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Thursday, May 08, 2008

Bare Naked Ladies Snacktime Concert

Today I felt like I was on an international flight filled with preschoolers and babies. A flight where there was only one parent for every 2+ kids. In typical flight tradition, it was hot and there was hardly any room between seats. I was getting kicked by the kids behind me, and I had to pry my own kids off the seats in front of us on more than one occasion.

Parents all around me had diaper bags chock full of premiere snacks (aka junk food (aka bribe food)) for their kids. The ones who hadn't thought to do this were luckily able to purchase good bribe food. Some parents had thought to bring crayons, paper, books, toys, stickers, you name it to entertain their kids. Others like yours truly felt blessed that they hadn't cleaned out their diaper bags in a while and were able to pull out a bunch of cheap plastic toys.

Parents started out on a happy, enthusiastic note and cheerfully comforted their kids who were tired of sitting still. Within a short period of time, threats were being issued left and right. By the end I felt like an insane person. I was hot, tired and I felt like...well...I was on an international flight with little kids. Except I wasn't. I was at a free Bare Naked Ladies concert in Barnes and Noble.

Yes, you did read that right! BNL was promoting their new CD Snacktime. I have always imagined going to a BNL concert, although I never pictured two little kids hanging on me. I have to admit at first I thought this was some weird MA thing, I mean a concert in a bookstore, but it's actually a national tour. And it turned out to be totally worth it. I had a great time, and the boys really enjoyed themselves. In fact my younger son (YS) enjoyed himself so much that I had a flashback to a conversation with my aunt where she said YS had the personality of a golden retriever and would be one of those kids who is always up for a party. Watching YS quickly get into the groove and start clapping to the beat, caused me to make a mental note to remember to order some of the Say No pamphlets that are always advertised on TV. I'm kidding, he's just shy of two...but on the other hand he was really into it and I could picture him in his teenage years swaying back and forth with a lighter....

The concert was for 30 minutes. In addition to singing songs off their new album, they sang one of my favorite workout song, Another Postcard, and One Week. We even got to meet them after the show.

Bare


A. Elliot's Lesson Learned: Bare Naked Ladies are definitely appropriate for small children.

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posted by Alex Elliot @ 7:37 PM   11 comments
11 Comments:

  • At 5/09/2008 12:50 AM, Blogger Tracey said…

    :) I love that "serious" groups are doing children's music more.

     

  • At 5/09/2008 10:15 AM, Blogger Chicky Chicky Baby said…

    Am. So. Jealous.

    I bought the CD yesterday morning at the local B&N and only then was I told that BNLs were playing in Framingham. I'm so sorry we missed the show! I saw them years ago at the Garden and they were fantastic.

     

  • At 5/09/2008 10:22 AM, Blogger Not Jenny said…

    I love BNL!! I have been a fan since their first album. They put on an awesome show. I will be getting this CD for sure. (I am now going to look for Canadian tour dates....)

     

  • At 5/09/2008 12:50 PM, OpenID FishyGirl said…

    AAAAAAHHHH! I AM SO JEALOUS!!!

    I got to review this album pre-release and we LOVE it. LOVE it.

    So jealous. Glad you had fun, though.

     

  • At 5/09/2008 2:39 PM, Blogger jodifur said…

    I'm so jealous. If they are coming here I am so there.

     

  • At 5/09/2008 6:07 PM, Anonymous CableGirl said…

    Oh very cool. You just don't expect a cool band like that to show up in a bookstore. Sounds like a great time. :)

     

  • At 5/09/2008 9:26 PM, Blogger Jen of A2eatwrite said…

    Very, very jealous!!! So glad you got to see them, though. So, is this a record for children? I can't believe I didn't know there was a new release.

     

  • At 5/09/2008 9:59 PM, Blogger Mayberry said…

    NICE! I hadn't heard about this new album.

     

  • At 5/09/2008 11:08 PM, Blogger painted maypole said…

    i am SO beyond jealous. and off to order their new album right now! because I know who is about to become The May Queen's new favorite group!!! :)

     

  • At 5/10/2008 11:37 AM, OpenID pincushionpoints said…

    Thanks for the comment. The girls totally love their capes. I'm glad you had a good time at the concert.

     

  • At 5/11/2008 9:35 AM, Anonymous Amy said…

    Awesome, I love BareNaked Ladies! I've seen them in concert a number of times and they really know how to put on a great show. I didn't realize they'd made a kids album, but I'll have to check it out.

     
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