13under13 - 29 May 2009

Kenny hosted this week.

1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (9 weeks)
2. Rocknoceros - Pink!(8 weeks)
3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (7 weeks)
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (12 weeks)
5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (5 weeks)
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (13 weeks)
7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (4 weeks)
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (6 weeks)
9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (19 weeks)
10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (3 weeks)
11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (16 weeks)
12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (2 weeks)
13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (9 weeks)

Randy Kaplan at XM - 28 May 2009

Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC for our third time in May! It was so great to see Randy Kaplan perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen him a couple times before, but never for a full show, and it was great! We love his sense of humor and way of blending song and outrageous stories.

While we waited in the lobby for Mindy to come get us and bring us upstairs, weren't we surpised to see Robbie come down. And then Mindy. And then Kenny and Jinx walked in too! Wow! I don't think I've ever seen all four of them in one place! After we went up to the waiting area outside the performane studio, Mindy sat down to rad a story. And Robbie sat on the floor right in front of her. And Kenny sat in his lap. What a silly crew they are!!!

Chloe was thrilled that he did "Shampoo Me" and I was so happy that he played the "Grape Juice Hesitation Blues." He got the audience interacting on songs that they had never heard before. Everyone had a blast, but the loyal KPL listeners were quite anxious for him to get to the two songs that KPL has been playing (over and over) lately. After the show, he hung out with the fans until he had to run to catch his train. Camille and I found it amusing that Randy had the "Ladybug Without Spots" verse order taped to the guitar.

Good Morning Blues

Grape Juice Hesitation Blues

Mosquito Song

The Fire Engine

Shampoo Me

The Lady Bug without Spots

Michael Finnegan

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Loquat Rooftop

Roaches

Over the Rainbow

No Nothin'

Tomorrow

Gotta Get Gone

13under13 Poll for 25May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
5. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
12. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk

Last week's results:
9% 1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
29% 2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
9% 3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
0% 4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3% 5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
3% 6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
3% 7. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
9% 8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
12% 9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
3% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
6% 11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
6% 12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
3% 13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady

13under13 - 22 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week (again?). She started out with a mini-balloon set in honor of Lunch Money's "It Only Takes One Night to Make a Balloon Your Friend," which is past its freshness date.

1. Rocknoceros - Pink!(7 weeks)
2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (8 weeks)
3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (11 weeks)
4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (6 weeks)
5. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (5 weeks)
6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (12 weeks)
7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (4 weeks)
8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (18 weeks)
9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (15 weeks)
(oops MiNDY, sounds like you played superheroes twice...)
10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (3 weeks)
11. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (2 weeks)
12. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (9 weeks)
13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (16 weeks)

Traveling Roadshow

From the KPL website:

3RD Annual Traveling Roadshow on Kids Place Live!

The Traveling RoadShow is back! Once again, we’re teaming up with the Children's Miracle Network for a cross-country broadcast tour to raise money and awareness for local Children's Hospitals all across North America. We'll bring microphones, tape recorders, video cameras and assorted goodies on the road with us as we visit 11 different Children's Hospitals in 14 days and broadcast a new show from a different hospital every day, starting the day after Memorial Day.

We can't wait to introduce you to some of the amazing kids who will be part of this year's RoadShow. There’s probably a Children’s Hospital in your area, and that means that there are some really brave kids and families facing some big-time problems. You and I can't make this stuff go away on our own, but we CAN help! Money buys medicines, builds buildings, and pays for all of the equipment that doctors and nurses use to treat critically ill children. Ask your Mom and Dad to donate now! Childrensmiraclenetwork.org

Also, if you are shopping with your adults in WalMart or Sam’s Club between May 1st and June 14th, ask about donating a dollar to the Children’s Miracle Network at the checkout counter. (Maybe you could ask Mom or Dad for that instead of those skittles you were eye-ing-up...). The money will go to help support the local Children's Hospital in your area and the Children's Miracle Network.

Just like years past, if you have a special story you'd like to share about your local Children's Hospital or the RoadShow, send an email to request116@sirius-radio.com or xmkids@xmradio.com and put "Road Show" in the subject line.

