Album Notes

ABOUT THE CD, "OUTTA SCHOOL!"

WINNER OF A PARENTS' CHOICE "APPROVED" AWARD (FALL, 2007)

This CD’s mostly humorous tunes loosely follow the chronological pattern of the school calendar, with “Back to School” near the beginning and “Summer Vacation” close to the end—hence the title—but the majority of songs are simply lots of fun, any time of year.

Many musical styles are represented, from the Dixieland/swing-influenced “Monkey, Monkey!” (about the adventures of a little girl and the monkey she liberates from its cage at the zoo) to the old-school ska beat of “Too Many People in a Little House” (composed when Steve was still in school…all those years ago). A number of original tunes pay tribute to classic sounds of the 50’s and 60’s; one such track is “Reading Road Trip, USA,” commissioned as the official theme song for the New Hampshire State Library’s 2007 Summer Reading Program. Also included are standards that have become favorites at Steve’s popular live shows: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Fanga Alafea/Liza Jane,” and others. Thanks to a host of talented musicians and engineer/producer Brian Coombes at Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield, NH (www.rockinghorsestudio.com), OUTTA SCHOOL! pleases the ear with a groovy vibe from start to finish.


ABOUT THE ARTIST...Steve Blunt (www.steveblunt.com)

Steve Blunt is a musician and storyteller with over 20 years' experience in the arts and education. With an MA from Teachers College-Columbia University, Steve taught middle school English for 9 years before choosing a full-time career in children's music.

Recognized as an educational and entertaining performer, Steve has been selected 6 times as a roster artist for the New Hampshire State Library's "Kids, Books, and the Arts" Program. His CD, Hang On, Henry!, won a Parents' Choice "Approved" Award (Summer, 2003) and is popular with kids and grown-ups alike.

Currently, Steve teaches music part-time at Rivier College's Early Childhood Center and elsewhere. He also volunteers for the youth music program at First Church (UCC) in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he resides with his wife, daughter, and two English springer spaniels. Steve is a member of the Children's Music Network--check them out at www.cmnonline.org.

More info about Steve at www.steveblunt.com!