Yo Gabba Gabba: There is a party in your city kick off!

Yo Gabba Gabba: There is a party in your city kick off!

May 21, 2010 | Articles

I’ll start with last thing first (mainly I’m waiting on a few things before I can do a full post on the Huggies Jean Diapers events (awesome coupons for you my readers & an laugh out loud video promotion).

If you’ve been asleep at the wheel the tour was announced yesterday with a ton of fanfare, hopefully you’ve seen some of it from DaDa Rocks.  The 60 city tour has a partnership with Habitat for Humanity where $1 from every ticket sold will be donated (that’s a lot of tickets).

The Dance Party was great! It was packed and crazy and it was a PARTY!  Kids from all over to have their pictures taken with the Yo Gabba Gabba gang and give hi-fives.

Of course if you watch as much of the show as the kids do you’ll have a bound to the characters and to the show. I know I certainly do…  American Express presale started today. Next up will be Yo Gabba Gabba Mailing List Presale/Code word presales then general ticket sales – my money is it sells out most stops!

I was able to Marc to the first round of live shows in New York and he sat there the entire time in complete amazement! I’m hoping for similar results this time around!

Today’s highlight by far was the following video….

MAGIC IN THE PARK live at Joe’s Pub – Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets!

MAGIC IN THE PARK live at Joe’s Pub – Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets!

May 20, 2010 | Articles

Win Tickets on Facebook – http://facebook.com/dadarocks

Sundays, May 23 at NOON – $20 per ticket

Magic in the Park is a magical journey and entertainment showcase that pays homage to the late Dr. Abraham B. Hurwitz, New York City’s “Official Magician”.  Continuing in the tradition of his legendary “Peter Pan the Magic Man” shows, Magic in the Park features magic acts, mentalism, juggling, ventriloquism, puppetry, music, and much more.
The New York Times, in 1981, wrote that Hurwitz “entertained more than a million young people” at free performances in New York City’s schools, parks, recreation centers and playgrounds.
Bring the family, your sense of history, and join this elite group of participants as Magic in the Park dazzles you for 70 minutes with the likes of Abe’s grand-daughter, Emmy Award winner Mallory Lewis with Lamb Chop, The Magicomedian and “Dean of American Magicians” George Schindler, Funny Guy Robert Baxt, Ventriloquism extraordinaire Carla Rhodes, rising stars from the Society of Young Magicians and our amusing Emcee, “Cajun Cellist” Sean Grissom.

Featured Artists

* Mallory Lewis
* George Schindler
* Sean Grissom
* Carla Rhodes
* Robert Baxt
* David Boyd
* Jen Slaw
* Rob Zabrecky
* Jen Kramer
* Debbie Leifer
* Reuben Moreland


YO GABBA GABBA! ANNOUNCES 60 CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY!

YO GABBA GABBA! ANNOUNCES 60 CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY!

May 19, 2010 | Articles

YO GABBA GABBA! ANNOUNCES 60 CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

AND SOLIDIFIES YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Advance Tickets For American Express® Cardmembers Go On-Sale Thursday, May 20

$1 From Every Ticket Sold To Benefit Habitat for Humanity Local Affiliate In Each Tour City

Miami, FL (May 19, 2010)– Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, and an appearance at Coachella that garnered rave reviews from spectators and media alike, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! are heading back on the road with YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! to play to enthusiastic fans on a 60-city tour across North America.  Today’s hottest live show for families will make stops at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America, starting August 27 in Bethel, NY and ending in Dallas, TX on December 12.  YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is produced by S2BN Entertainment in association with Wildbrain Entertainment and The Magic Store.

Champions on the stage and in the community, the Gabba Gang will participate in various service projects aimed at building homes and hope in the cities they visit during their four month journey across North America.  In addition, $1 from every ticket sold during the 2010 YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY North American tour will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity local affiliate in each tour city to further their homebuilding efforts.

Pre-sale tickets are available to American Express Cardmembers starting Thursday, May 20.  A special Gabba Tix pre-sale offer for members of the Gabba community will begin on Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m.  VIP packages with premium tickets and meet and greets will also be available.   For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit www.yogabbagabbalive.com.   Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent’s lap.

To celebrate the North American tour and partnership, DJ Lance Rock and friends are inviting fans and Habitat for Humanity families to a dance party at Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday May, 20.

The state-of-the-art production features music, singing, dancing and animation.  The show is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life.  Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day”.  Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments.

