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Jumping Through Hoops

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Released: Jun 23, 2009
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  • Genre: Americana / Pop / Rock

    Location BROOKLYN, New York, US

    Profile Views: 14697

    Last Login: 10/24/2011

    Member Since 6/16/2009

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    "John Lennon Song Contest Finalist, 2009" .. "UK Song Writing Finalist 2009" .. "NewSong Mountain Stage Regional Finalist and People's Choice Award Winner 2009" .. "IndieGrrl Award 2009" .. ......Jumping Through Hoops..............Promote Your Page Too..../> .. .. .. "Jumping Through Hoops; Songs of Bravery and Courage" will be released in Autumn, 2009. Created by Kari Groff-Denis, MD and produced by Kristin Andreassen. Dr. Groff-Denis is a physician and fiddler living in Brooklyn, NY. She has private practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn and is clinical assistant professor in child psychiatry at the NYU Child Study Center and Bellevue Hospital. She is amazed by the remarkable insight and strength of her patients. Her experience with children inspired her to create an album dedicated to understanding feelings and emotions as well to celebrate the amazing courage that kids show despite many challenging times. .. .. Jumping Through Hoops is produced by Kristin Andreassen. Kristin has a long and established history in the music world. She received the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Song Writing Contest in the children's category for her hit song "Crayola". She is a Rounder Record artist with her well-known ensemble, "Uncle Earl" and a Signature Sounds artist with her band "Sometymes Why". Kristin is dedicated to advocating for the emotional needs of children and their families around the world. Kristin also assisted in writing and performing the music of Jumping Through Hoops. Original art work by popular, kid-friendly Brooklyn artist, Jane Archer. .. .. Musical Arrangements by David Moore and Chris Eldridge. David is a widely recognized talented composer of post-modern classical music. Chris is the guitarist for the world renowned "Punch Brothers" and a founding member of the "Infamous Stringdusters". He assisted in composing many of the songs on this album. .. .. Lyrical consultations from Barbara Groff, experienced children's song writer and music teacher. The album features many fine musicians from NYC and beyond. The band is available for live performances! .. ..****** .. .. Take a look at the video that won the NewSong Mountain Stage People's Choice Award: .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Members

    Features: Kari Groff-Denis, MD, Kristin Andreaasen, Chris Eldridge, David Moore, Paul Kowert, Charlie Shaw, Aaron Lewis, Joe Costa, Rob Hecht, Larry Toto, Stephanie Coleman, Hilary Hawke, Jared Engel, Cassie Jenkins, Brad Einhorn, Jefferson Hamer, Joel Wennerstrom, Michael Riddleberger, "The Hokes" featuring the P-squares on electric guitars, Bascomb Ferd on bass, Coach Buster on drums, and their buddy, Holt S. Wilde, on vocals, singing the hit song "Bully This!"
  • Influences

    Free to be you and me! For kids and adults from the 1970s (Marlo Thomas and friends)
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