The Music CD Shelf | Midwest Book Review
“All the Ladies is especially geared toward young girls, featuring a selection of songs about empowering girls and women. The original songs include encouragement to reach for one’s dreams, celebrations of motherhood, and difficult topics such as ingrained sexism addressed in a child-friendly manner. All the Ladies is a superb gift for young girls, and a choice pick for both school and public library children’s music collections, highly recommended.” – Midwest Book Review
Rockmommy Joanie Leeds’ New Record and Message of Empowerment Celebrates ‘All the Ladies’ | Rock Mommy
“When I heard that Joanie had spent the last two years channeling her emotions (and some life hard experiences) into a record that celebrates women’s empowerment — and features women instrumentalists — I was pleasantly surprised. At the same time, it made total sense. Based on Joanie’s previous work, it’s pretty clear she’s a creative, multifaceted rocker mama — a lyrical badass who writes songs that are universally catchy and relevant.” – Rock Mommy
‘All the Ladies’ Kids’ Album Celebrates Girl Power | Toy Insider
“The songs were inspired by Leeds’s daughter and the experience of raising her as a single mom. She takes difficult subjects, such as systematic sexism, and creates kid-friendly lessons.” – Toy Insider
USA TODAY
“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.”
Parents Magazine
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.”
People Magazine
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
New York Times
“Her band may be called the Nightlights, but there’s nothing soporific about the music.”
New York Post
“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.”
Time Out NY Kids
“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.”
School Library Journal
“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.”
I’m A Rock Star picked as one of Washington Post’s Top CDs of the Year!
“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”.
Mindy Thomas, Program Director SIRIUS/XM’S Kids Place LiVE
“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.”
Celebrity Parents Magazine
“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.”
GOLD PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR I’M A ROCK STAR
“Her tuneful melodies and rich, funny and thoughtful child-respecting lyrics give depth and irresistible zip to songs about sunglasses at the beach, goodnight hugs, popcorn popping and creative blame-shifting (“It Was the Elf”).”
NAPPA GOLD WINNER!
“From funk and blues to country and pop, with even a little hip hop thrown in, this album has a style for everyone. The eclectic stylistic mix is sure to keep a child entertained for an entire listen and another and so on. It’s original and catchy, and, most important, suitable for the age group. The band is high caliber, with kid-hop rapper 23 Skidoo featured on a song, and the raw energy of the songs jumps off the speakers. From the “Big Blue Whale” to “My Butterfly,” the album takes you on a journey from a kid’s perspective…”
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