I wrote After I’m Gone three days after being at Brent Mydland’s last show. I dedicate this song to all the great musicians that continue to touch our hearts even after they are gone. A pleasing collection of music for kids with a Grateful Dead flavor. You might not expect to see the Grateful Dead's song Brokedown Palace on a children's album but it is one of my favorite recordings. Even my mom likes it and she has no idea who the Grateful Dead are. :-) Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade: Kids are the rock stars! When they clap, dance and sing with Will Hale, the king of rocking air guitar. Will’s kid tested, teacher approved concerts create a fun atmosphere filled with plenty of audience participation, excitement and energy. Kids will enjoy Will's captivating music performances which include a friendly mix of festive drums, guitar, mandolin, and harmonica, but by far the most fun is when the kids pick up their inflatable air guitars and jam! Will Hale performs for 1000’s of kids every year. As a full-time kid’s musician since 1990, Will focuses on engaging kids in direct personal experience to gain useful life skills. Will Hale offers exciting concerts for kids and families, festivals, community events, daycares, elementary schools, parks and recreation, concert series, churches, libraries, private parties and any kid friendly event! For all the details call Will Hale Tadpole Parade 651-307-3849 cell or visit www.willhale.com Kid Tested, Parent Approved, Teacher Recommended music for kids and families. “Anyone who has brought kids to a Will Hale show knows they won't stay in their seats. The local musician is known for interactive performances where children, parents and grandparents dance, sing and play a little air guitar.” Saint Paul Pioneer Press “Will Hale is a top notch performer. His music is pleasantly refreshing compared with traditional sugar coated children’s music. Kids and parents love to dance and rock along with their air guitars. Good fun for everyone!” Christy Novak - MN Children's Museum “It’s fun to watch kids engaged in a positive environment with Will and The Tadpole Parade. His enthusiasm for music and children is contagious!” Brian Siverson-Hall - Past Executive Director MN Association for the Education of Young Children (MNAEYC) MN School Age Care Alliance (MNSACA) “Will Hale is a true kids rock star. We often times refer to him as the king of the air guitar. I always call him first for all of our kids events.” Kelly Cochrane – President, SilhouettEvents “Will Hale and his Tadpole Parade is always a hit at Mall of America. His air guitars really get kids excited and encourages them to participate.” Mall of America - Events Coordinator “Will Hale’s concerts are amazing. We had a blast! A professional production, filled with exceptional talent.” Kirstin Wiegmann - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts “Will Hale’s rock concerts are totally unique. I can’t compare them to any event we have ever done. We enjoyed the whole experience!” Kim St. Marie - Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary "Will Hale is always lively and full of energy, He makes a lasting impression, the kid’s love it!" Lisa Pillar--New Horizon Academy “Will Hale’s concerts at our summer music series are always an unforgettable favorite.” Minneapolis Parks & Recreation “The kids absolutely loved it! They never stopped singing all the way home.” Kris Drury – Parent “Engaging, absolutely fabulous!” Brenna Collins – Sunny Hill Preschool “Will Hale is the greatest singer ever!” Ryan age 4 “Better than awesome!” Danny age 7 Kid Tested, Parent Approved, Teacher Recommended Will Hale performs for 1000’s of kids every year. As a full-time kid’s musician since 1990, Will focuses on engaging kids in direct personal experience to gain useful life skills. Will Hale offers exciting concerts for kids and families, festivals, community events, daycares, elementary schools, parks and recreation, concert series, churches, libraries, private parties and any kid friendly event! For more info call Will Hale Tadpole Parade 651-307-3849 cell or visit www.willhale.com