Hello all, Here's the responses I received to my inquiry on children's musical programming. Thank you to everyone who replied; we've got a lot to work with! ~Laura --------------------------------------- If you haven't already check the artist listing on the Michigan Humanities site<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/touring-grants/> I would recommend it. They offer some grants but have specific times when you can apply. I've had good experience in years past with Neil Woodward and the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. Gemini and Peter Madcat Ruth are great performers for all ages. Cindy Krueger Marketing & Outreach Michigan Department of Natural Resources KruegerC@Michigan.gov<mailto:KruegerC@Michigan.gov> --------------------------------------- http://www.dynamicwest.com/dynamic.html The Caribbean steel drum band is AMAZING. The website for this guy is from 1998 but the service is high quality. Suzy Shipman, Head of Children's Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-5960 x117 Fax: (313) 794-9031 Pronouns: She/Her sshipman@rtdl.org<mailto:ghungerford@rtdl.org> https://www.rtdl.org/ --------------------------------- Beverly Meyer (https://beverlythemusiclady.com/) and Jim Gill (https://www.jimgill.com/) are maybe the two most prominent children's performers around here. Both great. We've also had Joe Reilly (https://www.joereilly.org/) and were pleased with the event. Rebecca Stout Youth Librarian Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 --------------------------------- We loved Drummunity this summer! It was a great hands on experience and Miss Lori who facilitated did a fantastic job relating to our patrons and keeping them engaged. We held our program inside a gym but I saw other area libraries have theirs outdoors in pavilions too. Amy Sturgeon Program Director Gladwin County District Library 402 James Robertson Dr Gladwin, MI 48624 (989)426-8221 extension 6 Beaverton Branch 106 Tonkin St Beaverton, MI 48612 (989)435-3981 extention 1 asturgeon@gcdl.org<mailto:asturgeon@gcdl.org> --------------------------------- We had Joe Reilly in July and he is super energetic, positive and encouraging for youth and their families! We hosted him outside and he came with all of his equipment by himself and was incredibly capable. I definitely think we will be having him back at some point because of how supportive and positive he is. I didn't schedule him, only promoted him and I think he was awesome. Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org/ --------------------------------- https://www.lauradohertymusic.com/what-we-do#:~:text=Laura%20Doherty%20is%20.... Bio - Laura Doherty<https://www.lauradohertymusic.com/what-we-do#:~:text=Laura%20Doherty%20is%20a%20nationally,and%20award%2Dwinning%20recording%20artist.> Laura Doherty is a nationally touring children's performer and award-winning recording artist. About Laura. Laura found her place in the acoustic-folk world early on, picking up the guitar at age 16. www.lauradohertymusic.com<http://www.lauradohertymusic.com> Joelle J. Wake Director Lincoln Township Public Library --------------------------------- Campfire Stu is pretty good as well as local (to SW MI). http://www.campfirestu.net/ If you've got $$$, the man who does the "rock & roll" performance from Dynamic West is good. And the booking company might give a small discount if another nearby library books him the same day. http://www.dynamicwest.com/ (The performer comes from Chicago. If you're not in SW MI, you might get someone else). And I used Susan Harrison a couple times for virtual programs. It looks like she's scheduling live events again. (I would book her again). https://palamazoo.com/ Eden Morris, MLIS Youth Services Librarian Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 269-465-3663 eden@bridgmanlibrary.com<mailto:eden@bridgmanlibrary.com> www.bridgmanlibrary.com<http://www.bridgmanlibrary.com/> --------------------------------- We hosted Leonardo from Leonardo Music<leonardomusic.com> (Chicago based) this summer, and he was wonderful! We also had Tricia from Tunes N Tales<tunesntales.org/home> by Tricia last summer, and she is equally wonderful. Tricia is based out of Mt. Pleasant, and at least when we hosted her, was on the list of approved vendors for the Michigan Arts & Humanities Touring Grants, so we were able to be reimbursed for a portion of her fee. [cid:image002.jpg@01D8B932.BD98A2F0] Marla Drury Juvenile & Young Adult Services Librarian Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 Phone: 989-463-3966 ex. 9581 Website: Alma Public Library<http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp> Email: mdrury@myalma.org<mailto:mdrury@myalma.org> --------------------------------- Gemini is wonderful and has programs for all ages https://www.geminichildrensmusic.com/ . For the little ones, we loved Paula Doak, the Merry Music Maker. I think she is out of Grosse Point. I can't find a website for her, but I believe her number is (313) 886-4635 Cassie Veselovsky (she/her) | Public Service Head, Foster Capital Area District Libraries - Foster & Downtown Lansing Branches 517-485-5185 (Foster) | 517-334-1525 (Downtown) | veselovskyc@cadl.org<mailto:veselovskyc@cadl.org> --------------------------------- We have had Beverly Meyer The Music Lady https://beverlythemusiclady.com<https://beverlythemusiclady.com/> Call or text 734-286-4206 and https://tunesntales.org/home -Syntha syntha.green@baldwinlib.org<mailto:syntha.green@baldwinlib.org> --------------------------------- You've probably heard of him, or even had him in the past, but Guy Louis is very good with groups of kids, and his concerts are very interactive, so the kids get to participate. We had him for our finale party, and he was very popular. Cost was $500 for an hour concert. https://guylouis.com/ Trevor Winn Community Services Manager Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, Michigan 48237 twinn@oakparkmi.gov<mailto:twinn@oakparkmi.gov> 248.691.7480 From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Laura Hauch via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 1:02 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] kids musical programming Hello everyone, We're starting to plan next year's Summer Reading Program, and we're looking for recommendations for musical performers for children. I did check the No Reservation Recommendations, and didn't see anything for musical programming. Do you have anyone you loved? Anyone you hated? We'd love to hear about it! I can compile responses and share to the list. We appreciate your help! Laura Hauch Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org>