The Not-Its!
KidQuake!
The Not-Its! are on a mission to give kids their very first rock show
experience with high-energy performances that make the ENTIRE family
want to jump up and down and dance along. They have created a
movement – a family connection that brings out the kid power in all of
us…. The Not-Its! Nation!!
They are Sarah Shannon (former singer of 90’s Sub Pop band Velocity
Girl), Danny Adamson (rhythm guitar), Tom Baisden (lead guitar),
Jennie Helman (bass player) and Michael Welke (former drummer of
Harvey Danger). As parents, they add 10 children to the crowd, ranging
in ages 2-10. Since 2008 they have been poised to keep their families
and yours dancing along at their live shows as well as to their recorded
albums, and with their much anticipated fourth album, KidQuake!, it is
clear they have no intention of slowing down!
KidQuake! kicks off with the thunderous, rockin’ title tune,
encouraging young listeners to “shake shake shake” and use their kid
power for good. Next comes the punk pop of “Let’s Skateboard,”
featuring The Not-Its! reeling off a string of skateboard tricks (“And do
a stale fish! And do a tail tap!”). “Busy” features the horn-driven ska
rock of Orange County, California (think No Doubt), and suggests that
we take a break from the non-stop string of errands and extra curricular
activities and just take it easy for a while. The band then lets their
listeners know “you rock” via the power chords and rolling drums of
“Rock, Paper, Scissors.” “Temper Tantrum” features some choppy,
anthemic power punk reminiscent of another Southern California band,
Green Day, detailing the temperamental grumpiness of a younger
brother. The lighter-waving verses of "Operation Cooperation" describe
how making a new friend helps one navigate through the uncertainties
of the first day of school, leading into a chunky, cowbell-driven,
positive outlook chorus.
Track Listing:
1. KidQuake!
2. Let’s Skateboard
3. Busy
4. Rock, Paper, Scissors
5. Temper Tantrum
6. Operation Cooperation
7. Full Tilt
8. Participation Trophy
9. Tarantula Funeral
10. Walk or Ride
11. The Not-Its! Love You
Praise for The Not-Its!:
“[The Not-Its!] have hit a sweet spot with a nice combination of an
indie sound, great melodies, and enough rock to satisfy us aging ‘80s
and ‘90s alt-rock kids.” --Bill Childs, Parenting Magazine
“One of the best kids’ music CDs of 2013”—About.com
“KidQuake! really rocks. It’s one of the best-produced Kindie releases
I’ve heard in some time.”—LA Parent
Distributed By:
Burnside Distribution Corp.
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Portland, OR 97203
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Press Contact:
Beth Blenz-Clucas
Sugar Mountain PR
Phone: 503-293-9498
[email protected]
www.sugarmountain.com
Booking Info:
Rebecca Alison
Little Cloud Management
Phone: 201-320-5641
[email protected]
www.littlecloudmgmt.com
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