A Child's Time To Rock Cancer Benefit April 25 at the Wonder Ballroom

Two of Seattle’s top indie kids’ bands, Recess Monkey and The Not-Its, will perform a family concert at the Wonder Ballroom at 10:30 am, Sunday April 25th, to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program.

Belinda and Hova from Greasy Kid Stuff (94.7 FM!) will emcee.

The bands are donating their time, and Portland merchants are donating goods and services for a silent auction. More information is available at http://childsrock.com.

Tickets: $9 adults/$6 for children under 13. Non-walkers free. Available from Ticketmaster and at the Wonder Ballroom box office. www.wonderballroom.com.

Learn to Kick It with Ramshackle

Drum Lessons with Dave Owen of Captain Bogg & Salty

So matey, ever wanted to play the drums? Why not learn the tricks, sticks, and kicks of the trade from a proper pirate of punk, funk, and buccaneer rock... Ramshackle.

Our very own "Ramshackle" Dave Owen is currently accepting new students into his private practice. Lessons are 30 minutes long and are limited to students 8 years old and up. Dave's an old salt on the drums and wants to share his experience and knowledge. With a focus on technique, through many different styles of music from rock to reggae, bongos to bombo beats, lessons will be personalized to each player whether you are an aspiring beginner or advanced player.

Whether ye be an old hand on the barrels or new swabby on the skins, ship alongside with DAVE OWEN DRUMS

photo by Chris Owen

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

Loren Hoskins (Capt. Bogg) and Kevin Hendrickson (First Mate McGraw) have embarked on a television voyage! Contacted by Disney, they are currently writing and recording new piratical tunes for an upcoming cartoon:

'Disney Television Animation has begun production on "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," an interactive 2-D and CG animated series for preschoolers and parents featuring the music and fun-filled adventures of classic characters Captain Hook and Smee, plus a new crew of kid pirates led by the enthusiastic and courageous Jake.'

- Disney Channel MediaNet

Check out this link from Wired's "GeekDad".

Set to premiere in autumn, stay tuned for more information.