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NEW RELEASE! A Frog Named Sam
Ben Rudnick & Friend's 7th CD, A Frog Named Sam, is filled with energy, fun and excellent musicianship. The title track tells the story of Sam, a country frog who heads off to the big city to fuflfill his dream of singing for big audiences. With success, he misses his friends and returns to sing for them back at the pond.
“On the title track alone, the funky vocal breakdown is worth the price of admission….” ~ Time Out New York Kids
"...very Widespread Panic-ish or like Phish! I have heard this a billion times and still like it."~ Daddy Brad - DaddyLab.Com
“Little Deadheads! The tracks from the Grateful Dead influenced kiddie jam band are groovy.”~Parenting Magazine
"...he and the band are so musically gifted that they almost create their own style of music." ~ Dave Loftin, Chattanooga Parent Paper
"If I was allowed only one CD to bring on a 3 hour road trip this would be the one." ~Mustapha - WHUS, Storrs, CT
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Approved by the Parents' Choice Foundation, Spring 2007. www.parents-choice.org
Best Children's Album, Independent Music Awards Vox Populi 2008
NAPPA Honors 2007
Best CD Packaging Design,
Bigfish Smallpond Annual Client Award, 2007 |
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Grace's Bell
"A winner from beginning to end." ~ Christian Science Monitor
"The fact is, the optimistic and peaceful nature
of these songs is energizing and acts as a fresh breath of air,
and is exactly why the album is ideal for any child who is drawn
to high and fun melodies."
~ Emerson Radio (WERS) Review
With their trademark mix of crackling
energy, adventurous musicianship and warm humor, Ben
Rudnick and Friends extoll the virtues of vowels, imagine a world
enamored with tubas, and celebrate the spirit of a bicyle bell.
Special guests Buddy Cage (New Riders of the Purple Sage), Jeff Bird (Cowboy Junkies) and
the Tuba Tune Horn Section add their grace to
Grace’s Bell.
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Are you involved in Challenger Baseball? Click
here to find out about bulk ordering and our Challenger Baseball
fundraising opportunities!
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ENDORSED BY LITTLE
LEAGUE BASEBALL! 
The Challenger Baseball Song and Other Hits
When Ben’s old friend Tony Chironno
sent him lyrics to a song extolling the virtues of Challenger
Baseball, Ben saw his chance to help Little League’s
fastest growing division.
The
Challenger Division is a place for kids with physical or mental disabilities to play ball in a totally supportive environment. Ben Rudnick
and Friends put this CD together as a fundraiser disc to help
raise money for equipment, field rental and umpires.
Featuring The Challenger Baseball Song,
this CD features some new and some live versions of Ben Rudnick
and Friends favorites.
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Live at the Playground WERS 88.9 FM Boston
With all the recognition for their studio
work, BR&F is first and foremost a live band.
Playing an adventurous, high-energy blend
of happy, upbeat acoustic music BR&F takes off and
takes you with them. Blending musical styles from bluegrass to
reggae, their live shows are events. Everyone is invited. Hear
the next best thing to being there on this lively CD.
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Children's Music Web Awards Winner 2005, Best Recording for Preschoolers ages three to five and Best Recording for Younger Children ages five to eight. www.childrensmusic.org
NAPPA Honors 2004
National Parenting Publications Awards
www.kidzmusic.com
Recommended by the Parents' Choice Foundation
Fall 2004 competition www.parents-choice.org
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Blast Off!
“The words "catchy" and "irrepressible"
just begin to describe the string-band music uncorked by a quintet
of gifted instrumentalists.”
~ Downbeat Magazine
"If Ben Rudnick says he's ready to 'Blast Off!', you had better hold onto something tight. This disc should have a fuse!"
~ Buzz McClain, Washington Post
Continuing in the tradition of their award
winning CDs, “Emily
Songs”
and “Fun and Games”, “Blast
Off!” goes where no family record has gone before!
Bringing you music you’ll be happy to listen to anytime.
Ben & Friends continue to mix originals
with classics, all on a foundation of adventurous musicianship
and a healthy sense of humor. Beautiful artwork
puts the cherry on top of the music on this specially
packaged CD.
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Silver Honors by the Parent's Choice Foundation, Fall 2002 competition. www.parents-choice.org
Children's Music Web Award 2003 : Best Recording for Younger Children & Best Recording for Preschoolers www.childrensmusic.org
Award of Excellence, DiscoverySchool.Com
iParenting Media Awards Hot Product 2004 www.iparenting.com |
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Fun and Games
“Consider this purchase essential, even if the budget is limited .”
~ School Library Journal
“Ben Rudnick refuses to pander by making "children's music," with the result being a disc of sophisticated melodies, precise instrumentation and witty lyrics that delight the entire family.” ~ Buzz McClain, Washington Post
“…happy smile of an album from Ben Rudnick. Rudnick's bouncy, colorful story songs, sung with neighborly warmth, are complemented by a smashing, multi-instrumental band of musicians.“
~ Lynne Heffley, Parents’ Choice
It’s not hard to figure out why this CD
is called “Fun and Games.” Songs
like “Spin” and “Macaroni
& Cheese” will have kids - and adults - laughing
out loud as they recognize themselves in the lyrics. “Hopscotch”
jumps along at a high energy pace, while “Sally
Salamander” weaves a tale that keeps kids guessing
about what will happen next. And to close the album, "Everything
is Alright" features the beautifully comforting
voice of Margot Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies.
But the real story behind the “Fun and Games”
name is the attitude; this CD is so positive, you can’t
help but feel good listening to it.
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Approved by Parents Choice Foundation, Fall 2001 www.parents-choice.org
Honorable Mention in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, "I Need A Hand" June 2001
Dr. Toy's Best of Vacation Products Awards for 2001 www.drtoy.com |
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Emily Songs
“The lyrics and topics are fun, clever and engaging, but not at all cloying, as children's music can sometimes be.” ~ Ashley Crownover, Nashville Parents Magazine
"A peppy blend of banjo, guitar, mandolin and a host of other instruments give Rudnick's debut children's recording a buoyant sense of fun" ~ Publisher's Weekly
"We play very little kid's music, but your songs transcend the genre" ~ Greasy Kid Stuff Radio Show in Hoboken, NJ
“… a charming collection…” ~ Billboard Magazine
Conceived while creating music
for a kid's birthday party. The songs and melodies are fun and
engaging for children of all ages.
"I Like Silver, I Like Gold"
blends children's love of colors with rhymes and an infectious
rhythm. Children and parents alike will relate to "I
Need a Hand", a song that has some serious
fun with what it means to cross the street and to just
get through the day.
Mixed with the originals are classics, such as
"Skip to My Lou", done as you've never
heard them before— kids will be unable to resist
singing along. A couple of good old-fashioned fiddle
tunes round it all out. If this album doesn't get you dancing,
nothing will!
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