See ya' on the road!
Mindy, Robbie, Kenny and Jinx

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Tuesday May 26 | Washington DC | 7 am - 11 am ET
Children's National Medical Center

Wednesday May 27 | New Orleans, LA | 7 am - 11 am ET
Children’s Hospital – New Orleans

Thursday May 28 | Memphis, TN
La Bonheur Children’s Medical Center | 7 am - 11 am ET

Friday May 29 | Indianapolis, IN | 7 am - 11 am ET
Riley Hospital for Children

Saturday May 30 | Spokane, WA | 10 am – 2 am ET
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

Monday June 1 | Madera, CA | 7 pm - 11 pm ET
Children’s Hospital of Central California

Tuesday June 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 7 pm -11 pm ET
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Wednesday, June 3 | Fort Worth, TX | 3 pm - 7 pm ET
Cook Children's Medical Center

Thursday June 4 | Austin, TX | 3 pm - 7 pm ET
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas

Friday June 5 | St. Petersburg, FL| 3 pm - 7 am ET
All Children's Hospital

Saturday June 6 | Orlando, FL| 10 am – 2 pm ET
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

13under13 Poll for 18May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
7. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady

Last week's results:
31% 1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
2% 3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
2% 4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
20% 5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
2% 6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
0% 7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
0% 8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
5% 9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
5% 10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
8% 11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
11% 12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
5% 13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet

13under13 - 15 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week (again?). The new entry is from Ziggy Marley's new CD Family Time.

1. Rocknoceros - Pink!(6 weeks)
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (10 weeks)
3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (7 weeks)
4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (11 weeks)
5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (5 weeks)
6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (17 weeks)
7. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (4 weeks)
8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (14 weeks)
9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (3 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (8 weeks)
11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (2 weeks)
12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (16 weeks)
13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (18 weeks)

Books of Wonder - Peter Glassman

On yesterday's show, Mindy interviewed Peter Glassman, the owner of Books of Wonder, "New York City's oldest and largest independent children's bookstore, as well as the city's leading specialist in children's literature both new and old."

They talked about a number of great series for kids to read. One series that he mentioned is the Oz Series books. Camille has read all 14 books in the original series, however, what was very interesting was to learn more about the history of the books, like that one came out every year right before Christmas, and giving these books turned into a Christmas tradition.

Another favorite of Peter's was Half-Magic by Edward Eager. Camille and I have enjoyed many of the books in this series as well. Even though the books were written in the 1950's, they are timeless in some sense.

Another series he talked about was Sluggers, which Chloe thinks sounds pretty awesome.

Camille and Chloe can't wait to get to NYC and visit Peter Glassman's Books of Wonder store!

Billy Jonas at the Rumpus Room

Last Friday (how have I gotten so far behind??), we were lucky enough to be able to get to see Billy Jonas live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio (aka Rumpus Room).

Along with getting to go to an awesome live concert, we also met up with new and old friends. Everyone was so nice, and so happy to be there for the concert. I "re"met someone from past Rumpus Room shows (Kit, thank you for being was SO nice and friendly) and chatted a bit with the mom of Scrap Metal creator Danny - Chloe was fascinated with Danny, but too shy to say anything to him. We also enjoyed being with a fellow kids' music blogger, OWTK Jeff and his family. And, of course, Chloe loved being with her BFF + .5, Mindy. I felt so lucky to be a part of the Kids Place Live family!

On top of all that, we were thrilled to be a part of the audience at the Billy Jonas show. Billy entertained us all and happily described the "reclaimed" instruments that he used in his bangin' and sangin'. He sang some of our favorites but also made up a new song on the spot, called "Ducks and Racecars." The kids really got into the call and response parts and the fireworks applause, too.

We look forward to hearing this show on the radio some day soon!

13under13 Poll for 11May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet

Last week's results:
7% 1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
32% 2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3% 3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
7% 4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
0% 5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
7% 6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
10% 7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
7% 8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
0% 9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
7% 10. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
10% 11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
0& 12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
7% 13. Mystery Song -- ?????

13under13 - 8 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week (again?). The new entry is from Recess Monkey's new CD Field Trip (hooray!). And I also found out that last week's new entry is from The Jimmies (that was a surprise for me); we love The Jimmies, so we are double excited!

