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Do you know that...
...music is the basis for almost all spoken language.
...across almost every culture, we talk to infants in the same way. This pre-language is
called child-directed speech (CDS), and is also known as "motherese" or "parentese." Pitch,
melody and glissando are all key elements in communicating before we even know any words.
..."call-and-response" songs teach children about how conversations work.
...rhyming teaches children about how words are constructed.
...listening and enjoying music with your kids will increase their love of music.
...parents and teachers love to listen to the Boogers too! (see Raves)
...almost no child can resist dancing to a four-on-the-floor backbeat @ 160 beats per minute
The Boogers are the brainchild of musician and developmental psychologist Paul Crowe aka Crusty Booger.
Paul spent the late 80's-90's playing, writing and touring the U.S. as a bassist with a number of
Chicago-based punk and post-punk bands. During this time, Paul was lucky enough to share the stage with
two of his rock n' roll idols: -- Dee Dee Ramone (& the Chinese Dragons), and Marky Ramone (& the
Intruders). His musical talents are not constrained to one genre...Paul also played for five years with the
Loyola University Jazz Band.
Somehow, across 6 albums and hundreds of shows, Paul completed a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology at
Loyola University, found the love of his life and became the proud father of three sons.
What came next was a natural evolution -- he married his passion for classic punk to his knowledge of child
and language development through music to create, play and record his hyped-up, irreverent music for his
sons and friends' kids. Children's music that brings the chord-driven rock -- and isn't lame!
Besides writing great original songs like "This Song's About Transportation" and "I Don't Need to be
Worried", the Boogers pride themselves on providing a unique take on children's classic songs.
For them, it's not just about putting a different beat to the music -- lots of children's artists have already done
that across lots of genres (blues, jazz, funk, reggae, lame rock) -- it's about interpreting the songs...adding
new lyrics...whole new sections and melodies...to better communicate their implicit message and create
something familiar to kids but completely original and fun.
Playgroups, preschool, parties and live shows have led to requests for more, so Paul has just finished writing
and recording the first full-length Boogers commercial release (due Summer 2008).
BOOGERS are available on a selective basis for concerts, benefits, festivals, and private parties. Contact
booking@meet-the-boogers.com for more information
...music is the basis for almost all spoken language.
...across almost every culture, we talk to infants in the same way. This pre-language is
called child-directed speech (CDS), and is also known as "motherese" or "parentese." Pitch,
melody and glissando are all key elements in communicating before we even know any words.
..."call-and-response" songs teach children about how conversations work.
...rhyming teaches children about how words are constructed.
...listening and enjoying music with your kids will increase their love of music.
...parents and teachers love to listen to the Boogers too! (see Raves)
...almost no child can resist dancing to a four-on-the-floor backbeat @ 160 beats per minute
The Boogers are the brainchild of musician and developmental psychologist Paul Crowe aka Crusty Booger.
Paul spent the late 80's-90's playing, writing and touring the U.S. as a bassist with a number of
Chicago-based punk and post-punk bands. During this time, Paul was lucky enough to share the stage with
two of his rock n' roll idols: -- Dee Dee Ramone (& the Chinese Dragons), and Marky Ramone (& the
Intruders). His musical talents are not constrained to one genre...Paul also played for five years with the
Loyola University Jazz Band.
Somehow, across 6 albums and hundreds of shows, Paul completed a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology at
Loyola University, found the love of his life and became the proud father of three sons.
What came next was a natural evolution -- he married his passion for classic punk to his knowledge of child
and language development through music to create, play and record his hyped-up, irreverent music for his
sons and friends' kids. Children's music that brings the chord-driven rock -- and isn't lame!
Besides writing great original songs like "This Song's About Transportation" and "I Don't Need to be
Worried", the Boogers pride themselves on providing a unique take on children's classic songs.
For them, it's not just about putting a different beat to the music -- lots of children's artists have already done
that across lots of genres (blues, jazz, funk, reggae, lame rock) -- it's about interpreting the songs...adding
new lyrics...whole new sections and melodies...to better communicate their implicit message and create
something familiar to kids but completely original and fun.
Playgroups, preschool, parties and live shows have led to requests for more, so Paul has just finished writing
and recording the first full-length Boogers commercial release (due Summer 2008).
BOOGERS are available on a selective basis for concerts, benefits, festivals, and private parties. Contact
booking@meet-the-boogers.com for more information
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