Banana Slug String Band Brings Its Earth-Lovin’ Music to the High Sierra Music Festival

July 2, 2010 - PRLog -- "The premiere eco-band in the country …
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“I like the part where you do the rock and roll stuff, and tell us to save the earth!!
P.S. I am trying to save the earth!!”
Anthony, Elementary school student

The award-winning children’s eco-music group, the Banana Slug String Band brings its booty-shakin’ children’s music to the High Sierra Music Festival this weekend. The Festival takes place Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4, 2010 in Quincy, CA. Concert times TBA.

The Banana Slugs are a foursome of musicians and educators from the coastal redwoods of Northern California who entertain and educate kids of all ages with an interactive learning experience that features, music, theater, puppetry and audience participation.

Slug songs feature vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, harmonica and percussion and range from rockin' boogies to sensitive ballads, acoustic sing-alongs and reggae to rap. Their fun-filled performances also display their commitment to fostering positive attitudes about the environment, promoting music appreciation, building self esteem in children, supporting the arts in education and sparking a playful sense of wonder in all people.

Bring your favorite kid to see the Banana Slug String Band..It's toe-tappin' earth-lovin' music and science education at its best!

The Banana Slug’s musicianship is as strong as is its message. The band has performed at hundreds of venues across the U.S. and Canada including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Monterey Jazz Festival.

The Banana Slugs’ many awards include AFIM’s (Association for Independent Music) Indie Award for Best Children’s Recording and a NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Gold Award.

For more information or for tickets, contact the High Sierra Music Festival at http://www.highsierramusic.com/ or the Ticket-line at 510.547.1992.
Learn more about the Banana Slugs’ exciting kids music here: http://www.bananaslugstringband.com/

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