIX, Facebook, & Studio

2008-11-14T13:28:00.000-08:00

Oct. & Nov., the harvest months, are bursting with creativity for the band. The Hanukkah Concert at XM Live, a photo shoot, recording the full band album & surprisingly, making lots of contacts on Facebook. Interestingly, not as many gigs, but that means there's more time to write, rehearse & plan our ultimate goal ... global domination!

John P. Hamel, an amazing photographer, who's work has been featured in such magazines as Sport Illustarted did an abosultely wonderful job. Really captured our humor & whimsy on a crisp autumn day.

Superdads away!!!

Rockin' Hanukkah in October?

2008-10-16T19:29:00.000-07:00

We just recorded our hour long Rockin' Hanukkah Concert in XM Studios in DC. This is the coolest & greatest place ever! The sound is impeccible. You feel like a rock star. A modest, hand picked, but enthusiastic audience made it lots of fun. We did our version of "My Little Dreidle" which sounds like a mix of Greatful Dead, Little Feet & zydeco. A new tune "Eight Days" had a great Bo Diddly feel, yet somehow I always seem to channel some Lux Interior when it comes to roackabilly. No, it wasn't scary, just fun. Ended with (I'm very proud to say) a U2/Yardbirds "Maoz Tzur." That one's not to be missed!

We'll keep you posted on air times on both XM Hanukkah & XM Kids.

Plus a few Hanukkah Concerts in NYC, Long Island, Philly & of course, Joisy!

Rain. Rain. Go away!

2008-07-07T19:58:00.000-07:00

So, it's a soggy summer so far. On Saturday, July 5th eve, our trio (Yosi, Joe & G-Whiz), had the pleasure of setting up under grey skies in Barnegat, NJ. Well, all systems were go, until it started to rain TWO MINUTES BEFORE OUR PERFORMANCE!! Oh, there was no canopy, no covering, & no time to move to an indoor location. We simply got wet covering equipment with tarps for the ten minute shower. Soon, after the clouds rolled away & we were pulling off tarps, plugging plugs & instruments to perform. Luckily, the audience stuck around in cars until the shower passed & got back on the wet dock overlooking the Barnegat Bay for our damp concert.

And tonite, Monday, July 7th eve, we had a scheduled concert in Seaside Park with the full four-piece band. Well, the rain was threatening all day, & a sprinkle or two did occur. So, the promoter, holding out until 4:00pm finally called to cancel the show due to impending thunderstorm. Well, now at least we didn't have to get soggy again. However, the skies cleared for the evening, but unfortunately the show was already canceled! D'oh!

Next concert: INDOORS:
Saturday, July 12, 2008
2:00 PM

Stafford Twp. Arts Center

Yosi & The Superdads (full band)

1000 McKinley AvenueManahawkin, New Jersey 08050
Tickets: 609-489-8600

Gordon!

2008-06-16T18:13:00.000-07:00

We got the call Friday morning to perform on Saturday at South Street Seaport, NYC Children's Day. Talk about last minute. Seems an act couldn't make it. Our dear friend Rebecca Frezza hooked us up with the promoter, & we got the gig. Although, only three of us could make it. Steve, our drummer, was swamped in family stuff. We've done the gig as a trio in the past. One awesome thing was we got to meet Gordon! ...(aka Roscoe Orman) ...from Sesame Street! He was a wonderful presence. Just as good natured, positive and kind as you've seen him on TV. He announced us, reading our blurb, but stopped after the part about singing in "four-part harmonies"...turned to us & said to the audience, "that's super ...three guys singing in four part harmonies." Ha! Gordon's with it!

We didn't think of it, but someone should have taken a picture of us with Gordon.

What a fun gig!

Happy Father's Day, Daddy-o's!!!

2008-06-13T13:37:00.000-07:00

Yosi & The Superdads (Trio)
@ Children's Day NYC
South Street Seaport, Pier 17
Saturday, June 14 @ 12:30

Also: Gordon from Sesame Street® hosts the main stage from NOON - 5with performances from
(our friends) Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck,
The Zula Patrol, Bubble do Beatles, Louie!, Vital Theatre Company, Puppetry Arts Theater, Pure Elements and more!

