Renee & Jeremy
August 5 and 6, 2023
Renee & Jeremy are known for their hush indie-folk originals and covers that transform classic songs into quiet mantras. Solo artists in their own right, Renee Stahl and Jeremy Toback (also the original bassist of cult grunge band, Brad) combine to create a flavor of low harmony all their own. The duo first recorded soothing tunes for kids and families on 2006's It's A Big World, which has become a lullaby classic. They followed with 2012's A Little Love, which featured a breezy acoustic take on Queen's "You're My Best Friend," and the recent Whole Lotta Love, with indie-folk transformations of iconic tunes like "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Kids" and "Where Is My Mind?" Renee & Jeremy's new album, shout! is out this summer, with chill acoustic covers of "As It Was," "Shout," and "Our House," as well as easy groove originals like "Let The Day Reveal."
Sonia De Los Santos
August 12 and 13, 2023
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Sonia De Los Santos exudes the joy she sings about. This whole-hearted concert includes songs from her three family music albums: Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island (Parents Choice Gold Award Winner), ¡Alegría! (Latin Grammy Nominee) and Esperanza . Singing in Spanish and English, Sonia's music is inspired by various Latin American rhythms like son jarocho, cumbia and salsa, as well as folk traditions from the United States. It's hard not to smile when she's sharing some of her favorite things, like migrating birds, friendship, chocolate, and anecdotes about growing up in Mexico and realizing her childhood dream of moving to New York. In her highly interactive performances, kids and families love singing along in Spanish and English and dancing in and out of their seats while learning about musical instruments and rhythms from Latin America. Sonia's messages of finding hope and connection in our global community inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds.
Pierce Freelon
August 19 and 20, 2023
Pierce Freelon's joyful music blends hip-hop, electronic jazz and soul. His dynamic sound is inspired by his journey as a millennial dad and crafted for today's modern families. Through honest and playful lyrics, rich melodies and fresh beats, he shares stories and welcomes kids and adults to his world. Pierce's work has been featured on the TODAY Show and at NPR, Parents Magazine, and more. His album Black to the Future was nominated for Best Children's Music Album at the 2022 GRAMMY® Awards, the same year his mother Nnenna Freelon's album, Time Traveler, was nominated for Best Jazz Album, making history as the first mother and son to be nominated simultaneously. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Pierce is the founder of Galactic South, a boutique children's media company, and the founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturist digital maker-space for youth.
