Tracey's new CD, NEVER MIND THE RAIN, features 14 original songs and
musical stories complete with imaginative sound effects and recorded with full
bands. The CD features 25 of the Baltimore/DC area's finest roots musicians
performing zydeco, Dixieland, folk, swing, boogie woogie, Hawaiian, Appalachian, rockabilly,
reggae, and rock 'n' roll. NEVER MIND THE RAIN teaches children in a most
delightful way about different styles of American "roots" music and about the instruments
that characterize each style. Moms and dads will enjoy this
music as much as the kids.
Available online CD BABY
or...
Send $15 Check or Money Order
to:
Tracey Eldridge
P.O. Box 32863 Baltimore, MD 21282
NEWS AND REVIEWS
- NMTR is receiving airplay on
the following radio stations:
- XM Kids
- Kids Corner with Kathy O.Connell
- 88.5fm WXPN-FM, Philadelphia PA
- 88.1fm WXPH-FM, Harrisburg, PA
- 104.9fm WXPN-FM, Lehigh Valley, PA
- 90.5fm WKHS-FM, Worton/Baltimore, MD
- All-Ages Show - WPRB 103.3 FM-Princeton, NJ
- Gooney Bird Kids @ LIVE365 from Atlanta, GA
- Spare the Rock, Music for Kids on Valley Free Radio Northampton,
MA - 103.3 FM
-2 songs on the CD received awards in the GREAT AMERICAN SONG
CONTEST - "I Like You" a winner, "Chug Chug Choo Choo" an honorary award
- Nominated by Washington Area Music Association for "Best Children's
Recording" of 2006
REVIEWS
- PARENTING MAGAZINE lists NEVER MIND THE RAIN among its "Best Music for
your Toddler" choices, calling it "Cheery toddler fun... (with) cool sound
effects.."
- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL says:
"The songs are polished and professionally performed. Let's hope we hear
more from Eldridge in the future." - Stephanie Bange, Wilmington-Stroop
Branch, Dayton Metro Library, OH
- BALTIMORE'S CHILD says:
"Listening to Eldridge's songs is like taking a deep breath of fresh air
filled with high quality musicianship, composition, and talent. There is
none of the talking down to kids or the dinky sounds of electronic music
that permeate so much of the music in the children's market.."
- Phil from at A FAMILY RUNS THROUGH IT says:
"....what we heard was a collection of highly-polished full band
recordings
in styles ranging from Dixieland to Rockabilly to Zydeco. And we're all in
love with Tracey's gorgeous voice. She reminds me of two of my favorite
singers, K.D. Lang and Karen Carpenter. She tells great stories and
teaches about music in a fun way. My kids and I highly recommend Tracey
Eldridge! You can buy her CD online at CD Baby."
- John Wood at KIDZMUSIC>COM. says:
"Eldridge's honey-coated vocals float atop clever original tunes,
toe-tapping arrangements and highly edutaining story-songs. Never mind the
rain but give your full attention to this gifted artist."
- Kathy O.Connell of WXPN Philadelphia and author of METROKIDS
MAGAZINE'S
SOUND OFF! says: "I love this cd. I especially love the variety of
musical styles... As the youngest kids outgrow Suzi Shelton, feed them
Tracey Eldridge for a diverse and delightful musical buffet"
NEVER MIND THE RAIN LYRICS
LISTEN TO SAMPLES!
I'm My Own Best
Friend
Corn Chips
Chug Chug
Choo Choo
Tommy Builds a Band/
Tommy's Big Parade
I Know a Frog
Buzzy
Bumblebee
Happy Hula Day
Hoppy Goes Ape
Beware of the Wily 'Ol Crocodile
Oh, Zydeco
Golly
Ollie Ostrich
I Wanna Dance
I Like You
Go to Sleep
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A LITTLE ABOUT TRACEY...
Tracey Eldridge is one of the
most
popular
children's performers in the Maryland/D.C. area. Her energetic and interactive
performances at concerts, libraries, schools, mall "Kid's Clubs", camps and children's birthday parties have delighted
countless kids and parents. Tracey is highly respected in both the regional
entertainment
and educational communities.
She is proficient on several instruments and in a wide spectrum of musical styles having
studied, performed, and taught for more than 25 years.
She infuses creative interactive play and music with gleanings from her
experience in theater, movement, and clowning. Tracey's contagious
exuberance motivates children to participate without self-consciousness.
In addition to her musical performances, Tracey entertains as a clown,
balloon sculptor, and face painter.
KID'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
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FACE PAINTING
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BALLOON SCULPTING
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SING-A-LONGS
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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STORYTELLING
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MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
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PARACHUTE PLAY
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PARTY GAMES
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CRAFTS
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PUPPETRY
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KIDS' DRESS-UPS
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SPECIAL COSTUMING
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MORE!
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Tracey's creative educational programs have been performed for library
and
school audiences throughout the state of Maryland. Here's a partial list
of programs currently being offered:
-MUSIC 'N' MOTION is expressly designed to spark
imaginations and to
nurture self-esteem. Through songs, movement, puppetry, stories,
sign language, parachute play and interactive games kids learn about
sharing, teamwork, leadership, celebration of diversity, recycling, and
the art of negotiation and compromise. Presented in a high-spirited, fun,
sometimes silly & zany way, this program is ideal for ages 2 through
6.
