Family Fun with Dan Zanes and Friends

Posted in Programs and Events on September 9 2008, by Plant Talk

Just mention Dan Zanes and Friends to children and you can see the thrill in their faces. In fact, they will probably start singing one of the group’s catchy songs while dancing around the room.

This Grammy-winning band plays music that has a folksy feel, with a mix of traditional and non-traditional instruments. Dan Zanes likes to say that he makes “family music,” not just “kid’s music,” and you can understand why he makes this distinction. Unlike a lot of children’s music, when you hear this group you find yourself singing along because you truly enjoy the songs.

For years my family has enjoyed Dan Zanes and Friends through their albums and video. We got to experience the fun of a Dan Zanes concert when he came to Carnegie Hall in 2006. It was a great performance with songs both old and new and special guests such as Natalie Merchant, who joined the band on stage. The audience was singing and dancing at their seats; we didn’t want the concert to end.

You can imagine my children’s excitement when I mentioned that this celebrated group would be performing at The New York Botanical Garden on September 14. I know my family and I will be there, singing right along. So if you have children, or if you’re just young-at-heart, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event to see Dan Zanes and Friends on Daffodil Hill.