Children’s entertainer Debbie Cavalier of Debbie and Friends uses original songs to tell stories that children know and love. With the recent release of her debut CD, Story Songs and Sing Alongs, Debbie has made a splash in the children’s music world.

Debbie has been making music with kids for over 20 years. She has worked with some of the world’s greatest icons in children’s music entertainment and education throughout her music publishing tenure. These pillars of children’s music include Shari Lewis, Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody, and Sesame Street-famed music teacher, Bob McGrath. Their influence on her songwriting and her creative approach to sharing music with children is evident.

A live Debbie and Friends show is ideal for families and elementary schools. Kids love her energy, and appreciate the interesting array of music and instruments that she brings to each show, including keyboard, all sorts of hand percussion, energetic and sometimes zany backing vocalists, saxophones, banjo, fiddle, flute, and whistles. Performances includes a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop, to country, to rock, to reggae, all delivered by a band of musicians who are clearly there because they love it.

Everyone is invited to participate in this interactive concert experience. Kids enjoy being the Big Bad Wolf, fixing Rosie's wrong rhymes, and showing off their listening skills with the “Simon Sez”Song.” Like everyone’s favorite teacher, Debbie connects with her audience and respects kids for the people they are. Her warmth is sincere and her radiance downright contagious. Kids love being active participants in every song, and the audience is as much a part of the show as Debbie and her band. The show are all about making music together and having a great time!

Debbie and Friends has been performing in the greater Boston area for two years, and are starting to branch out regionally and will work towards national tours so that they can reach as many children and families through music as possible. The goal of Debbie and Friends is to help children and families connect through fun, positive interactive musical experiences with each other.  She has a growing catalog of songs and her video animations are great.  I am going to help her get on television.

Reviews:

Jill Fennimore, TAB Reporter: Watertown, MA: When you hear and see Debbie Cavalier, there’s no denying she’s fluent in the language of music. With a keyboard and a bright smile, the Watertown resident captures the attention of a room full of preschool-aged children, each one hanging onto her every note.

Bob McGrath, Sesame Street: "Debbie Cavalier is a genius for putting classic tales to music, as well as writing great new songs for kids and parent to love. I wish someone had written songs like this when I was a kid!

The National Parenting Center: If Billboard had a ranking system with The National Parenting Center, Story Songs and Sing Alongs would be Number One with a Bullet."

The Dove Foundation: "Debbie reminds me of a beloved kindergarten teacher with her soothing voice and creative outlook. Her optimism and love of children comes through in her Story Songs and Sing Alongs CD. "Debbie and Friends" is a treat for kids of all ages and receives the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal."

Gregory Keer, Family Man Online: "Using a pop music spin that revolves at a pace just right for pre- and elementary-school ears, she offers upbeat songs that boost young egos, teach key concepts, and promote laughter. Debbie performs with a clear purpose of entertaining and teaching young minds."

AWARDS
– 2009 Independent Music Awards, Children’s Song Award
– 2008 Parents' Choice Approved Award
– 2008 iParenting Media Award
– 2008 The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award
– 2008 Creative Child Magazine Approved Award
– 2008 Mr. Dad Approval Award
– 2008 American Library Association Finalist, Notable Audio Award
– 2008 and 2007 ASCAP Plus Award
– 2007 Dove Foundation Award

Here is what Debbie has to say about MPN:

“MPN is the best resource for independent musicians who want to take their career to the next level. My goal for “Debbie and Friends” is to connect musically with as many families as possible via national tours, while maximizing my catalog’s potential through music publishing, licensing, distribution, merchandise, and music teaching opportunities. MPN has all of the resources I need to help me achieve my goals.  It’s what the music industry has been waiting for!”

Debbie Cavalier, “Debbie and Friends”