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I dream. You dream. We all dream ’bout ice cream. And on Saturday, August 28, The Loose Acoustic Trio will be performing our unique brand of “good time music” for one and all at Sacramento’s Fairytale Town for an event called the “Crystal Ice Cream Dream: How the West Was Fun.” The party goes from 6 pm until 10 pm and we’ll be traveling troubadours singing songs throughout the park. There’s all-you-can-eat ice cream (while supplies last – get there early), food, music, and more. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids age 3 to 12 yrs., and free for kids 2 yrs. and under. Click here to order. It’s Fairytale Town’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Join your friends and neighbors for this happy hoedown hootenanny. Ummm, ice cream…

The “Growing Veggie Soup” CD is being released today to everyone everywhere around the world. Here is the official statement from the good people at Recess Music:

Recess Music is proud to present Growing Veggie Soup, the second installment of the Celebrate Earth music series. The thirteen songs on the disc were picked for their focus on educating kids about gardening and sustainable farming practices. Like the first disc, Growing Veggie Soup is sure to entertain and educate kids of all ages. Put Growing Veggie Soup in your computer to access exclusive content, including a digital sing-a-long booklet, artist bios, a recipe for veggie soup, and more!

Here’s the good part. A portion of the proceeds of this product will go to the America’s Grow A Row, a program that provides food for the hungry and teaches children about gardening and its impact on hunger and nutrition. It’s a fine organization and worthy of your support. I am honored and grateful to be a part of this project.

If you’d like to read a nice review from the Marin Mommies website, click here.

On Sunday, July 25, the second edition of the Music In The Park concert series takes place at the north end of Curtis Park. Anyone who visits this website on a regular basis knows I can go on and on about how much I enjoy these fabulous neighborhood gatherings.

Come and catch up with freinds and families you haven’t seen in a while, relax beside the shady trees, listen to the tunes, and enjoy the scenery of beautiful Curtis Park. I would go and have fun even if I wasn’t singing songs and playing music for everyone. Joining in the festivities as the headline musical act this time will be Los Angeles based singer/songwriter, Kevin Sandbloom. Hopefully, the temperature will be slightly less that the 102 degrees it was for the June show.

The theme for this month’s concert is “Health and Wellness.” The list of sponsors continues to grow. Of course, the Heede family from RE/MAX GOLD Realty will be there. So will Lauren Hammond, SMAC, SMUD, the Natural Foods Co-op, and plenty others, all making sure the entire evening will be a pleasant one. The music will start shortly after 6:00 pm. So pack up the family and make it over to Music In The Park. I’ll see you there…

Just a quick reminder that the Summer Sing-Along Club starts this Thursday, July 15, begining at 10:30 am, and continues every Thursday morning until Labor Day (Sept. 2). Miss Christie has invited me back to the newly improved Belle Cooledge Library and I am so glad she did. We can sing some songs that you already know and maybe a few new ones, as well. Then top it off with a little freeze dance for dessert. Wow! So, tell your friends and neighbors. Let’s all get together and have a summer sing-along party!

Here is some very exciting news!! On July 27, Recess Music in association with Big Round Records will release a CD titled “Growing Veggie Soup” to the world at large. The 9th track on this CD is “Farmers Market” by Mister Cooper. I am so grateful to be included on the 2nd disc of the Celebrate Earth Music Series. What an honor. Here is a short blurb about the project…

July 27, 2010
Growing Veggie Soup
Recess Music
(Big Round Records)
Recess Music is proud to present Growing Veggie Soup, the next installment in the Celebrate Earth Music Series. The thirteen songs were picked for their focus on educating kids about gardening and sustainable farming practices.

This song was originally recorded and released on my “This World” CD for kids. Nancy Doan, of Recess Music, heard the song and asked if it could be included on the “Growing Veggie Soup” CD. And in 3 weeks, it will be available to everyone everywhere. Amazing.

C’mon, C’mon, C’mon everybody
Come to the Farmers Market
Get your fruit and veggie
C’mon, C’mon, C’mon everybody
Come to the Farmers Market
It’s time to eat more healthy

© 2010 Hot Biscuits Music (BMI)

On Saturday, July 10th, Belle Cooledge Library will re-open its doors after many weeks of renovation. A big day of fun activities is planned. There will be face painting, juggling, music, balloons, refreshments, and who knows what else! For more information and a map, click here.

I am also very happy to announce that on Thursday, July 15th, from 10:30 – 11:00 am,
The Sing-A-Long Club will also begin again. This music program is designed for youngsters (age 3-7) and their families to come sing, learn and do the freeze dance. I am so excited to be playing music for my neighborhood friends at my local library. Here are the dates for the rest of the summer:
July 15, 22, 28
August 5, 12, 17, 26
September 2
All Thursday sessions start at 10: 30 am.

So, please come and sing along with me on Thursday mornings. It will be nice to see you all again. And I can’t wait to check out the changes at Belle Cooledge. I’ve heard that even the fish have a new home. It’s going to be great. Happy 4th of July, everybody.
Stay cool.