Dinah D and Tina Jones PLUS many other musicians. It really depends on the event! Have a listen to hear some of their musical friends. You can see lots of great videos of live shows at http://www.youtube.com/thekerplunks.
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Fun, Kids' Music, Childrens' Entertainment, Songs about Musical Instruments, Kids' Education, Preschool to Adult!
It all started when Dinah D and Tina Jones began Melody Makers Musical Preschool on Gabriola Island. The popularity of this program grew, thus The Kerplunks were born! Now a four-piece band, they’ve been called Canada’s hippest new Children’s Entertainers!
The Kerplunks have been busy playing some of Western Canada’s finest music festivals including Vancouver Island MusicFest 2006, Ukee Days 2006, Islands Folk Festival 2007, Harmony Arts Festival 2007, Just Kidding Children’s series 2008, Surrey Early Years Festival 2008, Vancouver International Children's Festival 2008 and many more!
The Kerplunks released their newest CD in November 2007. With on-line distribution and word of mouth, kids all over the world are enjoying their high energy music! The Kerplunks' CD is available in stores and online at http://cdbaby.com/cd/kerplunks .__________
What Kids and Parents are saying about The Kerplunks:
"Wow! What a positive show, can't wait to see you again soon! You guys rock the house. Way cool."
~Matt, Nicole & Tess_____________________________
"What a fantastic experience my children and for that matter, the whole family had. So much fun!"
~Tanya, Tim, Isaiah & Sadie________________________________
"We loved the way that music, movement and musical instruments were introduced to the children... remarkable, energetic!"
~Paula, Steve, Reece & Connor________________________
The Kerplunks nominated for the 2007 Independent Music Awards in the Best Children's Song Category!
Dinah D and Tina Jones are joined by their friends Phil Wipper and Aaron Cadwaladr, making The Kerplunks a four-piece band! The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged singing along and joining in on the actions.
Dinah plays the upright bass, banjo, and really belts it out! She also plays the kazoo like a mad-woman!
Tina plays the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and also sings. Watch out for when she busts a rhyme, yo!
Phil plays the drums and sings along.
Aaron plays the acoustic guitar and also sings along.
The kerplunks have a 14 song, self-titled album.
Hey there Kerplunks! Good luck at the VI MusicFest this weekend - my family will be camping out on the festival grounds, and I told them to put on their dance pants for your show:) Hope to finally get the chance to meet y'all in person sometime soon!! L.
We got your new CD and we love love love it! Congratulations to the both of you and the rest of the gang involved in the creation of the album - it is a fun & lively & jam-packed with musical treats:) B&L
I really like that song about Bunkbeds-----brings back so many memories of kicking my brother off the top bunk---I mean, reading him stories and being a good big brother. HAHA
Wow...You guys this seriously kicks BUM!!!! I can't get Bicycle out of my head.....At least I will remember how to spell it now....lol Wahoooo,have a great show on the 11th! love,Cam
hey kerplunkers! stopped by and listened some more - i just LOVE your music!! so much that i put you on my top friends page hoping that other folks will stop in your space to hear you! hope you are well and having fun! my best-pam
THANKS!! I LOVED your music, too! Our bass player just got a stand up bass- hasn't played it live, yet, but he said 'soon". Thanks for sharing your talent with our youngins'. check out our blog when you get a chance. and let me know if ever you come to athens, ga. i'll help you get a gig here! YAY!
Never mind the last comment...just saw your updated schedule:) You guys will be rockin' the "big" day! Your audience will be HUGE! So exciting...bring lots of CDS:)
Thanks for the add ladies!! So great to connect with other BC children's artists...especially those as amazingly talented as you! Kudos on the wonderful tunes and cheers to musical adventures for all ages:)
B&L
Hi and thanks for the add. We can't stop listening to your music. It's awesome! Wish we had those horns in NJ for our tracks. We do music therapy for kids/adults of all ages. Thanks for being our friends and best of luck for the future. We know you wont need it though because you are very talented. Thanks again, Bob Ranger
Wow...I love this...
Is it cool to have this music blaring out of my IPOD while I attempt to Jog around New West????( I THINK SO)
Heeeheee...You ladies WRAWK...