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Yosi and The Superdads
Father's Day salute to Musical DADS:

Yosi & the Superdads salute all the hard-working, caring & often goofy dads out there in the world of children. We know first hand what it takes to be a dad. We appreciate all you do on a daily basis for your kids & household. And so... we thought it would be great to talk to some super musical dads.

Yosi interviews rockin' musical dads...
such as:

Ralph's World,
Brady Rymer,
Daddy A Go Go,
Scribble Monster,
Hot Peas 'N Butter,
& more!

on
Indie Kids Rock

Enjoy!!
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Happy Father's Day!!

Love,
Yosi and The Superdads ..."Super Kids Rock!!"

Roadtrip to VA!!

2008-05-08T19:16:00.000-07:00

The Superdads had a weekend full of gigs in Virginia!! Unfortunately, guitarist extraordinaire G-Whiz had a family wedding to attend. So, we had the good fortune of having Yosi's old buddy Pete Groff join the tour. Pete had performed on two Yosi discs & was the lead guitarist in Yosi's punk band in the late 80's.

On the way down to Newport News we had a chance to talk, listen to XM Comedy, music & chow down at Cracker Barrel. Not many Cracker Barrels in NJ so we always make it a point to stop at one once when heading south. Upon arrival at Newport News we headed out for some great southern BBQ!!! Mmmm, good. That eve we jammed very quietly in the hotel room & ended up writing a brand new tune. Bassist Jammin' Joe came up with an idea about contagious cooties, & before long we had another song in the bank.

Next day we performed three outdoor shows at the Children's Festival of Friends. The weather was perfect: blue skies, warm, slight cool breeze. Lots of fun, singing & dancing with kids.

Sunday morning we headed north to Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. They had some kickin' sandwiches & salads. Four old friends of the band showed up with their families, amongst a big birthday party for twin girls, & a few others. The sound was wonderful, & the crowd got boogy. There were some requests to perform"Hole in The Ground" & "BEACH." Of course, we wouldn't disappoint. Also included The B-Day song in G-major. Oh, we had a chance to feature another new tune, "Thank You."

We're planning another quick Full Band tour on Saturday, May 17, two shows at McLean Day in McLean, VA.

Also, a Duo appearance (Yosi & Jammin' Joe) at Morning Concerts for Kids in Gaithersburg, MD on Thursday, May 29.

Zoo baby!!

2008-04-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

Alrighty! It's been quite some time since the last post...

Obviously, blogging is a wee bit more time cosuming than I'd ever imagined. Even as I quickly type this I've been distracted by a phone call, a child & a loving spouse. So to make it short and sweet...The Superdads just rocked the Philly Zoo (just look at those monkeys) for their PARTY FOR THE PLANET event. We had our mugs posted on a 15 second ad on 6ABC News in Philly. The day was beautiful, warm & lots of happy families joined us on Saturday.

The next day we were at the Philly Library @ a really cool looking (old fashion) basement theatre. thanks for coming out for that concert!

Saturday, April 26 we're back at (yet another Philly location) The Kimmel Center!

Looking forward to it!

Rock on!

Yosi

A very memorable night

2007-08-31T11:55:00.000-07:00

Last night was memorable for a few reasons:

1) Danny & I performed each other's songs collectively on stage singing harmonies, & having a ball!

2) Kim, Danny's lovely wife, & illustrator of many children's books got the kids going with hand movements & sign language to two songs.

3) We opened for Mr. Ray, & saw him perform.

But the MOST memorable part of the event occurred AFTER the event...

4) I ran over Mr. Ray's famous stickered guitar after the show!

No, it's not what you're thinking...whatever you might be thinking.

Here's the story:

After the two concerts ended & all the parents & kids were gone. Ray & I were chatting while loading up the cars. We said goodbye, & I jumped into my car to drive out of the parking lot. I drove 10 feet when I heard Ray exclaim, "No!" I stopped to see Ray's horrified expression. In disbelieve I looked down at my rear drivers side tire with Ray's soft guitar bag under it. Apologies flew. "Oh, I am so sorry," I said. "No, it's my fault. I shouldn't have left it on the ground," Ray returned. We moved the guitar gig bag a bit, but couldn't release it. Ray suggested I gently move forward to release the bag. I inched about a foot forward. Ray opened the gig bag & the guitar was...unbelievably fully intact & unscathed! Whew!

Ray, I hope we get to gig again, but this time I'll wait for you to drive off first.

