"Intrigued by Keeth's thoughtful songwriting and musicality, I was very happy to have the chance to talk with him about the album, his approach to songwriting, monkey love and apples..."
"Recommended."
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"Recorded in a solar-powered studio, the latest album from groovy-green swing band The Harmonica Pocket features tender tracks to connect mom and baby to Mother Nature."
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"Just as awesome as Ladybug One, with the same cool, relaxed vibe."
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"With Election Day quickly approaching...[America] illuminates the profundity of Apgar's thoughts on the state of affairs."
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"True to their name, The Harmonica Pocket's Apple Apple is filled with acoustic, harmonica-filled eco-pop songs that range from the silly-with-a message Diaperman to the educational I'm Gonna Count to the goofy Caspar Babypants-cameo tune Monkey Love."
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"The Harmonica Pocket has done the right thing by parents, making sure that the music is a pleasure to listen to by both kids and adults. If you only pay attention to the instruments rather than the lyrics, you most likely would not even notice that they are singing songs called "Diaperman" and "Turkey in the Straw". That is just how good the music is."
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"...inspires chills."
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"The Harmonica Pocket immediately appealed to my taste in music. A twist on classic, pop, jazz, and rock tunes melted together to produce music that is not only kid friendly but mom approved."
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"...Cool guitars, sultry saxophones, and mature lyrics that sound like a long love letter sung to our babies. Kids' music? Yes, but oh, so much more too."
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"...A family favorite."
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"Utilizing a multi-layered and multi-instrumental approach, there's a lot going on here, and it's all exceptionally played behind pitch-perfect vocal harmonies."
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"...A melodic dream. The eloquence with which the words and instrumentation flow throughout the album leave you feeling like someone just whispered a gentle lullaby in your ear."
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"Ever listen to an album for the first time and say "Oooh, I like that song"? Ever listen to an album for the first time and say "Oooh, I like that song" fourteen times? That's the great pleasure of Apple Apple by The Harmonica Pocket."
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"Adult ears will enjoy the happy-go-lucky vibe."
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"Apple Apple is not just an album for kids."
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"I love that Caspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew) joins the duo of Keeth Monta Apgar and Nala Walla --their three voices come together at the end to make a most beautiful harmony."
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"Highly recommended."
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"An A+!"
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"Supercool."
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"Light and fun, with utterly catchy lyrics."
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"Apple Apple will engage all ages and imaginations."
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"...fluid, sweet, and marinated in love."
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"My top pick off this album is the groovy title track, "Apple Apple". It's super simple, but I love the jazzy beats."
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"You won't want to miss it!"
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"Performers like the Harmonica Pocket and Renee and Jeremy fill an important space in the children's music scene – it can't all be loud guitars and deep cosmic theme. To fill a child's head with knowledge, one must take their time. And some time with the Harmonica Pocket would be well-spent."
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"Harmonica Pocket, a Puget Sound-based band, offers their latest recording, full of acoustic simplicity and charming lyrics."
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"Within the first few tracks of this CD, I realized that I had never heard anything like this group's music— laid back and chill, with a cool vibe that is strikingly appealing."
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"I love the unusual minor harmonies between lead singers Keeth Apgar and Nala Walla contrasted against the super-sweet lyrics."
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"The rotating Harmonica Pocket cast continues to redefine kindie rock."
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"The Harmonica Pocket party is all about imagination and play."
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"The kids expressed shear delight when Nala broke out her hula hoop....She received quite a bit of applause for all her tricks."
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"Unbelievably creative."
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"[The Harmonica Pocket] cleverly uses the simplest things and the children GO wild....Songs, stories, hula hoops, scarves, funny hats, books, balloons and "Seussephones" home made from inverted plastic funnels, PVC pipe and kazoos!"
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"Highly energetic...kid-friendly, indie-pop."
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"Genius." [ read more ]
"Cool, trippy harmonies and smart, offbeat lyrics..." [ read more ]
"This unique album, which includes the funkiest version of the ABCs you've ever heard, is a real treat." [ read more ]
"Acoustic folk-rock story-songs."
"Soft, clever, and beautiful." [ read more ]
"Unpredictable and unique." [ read more ]
Ladybug One made Zooglobble.com's top 20 albums of the year. [ read the article ]
"Harmonica Pocket defies classification and...should be commended for experimenting with non-western musical traditions and mixing it up with western practice." [ read more ]
"These kid-friendly indie-pop folks are on the way to becoming big
favorites."
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"With their soothing voices, Harmonica Pocket can be quite Simon & Garfunkel at times. " [ read more ]
"Powerful." [ read more ]
"This inventive album cruises off the beaten path..." [ read more ]
"Extra cool." [ read more ]
"A toe-tapping, ear-catching collection" [ read more ]
Read The Everett Herald's review of a live performance by The Harmonica Pocket Children's Show.
"Clever" [ read more ]
"Delicious" [ read more ]
"Ladybug One is a new favorite of mine." [ read more ]
"Funky, world inspired originals and cleverly twisted classics."
"George Harrison would be proud." [ read more ]
"A delightful array of offbeat takes on standard children's songs and ... concludes with a relaxing succession of six precious lullabies, perfect for getting your little ladybug to sleep!" [ read more ]
"If you’re into Indie music, put it on the top of your list." [ read more ]
"Dreamy...Acoustic...Sweet...Original...Classic..." [ read more ]
"This album is a nearly perfect example of tasteful, adult standards of excellence applied to music meant for kids."
"Imaginative, beautifully performed..." [ read more ]
"Unique." [ read more ]
"My inner child was smiling..." [ read more ]
"Folkie, alterna-rock sound..." [ read more ]
"While most of us know modern kid's music is anything but vanilla and cookie-cutter, it is not every day we come across a record like the Harmonica Pocket's Ladybug One." [ read more ]
"...The most unusual good kids' album you'll hear all year. Definitely recommended." [ read more ]
"Organic." [ read more ]
"Catchy, quirky, original" [ read more ]
"Perfect for new parents or indie music fans...you won't hear arrangements like this on any other album for children..." [ read more ]
"Ladybug One" has a relaxing, mellow vibe appropriate for any age." [ read more ]
"Wonderful." [ read more ]
"Thoroughly catchy, toe-tapping indy pop tunes..."
"Definitely precious..."
"Birds Falling from the Sky is just way too good. Simple, understated indie pop, and always just plain pretty. These guys have their chops and don’t need to prove it, freeing them up to explore their own sound and the ways they can spin it..." [ read more ]
"The Harmonica Pocket's groove is gentle, lighthearted, and ripe."
"Harmonica Pocket serves up a catchy little number with a warm, simple combo of guitar and drums. It's truly a shame that this song has flown under the mainstream listening radar..." [ read more ]
"Underneath Your Umbrella should come packaged with a time-stained porch, a rickety rocking chair, your favorite half-emptied bottle of whiskey, and an early afternoon thunderstorm..." [ read more ]
"I'd like to introduce you to one of Seattle's best songwriters: Keeth
Apgar....I love this record!..."
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"This Seattle combo's groove is just right to wind down after a night of flying around..." [ read more ]
"Keeth Apgar is talented as f$@k..." [ read more ]
