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February 17, 2006
Music to Our Ears
How cool is this? Did you know that Iota in Arlington sometimes does kid-friendly shows on Sunday afternoons? The music is appropriate for all ages (but not "kiddie-specific," so you won't leave with a raging headache). You can re-visit the experience of going out to see live music (which most of us stopped doing when a child came along), while at the same time having fun with your little ones in a place with a neighborhood vibe.
There's NO SMOKING during these Sunday afternoon shows (hurray!).
This weekend, on Sunday February 19, the popular alt country/roots/folk band Last Train Home starts at 3 p.m. They'll play two 50-minute sets with a break in between. The opening act, the Kevin Cordt Quartet (jazz band led by Last Train Home trumpeter Kevin Cordt) starts at 2:00.
Cost is $12 per person. Remember, popular band, popular venue = crowd. GET THERE EARLY! Need more info? Call Iota at 703.522.8340.
And while we're on the subject of music kids and parents can both love, thanks to reader/mama Laura Champe Mitchell for tipping me off to Cathy & Marcy, who won the Grammy in 2004 and 2005 for Best Children's Album. They're DC locals, but they tour internationally. Laura says: "Like Dan Zanes, this is music for kids to grow up with, not grow out of (like Veggietales or Wiggles). We have their entire collection and it's WONDERFUL. Unlike a lot of kids' CDs, I enjoy the music myself and am never sick of hearing it."
Posted by Sarah at February 17, 2006 2:33 PM.