Released in October, 2009, YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 1 topped kids and overall music charts at iTunes (#1 kids album), Amazon (top 5 kids album) and Target sales, which reached more than 40,000 copies in only 6 months since its release. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME was picked as one of 2009’s top holiday gifts for toddlers by both PARENTS magazine and the popular Mom web destination MomLogic.com.  YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 2 will be released on iTunes and will hit shelves nationwide this September.


DATE

CITY

VENUE

ON SALE

Friday, August 27, 2010

Bethel, NY

Bethel Woods

May 22, 2010

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Bristow, VA

Jiffy Lube Live

June 4, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Philadelphia, PA

Mann Center for the Performing Arts

June 4, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Gilford, NH

Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion

May 28, 2010

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Albany, NY

Times Union Center

June 5, 2010

Friday, September 03, 2010

Buffalo, NY

Artpark

June 5, 2010

Saturday, September 04, 2010

Toronto, ON

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

May 27, 2010

Sunday, September 05, 2010

Montreal, QC

Place des Arts

June 5, 2010

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Edmonton, AL

Northern Jubilee

June 5, 2010

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Calgary, AL

Southern Jubilee

June 5, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Vancouver, BC

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

June 5, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Vancouver, BC

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

June 5, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Regina, SK

Brandt Centre

June 5, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Winnipeg, MB

MTS Centre Theatre

June 5, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010

London, ON

John Labatt Centre

May 27, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Ottawa, ON

Scotiabank Place

May 27, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Rochester, NY

Auditorium Theatre

June 5, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Burlington, VT

Flynn Theatre

May 28, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010

Portland, ME

Merrill Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Boston, MA

Wang Theatre

June 4, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Boston, MA

Wang Theatre

June 4, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Providence, RI

Providence PAC

June 5, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wallingford, CT

Oakdale Theatre

June 4, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Pittsburgh, PA

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

June 4, 2010

Saturday, October 02, 2010

New York, NY

Radio City Music Hall

June 4, 2010

Sunday, October 03, 2010

New York, NY

Radio City Music Hall

June 4, 2010

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Hershey, PA

Hershey Theater

June 4, 2010

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Cleveland, OH

State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare

June 4, 2010

Friday, October 08, 2010

Detroit, MI

Fox Theatre

June 4, 2010

Saturday, October 09, 2010

Chicago, IL

Chicago Theatre

June 4, 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Chicago, IL

Chicago Theatre

June 4, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010

Louisville, KY

The Palace Theatre

June 9, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Indianapolis, IN

Murat Theatre

June 5, 2010

Friday, October 15, 2010

Richmond, VA

Landmark Theater

June 4, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Greensboro, NC

War Memorial Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Charlotte, NC

Ovens Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Chattanooga, TN

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Huntsville, AL

Von Braun Center

June 4, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Nashville, TN

Jackson Hall – Tennessee PAC

June 4, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Atlanta, GA

Fox Theatre

June 18, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Atlanta, GA

Fox Theatre

June 18, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Jacksonville, FL

Moran Theatre at Times Union Center

June 4, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Kissimmee, FL

Silver Spurs Arena

June 7, 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Tampa, FL

St. Pete Times Forum

June 5, 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Miami, FL

AmericanAirlines Arena

June 18, 2010

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Columbia, SC

Township Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee Theatre

June 4, 2010

Friday, November 05, 2010

Tulsa, OK

BOK Center

June 26, 2010

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Kansas City, MO

The Midland

June 4, 2010

Sunday, November 07, 2010

Denver, CO

1st Bank Center

June 5, 2010

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Salt Lake City, UT

The E Center

June 5, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

Spokane, WA

INB Performing Arts Center

June 5, 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Seattle, WA

Tacoma Dome

June 5, 2010

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Portland, OR

Memorial Coliseum

June 5, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

Eugene, OR

Hult Center

June 5, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sacramento, CA

Memorial Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Saturday, November 20, 2010

San Francisco, CA

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

San Francisco, CA

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

June 4, 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010

Los Angeles, CA

Nokia Theater

June 4, 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Los Angeles, CA

Nokia Theater

June 4, 2010

Sunday, November 28, 2010

San Diego, CA

San Diego Sports Arena

June 4, 2010

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Phoenix, AZ

Dodge Theater

June 7, 2010

Sunday, December 05, 2010

Phoenix, AZ

Dodge Theater

June 7, 2010

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

El Paso, TX

Abraham Chavez Theater

June 4, 2010

Thursday, December 09, 2010

San Antonio, TX

Freeman Coliseum

June 4, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

Houston, TX

Hobby Center

June 4, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Austin, TX

Cedar Park Center

June 4, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Dallas, TX

Dr Pepper Arena

June 4, 2010

For more information check out http://yogabbagabbalive.com

Dates, venues and ticket prices are subject to change.


