Earthworm Ensemble in Topanga Canyon Sept. 2

Earthworm Ensemble, the kid's music band for the whole family, performs at

Peter Alsop's Kids Koncerts at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Sunday, September 2, 11 a.m.

www.theatricum.com

$9

1419 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
(310) 455-2322



"Earthworm Ensemble toes the line between traditional children’s music with all the simplicities and rhymes that define that genre. What I found most interesting about the band however, was that the other side of that line is a folk band full of depth. They run the gambit of bluegrass, folk and some new age elements while reinforcing a very eco-friendly message. The eco-friendly message is very indirect in some parts, but quite clear in other parts such as the song “Bear and Dog” where they exclaim “we’ve come to help you save your little planet… we’re going to clean this planet up!” I especially like the old timey feel to some of the tracks, similar to the songs on the soundtrack from O Brother, Where Art Thou?

"The band is a combination of several Californian artists, including I See Hawks In L.A., The Chapin Sisters and Mike Stinson. Even the Discovery Science Channel host and country rapper Zachariah shows up rapping about making a “Pizza Moon.” The song composition is heartfelt and earthy. Each track feels like the musicians put a great deal of effort and thought into the project, which is probably true since the project started out as a collection of songs for their own children. If you like folk music with a positive message and that doesn’t sound like a dysfunctional clown with a studio backing band, then you and your kids should enjoy this album."

-- Curtis Silver, WIRED MAGAZINE