“Fun and hip.”
--The New York Times
“Sweet harmonies and silly stories that preschoolers go bananas for.”
--Time Out New York Kids
"Erin Lee & Marci know how to get an auditorium of kids rockin’. "
--Mombian Magazine
2008
January
Saturday, January 19
On the Air at KLUW FM 88.7
If you're in the Chicagoland Area, tune in to KLUW where we'll be in the studio live with "Kids Play" host
Susan Salidor. “Kids Play” is on WLUW FM 88.7 Saturday mornings from 10 to 11am. Listen and call in!
Plainfield Public Library
15025 S. Illinois Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-439-2877
2:00pm
Sunday, January 20
Park Ridge Library
20 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-825-4527
2:00pm
Starland for Kids
Join us for this three-in-one concert extravaganza! Erin Lee & Marci will be sharing the stage with Chicago's Carole Peterson and Susan Salidor!
710 Robert York Avenue
Deerfield, IL
6:30pm
$7.00 per person-pay at the door
Contact Kathleen at Kathleen@nibblesplaycafe.com for more information
Monday, January 21
The Hoffman Estates Branch Library
1550 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-885-3511
10:15am and 11:15am
The Wheaton Public Library
225 North Cross
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-1374
3:00pm
Sunday, January 27
Play for the Park!
Fundraiser for Mad. Sq. Kids
apple seeds
10 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Our performance is at 12:55pm.
Ticket prices and entry times vary. Please contact Lizzie Honan at 212-538-9310 or at ehonan@madisonsquarepark.org for more information.
Click here for event details!
Manhattan Children’s Theatre
52 White St. (Between Church and Broadway, 3 blocks south of Canal St.)
New York, NY
4:00 pm
$20 per family
Reservations: 212 – 560 – 5670
Subway Directions:
A, C, E, N, R, Q, W, 6, J, M or Z trains to Canal Street
1 train to Franklin Street
February
Friday, February 22
KZTV
Mount Sinai Hospital
This show is not open to the public.
March
Sunday, March 2
Chelsea Market Music Series
14th Street and 9th Avenue, NYC
10:00am - 12:00pm
Visit http://www.chelseamarket.com for more information!
March 15 - 22
R Family Vacations Aboard the Holland America Oosterdam to Mexico!
We're leaving the NYC winter behind and heading to the Mexican Riviera! We're back on the R Family boat with Rosie O'Donnell, her wife, Kelli O'Donnell and hundreds of wonderful gay and lesbian families and their friends and families.
For more information about R Family Vacations including how to book a reservation for this trip or others, visit them online
May
Friday, May 9
KZTV
Mount Sinai Hospital
This show is not open to the public.
June
Saturday, June 7
Relay for Life - Astoria Park
Astoria, NY
8:00pm
Thursday, June 12
Madison Square Park
Oval Lawn between 5th & Madison Avenues at 23rd Street
10:30am
July
Saturday, July 12
Great South Bay Music Festival
Patchogue, NY
This event is
sponsored by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame
1:00pm
Kids enter FREE!
For more information visit the Festival online.
July 13 - 20
R Family Vacations Aboard the Norwiegan Dawn to Canada!
We're heading north for the summer - to Erin Lee's native country! We're back on the R Family boat with Rosie O'Donnell, her wife, Kelli O'Donnell and hundreds of wonderful gay and lesbian families and their friends and families.
For more information about R Family Vacations including how to book a reservation for this trip or others, visit them online
August
Tuesday, August 12
Family Fun Nights at Shipyard Park
Shipyard Park, Hoboken, NJ
7:00pm
For more information visit them online!
Friday, August 29
KZTV
Mount Sinai Hospital
This show is not open to the public.
September
September 19 - 21
The Children's Music Network National Conference
Illinois State Beach Resort and Conference Center
Zion, IL
For more info about CMN visit them at www.cmnonline.org
Sunday, September 28
Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
3rd Street Stage, off of Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ
2:00 and 3:00pm
Join Erin Lee & Marci with Roni Graff, Tonya Carmen and Special Guest Dave Lambert of The Fuzzy Lemons!
For more information visit them online!
October
Saturday, October 25
Peanut Butter & Jams
World Cafe Live
Join us for our Halloween Extravaganza! Come in costume!
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-1400
11:30am
Ticket Price: $6 kids, $7 adults (exclusive of ticketing fees)
For more information visit World Cafe online!
Sunday, October 26
Sundays On Stage
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5372
2:00pm
November
Friday, November 7
KZTV
Mount Sinai Hospital
This show is not open to the public.
2009
January
Saturday, January 17
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-634-3650
10:00 and 11:00am
Monday, January 19
The Hoffman Estates Branch Library
1550 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-885-3511
1:00 and 2:00pm
Tuesday, January 20
The Cary Public Library
1606 Three Oak Road
Cary, IL 60013
847-639-4210
10:30am
The Wheaton Public Library
225 North Cross
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-668-1374
1:30pm
Wednesday, January 21
Park Ridge Library
20 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-825-4527
10:00am
What
makes up an Erin Lee & Marci show?
Our family concerts feature something for big kids, little kids, and their grownups.
Performing both original songs and new takes ontraditional tunes, our music
celebrates a variety of genres (pop, bluegrass, klezmer, and ‘50s rock
‘n’ roll to name just a few.) accompanying our vocal harmonies with
acoustic guitars and percussion, we promise to get kids (and grownups) singing,
laughing, dancing and learning!
We come from educational backgrounds – in fact, much of our music was first performed by the kids in our theatre classes. our songs,and in turn our shows, include positive social and educational messages while maintaining a high level of energy, creativity and fun. This makes our shows particularly adaptable for a variety of venues including theatres, schools, museums, libraries and concert halls.
Is there audience
participation?
Yes! Each child is encouraged to participate at their own age and comfort
level, be it with call and response singing, silly sound effects, or even elaborate
dance moves. Audiences are asked to participate from their seats (sometimes
standing at their seats) as a group, allowing both outgoing and more reserved
children to join in at a level that is most comfortable for them.
What instruments will we hear?
We perform both as an acoustic duo and with their five-member, multi-talented band. A concert with “the works” features guitar, keyboard, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, djembe and four part harmonies – all in one set!
As a duo, we've been called “the Indigo Girls of childhood music”. With just the two of us onstage we will still treat you to our acoustic sound featuring guitars and a huge variety of percussion sounds!
What are your technical
requirements?
For small venues such as classrooms and libraries we only require a
few stools or armless chairs. For larger venues such as auditoriums or for noisy
spaces a sound system will be necessary. Details can be discussed upon booking.
How long is your show?
A typical show is 45 minutes long. Longer or shorter shows can be arranged
on an as needed basis.
How soon do I need
to book a show?
Due to extremely busy schedules, it is in your interest to book with
as much advance notice as possible. While occasionally we will be
able to book a show on short notice, it is best to book a few months in advance
to insure your choice of dates and times.
How can I contact
you to book a show or for more information?
Email info@gottaplay.org or
call 212-560-5670. Please remember to include your location and the dates
and times you are interested in and remember to allow up to a few days to receive
a response.