Woo Hoo! It’s Music Time with SteveSongs! The beloved music as heard nationally from Mr. Steve on PBS KIDS is now available to be enjoyed by children and parents anywhere, anytime on this long awaited album. Steve Roslonek is recognized for his fun, educational lyrics and music, entertaining for both kids and adults. The Los Angeles Times commends Steve’s "warmth, gentle humor and well-crafted, quirky wordplay”, and he has won the prestigious Parents' Choice Gold Award. On Volume 1 of PBS’s “Music Time With SteveSongs,” Steve shares 17 songs including 2 bonus tracks and never before heard extended versions of his PBS KIDS favorites like “Canjo,” “Rhythm Safari,” “Josephine Jellybean” and “Pizza Time.” This new CD is sure to become your family’s favorite.
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing and performing his award-winning music for kids and families for over ten years. Steve blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create what the Boston Globe called “not just a musical journey but an entertaining, interactive and educational one.” A rising star on the national kids’ music scene, Steve has delighted audiences throughout the country, including at prestigious venues like Symphony Space in New York City, Wolftrap in Vienna VA, the Kennedy Center and the White House in Washington, D.C., and Fenway Park in Boston. Anyone who’s attended a SteveSongs concert appreciates 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. It’s no wonder he’s been called a modern day Pied Piper!
In May 2008, Steve took on the exciting new role of “Mr. Steve,” cohost of the PBS KIDS morning block that features the popular shows Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dragon Tales, and Super Why. Steve performs original interactive songs that reinforce the day’s curriculum theme. Steve’s much awaited “MusicTime with SteveSongs - Volume One" CD is due for release by PBS on November 3, 2009.
Steve wrote his first children’s song for his brother’s first grade students back in 1997. Positive feedback quickly followed, leading Steve to record his first album, Morning ’Til Night, in 1999. That same year Steve left his job as a business consultant with Accenture to pursue this adventure full time. Eight years and 4 albums later, Steve has performed at over 2000 shows across the country. He’s won numerous prestigious awards, including 2 Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, a Nappa Honor, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children’s Music Web Award. Combining his two passions, music and kids, has yielded what Steve calls “the coolest job ever.”
Steve’s signature songs are educational and entertaining, silly, but always seriously good music. According to Steve, “The experiment from the beginning was making music that both kids and parents would enjoy, so that it could really be a full family experience.” Steve’s band rocks, with accomplished musicians including Anand Nayak on guitars and mandolin; Matt Steckler on clarinet, flute, and sax; David “Stack” Stackhouse on vocal percussion and bass; and the ever popular Sensational Sillies, Steve’s talented young backup singers.
Steve observes, “I believe it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to educate without entertaining. If they’re not engaged, they’re not going to learn it.” Steve incorporates learning with clever lyrics and catchy melodies in sciencey songs about Gravity and the Water Cycle; in silly songs about Opposites; or thoughtful songs about Heroes and Kindness. “With every song," Steve says, ”I try to add value to a child’s life.”
Hey, everybody! I just wanted to make sure you know about the new CD MusicTime with SteveSongs coming out in the next month. I present 17 songs including 2 bonus tracks and never before heard extended versions of PBS KIDS favorites like “Canjo,” “Rhythm Safari,” “Josephine Jellybean” and “Pizza Time.” You can already pre-order the album by following this link. I hope that you and your families enjoy it! stevesongs.com
My daughter just adores you. We have to play your dvd on repeat and she knows all your songs by heart. My personal fav is bear hunt. Would love for you to come PA way! She would LOVE to see you live!
Hi Steve, My son, Gabe, and I saw you perform in Phoenix, AZ last weekend. We also had the pleasure of meeting you (he was the one with the stuffed animal bat, who also said Cookie Monster doesn't always use good manners). I just want you to know he hasn't stopped talking about you since! He's so excited to see you on PBS in the mornings, and spends a lot of time pretending to be Mr. Steve, walking around the house singing "We're going on a bear hunt, oh baby, baby, baby..." Thanks for being so gracious!
my son love you! what is that song you sing that has to do with shapes? the one where you sing about lines, circles, and squares? well what ever it is my 3 year old runs around sining it...
GO STEVE SONGS(: you are my hero. and i'm 14. i watch you every single morning on PBS during music time. i love all of your songs and i have marvelous day as my song on myspace(:
your number 1 in my top . put me in yours please??