Suzi Shelton Live at Housingworks Bookstore Cafe – CD Giveaway

Suzi Shelton Live at Housingworks Bookstore Cafe – CD Giveaway

May 12, 2010 | Articles

Sunday, May 16th 11am
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
126 Crosby Street, NYC
tickets: $10
(212) 334-3324
www.housingworks.org

Suzi Shelton is riding the crest of the “kindie rock” phenomenon with catchy tunes and hip pop-rock style. This rising star in the kids’ music scene has released two critically acclaimed CDs, “No Ordinary Day” and “Simply Suzi,” as well as a popular concert DVD, “Suzi Shelton: Live at Southpaw.”  Suzi has also won numerous awards and accolades for her work, including a Parents’ Choice Award.

For the last 10 years singer-songwriter Suzi Shelton has been rocking parents and kids alike! Whether it’s thousands at The White House Easter Egg Roll or the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting, to swarms of fans at the Tribeca Film Festival or local Brooklyn hot spot – Southpaw Bar.  With a background in Early Childhood Education and Dance, this Brooklyn-based mother of two teaches music to her adoring fans in local preschool and elementary schools and has been a standout among the current crop of kid-friendly musical performers since her days performing with the Imagination Workshop Band. Kids and parents alike respond to Suzi’s warmth, her angelic voice and no-sugar-added lyrics.  Her music is all about combining music with movement to encourage kids to participate by using their imagination. Suzi’s two solo CD’s Simply Suzi and No Ordinary Day as well as her live DVD, have won her the prestigious NAPPA Gold Award, Kids First, Children’s Music Web, and Parent’s Choice Awards.

See and hear it all at www.suzishelton.com

Suzi will be joined by son and daughter, Sebastian and Emma Rose, special guests Rich Hinman (guitar), Albert Elias (bass/trombone), and drummers Kyle McGee and Vin Scialla from Off Beat drumming collective (a rhythm collective dedicated to help people access the healing benefits of the drum) to help raise money for Housing Works, which fights AIDS and homelessness.

A portion of the CD sales proceeds for this event will benefit GALLOP, NYC – an organization that provides therapeutic horsback riding for individuals in NYC.
www.gallopnyc.org


How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 26, 2010.

You must comment telling us why you like Suzi’s music please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)

You get 1 extra entry for following us on twitter – twitter.com/dada_rocks

You get 1 extra entry for following Suzi Shelton on twitter – twitter.com/suzishelton

You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @suzishelton & @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/dup0Ju and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.

Example 1: I want to win a @suzishelton CD from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/dup0Ju

You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan

You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/suzisheltonmusic you must comment that you’re a fan

You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed

You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!

Disclaimer: CD for this raffle is provided by Suzi Shelton (we’re going to have 2 winner to this contest)

Hey its Mothers Day – Did you completely forget?!

Hey its Mothers Day – Did you completely forget?!

May 9, 2010 | Articles

Here is your quick recovery list…

1) Get a card ASAP! cant get out of the house check out below for the “just print one at home” It is at the bottom of the post, just print it out sign your name (and your kids name too).

2) Get a gift ASAP! price isn’t the object here its the idea and thought that counts right? Maybe for you – for me I need to have something insightful and then something useful… Starbucks giftcard (useful) and an new iPhone Case (useful since she needs one that glows in the dark at this point :P).

Can you say your gift is in the mail? Sure, but it better be a damn fine gift… Here are some quick suggestions Jewelry from Tali Gillette [Link] she’s got an amazing MAMA necklace. What about photography setup a session with Suzanne Cohen Photography [Link] she’ll capture this moment in time for your family. Gift Cards to a Spa – you know she’s working 24/7 to keep the family happy the best gift is a few hours off and someone pampering her! Let her shop – retail therapy is a real thing! Drop a gift card to her favorite shop – cant pick just one try getting a gift card to an entire mall or try a prepaid AMEX or VISA.

3) Its her day give her whatever she wants/needs/deserves most of all remember what you do today will come back to you in a month when all you’ll want is a 12 pack of cold beers and a ball game on TV (maybe a BBQ with the family at the end).

4) Break out of the routine – while keeps everything moving forward it – it also makes it feel same old/same old – try something new – try something different. If nothing else is a story, but you might just find that you get a little glimmer back in her eyes that there is life post kids.

That’s it! Here’s the card that you can print out in case you’re really locked up at home!