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| Mike Schneider | Virtual 30-35 minutes; In-person 40-45 minutes. Plenty of flexibility in either format depending on your needs. | Families; all ages | (414) 431-4683 | mike@pintsizepolkas.com | Virtual starting at $150; In-person starting at $250 plus mileage and lodging. | http://www.pintsizepolkas.com/library | Yes! Both prerecorded and live stream. Please see http://www.pintsizepolkas.com/library for a short showcase video. | P.O. Box 126, Clinton, WI 53525 | I travel nationwide. | Connie Avery, Rochelle Public Library District, Rochelle, IL; Barbara Huff, Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs, CO; Nancy Whittemore, Texarkana Public Library, Texarkana, TX | 2/8/2021 11:46:18 |
| Andy & Judy | 60-75 minutes | Adults – 18+ | 508 517-0799 | booking@andyjudysing.com | $450.00 (negotiable) | andyjudysing.com | We play guitars, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and other instruments. We have performed on Folk coffeehouse stages, in libraries, festivals and other venues in 25 states. During a concert, we perform original songs in many different styles, such as traditional Folk, roots music, country swing or bluegrass. As contemporary folk singer/songwriters, we tell stories through our songs – many of which are based on historical events, times or places. | 151 Cherry Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324 | None | Gaston County NC Pub Library, Frederick County Library MD, Northport-East Northport NY Public Library, Dover DE Library, + 12 others | 1/24/2022 13:51:00 |
| Daniel Fogel | 30min. – 2hrs. | Any age group – kids, teens, adults | 3476874211 | danfogelpianist@gmail.com | depends on length, cinematic effects or living room view, discount given for multiple programs booked up front | danfogelpianist.com | Virtual piano programs for all age grups | 371 Pond Path East Setauket NY 11733 | this would be for a live-streamed (recorded & available for 1week or a pre-record program available for 1week | For live streamed – Mammen Public Library "Bethanie Corder bethanie@mfplibrary.org 830-438-4864 (wrk#) West Baton Rouge Public Library Corey Young Programming Coordinator 225-342-7920 x227 Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian 248-554-4649 Baldwin Public Library mick.howey@baldwinlib.org I can supply 16 more libraries if you would like (a lot of the libraries hired me multiple times) and if you are interested a pre-recorded program, I can list the libraries that hired for that too. Thank you for your consideration | 3/26/2022 14:04:05 |
| Jammin' Randy/Randy Sauer | 45 – 60 minutes | 3-12 | 7856239378 | randy@jamminrandy.com | $300 + Mileage (discounts available for multiple shows in the same area) | https://jamminrandy.com/shows | A Program about Kindness called: "BE KIND" . I have been working on spreading kindness for many years as both a Children’s Songwriter and a Music Teacher. My program will include some very fun interactive examples of kindness plus fun award winning songs. | 520 W 23RD ST Hays, KS 67601 | None | Norton Public Library, Plainville Public Library , Phillipsburg Public Library, Newton Public Library, WaKeeney Public Library, Graham County Library , Lenora Public Library ,Horton Public Library, Beck-Bookman Library, Wellsville City Library, Meriden Public Library ,Linn District Library #1, Andale Library , Haysville Public Library , Meade Public Library , Lamar Library – CO, Rocky Ford Library – CO, Garden Plain Library , Hays Public Library , Yuma Colorado Library , Wray Colorado Library , Burlington Colorado Library, Goodland Public Library, Kearney NE Library , Colwich Public Library, Mankato Library, Lebanon Library, Pretty Prairie Library , Haven Public Library , Almena Library , Scott City Library | 11/19/2022 5:39:15 |
| Aaron Fowler | 50-60 minutes | Elementary and Middle school | 3162074715 | aaron@aaronfowler.org | $400 | aaronfowler.org | There is nothing better than fun music to lift your spirits and energize your day. Bring your friends and make your way down to the library for a toe tapping, hand clapping, feet dancing good time with Mr. Aaron. Par for the course are songs that will have you learning about letters, storybook characters, authors and some really cool facts about our wonderful world. | 1440 N Park Place Wichita, KS 67203 | none | I perform at 40-50 libraries every summer. | 1/19/2023 15:47:48 |