2007-07-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

Didjya catch the SUPERDADS video on Comcast Channel 21 on Thurs. Fri.? It was a live 38 minute concert on local access (CH 21). Those in the Toms River area caught it. We'll have clips on the Yosi and The Superdads page soon. In the meantime you can see PICs from the video on the PHOTOS page.

WE PLAYED Longwood Gardens YESTERDAY. IT'S GORGEOUS ...& THE SOUND WAS THE BEST OUTDOOR SOUND WE'VE EVER HAD. 700 PEOPLE SHOWED UP FOR THE SHOW, & DURING THE Umbrella TUNE THEY TURNED ON THE FOUNTAINS BEHIND US...THE KIDS WENT WILD!

Superdads video

2007-07-01T19:27:00.000-07:00

OK, so things have been busy. Crazy busy in fact. Hannah graduated 8th grade. She's going to High School! Yikes! Jonathan finished preschool. Matt & Nik are on to 4th grade next year. We had a couple of nice days at the beach. Mostly, I've been gearing up for summer concerts. We've also shot a 38 minute live concert for Comcast Channel 21 (local access) with 20 kids (who were picked at random). Unfortunately, the AC was off at the studio so it was sweltering hot!! We managed a fiery performance (I know, bad pun). We'll let our fans know about dates the video will air & most likely post clips on Youtube.

Speaking of Youtube...check out MY FLAG: http://youtube.com/watch?v=nGPxgx9fsuI

I'm pretty proud of the syncing of images to sound. Folks seem to enjoy the whimsy of THE White Stripes pic.

Enjoy!

Happy 4th!

PS - new interviews on Indie Kids Rock ...Rob Reid, Joe McDermott, Jarrett's Punk Farm & a review of Danny Adlerman's "Listen UP!"

SuperTour

2007-05-06T16:47:00.000-07:00

Superdads had a mini-super tour this past week starting with Somers Point (NJ) Bayfest on Sat, April 28. This was a three concert day (three sets) by Yosi & The Superdads in the cool breezy air. It was overcast & we didn't realize until we left that each Superdad got a SuperTan...or more accurately a sunburn. Still it was loads of fun & we were glad to rock the kids young & old.

Next was the Westfield Preschool Balloon Parade on Wed, May 2. Over 1000 kids, teachers, & parents from 7 different preschools were on hand for our full band concert. Lots of happy bouncy families. Also each school had their own color shirts & balloons. It was quite a site with a rainbow of hundreds of balloons carried by young ones. What fun!

Finally, Sat. morning May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) the superdads traveled to Philly to perform at the World Cafe & later drove up to the Coexistence Festival in New Brunswick, NJ. It was fabulous day & crowds seemed to really enjoy the shows.

We're taking a short break from the mini-tour & will be back on the road in June. See: http://www.yosimusic.com/concerts.html

200,000!

2007-03-27T20:20:00.000-07:00

That's a heck of a lot of miles! The YosiMobile tends to get cranky these days. And who could really blame her? She's not old. Only about 6 yrs, but she's got lots & lots of miles, & lots & lots of memories. A prized token is a small angel pin I keep on the sun visor. No, I'm not an angel believer, especially not the Angel of The Highway, (protect us). But, it was a pin sent to me by the grandparents of a little girl who "just loved my concerts." They felt I should have it. So, it went in the minivan. Most days I forget it's there. Kinda like you forget there's a hazard button on the steering column. But I know it's always there & this angel (the little girl) is somehow with me through the many miles. Been with me to Florida. A few trips to DC, Philly, NYC, CT, VA, MD, DE & way too many to count in the Garden State. Family outings, rides to gigs, shopping, etc. In a million years I would've never picked this pin to adorn...err...anything. Perhaps a Keep on Truckin' pin would be closer to my speed for a little kitch. But then I suppose it wouldn't have the same delicate sensibility of a dotting grandparent.

Fave Punk/New Wave discs

2007-03-06T19:39:00.000-08:00

Had a chat with a friend about fave punk & new wave discs. This was a tough list to compile because there are SO many great albums. Many of the artists have several titles that could easily end up at the top of the list.

