SteveSongs Returns to Cape Playhouse Interview and Giveaway

Exciting news!  Steve Songs is returning this year to the Cape Playhouse for another musically rocking good time!  You may remember last time Steve came to the Cape 2 years ago and his shows were a hit!   This year he was gracious enough to let us interview him as well as give away 2 pairs of tickets to his 11:30am show!  Read more below on how to enter!

PBS Kids co-host & renowned children's musician SteveSongs will bring his signature brand of seriously good (and seriously fun) music to the Cape Cod Center for the Arts: Theater for Children at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis for 2 shows on Thursday Aug. 13 at 9:30a and 11:30a.

SteveSongs will debut his latest song, "Taking Care of My Body" about eating right, taking care of your body and reading.

SteveSongs blends smart lyrics, catchy melodies & thoughtful messages into fun participatory songs that kids & adults love. Anyone who’s attended a SteveSongs concert appreciates and raves Steve’s ability to connect with his audience – from the exuberant children flocking towards the stage, to the moms bouncing babies with the beat, to the parents and grandparents singing and grooving along.

WHAT:         SteveSongs Concert @ the Cape Cod Center for the Arts: 
                    Theater for Children at the Cape Playhouse
WHERE:       820 Rt 6A, Dennis Village, MA
WHEN:         Thursday August 13 at 9:30a and 11:30a
ADMISSION: Tickets are $12
                   9:30a show: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10004350/
                   11:30a show: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10004351
INFO:           www.stevesongs.com/tour

For more information about SteveSongs or to request a review copy of Orangutan Van, please contact Michele Fox at 781.248.9455 or michelehfox@gmail.com

Check out Steve’s website at www.stevesongs.com

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Cape Cod Moms Interview Steve from Steve Songs!

What do you do for fun when you aren't traveling around singing songs

Spending time with my family. Other hobbies: I love playing sports, and helping my kids with their hobbies.  

What has been your favorite song you have written?

I can’t have a favorite song – otherwise all of my other songs would get jealous and it wouldn’t be good for their self confidence. I do get excited about playing some new songs. We have a new song called “Taking Care of My Body” that we’ll be singing at Cape Cod Playhouse and I really enjoy singing that one.

What inspires you?

I loved Schoolhouse Rock” songs when I was a kid. And I really enjoyed watching a band called The Monkeys on TV. When I got a little older, James Taylor became my favorite.  

When did you start singing? Did you take musical instrument classes when you were a kid?

When I was in 3rd grade I started singing in a school chorus, (though I have some tape recordings of my mother and I singing nursery rhymes together when I was 2) but when I was in 7th grade I got my first solo. I was so nervous that I almost threw up, but as uncomfortable as that was, something about the experience of singing a song by myself for people who wanted to listen was exciting enough to keep me doing it.

I wish I had taken musical instrument classes when I was a kid. When I was in 5th grade I had to choose between learning to play saxophone or playing travel soccer and I chose soccer. I still hope to one day take saxophone lessons. Maybe when our kids go to college :) My son started taking drum lessons this year at the age of 6 and he really likes it and has great rhythm. I go into some of his classes and play around on the drums too.     

How do you incorporate music into your own family life?/What do your kids think of their father?

For our most recent album, both my son (who was 4) and my daughter (who was 2) have cameo appearances. Joshua raps on the song “Flat Stanley” and Nadia says  "Bubbles"   At the end of the bubbles song.  One time when my son was 4, we were playing checkers and he started to sing one of my songs that I didn’t think he had ever heard before. I said “where did you hear that?” He answered, “you sang it on tv this morning.” That was funny.

If you could change one thing in today's education system, what would it be and why?

I believe it is important to use music in the classroom. It is fun --not just for the kids but for the teachers as well – it is unique way to gather the energy and enthusiasm of a group of children and focus it toward a common purpose with endless possibilities for interaction, learning, movement, expression and laughter.  Personally, I think sharing and teaching concepts through music is one of the most effective ways to engage, connect and help kids learn and remember.  There is a wealth of beautiful, funny, imaginative songs with myriad topics to easily accompany any curriculum. Some are hundreds of years old and some were just written yesterday.

Music helps kids learn. We humans have a very interesting connection with music; rhythm and melody. Different individuals have different musical tastes and sensibilities, but music in general invites us in and opens up our minds to new patterns, new ways of looking at things. Some songs have an almost magical ability to change or enhance the way we are feeling – happy, excited, etc. Beyond that, there is something about combining words with melody that is a pleasing thing to our ears. And in my experience greatly helps kids and adults remember what they have heard.

Since you have now toured on Cape Cod more than once, what has been your experience? Any places you really liked?

I love coming to Cape Cod. These Cape shows are among my favorite of the year and I love the Cape Playhouse - its a great venue.​ For me, the best part is seeing friends old and new. We’re so fortunate that there are families who have been at our shows year after year​. Some families tell me that our show is a tradition they look forward to - which is so flattering.

GIVEAWAY!

Cape Cod Moms & SteveSongs are giving away two pairs of tickets for the 11:30a show.  We will select 2 winners!  All you have to do to enter is comment on this blog post with the name of your favorite Steve Song!
As a bonus, ShopLocal members who enter this giveaway will earn an extra entry giving you double the chance to win!!


RULES: Giveaway terms and conditions:
This giveaway is sponsored by SteveSongs and hosted by Mommies LLC. This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are of legal age at time of entry. This giveaway is accepting entries 8/6/15 through 8/9/15 at 11:59pm EST. ALL entries will be verified. Entrants will be disqualified if an entry is found to be invalid. If one of your entries are invalidated then all will be invalidated. If you claim an entry you MUST complete it or ALL entries will be removed. Winner will be chosen via Random.org. Winner will have 24 hours to respond or prize will be forfeited to the next winner. A maximum of 3 alternate winners will be selected. SteveSongs is responsible for delivery of prize tickets to winners.