I don't know how many parents out there know who Jim Gill is, but he is a singer/song-writer of children's music based out of the Chicago area. He has a Master's Degree in Child Development. Last... More

I don't know how many parents out there know who Jim Gill is, but he is a singer/song-writer of children's music based out of the Chicago area. He has a Master's Degree in Child Development. Last night, the Coralville Public Library http://www.judysbook.com/members/23875/posts/2006/4/316917/ was able to "book him" to perform a concert at Morrison Park (right next to the Coralville Aquatic Center.) My kids loved it! It was a small gathering of about 100 people. My daughter and I had seen him perform a few years ago, and so I knew that my kids would enjoy yesterday's performance. Playing the banjo, Jim does an amazing job of both singing silly songs and getting audience participation! Not only are the kids expected to get up and dance, so are the parents... Yes, a lot of the songs are "corny," but that's what makes it fun for the kids. My kids are ages 2 and 6 years old. Both children "got up and moved" and throughly enjoyed the concert. Here is his website if you're interested in learning more. http://www.jimgill.com/ If you have children, and Jim Gill "comes to town," go and your whole family will have a wonderful time!
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