Science Live!
My kids attended their first real concert this past weekend!! The band was, in fact, one of my personal favorites — the only group I’ve seen perform live more than once.
Coincidence?
No, it’s They Might Be Giants!!!
Leo watching TMBG live — There’s John Linnell at the keyboard.
I absolutely love their new album Here Comes Science — I’ve written an additional post about it here counting the ways. So, when my husband noticed that TMBG were playing at a free music festival here in New Jersey, we knew we had to be there!!
Nico was a little hesitant about the heat and crowds, but Leo really got into it and had a fabulous time!!!
I had to hold Leo up so he could see and dance!
I asked Leo what his favorite song they played was, and he responded: “Bed, Bed, Bed, Bed, Bed.” (That’s from the album “No!” — I sometimes sing it for my kids at bedtime.) But, he explained, his favorite part was the part with the broom:
Before singing “I Am Not Your Broom,” we sang Happy Birthday to the broom.
I loved They Might Be Giants in college and grad school for their (more or less) grown up music, and I love the way they’ve moved on to this next life stage (parenting) with great educational songs that are fun for kids and their parents!
Kelly Said,
September 18, 2009 @ 8:45 am
A mom at my daughter’s daycare had stickers all over her car about atheism and the “f” word: faith. I struck up a conversation with her, and she recommended They Might Be Giants. I had no idea they were making music like this. She said they were great! So my husband and I DLed their album. Wow! We’re sold. And now that I know they’re on tour! Wow, look out!
Laurie T. Said,
September 18, 2009 @ 10:08 am
So jealous! I’d love to see them perform. Looks like you all had a great time!
Svetlana Said,
September 18, 2009 @ 10:11 am
I can’t wait for their Chicago concert in mid-October! Several families from our humanist group will be going. Here’s to raising science-loving kids and dancing at the same time.
chanson Said,
September 18, 2009 @ 10:29 am
Yeah these guys are great!! I definitely recommend their show as a fun outing for kids and parents.
S Said,
September 18, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
Wish they were coming to Atlanta again! We saw them on the last tour, but this album is so awesome.
jessiemarion Said,
September 26, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
I just got their “Here Comes Science” album. It’s FANTASTIC!