Around here, new kids’ music CDs usually get tried out in the car. I mean, really, it’s basically where we live anyway, right? So, I received a copy of Rock Daddy Rock - Silly Short Songs for Silly Short People a few weeks ago from the man behind the music - Kansas City-based children’s musician and producer Chris Bihuniak. It went straight into the Suburban’s CD rotation. Within moments of hitting “play”, my 5 and 6 year old were in giggle fits in the backseat.

I’ll cut to the chase. Silly Short Songs, just released within the last month, is a winner. There are 18 tracks - all pretty brief and all very entertaining. The song topics alternate between downright silly and gross (songs like Boogers, Don’t Pass the Gas and Diaper) and life lessons taught with humor (songs like Turn It Off, The Lecture and Because I Care). Each tune is very catchy and lots of fun. My kids especially liked hearing the voices of Bihuniak’s own children chiming in on many of the tracks.

My husband and I don’t often see eye to eye on kids’ music. He usually switches the radio immediately upon getting into my car. No Radio Disney for him. He can’t bear to listen. Since I am most often with the kids, my attitude is more “if they like it and it keeps them quiet, I like it.” But Rock Daddy Rock? This is a CD that even parents will like. Our first listen was on the way to church one Sunday morning and I have to admit that it had me laughing out loud and grinning by the time we turned into the church parking lot. And my husband also appreciated the music (all recorded by Bihuniak himself - a true one man band). Rock Daddy really rocks! I caught myself smiling at a few ’80’s inspired guitar solos and some retro beats in a few songs!

So, here’s my advice (not that you asked) - buy Rock Daddy Rock - Silly Short Songs for Silly Short People! And catch or book a performance too. Rock Daddy Rock will be at the Midwest Baby & Kids Fest this weekend at the Overland Park International Trade Center at 115th and Metcalf. He is also available to perform for parties and events. Not only does Chris perform his Rock Daddy Rock music live, he also is available as a kids’ music DJ! How fun!!

Check out Chris’ website - www.4boysinc.com - for more info about this awesome LOCAL children’s musician (as well as his other award-winning kids’ music - The Blankies and Teacher and the Rockbots).

Tags: chris bihuniak, Kids' Music, rock daddy rock, teacher and the rockbots, the blankies

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