Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
Knoxville Botanical Garden
Knoxville, TN
"Some of the most inspired and intelligent kids lyrics ever." - Amazon.com
NOON SHOW IS SOLD OUT! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 4 PM PERFORMANCE.
Like a scene from "Groundhog Day," the event repeats itself over and over. Bass and drums pound out the beat in perfect unison. Bodies spring to their feet and rush the stage; jumping, dancing and bouncing off each other like bumper cars. The concertgoers behave like children. Which is no surprise because they are children, participating in the kiddie mosh pit found at nearly every Justin Roberts concert.
Justin Roberts is truly one of the "all-stars" of the indie family music scene. He logs thousands of miles on the road each year, leading some to call him the hardest working man in children's show business. With national awards and recognition and a devoted fan base, Justin and his wonderfully named bandmates "The Not Ready for Naptime Players" dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents.
Justin's latest CD, Pop Fly, is filled with 11 high energy pop hits spanning topics from a dandelion watching ballplayer to a girl's unusual hairstyle in which funky characters of all shapes and sizes take up residence. There are images of permission slips, first days, and grandmother's home cooking. Gently plucked piano strings, vintage synthesizers, tender trombones, pounding drums, and giant electric guitars emerge on this journey through the pop flys and pratfalls of childhood. It's yet another Justin Roberts home run filled with witty lyrics, sing-along choruses and touching insights.
Over the years, Justin has put out an impressive string of award winning, critically acclaimed CDs. He has performed in front of millions of people on The Today Show and his song "Get Me Some Glasses" was featured on the World Series broadcast during a feature about ballplayers who wear glasses. He's garnered kudos and raves from national media including The New York Times, Newsweek, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and The Chicago Tribune. He has played at such renowned venues and festivals as NYC's Symphony Space, DC's National Geographic Live, LA's Getty Museum, Seattle's Moore Theater, Lollapalooza and Chicago's Ravinia.
What critics are saying about Justin Roberts:
"As a kids' performer, Roberts is in a league of his own." - Chicago Tribune
"On your feet fun and laugh-out-loud funny." - People Magazine
"Another genre-swirling grand slam." - Cookie Magazine
Awards, Accolades and High Fives:
Parents' Choice Gold awards: Meltdown!, 2006 Gold Award - Way Out, 2004 Gold Award - Not Naptime, 2003 Gold Award - Yellow Bus, 2001 Gold Award
Amazon.com Top 10 Childrens CDs of the Year: Meltdown!, Way Out, Yellow Bus
#1 ChildrenÂÂÂÂÂs CD of 2006 Fids and Kamily Poll: Meltdown!
Parents Choice 25 Best Childrens CDs of the Past 25 Years: Not Naptime
Note: The event will be held in a heated tent on the Garden property. Bring your dancing shoes!
Each child ticket includes a free pass for one adult companion. Seats are general admission.
| Minimum Age: 0 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
Tickets are still available for the 4 pm performance and 3pm VIP pizza party and may be purchased at the door. |
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| First: | Friday Mar 19, 2010 12:00 PM | | Last: | Friday Mar 19, 2010 4:00 PM |
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Knoxville Botanical Garden
2743 Wimpole Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
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