tag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=13Latest News2024-02-27T10:37:14-05:00Music With Patrickfalsetag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73580282024-02-27T10:37:14-05:002024-02-27T10:37:14-05:00Time to What????<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/632d680544e880b01f7c200a9fa245135ed40436/original/img-5116.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="3024" width="4032" /><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">One of the many unique things about being Mr Patrick is the encounter with a wide variety of literature. And while I haven’t come across, say, Dante’s Inferno or James Joyce’s Ulysses, today I crossed paths with this little nugget, and, well, what a nugget it is. I see “Time to Pee” as a book for all ages: from older men with pesky prostates to college kids who’ve imbibed a bit too much, everyone - no matter their age or background - can relate to the “call of the bladder.” And in this age of division and discord, that’s a wonderful thing, ain’t it?</span></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73448062024-02-02T14:34:43-05:002024-02-02T14:34:43-05:00Chuck Calls For An Early Spring!<p>The Rock-A-Silly Band and Staten Island Chuck are like Travis and Taylor: meant for each other. We couldn't have enjoyed performing at the Groundhog ceremony at the Staten Island Zoo any more than we did! And the “early Spring” call had the crowd going crazy!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/d41ec2a07e69d4f5ee64f455116775a3b934ad85/original/img-0490.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73421292024-01-29T07:48:04-05:002024-01-29T07:48:04-05:00Staten Island Chuck Meets The Press<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/724ad866b095fde04b64e540108111760f04966c/original/img-5824.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73270912024-01-02T07:44:33-05:002024-01-02T07:44:33-05:00Ringin' in 2024 @ the Staten Island Children's Museum!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/a7d793f2cf971492a5c069a39f575f74b6595f13/original/414949484-18250486681230083-4490171462284852171-n.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73134002023-12-02T11:18:39-05:002023-12-02T11:20:32-05:00The Rock-A-Silly Band on the Radio<p></iframe><a class="no-pjax" href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radio-active-kids/episodes/RAK-12223---Its-new-music--yeah-e2cnblh">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radio-active-kids/episodes/RAK-12223---Its-new-music--yeah-e2cnblh</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73101542023-11-27T20:40:34-05:002023-11-27T20:40:34-05:00Look Who We Met!<p>The Park Slope tree-lighting this past Saturday was a whole heap of FUN: the crowd was huge, the music was rockin', and we got to hang with the Man in Red, Santa Claus! </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/9d69827cb7304f35796b829d6eeec894da31e81a/original/img-4454.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/0bcd5bc2ca401132d4daae0c98ae2aeb93e64cc8/original/img-4440.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/6c72867af60195a16982569d762c063a6ccdd763/original/img-7269.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/73029492023-11-13T09:10:41-05:002023-11-13T09:10:42-05:00Rubber Duckie, you're the one!<p>There hasn't been a couple this perfect since Johnny Depp and Amber Herd. Wait, scratch that: there hasn't been a couple like this since….well, since Ernie and Rubber Duckie. But now that I've performed next to a giant rubber duckie, I can see what Ernie was singing about all those years ago: the duck has a certain je ne sais quoi that's rare in water fowl. Heck, it's rare in any species. But, well, now I get it: I truly do. And I'm grateful that Rubber Duckie agreed to this photo because, let's face it, A-list celebs don't often mingle with great unwashed folks like Mr. Patrick. #DayMade</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/3dc083f46d71057eea8ad21c67b536aa03ff1b4b/original/img-4298.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72915022023-10-21T10:17:59-04:002023-10-21T10:17:59-04:00Spooktacular 2023 Is About To Get SILLY!!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/970562481f0fba65d104a3cc02a078553d311a79/original/img-4118.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72782782023-09-25T10:44:34-04:002023-10-16T10:49:32-04:00Rally For Reed!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/f2b70b439f7e457da5cc7d0872911ad262c145df/original/img-3741.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72689972023-09-05T14:17:25-04:002023-09-06T15:43:17-04:00Better Late Than Never<p>This pic is from a show I did with Mr. Mike on August 1st at the National Night Out Against Crime. Someone had also asked me to play at the National Night Out In Favor of Crime, and I was like, “Dude! Are you serious? Mr. Patrick is all about fighting crime! Bat Man has always been a hero of mine. Now get the heck away from me! Stat!” Anyway, I like the way the sky looks in this pic. The middle aged guy on stage? Not so much. Was I trying to play with my back to the audience, ala Miles Davis or something? Who knows? Perhaps Baby Shark resonates just a little deeper when it's played by someone with his back to you. Anyhow, hope you like the photo.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/a1e6234202121584e911a8ee837314f8426a0826/original/img-6300.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72304992023-06-22T07:48:14-04:002023-06-22T07:48:14-04:00Super-Silly Summer Solstice Show a Success!!!<p><span style="color:rgb(28,43,51);">A tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who came out to enjoy the fun in Westerleigh Park last night. We are especially grateful to Miss Laura from ET Littles for sharing her super singing skills, for Miss Kerry for her sharing her super sign language skills and to our little buddy Noah for proving that rock-n-roll lives!!!!! (Oh, and to Mother Nature for holding off on rain.). See y'all soon! Stay SILLY!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/b6ee08214da31adebc99bde5744da0d96c28391e/original/img-6658.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72139442023-05-23T08:04:19-04:002023-05-23T08:04:20-04:00This is gonna be a Mermaid Party like no other!<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://mommypoppins.com/new-york-city-kids/event/events/the-little-mermaid-music-with-patrick-live-show">https://mommypoppins.com/new-york-city-kids/event/events/the-little-mermaid-music-with-patrick-live-show</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72044852023-05-07T12:27:24-04:002023-05-07T12:29:06-04:00Opening Day @ The Carousel for All Children<p>What an AMAZING time!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/83d3117a05bb088593d6f11787c07104b49943d6/original/345652980-1160276101306341-5874039893309871665-n.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/72014692023-05-02T12:29:53-04:002023-05-02T12:29:53-04:00#DayMade<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/f4b37a283359338f941184560d6e648322e17488/original/img-4581.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/71823692023-04-01T09:57:46-04:002023-04-01T09:57:47-04:00Rockin' With Reed<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/193467/94099ace34945ac9a1477cfecdacc72d5a00d8ae/original/336496195-1145810662757881-1623980728394835836-n.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>You KNOW you're having a great day when the one-and-only Reed drops into your classroom performance to jam out on some Beatles tunes. What fun!</p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/71325882023-01-04T13:35:38-05:002023-01-04T13:35:38-05:00Yes, I Am!!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/3f024d9fe2bb6943dabe1e62645f33a098f90c14/original/ready-for-fun.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/71298912022-12-31T19:00:00-05:002022-12-31T19:00:02-05:00Happy New Year<p>2022 was a return to normal life, and I am grateful for that. Thank you to everyone who shared in the joy of music and laughter: two things humans can still agree are among the greatest things in life. Can't wait to rock out in 2023!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/20c37de0b75f461b56fd2b0068392176fb1d50e7/original/beige-minimalist-photo-collage.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70938242022-11-02T12:59:08-04:002022-12-07T12:41:22-05:00A Minion and A Baby Shark Chatting It Up<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="KfAq-kZ1X1M" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/KfAq-kZ1X1M/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfAq-kZ1X1M?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Let's face it, conversation these days can be touch. People are polarized and quick to anger. And yet, as this video proves, there's still hope, because if a Minion and a Baby Shark can get along, than ANYONE can get along.</p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70850782022-10-20T09:01:07-04:002022-10-20T09:01:08-04:00Wow!<p>I received this message recently from the parent of a child who began attending Rainbow's Reach classes, and, well, it speaks for itself. To say I am grateful to have the opportunity to connect with a child in this way is an understatement.