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JUST ADDED! May 16 Junior Jams with the Award-Winning Wild Music for Wild Kids by the grandson's Jr.

The grandson's Jr. return to the Junior Jams stage at FNDTN Gallery and Liveroom in Kensington, Md., Saturday May 16 at 10:30 AM. Don't miss these talented musicians for whom family audiences are a natural extension of their roots rock adult fan base. Combining mellow Rhythm and Blues with the energy of big brass by trumpeter and lead singer/guitarist Alan MacEwan, and the sublime jazzy style of saxaphonist Chris Watling, not to mention drummer Matthew Sedgley and a rotating roster of bassists, a Grandson's show is a live music experience that leaves everyone smiling and on the dance floor! Listen here for music from their award-winning kids' cd "One Big Orooni," and get your tickets now for Junior Jams performance at FNDTN May 16!

Brought to you by kindiemusicdc, and sponsored by GIGS music instruction for kids, Junior Jams is live music for families in the fun and initimate setting of FNDTN Gallery and Liveroom in Kensington, Md. Located just down the street from the weekly all-seasons Farmer's Market, FNDTN showcases a wide variety of the area’s fine arts culture as well as a range of live music programs and private events. . Our shows may sell out at the door. Purchase online admission, and view our full line-up at fndtnarts.com/events. Follow kindiemusicdc on Twitter or check out the blog for a monthly Kindie calendar, announcements and other information about music of interest to families in the D.C. area @kindiemusicdc.tumblr.com

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Two Guys Picking Strings: Frank Cassel and John Henry Area Family Favorites Play Junior Jams

From birthday parties to music festivals and farmer's markets you won't have to shout out too far the names of these two D.C. area musicians, John Henry England (the Guitar Playing Man) and Frank Cassel (Banjo Man) to receive a resounding chorus of kids and a parents alike: we love that guy! For both guitarist John Henry and banjo player Frank, playing for kids and families comes naturally, though it grew first from careers in music spanning many years and genres.

Bethesda native John Henry's focus on kids, following lead guitar duties in several different rock bands, came when he had children of his own and witnessed firsthand how beautifully music moves and educates kids. On three childrens' albums and in performance after performance of his repertoire of both original music and "covers," he demonstrates love for his craft and for his audiences.

As a popular bluegrass artist, Frank Cassel tours this area and other parts of the country performing solo and with his band New Mountain Fever at festivals for fans he finds are very loyal to the music, a surprising number of whom are residents of the D.C. area. Events like the Kingman Island Blues Festival in April and next weekend's D.C. Bluegrass Festival are two examples of bluegrass get-togethers supported by local audiences. Frank enjoys introducing bluegrass sounds to children and families and has shared his music in venues all over the D.C. area. Read more about Frank here and see the video for Sugarloaf Mountan Song off his latest album American Acoustic.