Soundcheck Smackdown: The Rise of Kiddie Rock
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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They Might Be Giants and Dan Zanes have turned kid’s music into a booming business. While some grownup listeners love these juice-box heroes others would like to toss their music into the diaper pail. On today’s Soundcheck Smackdown: a debate on kids music. Plus: live music from local folk-rocker Pepi Ginsberg.
Guests:
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