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Even though the Ground Hog is predicting six more weeks of Winter, we’ve been encouraged this week to get moving and get out and explore nature thanks to award-winning, internationally acclaimed family music artist Farmer Jason’s latest kids music cd/dvd combo! No doubt in my mind that this collaboration is sure to get kids moving and prompt a lot of excitement in exploring nature a fun humorous way with songs about exploring caves, canoing on the river, taking a hike in the woods, observing animals, and so much more!

Farmer Jason and Buddies Nature Jams  has 16 original songs on CD and includes a bonus DVD that features four fun music videos! The booklet that comes with the CD is very colorful and features really colorful eye catching illustrations for every song! Many guest artist sing along with Farmer Jason such as REM’s Mike Mills, Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson, Iris Dement, Alison Brown, Suzy Bogguss, Brandi Carlile, Terrance Simien, Webb Wilder, Todd Snider, Tommy Ramone and Hank Williams III, and more!

Farmer Jason and Buddies Nature Jams has  been a huge hit with my children ages nearly 4 years old and a little over 1. My son loves the song Dison the Bison and whenever it plays he’ll go round and round in circles. And my daughter keeps asking when we’ll be able to go hiking at one of our local parks again. I admit I’m itching to get back out explore nature more myself too. The songs are fun and I really like that before each song plays that a background information discussion is added which is a great education aspect!

I encourage you to check out Nature Jams for yourself and pre-order your own copy today! And while you are at it, check out Farmer Jason’s newest record label  myKaZootv, which just launched [http://www.mykazootv.com], a new 24/7 interactive kids’ entertainment channel. myKaZootv features hundreds of kid-friendly  music videos, including several from Farmer Jason and his buddies. We invite you and your family to enjoy the fun, day or night, at: http://www.mykazootv.com.

**Fun fact: This CD has just won a Dove Foundation “Family Approved” seal and “five doves” -www.dove.org! **

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I’m excited that two of my readers are going to get the chance to win the following things;

A copy of Farmer Jason’s brand new CD  Nature Jams  (Value: $15)

One official MyKaZoo kazoo! This quality blue metal kazoo will provide kids with
hours of play-along fun, and it sports a myKaZoo logo (Value: $5)

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Disclosure: This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Billy Joel fans will rejoice in knowing that on November 8th that the Complete Albums Collection is being released for the first time! The Complete Albums Collection brings together for the first time, in one elegantly designed box, the artist’s complete catalog of 14 essential titles, from 1971′s Cold Spring Harbor through 1979′s Grammy-winning Album of The Year 52nd Street and 1981′s live Songs In The Attic to 2001′s Fantasies & Delusions, the first album of Billy’s classical compositions.  Each album has been recently remastered in 24 bit audio for this edition and comes in cardboard jackets replicating the original album covers and sleeves. There are so many extras included in this set and what’s pretty cool is that Random copies of The Complete Albums Collection ordered through the Official Billy Joel store (www.CompleteBillyJoel.com) will be autographed by Billy Joel, so big fans will want to be sure to order their copy there. My two cents is that if you haven’t already finished all your Christmas shopping, this collection would make the perfect gift for fans of the Piano Man!

I’ve been listening to Billy Joel’s new released two-disc Legacy edition of “Piano Man” and have been enjoying it quite a bit.  The Legacy Edition is of  the 1973′s Piano Man album which exclusively features a long-lost fabled radio concert from 1972 which  has never before been released. The concert includes three Billy Joel songs–”Long, Long Time,” “Josephine,” and “Rosalinda”–which do not appear on any other albums by the artist and, of course, the performance of “Captain Jack” which launched one of the most remarkable careers in show business.  The legendary Sigma Sound performance is available exclusively on the new Legacy Edition of Piano Man (and is not included on The Complete Albums Collection). Billy Joel’s music is full of captivating tunes,  thought provoking lyrics, and inspiration to take you through your day.

In celebration of this upcoming release, I’ll be  giving away a copy of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” Legacy Edition to one lucky  reader.

Disclaimer: I was sent the above product mentioned for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Putamayo has just released  “Celtic Christmas“, a wonderfully enchanting collection of music put together to lift the spirits and put you in that cheerful holiday mood. On this particular collection listeners an enjoy Celtic interpretations of well known Christmas songs from Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, and the USA.

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As soon as you pop this cd in you’ll be welcomed by a joyful rendition of “Here We Come A-Wassalling”sung by the Albion Christmas Band. Then you will continue on with songs that are completely instrumental as well as sung by a variety of artist.

I quite enjoyed the light hearted yet deep instrumentals sounds of each track. You are in for a treat with the uplifting yet comforting playing of flute, harp, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle.  There are also solos as some songs and harmoniousness grouped singing on others.

There are eleven tracks total and the  collection run time is pretty close to thirty-five minutes. Tracks my family loved were “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Little Drummer Girl, and an original Gaelic recording of “Nollaig Bhan (White Christmas)”.

Music is always wonderful gift to share with others. I don’t know about you but music for me triggers memories.  I would encourage you to think about picking this up to listen to through the holiday season. It would be wonderful to  listen to in the car, when you are baking those holiday goodies, wrapping those presents, and cuddled up with the family on the couch next to the fire. And while you are it, check out the other offerings by Putumayo as they would make great stocking stuffers.

Learn more about this collection and other’s similar at Putumayo.com | Connect on with Putumayo at  Facebook | Purchase Celtic Christmas at Amazon for $13.93 and it’s eligible for free shipping! Also if you purchase from the Putumayo website they are offering free shipping in Continental US and Canada only on orders over 25.00.

I’m excited to spread the Holiday joy by offering Putamayo  “Celtic Christmas” to one of my USA or Canadian readers to win!

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