An interview with children's librarian Sue Busch on booking entertainment, plus a panel discussion on what to keep in mind when calling a performer to book a program, and two Halloween songs from Mr. Billy.
Web References (from the Sue Busch Interview): 1. Magician Kevin Wade 2. Musician Monty Harper 3. Mexican Folkloric Dancers 4. Jump Rope Master Peter Nestler 5. Stillwater Public Library The legendary lost panel discussion:1. What to keep in mind when calling to book a performer (.mp3) Panelists (from the legendary lost panel discussion):1. Erin Lee Kelly 2. Eric Herman 3. Mr. Billy 4. Dianne de Las Casas 5. Steve Smith 6. Monty Harper Web References (from the legendary replacement panel discussion + more):These are places you can go to find/evaluate children's performers...1. YouTube; Monty on YouTube, Billy on YouTube, Eric on YouTube 2. CDBaby - music by location (select a state, then click kids/family on the right) 3. Children's Music Network 4. Children's Music Network on MySpace 5. Kids Music Planet on MySpace 6. Arts Over America - a directory of state arts agencies 7. Children's Musicians by State 8. National Library Performers Directory 9. Storyteller.net 10. What's your source for performers? Post a reply with your link and we'll add it to the list! Resources: 1. Tips on Hiring a Performer, from Storyteller Priscilla Howe (.pdf) 2. Video-Safe Music (.pdf) Sponsors: 1. Mr. Billy and his "Big Pumpkin" CD (Songs in the podcast are: "On Halloween" and "Scarecrow A-Go-Go") 2. ReadingSongs.com