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/1573c5b90a92039baac00cb21378a28cfe8deeae/original/img-1287.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70820982022-10-15T13:11:58-04:002022-10-15T13:11:58-04:00Spooktacular 2022<p>Look who showed up at the Staten Island Zoo's Spooktacular: those silly minions, aka The Rock-A-Silly Band!</p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e0458ae1dd6be44a5dac900e0e45aca6a4d2c7e6/original/img-1280.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70642452022-09-20T09:16:51-04:002022-09-20T09:16:51-04:00Making new friend at Empire Outlets<p>Let's face it, Bruce doesn't let people come up and strum his guitar after his Broadway shows. Not even if your name is Kim Kardashian. But with Mr. Patrick things are different: you get to shake your sillies out, then strum away with a little help from your dad. It's fun for children of most ages. (Not 12 year olds: sorry.). :()<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/a9caaf77384bbf1f54bd7559bd916224ef4a5b93/original/307083004-10229397734627034-8502056319040040385-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70267922022-07-29T17:32:33-04:002022-07-29T17:32:33-04:00Obsessed With Frogs<p>I consider myself an "influencer" in one way and one way only: I seem to have an uncanny knack for getting kids to place frogs on their heads and make silly faces. Don't believe me? Check out this #FrogSelfie taken during one of my JCC camp sessions this summer.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/355e457f27f257a5781a4c03320cf57755de95bc/original/tempimageuxmujw.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70063762022-07-02T08:51:14-04:002022-07-02T08:51:14-04:00Fun! Fun! Fun!<p>The Rock-A-Silly Band had a blast entertaining families at Empire Outlets yesterday, and a little rain storm did nothing to dampen our spirits. Don't believe me? Take a look at these happy little people just having a ton of fun!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/42d2aee407113b574cf5c90f25d303522a4d54cb/original/tempimageb94ucm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/70002072022-06-23T14:34:36-04:002022-06-23T14:34:36-04:00Super-Silly Summer Solstice Show<p>Things got all kinds of crazy on June 21st in Westerleigh Park, as the Rock-A-Silly Band brought the fun to fabulous families with the funnest fun around. Don't believe me? Look at the kids actually levitating in this picture: now THAT is some serious fun, folks!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/68a8091f3685747434b5a09166f59f3e9c4a60e9/original/a9acdbed-755d-4c58-a2b9-2e6c10cb36dc-1-201-a.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/69789242022-05-24T17:59:14-04:002022-05-24T17:59:14-04:00#DayMade<p>Look what my little friend was wearing for today's school show! How awesome is that????<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/4e5c1de5251248488a1e60dbbf5a77ffc675d47f/original/tempimagefngwwb.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/69616852022-05-02T11:55:51-04:002022-05-02T11:55:51-04:00Guitar Makeover<p>Some folks make over their homes; some make over their bodies. Me? I prefer making-over my guitar. My hope is that these colorful and silly animals will delight the children while enjoying the music.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8651472aea1c07ce1a5ff5cd67d99d6d059f84d9/original/tempimagel0tpo7.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/69616842022-05-02T11:53:05-04:002022-05-02T11:53:05-04:00Superhero Power<p>You always feel safe when performing for Wonder Woman and Bat Girl, let me tell you!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8a6c3dde97b85e7d32c4a3a956dce7751421907e/original/35ed8159-1606-4d8a-8d82-47c46d983491.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/69553102022-04-23T06:45:12-04:002022-04-23T06:45:12-04:00Getting Silly At Barnes and Noble<p>My recent show at Barnes and Noble took a very silly turn, as you can well-see by this photo. (I blame the coffee!). Loved playing an in-person show to a nice crowd of lovely families!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/da96e1ebc449facf40ca214e9849c77c40d69cf5/original/c618a2ac-d817-4fa9-9aa0-ef94dd93b601-4-5005-c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/69409132022-04-05T13:47:44-04:002022-04-05T13:47:44-04:00Peter and Patrick: Perfect Together<p>Go to hang with the one and only Peter Cottontail last weekend at Music Together of Staten Island's Easter Dance Party, which is rumored to have set a record for most FUN ever experienced at an Easter Dance Party. (The previous record was set at an East German party in 1972, if memory serves.). <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/94ccf225d25f8d76ae419dc5cdf27fc62e501953/original/ed2c2873-4d7c-441e-9d4b-57f4a4c21fd8.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/69263512022-03-18T17:46:46-04:002022-03-18T17:46:46-04:00Reunited and it Feels So Good<p>Now that the world has slowly started to return to some sort of normalcy, I'm starting to see friends I haven't seen in over two years, and it is beyond wonderful to reconnect and see those smiles and hear those voices. This here is my little buddy Rio from Rainbows Reach. (I think her smile is so bright it could power a country. What do you think?)<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/206a33ee4ff3ccb079d419a09a2563bd0bbbb63a/original/tempimageay3gkl.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/68928902022-02-09T10:27:19-05:002022-02-09T10:27:19-05:00Loved playing for my friends at Board and Brush Staten Island this weekend!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d16e4a690d648cf5275bc43893393ce652fe0078/original/tempimagerzpljb.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/68874062022-02-03T09:03:38-05:002022-02-03T09:03:38-05:00Love being part of the Rainbows Reach family!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d83286f39dbb04c02698bdc27dc8fb46fe97200c/original/b72eac5a-b2ff-4eff-b5b6-296fa98113a5-1-201-a.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/68627702022-01-08T08:17:23-05:002022-01-08T08:17:23-05:00Merry New Year from Patrick and Patrick, LLC. Let's make it a good one!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/f03186789aea1a2ce3e349f6f147120d44d933f0/original/tempimage1civzc.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/68330592021-12-07T15:21:24-05:002021-12-07T15:21:24-05:00BFFs<p>Those internet whispers turned out to be true, folks: Santa and Mr. Patrick are BFFS, and they proved it this past weekend with 5 holiday shows that featured ridiculous amounts of singing, dancing, laughing and overall holiday fun. Can't wait for the next jam, Santa!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/2c503206dd80d436464a8616f8bde1f5094b817c/original/tempimagen8i9x4.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/67896492021-10-28T16:24:33-04:002021-10-28T16:24:33-04:00Spooktacular 2021<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8a10cb952d6dd12ab24637c2ef774a37ef90cc98/original/tempimagezaclvl.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/67098082021-08-07T10:53:59-04:002021-08-07T10:53:59-04:00New Video<p><a contents="New Mr. Patrick Video! "There's A Frog On My Head"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7gf977Tt-g">New Mr. Patrick Video! "There's A Frog On My Head"</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/66552632021-06-10T08:57:18-04:002021-06-10T08:57:18-04:00A different kind of show<p>After playing for two hours for the children at Wonder Years Preschool the other day, I headed over to Eger Assisted Living for a relaxed outdoor show, featuring folk songs, patriotic songs and lots of standards, including cuts by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and George and Ira Gershwin. (Baby Shark was suspiciously absent.....)<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e20e2a5b223e6d978dc49e65d360f38272ba44fd/original/tempimageghfu4y.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/66516292021-06-07T08:29:21-04:002021-06-07T08:29:21-04:00Sooooooooooo Good To Be Back!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/733c86ef43014e02dd39567ac6414ed05af24ceb/original/28c07348-2a13-4ab6-b1bd-0035f2b1a49c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />It's hard to overstate how good it felt to get back into things this weekend: we had music, laughter, dancing and overall joy and then some! All under gorgeous sunny skies. After so much gloom, so much difficulty, this weekend felt like. Renaissance. Just look at those little faces! And in the words of the Carpenters: "We've only just begun." Stay tuned!</p>
