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mara williams
on May 21 2013 - 06:00 AM
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A few weeks ago I was in New York for a conference, and everyone I met wants to come to Kansas City! Well, maybe not EVERYONE, but a whole bunch of the folks I spoke to are blazing a trail our way.
Why the interest in our humble Midwest burg? Two words: Jiggle. Jam.
I’m totally serious…the word is out that Kansas City is throwing the nation’s biggest and best party in family music. A few seasoned touring performers have already called it "the best music festival" they’ve ever been to. And anybody who is anybody in the business wants to be here Memorial Day weekend (May 28-29).
Some of the best family music acts in the country will be performing. And agents, buyers, bloggers, enthusiasts, and otherwise curious gawkers will be here. Last year more than 25,000 kids and families from 20 states rocked out at Crown Center Square.
So let’s roll out the red carpet and put on our fanciest dancing shoes! This festival is one of the many reasons I am proud to be a Kansas Citian.
If last year is any indication of the migration to come, this year we could be pushing 40,000! And (I might be making a leap here, but…) next year, with the opening of Legoland Discovery Center and Sea Life Aquarium – look out! We could blow the lid off of Crown Center!
Thanks to this region’s kid-centric sensibilities, Kansas City has nurtured a thriving family music scene here for more than a decade, and many of the local acts will be performing: Funky Mama, Dino O’Dell, The Doo Dads, The LaLas, Rockin’ Rob, The Jazz Storytellers, Lend a Hand Family, Brandon Draper’s Drum Safari, Janie Next Door, Mauricio Salguero, and my band Mr. Stinky Feet & The Hiccups.You'll hear folk, jazz, hip hop, rock 'n roll, rap, polka, rockin' blues, and bluegrass.
As for the national acts, we’ve got The Verve Pipe (some will remember their mid-90s hit “The Freshman”); the charming and energetic Disney duo Choo Choo Soul; the Midwest favorites Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players (2011 Grammy Nominees); the rollicking and rootsy Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could (2009 Grammy Nominees); and newcomers The Okee Dokee Brothers (knee-slappin’ bluegrass for kids).
There are loads of activities, crafts, games, inflatables, and face painting. And tickets are only $8 in advance ($12 at the gate) or $15 for a weekend pass (online purchase only).
Buy tickets and check out the entertainment lineup at www.kcjigglejam.com. You also can get tickets at your local Price Chopper.Oh, and I’ve written a new “love song” to Kansas City that I’ll be performing at the fest. Hope to see you there!
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