1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (9 weeks)
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (10 weeks)
3. Rocknoceros - Pink!(5 weeks)
4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (16 weeks)
5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (6 weeks)
6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (4 weeks)
7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (13 weeks)
8. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (3 weeks)
9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (7 weeks)
10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (15 weeks)
11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (2 weeks)
12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (18 weeks)
13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (debut)

Past Freshness Date
They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (7 weeks)

Be the 100th KPL Facebook Group Member

What do you win? Well, nothing, but still it would be cool wouldn't it? There are already 99 members, and you could be the 100th!

Kids Place Live Group on Facebook

13under13 Poll for 4May2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
10. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
13. Mystery Song -- ?????

Last week's results:
10% 1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
4% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
4% 3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
46% 4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
2% 5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
0% 6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
0% 7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
10% 8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
2% 9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
8% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
6% 11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
4% 12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
0% 13. John Carlin - Tag Song

13under13 - 1 May 2009

Mindy hosted this week but I missed listening at my usual time due to being at XM on Friday evening. I then missed in on Saturday due to traveling by train and being at a cool kids' music event (even Mindy was there). I did manage to catch some of it on Sunday, but missed the start, so I can't figure out what #13 is! Let me know if you know, kthx.

So I don't know who entered the 13under13 and just guessed at who left it.

1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (9 weeks)
2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (8 weeks)
3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (15 weeks)
4. Rocknoceros - Pink!(4 weeks)
5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (12 weeks)
6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (5 weeks)
7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (14 weeks)
8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (3 weeks)
9. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (2 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (6 weeks)
11. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (17 weeks)
12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (7 weeks)

13. What is #13?

Past Freshness Date
John Carlin - Tag Song (9 weeks)

The Sippy Cups at the Rumpus Room

Photos, Video and Recap here.

Today we took metro over to XM for a Rumpus Room concert featuring The Sippy Cups. We loved being back in the building, seeing Mindy and hearing a wonderful concert by The Sippy Cups. Mindy even got to be a circus performer during the show!




Photos, Video and Recap here.

Changes at KPL

First Mindy has changed from 3-7pm to a shorter 3-6pm. We're still not used to her shorter show, though it is nice to hear Robbie a little earlier in the evening.

Now, I just noticed that the Friday evening lineup has been shifted as well. Instead of 13under13 at 10pm and the weekly "special" at 11pm (ET), the 13under13 will be at 8pm and the special at 9pm. I like that change!

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

Did you catch the show?? Were you able to go?? Please share any thoughts or photos, we'd love to hear. (We were up in the woods and not able to tune in......) I hope that the concert was amazing and that the band was rocking out!

13under13 Poll for 27Apr2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
13. John Carlin - Tag Song

Last week's results:
3% 1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
0% 2. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
14% 3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
3% 4. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
11% 5. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
29% 6. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
0% 7. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
3% 8. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
11% 9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
0% 10. John Carlin - Tag Song
11% 11. Rocknoceros - Pink!
11% 12. Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You?
0% 13. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants

Interview - Sally Ride

While we only caught part of the interview (we were up in the mountains where we had "shadows") with Sally Ride, my girls were left with a very lasting impression. I think that Mindy and Sally talking together is one of the absolute, very best things that we have ever heard on Kids Place Live, no kidding. While we love the music and book interviews, and even more the interviews with people with cool jobs (like that LEGO design guy), this one topped them all. Sally has been into outer space. And she shared it with the kids. The awesome, so called "immature" fun of being in space -- like juice balls in space.... along with her mom's fear of Sally's mission. I am always so happy to hear when adults with extremely interesting, high-pressure jobs can still find the fun and relate that fun to the kids.

So thank you Sally Ride and Mindy, for one of the most awesome KPL interviews ever.

13under13 - 24 Apr 2009

Mindy hosted this week and started of with a Billy Jonas set in honor of "What Kind of Dog are You?" falling off the 13under132 after a nice run. I was thrilled to see "Kick It" join the ranking, though a little surprised that it wasn't that new Hannah Montana song (that I really don't like....).

1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (15 weeks)
2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (8 weeks)
3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (11 weeks)
4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (7 weeks)
5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (13 weeks)
6. Rocknoceros - Pink!(3 weeks)
7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (4 weeks)
8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (16 weeks)
9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (6 weeks)
10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (5 weeks)
11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (2 weeks)
12. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (debut)
13. John Carlin - Tag Song (9 weeks)

Past Freshness Date
Billy Jonas - What Kind of Dog Are You? (16 weeks)