Tracey's new CD, NEVER MIND THE RAIN, features 14 original songs and musical stories complete with imaginative sound effects and recorded with full bands. The CD features 25 of the Baltimore/DC area's finest roots musicians performing zydeco, Dixieland, folk, swing, boogie woogie, Hawaiian, Appalachian, rockabilly, reggae, and rock 'n' roll. NEVER MIND THE RAIN teaches children in a most delightful way about different styles of American "roots" music and about the instruments that characterize each style. Moms and dads will enjoy this music as much as the kids.

Available online CD BABY
or...
Send $15 Check or Money Order to:
2831 Rosalie Ave. Baltimore, MD 21234


NEWS AND REVIEWS

- NMTR is receiving airplay on
the following radio stations:
- XM Kids
- Kids Corner with Kathy O.Connell
- 88.5fm WXPN-FM, Philadelphia PA
- 88.1fm WXPH-FM, Harrisburg, PA
- 104.9fm WXPN-FM, Lehigh Valley, PA
- 90.5fm WKHS-FM, Worton/Baltimore, MD
- All-Ages Show - WPRB 103.3 FM-Princeton, NJ
- Gooney Bird Kids @ LIVE365 from Atlanta, GA
- Spare the Rock, Music for Kids on Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA - 103.3 FM

-2 songs on the CD received awards in the GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST - "I Like You" a winner, "Chug Chug Choo Choo" an honorary award

- Nominated by Washington Area Music Association for "Best Children's Recording" of 2006

REVIEWS

- PARENTING MAGAZINE lists NEVER MIND THE RAIN among its "Best Music for your Toddler" choices, calling it "Cheery toddler fun... (with) cool sound effects.."

- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL says:
"The songs are polished and professionally performed. Let's hope we hear more from Eldridge in the future." - Stephanie Bange, Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Dayton Metro Library, OH

- BALTIMORE'S CHILD says:
"Listening to Eldridge's songs is like taking a deep breath of fresh air filled with high quality musicianship, composition, and talent. There is none of the talking down to kids or the dinky sounds of electronic music that permeate so much of the music in the children's market.."

- Phil from at A FAMILY RUNS THROUGH IT says:
"....what we heard was a collection of highly-polished full band recordings in styles ranging from Dixieland to Rockabilly to Zydeco. And we're all in love with Tracey's gorgeous voice. She reminds me of two of my favorite singers, K.D. Lang and Karen Carpenter. She tells great stories and teaches about music in a fun way. My kids and I highly recommend Tracey Eldridge! You can buy her CD online at CD Baby."

- John Wood at KIDZMUSIC>COM. says:
"Eldridge's honey-coated vocals float atop clever original tunes, toe-tapping arrangements and highly edutaining story-songs. Never mind the rain but give your full attention to this gifted artist."

- Kathy O.Connell of WXPN Philadelphia and author of METROKIDS MAGAZINE'S SOUND OFF! says: "I love this cd. I especially love the variety of musical styles... As the youngest kids outgrow Suzi Shelton, feed them Tracey Eldridge for a diverse and delightful musical buffet"

NEVER MIND THE RAIN LYRICS

LISTEN TO SAMPLES!

I'm My Own Best Friend
Corn Chips
Chug Chug Choo Choo
Tommy Builds a Band/
Tommy's Big Parade
I Know a Frog
Buzzy Bumblebee
Happy Hula Day
Hoppy Goes Ape
Beware of the Wily 'Ol Crocodile
Oh, Zydeco
Golly Ollie Ostrich
I Wanna Dance
I Like You
Go to Sleep


A LITTLE ABOUT TRACEY...

Tracey Eldridge is one of the most popular children's performers in the Maryland/D.C. area. Her energetic and interactive performances at concerts, libraries, schools, mall "Kid's Clubs", camps and children's birthday parties have delighted countless kids and parents. Tracey is highly respected in both the regional entertainment and educational communities. She is proficient on several instruments and in a wide spectrum of musical styles having studied, performed, and taught for more than 25 years. She infuses creative interactive play and music with gleanings from her experience in theater, movement, and clowning. Tracey's contagious exuberance motivates children to participate without self-consciousness. In addition to her musical performances, Tracey entertains as a clown, balloon sculptor, and face painter.


KID'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

            - FACE PAINTING
            - BALLOON SCULPTING
            - SING-A-LONGS
            - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
            - STORYTELLING
            - MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
            - PARACHUTE PLAY
            - PARTY GAMES
            - CRAFTS
            - PUPPETRY
            - KIDS' DRESS-UPS
            - SPECIAL COSTUMING
            - MORE!


