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Putting their spin on the classics or singing their originals, one of Breezy Mama’s favorite bands Hullabaloo has given new meaning to “kid’s” music. Singer Steve Denyes gave Breezy the scoop on what it’s like for he and drummer Brendan Kremer to be children’s entertainers that grown-ups enjoy.

We love your saying “We’re putting the music back in kid’s music!” because we agree! How did you and Brendan meet?

Steve: Brendan and I met in Kindergarten. We first played music together in the 5th grade band. Brendan played the baritone horn and I played the trombone. Our first songs were “Twinkle, Twinkle” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Little did we know those songs would be our biggest hits decades later!

At what point did you decide to conquer the kid genre?

Steve: I recorded an album of classic kid’s songs shortly after my nieces were born as Christmas present for them. One thing lead to another and it turned into [Read more…] about Life as a Kid Entertainer: Hullabaloo Singer Tells All

One thing I’ve noticed since becoming a mom is that children’s music can not be grouped into one category—like everything else, there is good and there’s “If I hear this song one more time I’m going to (insert worst thing that can happen to you here).” Hullabaloo falls into the former category—the band’s music is such that you actually suggest playing it. All of their CD’s are great, but I picked Tall as a Tree because it has my favorite Hullabaloo song, Sippy Cup. Narrated by a child, he sings about how they always go to a place called Starbuck’s to fill up his mom’s “sippy cup”. There are also songs that teach, such as Use Your Words and those that let your kid know that it’s okay to be different as in Things Change. One thing’s for sure—put it on and you’ll find you’re both dancing.

Breezy Mama Tip: If you live in Southern California, you can book Hullabaloo to play at your child’s birthday party. A friend of mine hosted a “Rock Star” theme for her son’s third birthday and had the band come—one of the best parties I’ve been to.

Breezy Tip: Click here to purchase the single Sippy Cup from iTunes.