Here are my Top 10:

1) The Clash: London Calling

2) Sonic Youth: Sister

3) Iggy & The Stooges: Raw Power

4) X: Wild Gift

5) Buzzcocks: Singles Going Steady

6) Joe Jackson: Look Sharp

7) Sex Pistols: Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols

8) Ramones: Rocket to Russia

9) The Cramps: A Date with Elvis

10) The B-52's: The B-52's

Depending on the mood & the day I can easily substitute these bands with the likes of: Devo, Dead Kennedys, Fugazi, Bad Brains, The Pixies, XTC, etc.

What are your Top 10?

Sold Out!...& swashbuckling

2007-02-19T19:10:00.000-08:00

Well, it happened...Yosi & The Superdads have finally sold out completely...every seat at The Jewish Museum in NYC that is. Pretty exciting show today, this President's Day. We arrived at the museum to set up a couple of hours before show time. It was extremely chilly & he wind was freezing as we loaded in. We were told more than half the tickets were sold. But by show time the place was packed. Extra chairs had to be brought in. The crowd was lively & positive. Two new songs were added to the live show. "Bulbes" a traditional Yiddish Klezmer tune & "This Land is Your Land" which capped off the concert with a patriotic yet ragtime/blue grass feel. The joint was a-jumpin'. Next stop Germantown MD...3/3 Sat., 1:00PM, "Yosi & The Superdads" Black Rock Center for The Arts.

Oh, BTW, all three Levin boys have been immensely into Star Wars. Thanks to HBO having all the movies available this month & mama gettin' her boys light sabers. It's electric swashbuckling here at our home. May the force be with ye lads.

Planet of The Apes

2007-02-06T19:25:00.000-08:00

Flipping channels on Sat. night I came upon the Planet of the Apes. Nik sat down next to me on the couch & said, "what's this, Dad."
"Oh, an old movie about apes ruling the planet & humans as animals, with Charlton Heston overacting (especially at the end)."

Now, I haven't seen this film since my early teens on the ABC 4:30 Movie.
I think Nik dug the costumes & kooky action/chase scenes. One particularly great moment is of course when Mr. Heston captured in a net exclaims, "Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!" The 14 yr old part of me wanted to yell, "You tell 'em, man!" Funny, how that visceral reaction is there toward injustice & cruelty.

Seems I've forgotten some of the major socio-political (albeit, heavy-handed) points of the film: science clouded by religion, evolution theory as heresy, separation of church & state, man's destructive nature, respect for all living creatures, etc. I assume these topics must've made quite a stir in 1968. Do they stir the audience today? Seems the issues haven't gone away. I just don't see them in movies anymore.

George Taylor: Doctor, I'd like to kiss you goodbye.

Dr. Zira: All right, but you're so damned ugly.

Blah. Blah. Blah.

2007-01-30T19:03:00.000-08:00

Quick update:

1) Great new interview with Kenny Curtis of XM Kids on the "other" blog: Indie Kids Rock.

2) Got a copy of Alternadad by Neal Pollack. It's a page turner. (Who is Paige Turner?) It just might be safe to be a dad AND hip.

3) Hannah learned how to play "The Black Parade" on piano. Self taught too! I'm impressed. Except...she plays it over & over &...ahh, even at 7am this morning!~ I tell you her bros were NOT AT ALL pleased. Of course, my brain was tapioca this morn so I was no help in alleviating the early melee. However, I had the good sense to keep quiet until such time as I had enough caffeine in my veins to hold on to a thought. (It's been a quiet day. Ha!)

4) Boring stuff: painting Hannah's room. Had two neighbors weigh in on a debate regarding possibly installing a chair rail & color to paint said item. (Told ya it was boring.) As usual, Heather was right. The neighbors were right. I was wrong. So, by default, being wrong I get to the "right" thing, & paint the room according to those in the right.

5) Jonathan had a Pajama Day at school & was quite excited about it. For a second just before entering his preschool room he was hesitant wondering if the other kids had their jammies on...you know, like that dream...you're enter your classroom & you are the only one who's naked...ayieeeeeee!!! Well, much to his relief all were jammin' in their jammies.

Butternut Squash Soup

2007-01-17T19:01:00.000-08:00

Winter chill has finally hit the northeast. It's been one of the warmest winters in ages. All we want to see is an inch or two of snow SOMETIME before spring. I want to see the kids wearing their PJ's inside-out in hopes that we have school closings. Don't you love those early morning radio school closing announcements? You know how all the kids huddle around the radio to really listen for their school.

