{"id":403,"date":"2010-04-20T15:26:34","date_gmt":"2010-04-20T19:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sparetherock.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=403"},"modified":"2010-04-20T15:26:34","modified_gmt":"2010-04-20T19:26:34","slug":"many-hands-family-music-for-haiti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sparetherock.com\/wordpress\/releases\/many-hands-family-music-for-haiti\/","title":{"rendered":"Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti"},"content":{"rendered":"

Order the record now<\/strong><\/a> from Amazon,<\/strong> buy it from iTunes<\/a>, or ask for it at your local record or toy or other store!<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Many hands make the load lighter\u201d -Haitian Proverb<\/div>\n

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Simply put, Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti is the year’s best family music compilation and one of the year’s best kids music CDs, period. Buy two: one for your friend and one for your own family. Many families will thank you. Definitely recommended.<\/p>\n

–Stefan Shepherd, Zooglobble.com<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Update:<\/strong>\u00a0As of 2015, the CD has raised over $80,000\u00a0for the Haitian People’s Support Project, providing drinking water for thousands and school tuition for kids in tent camps, among so many other vital services.<\/p>\n

With a national release on August 10, 2010, Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti\u00a0was the first release from Spare the Rock Records. This unique collection of songs is filled with uplifting messages from some of today\u2019s very best family musicians.<\/p>\n

\"\"After the January 12th, 2010 earthquake that destroyed much of the Haitian capital, family musician Dean Jones (Dog on Fleas<\/a>) found himself feeling helpless and desperately wanting to help the people of Haiti. Having close friends in Haiti and feeling a deep love and respect for the music from the region, Jones felt the need to create something that could help the ongoing rebuilding effort.<\/p>\n

The idea for\u00a0Many Hands\u00a0came to him in the middle of the night and the very next day several of his fellow family musicians signed on. \u201cWhen I had the idea for the\u00a0Many Hands\u00a0CD, I knew without a doubt that I could count on the big-hearted kindie community.\u201d said Jones. \u201cThe generosity and the amazing work of all the musicians and everyone involved definitely exceeded my initial expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n

[pullshow]Almost all of the tracks on the album are previously unreleased, most of them recorded especially for this release. The gathering of artists featured here is a strong assortment of the unique and special talents creating and performing for today\u2019s all ages audiences, from the legendary Pete Seeger to family hip-hop star Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. In addition, everyone involved in the process of getting this album out into the world from replication to distribution has also either drastically discounted or donated their services. Proceeds from this release will benefit the Haitian People\u2019s Support Project and their long-standing work to help the people of Haiti.[pullthis display=”outside”]”Artfully assembled and brimming with joy, Many Hands lives up to its title with noteworthy performances from many of the finest names in family music. Great music, worthy cause — what more could you ask for?” – Jeff Giles, PopDose[\/pullthis]<\/p>\n

Many Hands\u00a0is the debut album of Spare the Rock Records, founded by Bill Childs. \u201cAfter speaking with Dean it was immediately obvious to me that this would be a great record, and, just as importantly, that it would have the potential to help keep people’s attention on the ongoing recovery of Haiti,\u201d recalls Childs on how the partnership came to fruition. \u201cDean asked for some help reaching out to a few artists, and that just naturally flowed into my helping the record get a wider release; ultimately, that meant starting a label.” Childs produces, with his kids, the weekly radio show\u00a0Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child<\/a>. Bill also writes about kids\u2019 music for various parenting magazines and has produced numerous kids\u2019 concerts and is the cofounder of\u00a0KindieFest<\/a>, the family music conference.<\/p>\n

CD release shows took place on both coasts, including:<\/p>\n