<p> </p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/66118902021-04-23T09:21:57-04:002021-04-23T09:21:57-04:00New Addition To The Family<p>Recently welcomed Ms. Suzie Q to the Music With Patrick family. Like many, she's fond of unicorns, bouncy rhythms and a good cup of java in the morning. Most of all, she can't wait to play for families and get their feet dancing!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/42b4bb907aa134dfb38fc2765834d4b964684994/original/tempimagequfc0l.png/!!/b:W1sidCIsOTBdXQ==.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/65207892021-01-14T12:15:37-05:002021-01-14T12:15:37-05:00Virtual Shows<p>You wouldn't think a virtual show could be so much fun, but after this past Monday's concert, I am changing my tune, so am proud to partner with my friends form the JCC of Staten Island for a new series of virtual shows, featuring guitar, puppets and a dude with some very questionable hair.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/debff6873528de1471ebe2ce307163eeb1b46971/original/3f44a961-91c5-4da6-af17-ec6b447fbd74-1-201-a.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/64688212020-11-02T18:06:48-05:002020-11-02T18:06:48-05:00Spooktacular 2020<p>Despite the difficulties of the COVID pandemic, our friends at the Staten Island Zoo managed to present Spooktacular 2020, and the Rock-A-Silly Band was there to bring the fun in a safe, socially-distant way. Three nights of 3+ hours of music per night = a heckuva a lot of fun!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/aec752196006b53c115806b278ab1b7459e950fd/original/aaffb8db-6edc-4677-befe-3185c0110511-1-201-a.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/63789882020-07-07T17:46:40-04:002020-07-07T17:46:40-04:00Look who made the news! Here's Mr. Patrick's interview with the Staten Island Advance<p><a contents="Mr. Patrick interview!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="<iframe%20src=%22https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstatenislandadvance%2Fvideos%2F299597571243146%2F&show_text=0&width=560%22%20width=%22560%22%20height=%22315%22%20style=%22border:none;overflow:hidden%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowTransparency=%22true%22%20allowFullScreen=%22true%22></iframe>">Mr. Patrick interview!</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/63671032020-06-26T08:31:45-04:002020-06-26T08:31:45-04:00Virtual Shows<p>Taking a break from the Facebook Live shows for a while. All past shows are archived on the Music With Patrick Facebook and YouTube pages, should you need a serious dose of silliness. </p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/63550442020-06-16T09:41:06-04:002020-06-16T09:41:06-04:00New Family member<p>During tough times like these, welcoming a cute little furrball into the family is one way to put a smile on your face and a glow in your heart. Meet Alley Cat, the newest member of the Mr. Patrick family. She's fond of naps, grooming, treats, playing, and, yeah, more naps and more grooming. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/9c573b21f0f8e479144a5bea1a811eef3b417387/original/b9d05d3d-80b2-4371-a732-c1d2ef0dd897-1-201-a.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/62990502020-04-29T17:27:30-04:002020-04-29T17:27:30-04:00Video Feature<p>The Office of the Staten Island Borough President recently asked me to sing a little song about staying home and staying safe. Here's the result: <a contents="Mr. Patrick's Stay-Safe Advice" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8i2l5B6m8yl88tkL-tYdH4wdskLhCUfLDF5_hBZVyYcF_5-OQ9zu3Pt6sT1zzOTJJ4N_s1AlUIR80GPE84PxAgLxj0rFAg0ASti4UgqHCPCeB54aB_yfvOttUn1n6y8Ey0pJ0tfXGWx-BQ-q07HS-HH8os9bsLebw5EmrhAvZJKgYCuGkAfCSZvCPAsEvTtmUptwX5KxEU=&c=gLhWeWCix7_KpXzG3PUvg7NdCKTzjlg8d3LMUm6HRPDW_3JVAYa5kw==&ch=D2rY0-iGuSyo8DtInc027jjP28KCPrTT1akTDXE7u3ZgTygAwXpZWQ==">Mr. Patrick's Stay-Safe Advice</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/62515802020-03-16T20:27:03-04:002020-03-24T13:35:55-04:00Daily Shows<p>For the time being I am offering daily live performance on Facebook Live Monday through Friday at 6 PM, Monday at 10 AM and Saturday at 10 AM, Eastern Standard Time. We need music and community more than ever right now, and this is my contribution to our community, both online and physical. Hope you can join me!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/5ffa014dbf7022c7bc7dd1dc243d66d99da35b4e/original/img-6696-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/62253052020-02-23T21:55:49-05:002020-02-23T21:56:21-05:00Mr. Patrick featured on SILive.com!<p><a contents="Mr. Patrick made the news! Check out this article about the silliest fella around." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2020/02/music-with-patrick-offers-kid-friendly-entertainment-at-schools-community-events-artists-of-the-island.html" target="_blank">Mr. Patrick made the news! Check out this article to read about the silliest fella around.</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/62050412020-02-05T19:22:53-05:002020-02-05T19:22:53-05:00Groundhog Day at the Staten Island Zoo<p>Once again the Rock-A-Silly Band provided the entertainment as Staten Island Chuck dazzled the crowd with his prognosticating skills. He called for an early Spring to much rejoicing. We couldn't be happier!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/4f68495de6877d7b906d932435ca0c5585d19ef4/original/img-5044.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/60520782019-12-30T19:29:40-05:002019-12-30T19:29:40-05:00Mr. Patrick's Newest Family Member<p>Meet Annie, Mr. Patrick's newest family member. She's fond of cuddles, scratches behind the ear and the odd piece of colored string. As John Lennon said, "Happiness is a Warm Cat."<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/defb48d6db6ac71f6fe4cd53916b269bdd6d75f7/original/img-4744.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/60402882019-12-23T08:42:40-05:002019-12-23T08:42:40-05:00Spreading Holiday Cheer<p>Had a wonderful time this past Saturday entertaining children at a party hosted by the Staten Island Giving Circle, Project Hospitality and Los Promotores. You KNOW things are out of control when you've got 2 reindeer in your hands!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/73416b46294f11a9afa8fd92925dca15ad7a8024/original/img-4683.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/59771642019-11-26T08:24:35-05:002019-11-26T08:24:35-05:00A duck and a frog walk into a JCC....<p>This is me and my buddy Brian from Wild Side Zoo at last weekend's session of Camp Good Grief, where we both volunteered to help grieving children. Been involved with this organization for over 5 years, and the volunteers who run it are my heroes: truly lights in this world.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d38f51428e4bb6823520e62cebe3ab381ce0ab20/original/img-4431.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/59607822019-11-14T16:39:15-05:002019-11-14T16:39:15-05:00Happy Veteran's Day<p>This past Monday I had the honor of playing a special Veteran's Day event for some wonderful folks at Eger Harbor Assisted Living on Staten Island. We sang patriotic songs, folk songs, and lots of favorites by Neil Diamond and, of course, Elvis. (That's Presley, not Costello, man!) The energy in the room was amazing! Can't wait for the Holiday sing-along next month.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e811879a6d4a9f21c92518efcaf61296552f892e/original/img-4369.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/59446372019-10-30T21:34:47-04:002019-10-30T21:34:47-04:00Fun at Empire Outlets<p>Nothing like feeling short! Where else but at Empire Outlets can you take a pic with Bat Girl and two giant dudes? The band and I rocked out a crowd of over a thousand happy people last Saturday, and, man, did we have fun! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/77dde070b666c464c1a0d800b7d12983a1c01616/original/img-4235.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/59410762019-10-28T08:36:19-04:002019-10-28T08:36:19-04:00Spooktacular 2019<p>Look who showed up at the Staten Island Zoo's 2019 Spooktacular! The Rock-A-Silly Band played Saturday and Sunday nights: a total of over six hours of music, laughter, dancing and all-around fun. Can't wait for next year!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/914267957d52c99b96341f3694e72fa0507f41a5/original/img-4177.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58851912019-09-08T20:54:04-04:002019-09-09T08:10:14-04:00Talk About Fun!<p>We had a great time playing for everyone at Empire Outlets today. And we got to celebrate my birthday with some serious Baby Shark dancing! What could be better? <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://TheRockASillyBand.com">http://TheRockASillyBand.com</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/b3c27ccf066fcae5a3c8643406f7262849df87c1/original/img-3878.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58654692019-08-21T15:17:32-04:002019-08-21T15:17:32-04:00Empire Outlets<p>Our show at the lovely and super-exciting Empire Outlets complex got cut short this weekend when Mother Nature decided to rain on us halfway through the performance. But not to worry! We are back on Sunday, September 8th from 1-3 for Mr. Patrick's Birthday Bash! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/3bc95932a2f94fd559b064962923b69d250f3efe/original/img-3774.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58647402019-08-20T22:35:43-04:002019-08-20T22:35:43-04:00Lovely Time Playing for Seniors<p>Yesterday I had the privilege of playing for a group of folks who live at an assisted living home, and, man, did we have a great time! Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darrin, Hank Williams, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were just a few of the artists whose songs we played and sang. (Thankfully no one requested Baby Shark, though, believe me, I was nervous someone was going to.) Cannot wait to play for everyone again!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/40d41004e2f0e237bb82744a19823d6c9dd81b9b/original/img-3792.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58603292019-08-16T15:51:02-04:002019-08-16T15:51:02-04:00Rocking Westerleigh Park<p>We had one heckuva time at last night's concert in historic Westerleigh Park> (Did you know Teddy Roosevelt once gave a speech there?) The weather was lovely, the dancing was wild and the fun was plentiful. Can't wait for the next show!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/4fc3813c42b0b8f4b66af28e36b2296cca76dc77/original/img-3756.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58434272019-07-31T18:50:09-04:002019-07-31T18:50:09-04:00Loving the New Audience!<p>Recently had the honor of playing for a different kind of crowd at an event for seniors sponsored by the Staten Island Giving Circle. It was, in many way, a very moving experience, and I was humbled by how much the folks there were touched by the music. Can't wait for the next show!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/1333f07437775bb447442efa60713af2a0b852cb/original/fc1ebb09-fc38-4731-98d1-62b4a5f635c1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58218302019-07-11T21:25:57-04:002019-07-11T21:25:57-04:00A Picture Is Worth a Billion Words<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8c908e66236274801aa7a9e9d444f1e0778418f1/original/img-8155.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58218292019-07-11T21:23:47-04:002019-07-11T21:23:47-04:00Sing-A-Long and Sprinkler Splash-Fest 2019<p>This year's Greenbelt show was the most fun ever! #GreatTime<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/4cebb93ed874628a9434837411cb143ec007f144/original/img-3337.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/58010632019-06-23T10:51:25-04:002019-06-28T15:00:16-04:00Separated at Birth?<p>Loved playing at the carousel yesterday, and loved meeting this celebrity: my brother from another mother, Scooter the Holy Cow, the mascot for the Staten Island Yankees. Special thanks to my friends at Alpha Omega Insurance for throwing a bit party for the community. They has over 2,000 carousel riders for the event! #Wow <a contents="Alpha Omega Insurance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://InsureSI.com" target="_blank">Alpha Omega Insurance</a> is where to find this wonderful local business. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/7dbc5608369139576ec434d4c59a2f871c76442f/original/img-3249.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/57845042019-06-08T08:03:24-04:002019-06-08T08:03:24-04:00Baby Shark Mosh Pit<p>Things got a wee bit crazy at the Rock-A-Silly Band's show at Castleton Hill Moravian Preschool's end-of-year picnic last night; let's just say a new activity was born: the Baby Shark Mosh Pit. What fun!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/ba3a6034bf3e793b1745f7653cbe0af264d8fd7b/original/img-3173.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/57814532019-06-05T19:26:46-04:002019-06-05T19:26:46-04:00Love this great review for a fun birthday party I did this past weekend. <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/f4feb6b7e0e41869923c7a63a8eafe776808c078/original/img-3132.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/57571652019-05-16T15:59:46-04:002019-05-16T15:59:46-04:00A Wonderful Welcome<p>How great is it to walk into a performance greeted by <em>this</em>??? My friends at Rainbow's Reach made me feel super special yesterday!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/b674f055e9850d109067669ba930fbef35cf03d4/original/img-2999.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/57443512019-05-06T08:34:06-04:002019-05-06T08:34:06-04:00New Dorp Family Fun Festival<p>The weather started out dodgy but fortunately Mr. Sun came out and blessed us with some rays, so the New Dorp Family Fun Festival turned into one heckuva great time! Here are some snaps to prove it.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/3ce7d2b792b1d717497160631c535be8f107bbf3/original/img-2926.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/7686cafb2007584b4e89fb110f0f9d8cf724bcde/original/img-2927.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/57253092019-04-19T07:21:38-04:002019-04-19T07:21:38-04:00The Easter Bunny Rocks!<p>I tell ya, there's nothing more fun than being the live soundtrack at the SI Zoo's Breakfast and Lunch with the Easter Bunny! What an awesome time.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d18fac54d9b41086d19c5f58e0c05929f3fb3c8e/original/img-2834.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/56334662019-02-08T08:37:28-05:002019-02-08T08:37:28-05:00Spring is Coming!!!<p>In direct contrast to House Stark of Game of Thrones fame, on Saturday, February 2nd, Staten Island Chuck predicted an early Spring, to much fanfare and rejoicing. The Rock-A-Silly Band provided the soundtrack to the festivities, and we even got to hang with congressman Max Rose and Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, who as peppered his speech with some of the corniest - and, let's face it - funniest jokes this side of the Mississippi. Thanks, Chuck, for the hopeful forecast!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d630189d8612860ce53092a553114d4645a5318b/original/83aa275d-0b28-42fd-8301-eef2adbfffb0.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/56290522019-02-05T17:22:39-05:002019-02-05T17:22:39-05:00Watch the new video "Staten Island Chuck" by the Rock-A-Silly Band<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="CkPwXSEdUZQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/CkPwXSEdUZQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CkPwXSEdUZQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/56207362019-01-30T21:32:38-05:002019-01-30T21:32:38-05:00We Made the News!<p><a contents="Article about the Rock-A-Silly Band's new video." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.silive.com/news/2019/01/groundhog-day-2019-new-music-video-sings-praises-of-staten-island-chuck.html?fbclid=IwAR0nKIyYdk7wK8kw_uGsPP9U4EMeSU6QMVUh6DxBrD3LiO6rcMMK3R-XRmU">Article about the Rock-A-Silly Band's new video.</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/56042232019-01-20T09:21:31-05:002019-01-20T09:21:31-05:00A Celebrity in the House<p>This week the inimitable Staten Island Chuck - aka my daughter - made an appearance at Rainbow's Reach, an after school program I play at each week. He was a huge hit and loved meeting all the children. Can't wait for Groundhog Day!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/3faaf1746fe2b2ebd916becfb37aba1bd3e5a7bc/original/63e9aaa7-e56a-43c4-826a-7bec6626ffae.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/55764392019-01-01T13:39:18-05:002019-01-01T13:39:18-05:00Happy New Year<p>Once again had the pleasure of performing for families at the Staten Island Children's Museum's annual New Year's Eve (Day) Party. Simply put, there is no better way to celebrate the passing of the old and the coming of the new than by sharing music and laughter with lots of smiling faces and happy families. Looking forward to even more silly musical fun in 2019!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/2bc7f4a335ec2d10bc3d3da644840b0b572d28d6/original/ed114864-28ae-4677-aeef-4ae57424bc7f.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/55701582018-12-26T20:52:22-05:002018-12-26T20:52:22-05:00Ho Ho Holy Santa Claus, Bat Man!<p>It's not every day you meet a celebrity. Don't know about you, but you can keep Kanye, Kim and Kate: I'm sticking with the Man in Red: Señor Claus. So happy to have secured me place on the Nice List by playing a charity show for immigrant children and their families at an event sponsored by Los Promotores and the Staten Island Giving Circle. Talk about fun!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/4659934568307280bfa929a537b29bb591a3a936/original/img-1988.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/55520972018-12-13T08:12:28-05:002018-12-13T08:12:28-05:00Mazel Tov!<p>Uncle Mikey and I recently had the honor of playing at our buddy Dylan's Bar Mitzvah/birthday party, and what a party it was! He was surrounded by so many loving, supportive people, and he's an inspiration to us all. All the best to Mr. Dylan!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/bd9ef921ccca967f5d5a554baca2776364d01ebb/original/img-1860.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/55454482018-12-08T10:35:08-05:002018-12-08T10:35:08-05:00Mr. Patrick's Little Reindeer<p>Chopper is such a good pup that he doesn't even mind wearing antlers and doing his best reindeer impression. That holiday spirit is in the air!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/adbd20ab93ed66688e0bee616df23cc2a84a861e/original/img-1817.