Review by Michele Bolay
Tumble Bee by Laura Veirs
Former punk-band lead vocalist and current indie artist Laura Veirs has released her first album geared toward family listening, and it’s a real gem.
Tumble Bee is a collection of traditional and 20th-century folk songs arranged perfectly for Veirs’ sweet but never cloying voice by her husband, Grammy-nominated producer Tucker Martine. Guest artists include banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck chiming in on “King Kong Kitchie Kitchie Ki Me O, ” and Colin Meloy from The Decemberists providing the duet for “Soldier’s Joy.” I defy you not to dance around during those two tunes, along with “Jump Down Spin Around.”
Don’t miss this catchy, charming treat! The only glitch is that you’ll first have to pry it out of the hands of staff members. 😉
Check availability on Laura Veirs’ Tumble Bee
If you like Laura’s voice (and we think you will) or want some more awesome music for kids. You can hear more from Laura on the album Science Fair, described as “songs about science education for girls.” It’s another winner!
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About the reviewer: Michele Bolay has worked in the children’s department of Tredyffin Public Library for 25 years. She still likes listening to music made for kids, guess that just means she’s a kid at heart.
