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Caspar Babypants
Caspar Babypants, AKA Seattle rocker Chris Ballew of two time Grammy-nominated alt/rock band the Presidents of the United States of America, brings his brand of kid music to Blue Heron stage for VAA's Family Series 2010. Billed as 'a simple good time sing along music for kids and parents to enjoy together,' Ballew will be joined by prodigious talents: Frederick Babyshirt (Fred Northup) auctioneer, licensed wedding officiate, commercial producer, actor, voice over artist, improvisational theatre performer, drummer for Severna Park in the 1990s and all-round good man; and Ronald Babyshoes (Ron Hippe) voice-over artist, actor, singer and songwriter for hip Seattle rock band Gumshen.
Ballew, an original founder and member of The Presidents, first wrote for kids in 2002 when he donated a record to an organization of new moms (PEPS). In 2008, he was asked to write songs for a children's book project, an effort that made him realize the ease of recording and playing music for youngsters. "This music is in my soul," he said in a recent interview. "I feel so good in the music that I can't stop making it and I see the songs come alive in a way I haven't for years."
Citing Elizabeth Mitchell (a Smithsonian Folkways Recording artist) as his main influence, Ballew appreciates her simple and playful delivery with respect to traditional songs. When asked how writing and recording as Caspar Babypants is different that creating music for adults, he says, "I still write using bug and animal and fantasy imagery but there is no layer of 'grown-up-ness' or irony added. With three kid's CDs to his credit, Ballew is well on his way to becoming the alt/rocker for a whole new generation.
This concert will be a musical treat for all ages, check it out!
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LocationBlue Heron Art Center
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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