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/55338222018-11-30T14:05:20-05:002018-11-30T14:05:20-05:00Black Friday Show<p>You <em>know</em> you're partying when you have not one but THREE sharks in your posse! Even Kanye can't boast about that! The annual Black Friday show at the Greenbelt Nature Center was one heckuva a good time for all present. What a great way to burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/17ad5fdf6c2cbd8ede1d5dc8b5c26aa37780bf2a/original/img-1764.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54905012018-10-29T08:42:30-04:002018-10-29T08:42:30-04:00#SharkInDaHouse<p>That pesky shark keeps showing up at events everywhere this Halloween season. People are wondering if he'll continue to make his sharky presence known around town once the holiday ends, but as of now he has no comment. What he does know is that he is having one heckuva fun time entertaining families!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e75dbeed1d25c96236f5d1334cf84d585cd4085d/original/img-1548.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54862342018-10-25T16:34:11-04:002018-10-25T16:34:11-04:00Autism Speaks Walk<p>Little known shark fact: they support people with autism and their families. So happy to join my friends at Rainbow's Reach at last weeks Autism Speaks walk. (Though maybe it should be a swim next time. Just sayin....)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/0e578a0fb2ce9390fbc27749d6985e08bbbe0a21/original/img-1512.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54720902018-10-16T13:32:02-04:002018-10-25T16:32:07-04:00Spooktacular 2018<p>Move over Baby Shark! It's The RASB!! The Staten Island Zoo's Spooktacular is by far one of the Rock-A-Silly Band's best shows of the year. The event has everything: big crowds of families, crazy costumes and two nights of three-and-a-half hour shows that allow us to flex our musical and humorous muscles. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d9e48ef8b1b5fb5a624fe4ebbc590fc9b98b3b8c/original/img-1425.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e59d616703e546bc927514bf052ec9c25d7b1201/original/3e6ece83-8d77-4014-81e6-d15f8dc3f931.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54570652018-10-05T18:11:59-04:002018-10-05T18:11:59-04:00#NoCaptionNeeded<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/99e8ccf13a2df82ef34b82ed0b4ed1f836d0a36b/original/img-1250.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54503642018-10-01T08:06:02-04:002018-10-01T08:06:02-04:00Love this<p>Some people are concerned about social media likes and online reviews and all that jazz; but I'll take feedback like this any time, any day.....<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/914e249f138dc7c6f05c552cda592f7d52e46547/original/img-1251.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54404742018-09-23T14:20:40-04:002018-09-23T14:20:40-04:00Frog On Head<p>Some posts don't require many words....<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/98530aba87081ddd8fd577431115bc377914ff3a/original/frog-on-head.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54319752018-09-17T14:17:35-04:002018-09-17T14:17:35-04:00Westerleigh Folk Festival<p>Love this pic with one of my little buddies from this weekend's Westerleigh Folk Festival. Everything about the day was fantastic, from the music to the weather; from the lovely landscape to the palpable sense of community. Already can't wait until next year!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/a72b6365e941d7063e6916ed9b226af90a9fbdfd/original/pat-west-fest.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/54164092018-09-05T17:49:40-04:002018-09-05T17:49:40-04:00Wet but happy<p>Recently had the privilege of playing three shows in three of the NYC boroughs (Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island) in one super long day that ended with a sudden rainstorm in the middle of the Rock-A-Silly Band's set. Tired? Yes. Wet? Yes. Happy to be doing this? Heck yeah! #WetButHappy<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/66d1cce25fcc625458c5b3424cf74231a3221129/original/img-0915.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/53424892018-07-11T23:24:41-04:002018-07-11T23:24:41-04:00New Family Member<p>Meet Chopper: the newest and furriest member of Mr. Patrick's family. There's a family resemblance somewhere: maybe it's the ears. The little guy's cute, I'll tell you that. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/7f552e2309d1ab119c0584899ab06fa346216121/original/chopper.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/53167842018-06-25T17:35:32-04:002018-06-25T17:35:32-04:00Ms. Gloria<p>Meet Ms. Gloria: she turns 90 next month and she is officially one of the Rock-A-Silly Band's favorite fans. Why? Well, during our recent show at "Taste of the Valley" on Staten Island she got up and danced and danced and danced like an absolute angel, showing everyone you're never too old to enjoy music. What a wonderful lady!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/9aca9d4ef68b0c4c5afb01fd28e7d0e13c32954e/original/img-0381.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/52833102018-06-08T08:52:01-04:002018-06-08T08:52:01-04:00New Intro to Music With Patrick Video<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xaJXez3ertA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/xaJXez3ertA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xaJXez3ertA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/52832912018-06-08T08:08:31-04:002018-06-08T08:08:31-04:00The RASB Rocks Castelton Hill Preschool's End-Of-Year Picnic<p>We were back! And this time we brought a chicken 'cause.....well, just because. What a wonderful time we had entertaining everyone!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/0fa5bd507d153084d0ec890367752bec2ba021af/original/img-0308.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/52289262018-05-11T13:15:21-04:002018-05-23T14:24:20-04:00#TheresAFrogOnMyHead <p>Some very wonderful artwork by a little buddy of mine....<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/87c40a0dad707c4dfac19fd07b0e770612b5648c/original/img-0175.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/52202002018-05-06T22:52:02-04:002018-05-06T22:52:02-04:00Opening Day at the Carousel<p>Man, yesterday was one of those lovely spring days you yearn for all winter: mild weather, green grass, lovely families gathered together at a local event and, of course, the opportunity to place a frog on your head and have an obscene amount of fun! Yes, opening day at the Carousel for All Children was wonderful in so many ways, and it reminded me yet again why I love performing for families and bringing a laugh to people's lips. Check out these snaps for a peak at some of the fun we had.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/bc5aeda814bd151ff768b98664843f0d2434c95b/original/img-0124.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/06748b7d142892bf1bd6dd99858f2105a1ca3050/original/img-0130.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/ed8d91b514175b2f53c40b991ac2cf4e8b65d666/original/img-0122.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/52106712018-04-30T21:24:51-04:002018-04-30T21:24:51-04:00The New York Public Library Rules!<p>When I was a kid, the library was a no-talk zone, where stern old librarians preyed upon anyone foolish enough to utter a sound among the stacks. Today? Well, I'm happy to be part of the new model of library-as-important-community-hub, where we make music and laugh and, of course, read. #LibrariesRule<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/82af36e3065d4906b1bc8316826c25a0fc402cf4/original/img-0105.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/51479492018-03-26T09:10:41-04:002018-03-26T09:10:41-04:00Hanging With My Buddies<p>This weekend I provided the entertainment at the Staten Island Zoo's Eggstravagant Feast With The Easter Bunny, and, man, it was fun! Lots of lovely families, children playing along on drums with me, plenty of animals to pet, tons of yummy food, Staten Island Chuck and, of course, that Original Gangsta, the Easter Bunny. I even got a chance to pet Waffles the tree sloth, who was so cuddly and cute. Check out this link for more pics and press coverage: <a contents="SILive.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.silive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/03/zoo_packed_with_human_bunnies.html" target="_blank">SILive.com</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8165dfac04661288fd8fcf1cd6f786b9c710e77d/original/img-1075.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/95e9bda36ccc65a9ef3c7b15eec22d6a749b1cbb/original/img-1079.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/50808872018-02-15T07:59:51-05:002018-05-04T00:09:51-04:00Valentine's Day Party<p>On Tuesday, February 13, I had the privilege of attending a Valentine's Day party run by my friends Elaine and Lisa for families who are served by Project Hospitality, a local and really vital human services organization here on Staten Island. The beats were thumping, the snacks were yumming, and I had a chance to share live music with many wonderful new friends, many of whom don't get many chances to experience live music. Don't know who had a better time: me or the children!