Band monkeys around in Merritt for parents, kids

Band monkeys around in Merritt for parents, kids The Monkey Bunch, a Juno-nominated group of children's entertainers, will kick off their first tour in Western Canada with a concert at the Merritt Civic Centre this Tuesday. Peat says that the city wanted to expand its entertainment offerings for kids beyond swimming and hockey. After their foray into the Nicola Valley, The Monkey Bunch will give a series of performances in a series of children's festivals in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The second stresses the role that young people can play in changing the world. The Monkey Bunch plays mainly rock but its songs are aimed to children along with their parents, generally between preschool age up to Grade 4. Asked why the City of Merritt decided to host a children's concert, Peat says, "There isn't a lot offered to children in this town except activities. The Monkey Bunch was formed in 2006 and consists of band members Shoshana Sperling, Maury LaFoy, Graham Powell, and Lyle Molzan. before. This is their first time. "We thought, 'Let's make it a bit bigger. The group's website explains, "We wanted to create a musical experience that a child could enjoy with a parent or caregiver. To that end, The Monkey Bunch has released two albums, Sho, Mo, and The Monkey Bunch in 2006 and Power to the Little People in 2010. " . "They've never actually been in B. The first pays tribute to the music of artists as varied as The Beatles, Louis Armstrong, and Shirley Temple. Tickets will be sold at the door and are available in advance at the Merritt Civic Centre and Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. Band monkeys around in Merritt for parents, kids Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 18/05/2012