Anyhoo, it was cold enough for that midwinter delicacy, Butternut Squash Soup. Mmmm. And this time I made it extra thick. Not exactly by design, mind you, but by steaming more squashes (squashi?) than needed. I don't know how you feel about a hot bowl of that thick orange stuff. For us it's truly livin'. Total comfort food. Warms yer belly & soothes yer heart. Ain't no wars started over a bowl of Butternut Squash Soup, I'm sure.

Who booked this gig?!

2007-01-10T18:38:00.000-08:00

Waking up at 5:30am to play a gig with a band just seems wrong! Good lord 'n gravy, to add to our woe we had to travel 2 hrs. to get to Salem. No, not Mass. NJ. Where's that? Just a stone's throw from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. I called Gary at 6:30am to see where he's at & just to ask, "Who booked this thing?" Got a cheerful laugh from the superdad who woke up at 4:45am! (I thought I was nuts!) Joe was even better. He pretended to have just woken up to give me a shock. He & Steve got a chuckle at my expense.

If the early bird gets the worm we got a school full of wiggly worm-like kids. The shows were lots of fun, & the crowds were enthusiastic. Afterwards, we headed to Cracker Barrel...mmm, mmm, good. Nuff said.

G'nite.

2007-01-07T18:36:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

It's been a rockin' end of the holiday season. Two shows at The Morris Museum (Bickford Theatre) on 12/27/06. The place was a-hoppin'! Lots of kids with parents & grandparents singing & dancing along. The "Train Medley" was especially fun with kids forming a train with hands on shoulders going around the room.

New Year's Eve was a solo gig in Seaside Hts. Got full-color pictures in two local papers. Also, two videos were posted on YouTube performing Five Little Monkeys and Train Medley live!

We walked the boardwalk with friends from Vermont, & later came back for some fireworks.

Resolutions? This year I gots to get meself better organizized!

Looking forward to an uplifting & creative year. Matt & Nik will start guitar lessons. Hannah's making more rock videos/posts on YouTube. Jonathan's enjoying his drawing & school. You ought to see him cut with scissors, like none of his siblings could at his age. Heather & I will do a bit more landscaping & home remodeling. I'm finally getting around to completing the loft above the garage for a REAL office & studio.

Wishing ya'll happy, healthy, & prosperous new year!

Love, Yosi

Four Feasts & a Physical

2006-12-21T20:44:00.000-08:00

11:44pm Why am I up? Should gone to bed by now. But this here new fangled computin' machine got me burnin' watchyamacall ...that midnight errl. Been schlepin' all over creation a-singin', a-crackin' jokes & a-shoppin'. Kids are all excited about going to Safta's (Grandma's) house for our annual Hanukkah get together. All the cousins will be there. Then the following day we're having Xmas Eve dinner here with H's family. Then Xmas Day at Nana's house. Mo gifts. Mo dinner. Then Kwanzaa (the next day)...we don't celebrate it...but my bro is takin' me & the little lady to yet another dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant. Looks like four eves of feasting! Got get back on that imaginary treadmill. Or at least pace me self at buffet & dinner tables, before I go for my annual physical. Maybe Santa will bring me a gym membership (right next to my lump 'o coal.)

Anyhoo, it's just great to see the kids getting excited about the holidays...lighting candles, giving gifts to teachers, making cookies, decorating the house, seeing relatives...would be nice if we got some snow.

1st night

2006-12-15T20:40:00.000-08:00

1st night of Chanuka! Hannah lit candles. Jonathan enjoyed clapping & attempting to sing "Chanuka, Chanuka" with his bros. I made scallion latkes which totally rocked! Can we ever go back to plain latkes? I don't think so. Well, maybe...if there's a scallion shortage.

Oh, XM has a new channel, XM 108, XM Hanukkah: http://www.xmradio.com/hanukkah/. I checked it out today. Some cool rock-based & klezmer tunes, & some heart-on-your-sleeve, quick-turn-it-off-before-I-platz tunes.

What's the TRUE spelling for Hanukkah, Hanuka, Chanuka?

On an unrelated note, I'm running a contest on my other blog, Indie Kids Rock, courtesy of Trout Fishing In America. Keith & Ezra have autographed 3 CD's & 3 DVD's for a giveaway on my blog. There will be an interview with TFIA there shortly.