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/c2237592ed8b2684d9e618ad7976cd6cbde109fc/original/photo-feb-13-7-25-36-pm.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/26bf0ed899ae43d53061974f98d5b52cbba9406f/original/photo-feb-13-6-25-19-pm.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/50709632018-02-09T11:01:18-05:002018-02-09T11:01:19-05:00Groundhog Day 2018<p>It sure was a cold morning, but with freezing fingers flailing, Mr. Mikey and I managed to once again bring the tunes as Mr. Staten Island Chuck made his predictions at Groundhog Day 2018 at the Staten Island Zoo. He called an early Spring, much to the delight of the assembled crowd. And in case you're wondering what Chuck thinks of the prediction by that "other" groundhog, the impostor named Phil over in PA, he summed it up with three succinct words: "fake news, folks!" <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/982cea46c9defd137e1283e8f429e4c5da9e4a0b/original/photo-feb-02-7-46-22-am.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/86ed2b48283a3e5319be7116e9c5a120db04c2b5/original/img-0910.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/50123432018-01-08T08:36:09-05:002018-01-08T08:36:09-05:00Mr. Patrick: Live @ the St. George Theatre<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="VBp5bRK_alA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/VBp5bRK_alA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VBp5bRK_alA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/49971642017-12-28T13:23:41-05:002017-12-28T13:23:41-05:00"Frozen" at the St. George Theatre<p>Last night I had the opportunity to perform onstage at Staten Island's treasure, the St. George Theater. It was "Frozen Family Movie Night," and, boy, was it fun! A little bit of a silly sing-along, followed by a duet with Anna from Frozen and a huge parade around the theatre with adorable children, many of whom were dressed in costume. Loved every minute of it!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/6635f038c68b59e6562bc8e8681729771b4bf943/original/photo-dec-27-7-04-47-pm.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/4ab3bec44e9fc8a117f1d9c31ad42c56b4eb5892/original/photo-dec-27-7-19-33-pm.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/55692c268af799094f605108c17899e44f70eabc/original/photo-dec-27-7-00-01-pm.jpg/!!/b:W1sidCIsOTBdXQ==.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/49689372017-12-08T16:11:36-05:002017-12-08T16:11:36-05:00Hay una Rana en Mi Cabeza<p>Absolutely wonderful time playing Christmas tunes for a group of lovely families the other night, and this little fella and I hit it off big time! He sang the Itsy Bitsy Spider in Spanish for the crowd and danced, sang and entertained everyone. Humor and music cross so many barriers: cultural, language: just about anything you can imagine. So glad to be able to meet such amazing people.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/6942c680fdb5dbf091f3ae22b6678f80abe74da3/original/photo-dec-04-4-35-40-pm.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/49430372017-11-21T16:06:07-05:002017-11-21T16:06:07-05:00Music Together of Staten Island<p>Last week the legendary Miss Janet of Music Together of Staten Island reached out and asked if I wouldn't mind filling in for a couple of upcoming classes; it had been a while - almost six years - but I agreed. Well let's just say that a wonderfully fun time was had by all, and although my resting tones were a bit off - whose aren't - and my rhythm patterns sounded like buffalos on parade, the laughter and pure anything-can-happen spirit of making music - and using humor - with families abounded. A big thank you to Miss Janet for having me back. (<a contents=".musictogetherofstatenisland.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musictogetherofstatenisland.com">musictogetherofstatenisland.com</a> is the place to register for their wonderful classes, btw.)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/c8c277fdcb5da4dd96cb0047b7f35071b738f46c/original/photo-nov-18-9-57-50-am.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/49177812017-11-03T07:20:25-04:002018-03-04T16:38:41-05:00"Be Amazing!"<p>This past Wednesday as I walked through a parking lot on my way to play for children at an after-school program for kids both on and off the spectrum, a woman stopped her car next to me, rolled down her window and said, "Whatever you're gonna do with those instruments, be amazing!" and drove off just as quickly as she'd arrived. It was a the sort of random act of kindness that keeps me going and makes me realize in my bones that musical instruments are magical objects: they have the ability to summon a power that is at once joyful and mysterious. (Even when the music is as simple as "The Itsy Bitsy Spider") That chance encounter spurred me to do exactly what she'd said: be amazing. Based on the children's reactions, I'm pretty sure it worked....for all of us. Thank you, kind lady, for taking the time to spread some happy in this world: we sure need it!</p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/49078222017-10-26T18:29:41-04:002017-10-26T18:29:41-04:00Bat Man in Plaid<p>We 70s children well-recall the straight-from-the-box, plastic-smelling, rubber band-sporting Halloween costumes of yore, don't we? Here's yours truly circa 1975, looking every bit the superhero. (Bat Man wore plaid long sleeves under his costume, too, right?) What was your favorite costume back in the day?</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/db86e600c32b0e2f9b2728505cc9b42ffcdea68e/original/file-oct-02-12-16-03-pm.jpeg?1509056941" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/49019512017-10-22T09:24:39-04:002017-10-22T09:24:39-04:00Rock-N-Roll Lives!<p>Another Staten island Zoo Spooktacular has come and gone, and this year may very well have been the best ever: great families and staff, fun activities, and the costumes.....well, let's just say we hit a new level of silliness with those this year. Don't believe us? See for yourself!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/bcce47f2e3a05da45224d161376662fd7d4145f1/original/file-oct-16-9-33-36-pm.jpeg?1508678539" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/48775492017-10-04T19:25:05-04:002018-04-10T20:31:49-04:00Just a dude, his guitar and his frog....<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/b91b28e942b0eadb79066451aa004139f4a6efca/original/file-oct-02-1-37-45-pm.jpeg?1507159477" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/48761662017-10-03T21:09:21-04:002017-10-03T21:09:21-04:00The Kookaburra Song<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="1H0y4GEFYNE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/1H0y4GEFYNE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1H0y4GEFYNE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/48476072017-09-12T19:19:04-04:002017-09-12T19:19:04-04:00The RASB Brings the Fun....Again!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/071da963d97350bdc6316bfa76a0956fb3753bd8/original/photo-sep-10-12-10-56-pm.jpg?1505257985" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Once again the Rock-A-Silly Band brought loads of musical fun and silliness to a wonderful group of families: this time at Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun on Staten Island. Although we managed to play two traditional Jewish songs, our crew was also asked to perform other traditional music....you know, like "We Will Rock You" by Queen, "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath and that pilar of the religious canon, "Rock and Roll All Night and Party Every Day" by Kiss. We somehow managed to pull off the feat, despite never having played said songs before, but, as they say, all is fair in love and silliness. Mazel Tov!</p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/48006832017-08-02T19:00:39-04:002018-04-06T03:10:47-04:00Kitty Selfie<p>Unlike many other felines, my cat's not big on social media: or the internet, for that matter. No, she prefers cat naps, morning treats and basking lazily in rays of sunshine. But today - finally - she decided to have a "coming out" of sorts, so here she is, folks. To everyone out there she sends her deepest, most heartfelt meow. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8d55270ba9534a87a53d1ec8e71a4e05c2368301/original/file-aug-02-6-57-42-pm.jpeg?1501714710" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/47467972017-06-16T09:17:09-04:002017-06-16T09:17:09-04:00"There's a Frog on My Head!"<p>Yesterday I had the privilege of playing my "Many Voices: Songs from Around the World" program at the Aguilar branch of the New York Public Library and it was a really special event. It heartens me that ins site of the divisive and negative stuff many of us are inundated with every day, there is space in this life for songs and silliness and people of all backgrounds to come together to sing, dance and laugh. We ended with a big sing-along to Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" that was just delicious. Wish you coulda been there!