Pomes in a Pail: Home
"Imagination abounds in this writing workshop that went oh, so right -- a terrific musical tapestry of songs, singers and sounds!"
-- John Wood, Kidzmusic.com
2007 Winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award!
(Parents' Choice Foundation)
2007 NAPPA Honors Award winner!
(National Parenting Publications Awards)
2007 CMWA Best New Artist for Older Children! (Children's Music Web Awards)
WELCOME to Pomes in a Pail! Our new album, On-The-Loose Dreams, has just received a big tip o' the hat from Parents' Choice and NAPPA!
WHAT does this strange & wonderful-looking CD sound like, you ask? Strange & wonderful.
WHO is it for? You. You're not too young at 5, and you're not too old at 95. But don't take our word for it...
- Check out our MUSIC page to give your ears a listen and read the lyrics to all the songs on our new CD.
- Meet the Pomes in a Pail songwriters and singers on our BIO'S & PHOTOS page.
- Tested kid-friendly, grown-up-friendly, human-friendly and rooster-friendly. (He ended up in our neighbor's pot, honest!)
- Ready to set sail? Go to our BUY page!
(Also available at CD Baby and iTunes.)
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What others are saying about On-The-Loose Dreams:
- "Children's music doesn't get much better than these 15 songs by Pomes in a Pail. ...an amazing collaboration... The great vocals combined with incredible instrumentation gives the entire album a Broadway feel. This extremely high quality production deserves a space in every collection."
-- Veronica Schwartz, School Library Journal - "Thoroughly entertaining and very sophisticated! If Mom and Dad don't understand all the intricacies of this enchanting album, the kids will no doubt explain it all to them. What a treat for Rock-sore ears and Rap-dimmed brains."
-- John Sparks, Artistic Director, Theatre Building Chicago - "What a fun, whimsical CD! I loved the fusion of blues, pop, and children's songs -- perfect for family listening on long car trips or even just at home."
-- Laura Lynch, music teacher, L. J. Hauser Jr. High School, Riverside, IL. - "Successfully combines playfulness and fun with quality music and lyrics. Adult wisdom is delivered with kid-friendly lyrics and tunes. This CD is a great addition to a home or classroom music library."
-- Erin McCarthy, 4th/5th grade teacher, Central School, Riverside, IL. - "15 catchy, toe-tapping tunes for children that adults will love as well."
-- Janis Irvine, The Book Bin, Northbrook, IL. - "The perfect holiday stocking stuffer!"
-- Sandy Whitman (Stephie's mom, 'cuz what're moms for?) - "It's a scientific fact: elephants float -- and On-The-Loose Dreams rocks!"
-- Dr. Alan Rossman, Science Education Program, National-Louis University.
