Join Dan Zanes, former lead singer of rock group The Del Fuegos, his Brooklyn-based band and eclectric music guests as they perform irresistible grooves inspired by all kinds of music from folk roots to early rock ‘n’ roll. Having incited a pint-sized Beatles-like mania throughout the USA, now Dan Zanes brings his rousing family gig to Sydney.

With soulful folk favourites, dance classics, West indian social music and fun catchy originals, both kids and adults can sing along in this high-spirited hootenanny.

Embraced by the music industry, and by thankful parents everywhere, Dan Zanes’ award-winning albums are hip enough for Lou Reed, Nick Cave, Debbie Harry and Philip Glass to have made cameo appearances, but accessible enough for the under tens to sing along.

All ages

Dan Zanes & Friends also play as part of Festival Kids at Parramatta. For details of this show, click here.

Dan Zanes & Friends also appear as part of Festival First Night.

PHOTO: GALA NAREZO

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WHAT THE PRESS SAID

”They're fun and they're good and no one is left out in the pleasure…more.” – The Sydney Morning Herald – 13 January

“His albums are hip enough for Debbie Harry and Lou Reed to make cameos but accessible enough for the under—ten set to sing along...this is good ‘ol fashioned pop music for all ages ... more” - Esquire Magazine

“True children’s music, but executed with such sweet (and un-gooey!) humor, casual multiculturalism and shambling groove that you can call it your own.” - New York Times

“The happiest concert vibe since Woodstock. With a lot less drugs and mud." - New York Magazine

“The crown prince of contemporary kids’ music.” - People Magazine

“The multicultural, all-age holiday hoopla organized by Grammy winner and famed Brooklyn musician Dan Zanes pulls together acts as diverse as disco Hanukkah rave-ups, raucous Arabic worship songs, and the occasional Christmas carol ...more” - Daily Candy New York

“Former lead singer of The Del Feugos, Dane Zanes and his Brooklyn-based band will perform grooves inspired by all kinds of music from roots to rock and roll ... more”- Paramatta Advertiser

"Festival First Night is not all for adults. Hyde Park will be packed with culture-hungry youngsters keen to devour what's on offer as part of the Festival's Kids First program" - Daily Telegraph

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COMMENTS

feebeefee 08/12/08

Our family discovered Dan Zanes at the Melbourne International Arts Festival two years ago. Our four-year-old daughter loved it so much, we ended up going 3 times in a week. His CDs have been on high-rotation at our house ever since. Real music that gets kids and adults grooving together. Don't miss it.

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