- LET'S GO! is a fantastic journey by train, plane, car, truck, bus, boat, bicycle, rocket ship, foot, horse,
and
even time machine! A creative musical exploration of transportation and
movement for ages 2 - 6.
- AMERICAN MUSICAL ROAD TRIP travels America's highways and
byways to explore distinct regional styles of music.
Tracing each style to Old World origins, this program celebrates
America's multicultural makeup. Ideal for elementary school
audiences.
- BAD ROADS, GOOD PEOPLE:
A Musical World Journey takes
children off the beaten path to experience sounds
native to the Andes Mountains, the Caribbean, Australia, East and West Africa, Russia, North America, Europe, the Middle
East, and East Asia. A celebration of universal human ingenuity and
diversity, this program is suitable for audiences pre-K through grade
6.
- GOOD VIBRATIONS explores the dynamics of sound and draws
distinction between music and noise. Tracey
guides
children in discovery of the body as musical instrument and demonstrates how instruments are grouped into families whose
members make vibrations in similar ways. Audiences see, hear, and
touch instruments from each family. Children
play percussion instruments and take part in a rhythm community. For
pre-K and elementary audiences.
CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
You can see Tracey performing
interactively
with children at kid's clubs, festivals and special events in Maryland, DC, and Virginia
throughout the year.
TRACEY'S CONTACT INFO:
- Email [email protected]
- Phone: (410) 340-0492
- Phone: (410) 541-6465
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SUMMER 2012 EVENTS:
All events are open to the public and free of charge. Please come!
FRI, JUNE 15 - 1:00 PM Show
Kent County Public Library
Chestertown Branch SUMMER READING KICKOFF - �While You Are Sleeping: Sounds
and Sights that Abound in the Night� for all ages
SAT, JUNE 16 - 2:00 PM Show
Cecil County Public Library
Rising Sun Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound
in the Night� for all ages
MON, JUNE 18 - 11:00 AM Show
Caroline County Public Library
Denton Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
MON, JUNE 18 - 2:30 PM Show
Caroline County Public Library
Federalsburg Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
TUE, JUNE 19 - 2:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Sollers Point Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
SAT, JUNE 23 - 10:30 AM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Towson Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
SAT, JUNE 23 - 2:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Northpoint Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
TUE, JUNE 26 - 10:30 AM Show
Fairfax County Public Library
Tysons Pimmit Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
TUE, JUNE 26 - 2:00 PM Show
Fairfax County Public Library
Thomas Jefferson Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
MON, JULY 2 - 2:30 PM Show
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
SAT, JULY 7 - 2:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Hereford Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
TUE, JULY 10 - 10:30 AM Show
Fairfax County Public Library
Pohick Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
TUE, JULY 10 - 2:30 PM Show
Fairfax County Public Library
Great Falls Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
WED, JULY 11 - 2:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Catonsville Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
SAT, JULY 14 - 11:00 AM Show
Montgomery County Public Library
Chevy Chase Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages family audiences
SAT, JULY 14 - 2:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Arbutus Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
TUE, JULY 17 - 6:30 PM Show
Harford County Public Library
Edgewood Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
WED, JULY 18 - 11:00 AM Show
Harford County Public Library
Joppa Branch
�While You Are Sleeping: Sounds and Sights that Abound in the Night� for
all ages
WED, JULY 18 - 1:30 PM Show
Harford County Public Library
Bel Air Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
SAT, JULY 21 - 11:00 AM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Perryville Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
SAT, JULY 21 - 2:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Cockeysville Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
MON, JULY 23 - 10:30 AM Show
Queen Anne's County Public Library
Centreville Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for children of all ages
MON, JULY 23 - 2:00 PM Show
Queen Anne's County Public Library
Kent Island Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for children of all ages
THU, JULY 26 - 3:00 PM Show
Andrews Air Force Base Public Library
�MUSIC 'n' MOTION" for kids of all ages
FRI, JULY 27 - 12:00 NOON Show
Marley Station Mall
�MUSIC 'n' MOTION" for kids of all ages
SAT, JULY 28 - 11:00 AM Show
Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for children of all ages
TUE, JULY 31 - 10:00 AM Show
Worcester County Public Library
Berlin Library
�Dreamtime Magic� for all ages
TUE, JULY 31 - 2:00 PM Show
Worcester County Public Library
Ocean Pines Library
�Dreamtime Magic� for all ages
WED, AUGUST 1 - 10:00 AM Show
Worcester County Public Library
Ocean City Library
�Dreamtime Magic� for all ages
THU, AUG 2 - 10:00 AM Show
Worcester County Public Library
Snow Hill Library
�Dreamtime Magic� for all ages
THU, AUG 2 - 2:00 PM Show
Worcester County Public Library
Pokomoke Library
�Dreamtime Magic� for all ages
WED, AUGUST 8 - 7:00 PM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Pikesville Branch
�FLY! Celebrating Flight of Imagination and the Magic in Dreams�
for ages 2 - 8
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