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/fedc43a7e447455df24c81e102a11a1043607ba0/original/photo-jun-15-5-07-32-pm.jpg?1497618757" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/47423052017-06-12T16:38:55-04:002018-05-12T08:28:27-04:00Pure Bliss<p>So this is what happens when you loan your puppet buddies to a friend who's covering a gig for you: pure happiness on the part of her little guy. Selfies don't get any better than this, folks.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/79b8403973d68a6479728c138e8e71fe3bd65e0b/original/file-jun-12-3-46-56-pm.jpeg?1497299852" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/47131612017-05-17T23:38:11-04:002017-05-17T23:38:11-04:00New Logo<p>Just received new logos and want to share them with you. What do you think?<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/763a2e4ef816c5b986a3d2f3699c31ecfb2de54d/original/mwp-horiz-logohires.jpg?1495078521" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/c0db7dfc6e49e982695e34cf20710c30ab2f2625/original/mwp-stacked-logo-hires.jpg?1495078523" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/46986772017-05-05T20:08:34-04:002017-05-05T20:08:34-04:00I can never get enough of this picture, so I'm sharing again.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/9a2d054ce5fa9ab969bcac4063fd2240bfc97c52/original/photo-aug-10-9-47-23-pm.jpg?1494029259" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/46531872017-03-31T09:21:43-04:002017-03-31T09:21:43-04:00The RASB Loves Staten Island ChuckHe's got the swagger like Jagger and the soul of James Brown: yes, we are talking about the fella in brown - Mr. SI Chuck. Except for one winter storm toward the end of March, Mr. Chuck's prediction of an early Spring was pretty accurate. (Can Nate Silver say the same thing about his utter failure to predict the outcome of the last election? Don't think so.) <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/5ca29d5f22125d43a778518749429adf634cdce6/original/photo-feb-02-7-43-58-am.jpg?1490966313" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/45666602017-01-27T15:54:40-05:002017-01-27T15:54:40-05:00Groundhog Day ShowThursday, February 2nd, 2017 will mark the Rock-A-Silly Band's fifth time playing at the Staten Island Zoo's Groundhog Day celebration. The one and only Staten Island Chuck has an 80% accuracy rate, which means either he's a genius or big data is all just a bunch a bunk and we might as well let animals decide public policy and settle important issues. Gates open at 6:30 AM and admission is free. Please check out <a contents="StatenIslandZoo.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://statenislandzoo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=223" target="_blank">StatenIslandZoo.org</a> for more information.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/71a6ae6a07291eb37f59a0cfbb3c2ec5b1e9fc68/original/img-8576.jpg?1485550259" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/45377422017-01-04T22:18:08-05:002017-01-04T22:18:08-05:00New Year's Eve Concert<p>So the Rock-A-Silly show at the Children's Museum New Year's Party brought home yet again how music and laughter and families illuminate us all. We sang Happy Birthday to a 2-year-old and to an 82-year-old, danced and clapped and sang, and when the balloons dropped, amid the noise and craziness, I saw tears in some adult eyes as "Auld Lang Syne" because music touches us in ways that amaze. Happy New Year, everyone.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/661532d9df3fdc94dd7f423f1af3a27b9020931f/original/photo-dec-31-2-55-05-pm.jpg?1483586142" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/476d4041838a8cc390cf2e0a0b874bea440242a9/original/photo-dec-31-3-10-23-pm.jpg?1483586151" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/45307402016-12-30T08:42:39-05:002016-12-30T08:42:39-05:00The Rock-A-Silly Band in the New York Times!Click on this <a contents="The New York Times" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/29/arts/events-for-children-in-nyc-this-week.html?_r=1" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> link to see the RASB's mention. We can't wait to play the Staten island Children's Museum's party tomorrow!Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/45179352016-12-19T21:30:53-05:002018-02-05T07:44:41-05:00More Rock-A-Silly Holiday CheerThe RASB doesn't fool around when it comes to spreading the joy of the season, which is why we spent the weekend playing for families of immigrants and also played a big Christmas bash for folks with disabilities. Talk about fun!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/fff8519f4efc3127e50d97bef39b27c31f040068/original/photo-dec-18-12-12-43-pm.jpg?1482200949" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/45086072016-12-13T08:36:26-05:002016-12-13T08:36:26-05:00The RASB Rock Holiday Party for Families of VetsIt's a Rock-A-Silly tradition to bring merriment to families in need this time of year, and this year we were fortunate to play for the families of veterans at the "Staten Island Supports Our Veterans" Holiday Party on December 11, 2016. We had children accompanying us on tambourine and jingle bells, lots of dancing and jumping, and one Olympian game of Musical Chairs that will no doubt go down in sports history as on par with Ali/Frazier. Talk about fun!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/515389a3fd1a6cb3db87fc150202198334aa2396/original/photo-dec-11-1-52-32-pm.jpg?1481635923" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/44726992016-11-17T21:28:37-05:002016-11-17T21:28:37-05:00The Rock-A-Silly Band's Podcast Interview<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/97f65f762c52e5f3c55a23774b970793967f83c4/original/photo-nov-17-9-19-35-pm.png?1479435922" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/1e5a006e47c07d6c5407da0c863b584e6e86d95f/original/photo-nov-17-9-19-44-pm.png?1479435967" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Love the interview we recently did with our friends at Good Stuff Kids. <a contents="Goodstuffpod.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://goodstuffpod.com/podcast/" target="_blank">Goodstuffpod.com</a> is the link to listen, folks. Enjoy!Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/44434832016-10-29T16:08:09-04:002017-08-15T18:39:21-04:00104.3's Ken Dashow jamming with the Rock-A-Silly BandYou may know Ken Dashpw as a great 104.3 DJ and host of Breakfast With the Beatles, but did you know he's got a hidden skills as a conga player? (Neither did we!) Here he is rocking out on Yellow Submarine with the RASB at the Staten Island Zoo's 2016 Spooktacular. How cool is that?<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/d956be9c6bc92b044ae2c5a416f7b9734cba4f56/original/ken-dashow.png?1477771523" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/44416622016-10-28T07:17:33-04:002017-01-16T12:04:50-05:00Look who's on the airwaves! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/f5ee7104747d27c389fafc334e84caa66040a2cb/original/photo-oct-14-8-26-03-am.png?1477653387" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/44309232016-10-21T15:32:09-04:002018-04-23T02:26:33-04:00Spooktacular 2016The Rock-A-Silly Band once agin brought lots of zany fun to The Staten Island Zoo's Spooktacular event. Seven hours of playing over two night? No problem at all! Bring it on! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/dd557d6c9b17c0e224feb1eab71245995f65e39a/original/photo-oct-16-6-15-47-pm.jpg?1477078255" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/44116142016-10-09T20:32:00-04:002018-05-11T02:24:41-04:00Carl Schurz ParkIf you've never been to Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, do yourself a favor and go there: they've got great playgrounds, a dedicated group of park volunteers, some wonderful local families and a spectacular view of the East River. Here's a snap from our recent concert at the park's Halloween party. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/01b1326e4876675b90aa3b96917a7475bf3d3c96/original/photo-oct-08-12-17-41-pm.jpg?1476059395" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/43938472016-09-28T05:28:33-04:002017-01-16T12:04:50-05:00West Fest 2016The 2016 Westerleigh Folk Festival was beyond-fun, with perfect weather in a beautiful park and lovely families enjoying music, food and an all-around good time. Glad we were part of it.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/b69c1156de4d415404711a3ee5ccda123fca065e/original/photo-sep-24-12-45-05-pm.jpg?1475054792" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/43542952016-09-02T11:13:29-04:002017-01-16T12:04:50-05:00The Rock-A-Silly Dancers in Da House!The world-renowned Rock-A-Silly Dancers brought the house dow at our recent show at Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town! Let's just say that "Five Little Moneys" never sounded - or looked - so good! Great job, little friends.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/b6952c2469b9a2587efce21c1d5721dfc0b13f5c/original/photo-aug-25-8-31-25-pm.jpg?1472829112" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/43269612016-08-16T05:47:29-04:002017-01-16T12:04:50-05:00Many Hands + One Drum = One BIG BeatThis artwork is based on a picture from a recent show at the Carousel for All Children on Staten Island.