| Will Parker | 30-60 minutes | 3-12 | (979)373-8357 | will@willparkermusic.com | $300-$600 | http://willparkermusic.com | Will Parker is a children's songwriter and teaching artist who writes and performs music for "kids ages 1-100." During Will's whimsical and interactive shows, he plays guitar and harmonica and sings original songs that engage the audience in singing-along, dancing, high-fiving, and imaginative play. The kids even help Will create an improvised song through their suggestions and input on what should happen next in the impromptu story. Will also engages the kids in conversation about how every person can be creative and that writing a song is something they can do too. The kids learn that songs are a great way to tell stories–their own stories too! | 11838 Riverview Dr. Houston, TX 77077 | None | Celena Bradley Wichita Falls Public Library Wichita Falls, TX celena.bradley@wfpl.net (940) 767-0868 | Eric Lyon Jefferson City Public Library Jefferson City, MO lyone@mrrl.org (573) 634-2464 | Cindy Witherspoon Rosehill Public Library Rosehill, KS cwitherspoon@cityofrosehill.com (316) 776-3013 | 1/28/2023 1:07:32 |
| Monty Harper | 45 minutes | Ages 4 to 10, families | 4057629449 | bookings@montyharper.com | $350 plus travel, discounts for multiple programs | http://www.montyharper.com | Monty Harper's original songs combine a kids-eye point of view with a sophisticated knack for language, humor, melody, and storytelling. His live performances celebrate reading and libraries, inspiring kids and families to laugh, clap, move, and sing along. He has performed for hundreds of library audiences since 1990 in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and beyond. Monty is an audience favorite and returns to many libraries year after year. He is happy to travel and will negotiate with systems for multiple bookings. Virtual programs are also available. | 2419 N Monroe St, Stillwater, OK 74075 | none | Belleville, KS; Pittsburg, KS; Ada, OK; Altus, OK; Checotah, OK; Meeker, OK; Seminole, OK; Perkins, OK; Stillwater, OK; Mustang, OK | 2/2/2023 12:23:43 |
| Thad Beach | average 45-50 minutes or as requested | All ages, including the usual Summer Reading Program Audiences & families | 785-577-5182 | thadbeach@gmail.com | Fees are based on performance cost ($350), plus travel fees and number of performances. | Thadbeach.com | “All Aboard with Thad Beach” An engaging and entertaining musical excursion with Thad Beach We’ll work together, fire up our steam engine, punch our tickets and head down the tracks on a joyful journey filled with songs, stories and a homemade band. Featuring bucket bass, harmonica, ukulele, kazoo, washboard, fly swatters, jaw harp, banjo and a dancing chicken! Fun for children of all ages. I hear the whistle blowing … “ All Aboard “ with Thad Beach In-Person Live and Virtual Live or pre-recorded options are available. | 721 Morningside Drive, Salina, KS 67401 | none | Meade, Leavenworth, Fort Scott, Kinsley, Clay Center | 2/2/2023 15:28:30 |
| Alan Cunningham | One Hour | 3 to 12 years old | 785-418-5469 | ackidsong@yahoo.com | $150 to $350 depending on travel time and library size | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs67EiUaQC5vOpbKU-D0r2NihUgHM8_Nv | Alan has been entertaining kids with his original songs for years. The songs and the stories behind them make his show entertaining, active and fun for kids of all ages. They sing, dance and play instruments, and more than anything – have fun for the entire program. Alan was an elementary music teacher for 40 years. He enjoyed inspiring kids to love music. He has performed through out Kansas and Missouri for years at libraries, schools and festivals. He was the featured program for the Southeast Kansas Library System several years ago. He always puts on an enjoyable program for both young and old. He does not offer a virtual program. | 2460 Stafford Terr. Ottawa KS 66067 | None | Sandy Wilkerson – SEKLS, Franklin County Literature Festival, Burlington Library, Linn Co Library, CCL Waverly Branch, Fort Scott Library, CCL Gridley Branch, Coffeyville Library, Garnett Library, Humbolt Library, Johnston Public Library (Baxter, Springs), Ottawa Library, Wellsville Library, Johnson County Libraries (Gardner branch) | 2/3/2023 21:27:21 |
| Cynthia Sings & Dances! | 45 minutes | kids ages 3 and up | 913 362 7353 | cynthiaz215@yahoo.com | $250 – $350 plus travel expense | Cynthia Sings At The Kingdom Ball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1J8fqJQOfU | Join professional entertainer, Cynthia Ziesman, as she brings her singing and dancing fun to your library for year-round enjoyment. You have several theme shows to choose from where each child becomes a part of the show by wearing costumes, singing songs, learning a new dance, or competing in games and races. Do a royal dance at the “Disney Dreams” ball (see video); Limbo at the “Summer Sizzler” beach party; wave the red,white and blue in a patriotic flag parade; do the “Fabulous Fifties” bunny hop; or grab your pony for some barrel racing in “Cowboy Country” when we celebrate the birthday of Kansas. For the holidays, be creepy & kooky at the spooktacular “Halloween Howls” party, or invite the “Electrifying Elf“ to charge up your Christmas celebration. | 5517 W 50 Terrace Roeland Park KS 66202 | none | KS Libraries: Atchison, Corning, Eudora, Emporia, Doniphan Co, Hiawatha, Holton, Horton, Johnson Co, Kansas City KS, Kearny County, Lansing, Leavenworth, Linwood, Lyndon, Meade, Olathe, Osawatomie, Overbrook, Paola, Seneca, Tonganoxie. MO Libraries: St. Joseph, North KC, Stanberry. | 5/1/2023 13:56:01 |
