 News Release
For Immediate Release…
Flying Kitten Music / Kingman Publishing
contactus@billygorilly.com
626.966.7760
Billy Gorilly to Perform at
Ronald McDonald House Charity Event
Children’s cartoon characters Billy Gorilly and the Candy Appletree Family and McDonalds Glenquarie will be combining their efforts to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in a special live show Saturday November 17, 2007. The admission free show will feature Billy Gorilly and his pals performing songs from their award winning CD and will take place at the McDonalds Glenquarie, Sydney Australia McHappy Day celebration. A portion of the proceeds from the food sold at the day-long event will be donated to help critically ill children and their families. For details visit www.billygorilly.com/mchappyday.html
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Flying Kitten Music and Kingman Publishing |
For Details Contact:
Jennifer Rowes
626.966.7760
contactus@billygorilly.com
www.billygorilly.com
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Address:
101 N. Citrus Ave. Suite #2
Covina, CA 91723 |
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Swing into Creative Learning with Billy Gorilly
Kids music CD, distinguished winner of iParenting Media Award; Best Products of 2007 |
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Covina, CA March 5, 2007: “Billy Gorilly and the Candy Appletree Family” children’s music CD has been named a distinguished iParenting Media Award Winner for the Best Products of 2007. The CD, created for children 2-8 years old, was given the award after being thoroughly evaluated by an experienced team of reviewers. The innovative combination of cartoon characters, story, and songs prompted one of the reviewers to comment, “The music is well produced and timeless in style; like Dr. John for kids. It has a nice mix of educational and social development themes, which are presented in an entertaining manner. The retelling of Aesop’s fables reminded me somewhat of Mr. Peabody and his pet boy Sherman from the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show!” A color illustrated lyric booklet is included to allow children to follow the characters and sing along.
The evaluation process created by the iParenting Media Awards program is internationally certified to provide a credible and objective method of recognizing the year’s best products. “We’re very honored to be an award winner from the premier media company focused on parents and families,” says co-writer/producer, John Maellaro, of Flying Kitten Music. Consumers can feel confident purchasing products that display the iParenting Media Award seal knowing the products’ quality and value have undergone a detailed review by real parents, children, and industry experts.
Co-writer/producer Charles Hardman, of Kingman Publishing states “John and I were working together in the recording studio on other productions when we recognized the need for intelligent children’s music, what I like to call, “smarts wrapped in fun”. The collaboration between Flying Kitten Music and Kingman Publishing, resulting in the creation of Billy Gorilly, proved to be a winning combination. The companies received the iParenting award along with some of the other top names in children’s products, including PBS Kids, Scholastic Media, Sony Pictures, and Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Flying Kitten/Kingman’s mission is to provide unique, high quality entertainment that parents, teachers, and librarians can rely on to inspire and educate young children.
The product’s website www.billygorilly.com offers free downloadable activity pages and a Story Time Resource Kit designed to be used with the “Billy Gorilly and the Candy Appletree Family” music CD. In keeping with a strong commitment to encourage kids to learn while having fun, Billy Gorilly has recently recorded a theme song to promote the 2007 public library summer reading program “Get a Clue @ your library”, and will soon debut the first in a series of educational podcasts called “The Billy Gorilly Show”.
For more information about Billy Gorilly and the Candy Appletree Family visit billygorilly.com or contact Jennifer Rowes at 626-966-7760. The award winning CD is available on-line at CDBaby.com, iTunes.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and BurtsMusic.com
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Billy Gorilly
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The song “Mrs. Opossum”, from the children’s music CD
“Billy Gorilly And The Candy Appletree Family”, will be featured in a
radio special to promote the kids summer library reading program
“Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales”. The show hosted by Jeff Brown
and produced in conjunction with National Public Radio station
KTOO F.M. and the California Summer Library Reading Program will be presented in three episodes and made available via broadcast as well as free downloadable podcast.
Bringing together some of the top names in children’s music such as Monty Harper, Buck Howdy, and Trout Fishing in America, the show promises to be a fun time for all. The theme for the entire program will be focused on the world of animals. The songs included in the radio special will tickle children’s curiosity about animals and encourage them to read books to learn more about their favorites.
To download the podcast of this exciting radio special go to
www.summerreading.cla-net.org/srpgpodcast.html or to obtain a
copy of the “Billy Gorilly And The Candy Appletree Family” music CD for your library visit www.billygorilly.com |
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News Release
Family Time In Harmony
In the hectic life of families with young children, the sounds around them can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. With cell phones ringing, kids fussing, and TV's blaring it's hard for anyone to keep a positive attitude.
Upbeat music playing during daily activities puts everyone in a good mood. According to an article written by Roger W. Wicke, Ph.D., studies have shown listening to music can reduce stress hormones in the bloodstream by 50% and promote alpha-band brainwaves associated with the relaxation response. Whether it's the focus of children's attentiion or just a comfortable backdrop, good music will put a smile on everyone's face.The ancient Greeks and Romans, including Plato, Aristotle, and Pythagoras, recognized the positive effects of music long ago. Songs that tell stories have the added benefit of teaching valuable lessons, inspiring imagination, and opening a child's mind all in a lighthearted, entertaining way. The CD "Billy Gorilly and the Candy Appletree Family" has all new children's characters singing songs about nature, family pets, dancing, and having fun being together. A fully illustrated lyric booklet allows children to follow and sing along as the characters take part in "Sing-A-Song" day in the Candy Appletree Woods. Some of the songs tell classic stories from Aesop's fables. The entire CD has a lively and jazzy sound that both kids and grown-ups will enjoy.
Flying Kitten Music and Kingman Publishing produced the project.
Writers, John Maellaro and Charles Hardman, have drawn on years of experience in songwriting, film/TV music, education, and music therapy to create a perfect blend of story and song. Their wholesome and energetic songs encourage children to learn about and experience the world of nature. With music in the air, a family can live in harmony.
To learn more about "Billy Gorilly and the Candy Appletree Family" visit www.billygorilly.com or to purchase the CD visit www.cdbaby.comwww.amazon.com or www.musicishere.com
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