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/abfc85b5f52cef42d03edbd699f5270f3ed99799/original/photo-aug-10-9-47-23-pm.jpg?1471340767" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/43181362016-08-10T06:13:59-04:002018-03-12T02:35:19-04:00Frogs Rule!Thought I'd share this piece of art a child drew during a recent camp show. (They sure can multi-task!)<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e10d4e445a07e53fdb4f77568758794af9b8859b/original/photo-aug-08-10-59-02-am.jpg?1470823975" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/43024332016-07-30T14:05:01-04:002017-01-16T12:04:50-05:00Super-Silly Sing-Along and Sprinkler Splash-FestThe annual Greenbelt show was a rousing success thanks to the huge crowd of happy families we played to and the sunny weather that had us cooling off on the lawn as we dashed through the sprinklers. talk about fun!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/0649c7c410c902a4e0e32e5d9582bb386e150d4e/original/photo-jul-29-1-33-50-pm.jpg?1469901771" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42861922016-07-19T23:03:36-04:002017-01-16T12:04:50-05:00My Camp HelpersPerforming at St. Charles Camp was so much fun with these wonderful young helpers, who played off my goofy, improvisational antics with great skill and without missing a beat. Hope to play again with them soon!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/bb5addcc019461f78cbe465451429ffb9ab6ed09/original/photo-jul-18-4-46-04-pm.jpg?1468983718" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42753422016-07-12T14:21:16-04:002016-07-12T14:21:16-04:00The Rock--Silly Band's Music is on the Radio!So excited that the Rock-A-Silly Band's song "Come Play With Me" is now being played on <a contents="RadioNursery.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.radionursery.com/learn" target="_blank">RadioNursery.com</a>. Click the link to listen to this and many other great songs for children. Enjoy!Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42590652016-07-01T08:25:40-04:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00Why I Do What I Do.....<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/5ab0237c6308e29076f2654a9fcda5b85dd71cac/original/img-0177.jpg?1467375915" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42562842016-06-29T19:09:28-04:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00"Man With Frog On Head"Little-known art history fact: "Man With Frog On Head" was and remains one of Rembrandt's lesser-known works....for good reason. (Though it does kinda beat looking at self-important Dutch burghers, I think.)<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/991a09cc36603624192886bd9b5aaa22f3acd88b/original/photo-jun-29-7-00-40-pm-1.jpg?1467241647" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42402372016-06-20T23:36:37-04:002016-06-20T23:36:37-04:00Fantastic Album ReviewWhat an amazing review of the Rock-A-Silly Band's album! Click the link to read it: <a contents=""Let's Get Silly" album review." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rocknrattle.ca/2016/06/20/a-band-serious-about-silliness/" target="_blank">"Let's Get Silly" album review.</a>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42386332016-06-20T08:15:31-04:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00Father's DayMy daughter's assessment of her dad was spot-on, I think. Happy Father's Day to dads everywhere and everywhen.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/747db3e909c4bdf36f9543d37c59d829b01afa0d/original/img-6936.jpg?1466424762" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/45f08b5b832ca88df070543a2b1d14a51a0b4608/original/img-6937.jpg?1466424766" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/42273262016-06-13T12:50:30-04:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00Camp Good GriefThe good people who volunteer at Camp Good Grief of Staten Island truly are angels on this earth: they provide a free weekend of camp for children mourning the loss of people close to them. This past weekend they invited me to again do a drum circle with the children they serve, and, man, what an amazing experience it was. Please check out their website at campgoodgriefsi.com if you know a family who might benefit from this healing weekend. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/aeef397cc4e52a3c8db05280826c7014bb5a0ba4/original/image.jpeg?1465836240" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/41941432016-05-24T06:24:16-04:002016-05-24T06:24:16-04:00"Roll Over" ('Nuff said!)<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="I-XIniCDoHo" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/I-XIniCDoHo/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I-XIniCDoHo?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/41868452016-05-18T17:46:48-04:002016-05-18T17:46:48-04:00Out of the mouths of babes...<p>While helping out a my kids' swim meet the other day a girl from the other team approached me, saying, "You look familiar. Do I know you from somewhere." When I told her I play music for kids her eyes widened in an "aha" moment of recognition. "You're the guy with the frog on your head!" she said and smiled. Now THAT'S something to make a fella smile.</p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/41676122016-05-05T17:08:08-04:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00PS 9 Show<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/b1b72ebb61d7861c2d7419872da648ae63ae58d2/original/img-0377.jpg?1462482398" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Recently had the pleasure of putting the poems of some of the first-graders at PS 9 to music and performing the songs for them at school. What fun! What imaginations! Here's a small sample of the lyrics I got to work with. Move over Bob Dylan!Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/41552012016-04-26T21:44:52-04:002018-05-30T08:56:49-04:00The Rock--Silly Band's new album is here! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/96290c0b89ea4dd37970378e3f69051cbb534efb/original/img-6524.jpg?1461721329" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Grab your copy today at therockasillyband.com. Children will admire you! Adults will envy you! Cats will continue to ignore you! You must get this album!</p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/41483762016-04-21T21:37:32-04:002016-04-21T21:41:34-04:00Recent Facebook Review<p>A mom kindly wrote this review after I did a party for her daughter's first birthday; thought I'd share:<br><br>"Honestly, the best entertainment for a child's party. He is amazing with kids and enjoyable for adults too! We were beyond happy with the excitement and energy he brought to our party. Our guests were raving about him! What a wonderful and talented person." <br><br>(Thanks for the kind words, Lauren.)<br><br><a contents="Here's the Link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/musicwithpatrick/notifications/?section=activity_feed&subsection=review&ref=notif&target_story=S%3A_I1090486541%3A10205904193459222%3A1" target="_blank">Here's the Link</a></p>Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/41357252016-04-14T08:26:28-04:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00Rock-A-Silly Album Release April 25<div style="text-align: justify;">Ready to "Get Silly?" The Rock-A-Silly Band's album release concert is on Monday, April 25th at 2 PM at the Staten Island Children's Museum: after that you can get your copy online at therockasillyband.com, iTunes, or just about anywhere you go for music. </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/8ec3daeaa0cbe2c0a29da2b22144a7c72fb6fcbb/original/joyous-noise-14.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/40965572016-03-19T21:54:23-04:002018-01-01T23:53:03-05:00Breakfast With The Easter Bunny at the Staten Island Zoo<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Who knew the Easter Bunny was this much fun? What a great time!</span></div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/379493e81645ffe2b626e9398e3418ef93d061dd/original/img-6266.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/40266022016-02-05T10:33:44-05:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00Groundhog Day Show<span class="font_large">The Rock-A-Silly Band once again brought musical joy to the Staten Island Zoo's Groundhog Day celebration with our original song "Staten Island Chuck." We were on the morning news across the city! Chuck dazzled the crowd with "moves like Jagger" and then predicted an early Spring! You'll never see Al Roker do that!</span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/0f0983ef9fa51bf4422e40a8c7cd4f613fccba58/original/img-0308.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/e12ddd63aeb197b1fc3327e96ae22876eefa4a3f/original/img-0307.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patricktag:www.musicwithpatrick.com,2005:Post/40260262016-02-04T22:39:06-05:002017-01-16T12:04:49-05:00The Force was with Mickey Mouse at our Bloomingdale Park Halloween show!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/193467/03fd747b06f02e055568f98f412a3fa203c85271/original/12184026-10208301357915077-7966267604172190656-o.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Music With Patrick