July 2021
Summerfest Family Theatre | Mr. Gabe and the Circle Time All-Stars
Mr. Gabe and the Circle Time All-Stars perform a danceable mix of singalongs, family-friendly pop songs and award-winning originals, including songs from his CDs, “Play Date” (2012) and “Metro Train” (2015), both winners of a Parents’ Choice Award. A former stay-at-home dad, Mr. Gabe began singing for kids after the younger of his own two children started kindergarten. Today, Mr. Gabe continues to perform frequently, both on his own and with his band, the Circle Time All-Stars. The All-Stars feature Holly…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | King Bullfrog
King Bullfrog is a high-energy acoustic duo playing folk, blues, and original music for children and their grownups. Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve—both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers—the duo's roots-and-blues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing while delighting grownups—an approach that successfully hooks audiences young and old. With their musical stories, amusing wordplay, and close attention to all of their audiences, King Bullfrog has the magic touch to engage children and their grownups. This upbeat, interactive…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Mr. Jon & Friends
Mr. Jon and Friends make family music that is all about fun, movement, and laughter! Singer/Songwriter Jon Lewis spent a decade playing shows in coffee houses, recording CD’s, and having opportunities like being on a T.V. show, being a finalist in a national song writing competition, and enjoying international radio play from Belize to Ireland. In 2008 Jon and his wife Carrie started a family, and the following year Jon started working with kids at the downtown library in Frederick…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | The Not-Its!
For 10 years now, The Not-Its! have rocked kids and families with their up-tempo albums and live concerts that give children their first "rock show" experience. With the release of their seventh studio album, Ready Or Not!, this Seattle "Kindie Rock" quintet will have children and their parents on their feet screaming for more, the moment they hit the dance floor! They are Sarah Shannon (former singer Sub Pop band Velocity Girl), Danny Adamson (rhythm guitar), Tom Baisden (lead guitar), Jennie Helman (bass…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Groovy Nate
Groovy Nate is a children’s entertainer and Wolf Trap Teaching Artist who creates fun and educational shows using exotic musical instruments and puppet skits— a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic, meshed with The Electric Company, Kraftwerk, and Dub Reggae. The shows encourage children and adults to move, sing, and play creatively with one another, while exposing them to various genres of music. Nate's first children’s CD, “Meet Groovy Nate” combines the interactive nature of his performances and classes with songs…
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Summerfest Family Theatre | Here Comes Trouble
Lawyers by day. Kids’ musicians by weekend. That’s just how husband and wife duo Kelly Donohue and Jon Babu rock and roll. The DC area parents have successful law careers and lead their very own kindie band, Here Comes Trouble — and after performing for years, the band released their very first kids’ album in 2015. Here Comes Trouble performs irresistibly catchy songs that kids love...that parent’s end up loving, too! They are trained conservatory musicians that firmly believe that…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Guava Jelly
Guava Jelly formed by chance one sunny day at a festival on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis 6 years ago. Gary was watching Bridgette and Dawn perform that day, and he asked to sit in because, well, "You ladies obviously need a bass guitar!" Lots of gigs and laughs later, he was absolutely right! The trio delivers a sound unlike most other performers. Their fun, reggae-styled children’s songs introduce audiences to new music by combining Bridgette's Caribbean infused originals and popular…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Rocknoceros
Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the country, performing at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and the Kennedy Center! Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won nine Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and homes of music-lovers of all ages. Band mates Willibob and Boogie Woogie Bennie will bring their unique brand of family rock and pop to the Summerfest Family Theatre stage on Thursday, August 19th!
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