2006-12-10T18:59:00.000-08:00

10:00pm Just got back from our whirlwind Hanukkah Concert tour of NJ & PA. Two concert in two states on the same day! OK, so the venues were only an hour apart, but the shows rocked! The sound system at JCC in Deal was great, & we got the kids & parents clappin', singin' & rockin'. Later, a private concert for Temple Kol Emet in Yardville, PA was packed with 130+ folks. The kids were jumping out of their skins...too much sugar, I guess. Parents joined in the dancing. We even did Hava Nagilla about as well as any Jewish Wedding Band which is saying something cause we have no clarinet player. Next week we're off to Bridge over troubled Waters, I mean JCC in Bridgewater.

40 !

2006-12-01T20:02:00.000-08:00

Yup, I'm official in mid-life. Crisis? No. Just a leather jacket, first tattoo of a Harley saying "Born to Be Wild, Baby!" Kidding, of course. Just another regular day, except for some well-wishers, the b-day song & a home-made cake. Yum. My dad used to say he felt like 18 when he was 40+. I dunno, somehow 18 felt lighter in many ways. Don't mean to complain but there's the beginning of arthritis in one hip, & I aint quite as 'springy' as I use to be. BTW: I share my birthdate with Mark Twain, & Billy Idol. Two notorious pains in the tuchass. What will the next 40 bring?

Hanukkah Rehearsal

2006-11-27T19:14:00.000-08:00

10:14pm Just finished rehearsal with The Superdads. We're putting together The Rockin' Hanukkah Concert. Lots of new takes on traditional Hanukkah songs. Maoz Tzur actually sounds like a U2/Yardbirds tune. Joe's backups are soaring & add texture to my vocals. Scotts lays down a great groove, & Gary's just colors it all beautifully. It's really exciting. I'm imaging a Hanukkah CD or DVD, & supporting gigs for next year. We'll give it a trial run this December & see where it goes.

Earlier we (The Levins) went out to dinner with The Glass Family at Friendly's. Not my fave place to eat, but always a good time when we hang together. The kids got lot to chat about & so do the grown-ups. Robs shoulder was hurting. We talked about the various incarnations Rob has been through often exemplified by his hairdos...mullet as a young hick teen, crew cut in the military, afro & lately, long with pony tail.

Just put together Danny Adlerman's interview & posted it on Indie Kids Rock. It looks great! The pic is a beaut! I'm diggin the intro. Surprising (but then again maybe not so surprising) how when one writes from the heart things seem to flow.

Plan for tomorrow: work on new brochure, set up rehearsal with sit-in drummer (for one gig), f/u calls.

Mo Indian Summer

2006-11-26T19:09:00.000-08:00

Beautiful day! Must've been in the low 60's. Blue sky. Kids wanted to see "Happy Feet." Fun flick, a bit long...wish there was a change of scene. All that snow & ice has a chilly effect. Afterwords, we headed home for lunch. I got the bright idea to pick up mulch at the local recycling spot & spread it around some beds. Heather figured out where to edge the beds with a garden hose. Like always an hour long project turned into a three hour project. That was fun, & shoo looks perrty.

Day to day.

2006-11-25T19:36:00.000-08:00

As if I don't have enough to do on a daily basis. Something about this blog world really appeals to me. There's a space & a DIY feel that just gives me the warm fuzzys. I'm not sure where this blog is going. Perhaps it's an open diary with musings & reflections. Perhaps it's a dumping ground for all the non-essentials, yet somehow essential daily trivia that glues this so called life together.

Here goes:

Today, we had Matt & Nik's 10th B-Day at Insectropolis; a bug museum. They are budding entomologists & this was the perfect place for their party. About 15 of their friends showed up. Boys & girls. They all took turns holding hissing roaches, giant millipedes & spiders. They all (yes, even the girls) ate sour cream & onion flavored crickets, & nacho cheese flavored meal worms. What a troop! After the demonstration & "Fear Factor" munch fest, they had cupcakes & explored the place.

Jon had a bit of a fit when we got home, protesting the fact that it wasn't his birthday. These lessons are hard on a 4 year old who's the youngest & feels he needs all the attention he deserves. Hannah was great with the kids, especially filming the whole party.

I'm a-gettin' tired. Long day.

Oh, about the name of this blog...if you ain't figured it out yet, you gotta ask yourself.