| Didgeridoo Down Under: Awesome Educational Entertainment! | about 60 minutes | We offer shows for kids, workshops for tweens & teens, and concerts for adults. | 813-833-8856 | darren@didgrevolution.com | Our rates vary, and we offer block booking discounts. Please contact us for a quote. | http://www.didgedownunder.com/libraries | Didgeridoo Down Under is a leading educational entertainment company in the U.S. Since 2003, we've presented 10,000+ shows and workshops at libraries and other venues nationwide … with countless rave reviews! Our programs include: – Didgeridoo Down Under Show: Australian Music, Entertainment & More! (kids & all ages) – Aussie Funk Jam: Didgeridoo Workshop! (tweens & teens) – Music & More from Down Under and Beyond: Didgeridoo Concert! (adults) – Protect the Planet: World Music, Earth Science & Ecological Entertainment! (kids) – virtual only – Adventures of the Wild Wolf: Unleash Your Inner Reader & Author! (kids) – virtual only The DDU Show is perfect for the 2024 SRP theme “Adventure”. Join us on an epic adventure to the Land Down Under, where we'll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, we'll explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, we'll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroos and koalas … and much more! The DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience movement / participation. It's interactive, educational, motivational and super fun for all ages! | We are based in Florida and North Carolina. | We perform nationwide, and one of us will be touring in Kansas on certain dates in summer 2024. | We’ve performed hundreds of programs over the past two years, but we haven’t performed in Kansas since 2018. Winfield youth services librarian Joanna Brazil (620-221-4470, jbrazil@wpl.org) hosted DDU in 2017, and she has booked again for 2024, along with several other Kansas librarians. | 11/12/2023 13:53:45 |
| Jammin' Randy/Randy Sauer | 45-50 min. | Preschool – 4th grade | 785-623-9378 | randy@jamminrandy.com | $300 + mileage. Multiple show discounts | http://www.jamminrandy.com | A fun program that will take children on an adventure by using music to tell the story. Plus many fun interactive songs that will have the children singing, dancing and moving to the music. | 520 W. 23rd, Hays, KS 67601 | Non | Norton Public Library, Salina Public Library, Beck-Bookman Library, Great Bend Library, Phillipsburg Library, Garden Plain Library, Colwich Library, Andover Public Library, Abilene Public Library, Hays, Public Library, Yates Center, Doniphan County Library District 1, Meade Public Library | 1/2/2024 11:25:10 |
| Aspen Black | 50-60 minutes for kids, 1-2 hours for adults | children's shows – toddler through 12, but all ages can be involved including babies, parents, and grandpaparents | 928 522-3168 | aspen@aspenblackcowgirl.com | $500, with sliding scale discounts, $250 block booking rate for 5 or more in a system or general area on a tour route | http://www.aspenblackcowgirl.com | Nationally touring presenter offering themed Summer Reading programs for children/families and teens. Year 'round themed concerts for adults/community. Adult writing workshops: songwriting, memoir. Live and virtual programs. | 440 Buksburi Lane, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 | none, dates just have to match with when I am touring in your area | Junction City, KS; Oak Island, NC; Carlsbad, NM; Culpeper, VA; Gallup, NM; Surry, VA; Windsor, VA;; Los Lunas, NM; Madison, NC; Kearney, NE; Chamberlain, SD; Placitas, NM; Silver City, NM; Putnam County, MO; Nebraska City, NE; Columbus NE; Lexington, NE; Callaway, NE; Broken Bow, NE; Newcastle, WY; Upton, WY; Lusk, WY; Rapid City, SD; Douglas, WY; Glenrock, WY; Bloomfield, NM;, Fort Sumner, NM; Bayard, NM; Deming, NM; Sanger, TX; Roswell, NM; Artesia, NM; Smithfield, VA; Willitston, ND, Sturgis, SD; Prince William County System, VA; Trinidad, CO…. and many more | 3/13/2024 14:36:57 |
| Dinosaur O'Dell's World Music Party | Dino@dinoodell.com | $350 plus travel. (Multiple bookings in an area will negate the travel fees.) | http://www.dinoodell.com/ | Whether the topic is outer space science, geography, early literacy, or health, Dino O’Dell utilizes stories and music to create an interactive environment that not only entertains, but delivers content and encourages problem solving. | Fairway, Kansas | None | Please ask. | 1/19/2023 |