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Here is a link for those of you who would like to catch Paul's performance. The broadcast will be June 2nd at 7:30pm, UK time.

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Recorded live in concert at the Watford Coliseum, Paul Austin Kelly performs the beloved tenor aria “Una furtiva lagrima” from the Donizetti opera “L’elisir d’amore” (The Elixir of Love). Returning to his popular music roots, Mr. Kelly also sings the classic Broadway show tune. . .

It's almost a year later but I'm finally getting around to putting this up.

I've been a huge Pete Seeger fan all my life. More than a fan, Pete was one of my earliest musical and lifestyle influences. I learned songs from him that I still sing today and in some ways I also learned how to sing from him––with passion and love in your voice.

Back when I was finalizing my Sing-Along 2 CD I sent a demo CD off to Pete Seeger. The song I wanted him to hear was my recording of "If I Had A Hammer," which was written by Pete and fellow Weavers member, Lee Hayes. The song is known worldwide and a staple of sing-alongs, campfire gatherings and Scout troops. It's also been recorded by many well-known artists so I knew I was doing something rather daring by recording it myself.

Here's the perfect way to make sure you have the right music for your Christmas holidays. Do it the Walking Oliver way with "Don't Want No Bones for Christmas." It’s a superbly crafted, dance-along, sing-along recording of upbeat Christmas favourites, traditional carols and original compositions destined to become seasonal classics.

If you haven't already ordered a copy of the CD, don't worry. Download the tracks directly from the website. Burn a CD for your stereo or drag'em onto your iPod and carry'em around with you!

And buy a copy of "Don't Want No Bones for Christmas" now so you'll be sure to have it for next Christmas! Check out some of the audio clips now. It's just the right mix for the whole family!

Read what the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says about it––

–– "Opera singer Paul Austin Kelly continues his collection of songs for children with this funny Christmas album. From goofy renditions of classics such as "I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christmas" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to a

The first episode of The Walking Oliver Family Music Podcast is now available from iTunes!

Walking Oliver Podcast on iTunes

This is a weekly half-hour podcast featuring a variety of talented “family music” artists hosted radio-style by Walking Oliver director, Paul Austin Kelly.

As with all podcasts from iTunes subscription and/or downloading is absolutely free.

Check it out here!
Walking Oliver Podcast on iTunes

We want to keep the pace lively but still present as wide a variety of music and musical styles as possible. We’ll offer some light chat in between songs, too, and plan to offer the occasional interview with artists.

Episode 1 features music by Eddie Coker, Marla Lewis, Sho-Mo & The Monkey Bunch, Richard Durrant and Paul Austin Kelly. Expect the list of artists to grow as time goes by.

Have a listen! It’s a great new way to spend a half hour of family time at home, in the car or out and about with your iPod.

Walking Oliver Podcast on iTunes

In a lead story today in the London Times (times2 section) "The Walking Oliver Sing-Along" was chosen as an example of the kind of CD to have on hand to keep kids happily occupied during trips in the car.

To quote,
"Stick on some sing-along songs. It's important to play ones that you can bear to listen to more than three times in any journey. The Walking Oliver Sing-Along collection by Paul Austin Kelly is fun."

Are we happy to hear it? You bet!

It’s such a pleasure working with Paul Austin Kelly, an artist of unparalleled talent in so many areas – singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, producer, and chief cook and bottle washer at Walking Oliver. I listen to a lot of new kids’ music every day, yet I return to Paul’s CDs as a sort of “mental floss” - a refreshing break from the often “same old, same old” that’s so pervasive in kids music right now. His music is of such high quality, so well produced, so inventive and so accessible to kids of all ages, I think it should be in everyone’s collection. We are working to see that happen here at NewSound and so we’re looking forward to a long and successful partnership with Paul and Walking Oliver!"

Man! How cool is that?
We're looking forward to it, too, Dot! Thanks!!

Paul

Walking Oliver Wins
Prestigious NAPPA Honors Award
by George Edward Burles, Public Relations

Paul Austin Kelly and Richard Durrant’s music CD “Through Tenderwood” has been named an Honors Award winner in the 2007 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Children’s Products competition. This distinction recognizes “Through Tenderwood” as a standout among music recordings available for children today.

The NAPPA Judges said:

"Prepare yourself for a magical mystery tour through the land of timeless nursery rhymes. Some very clever and inventive twists and turns await you along the way."

"Through Tenderwood" is an enchanting interpretation of nursery rhyme songs that mirror a child’s journey from daylight into night. With the unique artistic chemistry of renowned American vocalist Paul Austin Kelly and British guitar wizard Richard Durrant, this timeless musical mystery tour promises clever and inventive twists along the way.

"Through Tenderwood" also marks the second time Paul Austin Kelly has earned a NAPPA Honors Award. In 2004 Mr. Kelly and his children's music label

We at Walking Oliver want to wish everyone the happiest of Thanksgivings. We had the pleasure of having Thanksgiving dinner with our relatives from LA who were happily staying in London for 2 months. They're heading back home this weekend and we'll miss them. We're thankful that we had them here with us as long as we did.

We wish everyone with family around them closeness and peace. And everyone without family, we wish you the company of good friends during this holiday weekend.

God bless,
Paul