SCHOOL PROGRAMS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Tracey's creative educational programs have been performed for library and school audiences throughout the state of Maryland. Here's a partial list of programs currently being offered:

-MUSIC 'N' MOTION is expressly designed to spark imaginations and to nurture self-esteem. Through songs, movement, puppetry, stories, sign language, parachute play and interactive games kids learn about sharing, teamwork, leadership, celebration of diversity, recycling, and the art of negotiation and compromise. Presented in a high-spirited, fun, sometimes silly & zany way, this program is ideal for ages 2 through 6.
- LET'S GO! is a fantastic journey by train, plane, car, truck, bus, boat, bicycle, rocket ship, foot, horse, and even time machine! A creative musical exploration of transportation and movement for ages 2 - 6.
- AMERICAN MUSICAL ROAD TRIP travels America's highways and byways to explore distinct regional styles of music. Tracing each style to Old World origins, this program celebrates America's multicultural makeup. Ideal for elementary school audiences.
- BAD ROADS, GOOD PEOPLE:
    A Musical World Journey takes children off the beaten path to experience sounds native to the Andes Mountains, the Caribbean, Australia, East and West Africa, Russia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. A celebration of universal human ingenuity and diversity, this program is suitable for audiences pre-K through grade 6.
- GOOD VIBRATIONS explores the dynamics of sound and draws distinction between music and noise. Tracey guides children in discovery of the body as musical instrument and demonstrates how instruments are grouped into families whose members make vibrations in similar ways. Audiences see, hear, and touch instruments from each family. Children play percussion instruments and take part in a rhythm community. For pre-K and elementary audiences.


CHILDREN'S CONCERTS

You can see Tracey performing interactively with children at kid's clubs, festivals and special events in Maryland, DC, and Virginia throughout the year.


TRACEY'S CONTACT INFO:

- Email tracey@traceyeldridge.com
- Phone: (410) 340-0492
- Phone: (443) 621-6601

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FRI, MAY 28 - 12:00 noon Show
Marley Station Mall
Family Fridays at Noon for Kids of All Ages

TUE, JUNE 1 - 10:30 AM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Arbutus Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

FRI, JUNE 4 - 10:30 AM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Pikesville Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

WED, JUNE 9 - 6:30 PM Show
Kent County Public Library
Chestertown Branch
"UP, DOWN, 'ROUND and 'ROUND: Mother Nature Makes a Splash" for family audiences

WED, JUNE 16 - 10:30 AM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Hereford Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

MON, JUNE 21 - 1:30 & 3:30PM Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Provinces Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

TUE, JUNE 22 - 1:30 & 3:30PM Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
South County Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

WED, JUNE 23 - 10:30 AM Show
Baltimore County Public Library
Loch Raven Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

WED, JUNE 23 - 1:30, 3:30, 7:30PM Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
South County Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

THU, JUNE 24 - 1:30, 3:30, 7:30 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Edgewater Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

FRI, JUNE 25 - 12:00 noon Show
Marley Station Mall
Family Fridays at Noon for Kids of All Ages

MON, JUNE 28 - 1:30, 3:30 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Mountain Road Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

TUE, JUNE 29 - 1:30, 3:30, 7:00 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Broadneck Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

WED, JUNE 30 - 9:30, 11:30, 1:30 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Crofton Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

THU, JULY 1 - 1:30 Show
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Eastport Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

FRI, JULY 2 - 10:30AM Show - Free!
Cabin John Mall
Cabin John, MD

TUE, JULY 6 - 10:30 AM Show
Cecil County Public Library
Chesapeake City Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

TUE, JULY 6 - 1:30 PM Show
Cecil County Public Library
Elkton Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

WED, JULY 7 - 10:30 AM Show
Cecil County Public Library
Rising Sun Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

THU, JULY 8 - 10:30 AM Show
Cecil County Public Library
Rising Sun Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

THU, JULY 8 - 1:30 PM Show
Cecil County Public Library
Notheast Branch
"SPLASH! A Musical Water Adventure" for ages 2 - 6

FRI, JULY 9 - 12:00 noon Show
Marley Station Mall
"Camp Kidgets" for Kids of All Ages

SAT, JULY 10 - 11:00AM Show
Frederick County Public Library
Emmitsburg Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

MON, JULY 12 - 11:00AM Show
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Southeast Anchor Branch
"MUSIC 'n' MOTION" for ages birth - 3.

MON, JULY 12 - 1:30, 3:30 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Maryland City Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

TUE, JULY 13 - 9:30, 11:30, 1:30 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Annapolis Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.

WED, JULY 14 - 10:30 AM Show
Talbot County Public Library
Easton Branch
"UP, DOWN, 'ROUND and 'ROUND: Mother Nature Makes a Splash" for family audiences

WED, JULY 14 - 2:00 PM Show
Talbot County Public Library
St. Michael's Branch
"UP, DOWN, 'ROUND and 'ROUND: Mother Nature Makes a Splash" for family audiences

THU, JULY 15 - 11:00AM Show
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Roland Park Branch
"MUSIC 'n' MOTION" for ages birth - 3.

THU, JULY 15 - 1:30, 3:30, 7:00 Shows
Anne Arundel County Public Library
Severna Park Branch
"TROPICAL SPLASH: Exploring the Music of Island Cultures" for family audiences.