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“Good Egg” the latest album from Leeds and her band, The Nightlights, is a high energy collection of tunes that’ll keep kids and parents alike entertained. “She does all kinds of stuff” says Grise, “from Rock to Gospel to Country- She’s kind of all over the place – so it can be fun that you aren’t listening to the same thing over and over again.”

What A Zoo- Top Children’s CDs
“Kids — and parents — will definitely learn a thing or two about animals with this indie rock CD that’s fun from start to finish.”

Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights What A Zoo!
“Animal-Crazed kids will dig these new tunes, including “Mosquitoes”, “Tofurky Song” and “Froggie Went a Courtin’,” a swingy spin on the classic children’s ballad.” -Michelle Tauber

“Her band may be called the Nightlights, but there’s nothing soporific about the music.”

“Shine a light: There’s nothing better than a rock band for kids that can make grown-ups laugh, and with tunes like “The Tofurky Song” and “Mosquitoes,” Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights pull it off.”

“Local chanteuse Joanie Leeds’s latest will be a hit with young zoologists in the making—every song on the CD features a different animal friend. Listen up for a take on the traditional “Froggie Went a Courtin’” with an appearance from rapper Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, a cover of the Phish song “Possum” and the sweet original “My Butterfly.”

“With her rich, powerful soprano, Leeds belts out these original and traditional songs about crocodiles, hummingbirds, whales, and even mosquitoes. The especially appealing tune “Happy As a Clam” features playful animal idioms and phrases, such as “cat’s got your tongue” and “snug as a bug in a rug.” Other albums: I’m a Rock Star and City Kid.”

“Electric guitars and Leeds’s belting vocals make this rock-and-roll. You won’t be able to resist the urge to sing along pretending your hairbrush is a microphone. Most of the tunes provide you with a great way to free your inner rock star”.

“Joanie Leeds is that cool babysitter who would let you try on her lip gloss once your mom left the house. You idolized her, and your mom knew she could trust her. That’s Joanie. Only she’s also likely to completely ROCK THE ROOF OFF YOUR HOUSE! And a ticket to her show just might run you a few clams less than an hour of babysitting.”

“Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights’ latest CD, What a Zoo!, is one of those albums that you can listen to over and over again and find something new to appreciate each time.”