CMN Member Media List
Here is a list of CMN members who are doing radio, webcast, TV, and cable programs with information about their programs and how to submit material. We encourage you to support them!
For a comprehensive listing of children's radio programs throughout the United States, visit The Children's Radio List at www.kidsmusicplanet.com.
Articles:
Family Groove hosted by Will Hale on KFAI in St. Paul, Minnesota
Type: Webcast Audience: School age (4–12 yrs. old) and parents Reach: Worldwide–originates in Minneapolis, Minnesota Format: Music Schedule: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Description: Family Groove is a weekly internet radio program custom made for grade-school age kids. Its parent-friendly nature also opens a multigenerational dialogue, proving you're never too old to feel young and introducing kids to music they won't have to outgrow. Children are directly involved as regular hosts, guests, and producers. The intention of Family Groove is to build a bridge to allow kids a smooth transition in the growth of their awareness and appreciation of music.
How to Submit Material: Family Groove is designed more for grade-school age kids, so well-produced, upbeat, positive music in diverse styles is always welcome. Tune in to the show and visit the playlists to see the music we have featured. Please be sure to include contact information—name, address, phone, e-mail, Web site.
Mailing Address: Will Hale, Family Groove, 595 Hamline Av. N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651/458-3445 E-mail: groove@willhale.com Web Site: www.kfai.org/programs/famgrv
Last updated February 2005.
Halfway Down the Stairs hosted by Uncle Ruthie Buell on KPFK 90.7 FM in North Hollywood, California
Type: FM Radio Audience: Preschool, School age Reach: Los Angeles Format: Stories. Music. Schedule: Saturdays
Mailing Address: Uncle Ruthie Buell, KPFK 90.7 FM, 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. W, North Hollywood, CA 91604
Phone: 818/985-2711 Fax: 310/838-8133 Web Site: www.kpfk.org
Last updated February 2005.
Kaleidoscope Kids hosted by Pam Donkin on Millbrae Community Television in Millbrae, California, and Peninsula Cable Television on the San Francisco Peninsula, California
Type: Cable Access Reach: San Francisco Peninsula, California; 300,000 homes Format: Music. Places. Multicultural. Schedule: Varies
Description: Children guest with host, sing songs, play percussion instruments. Multicultural tie-in, visit places for parents to take children on the San Francisco Peninsula.
How to Submit Material: Songs to be sung live on the show—backing tracks appreciated; children's music videos with children in them.
Mailing Address: Pam Donkin, P.O. Box 1533, Millbrae, CA 94030 Phone: 415/308-4432 Fax: 650/952-9498 E-mail: pam@pamdonkin.com Web Site: www.pamdonkin.com
Last updated February 2005.
Kids Play hosted by Sheila Donlan and Susan Salidor on WLUW 88.7 FM in Chicago, Illinois
Type: FM Radio, Webcast Audience: Under age 11 Reach: Chicago (radio), Everywhere (webcast) Format: Music. Stories. Guests. Comedy. Reviews. Radio Drama. Schedule: Saturdays 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, CST
Description: Music. Stories. Interviews. No commercials!
How to Submit Material: Be sure to include the program name (Kids Play) in the address. Would prefer 2 copies of materials.
Mailing Address: Shelia Donlan, Kids Play, WLUW 88.7 FM Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: 773/508-9589 E-mail: kidsplay@wluw.org Web Site: www.wluw.org/programs/playlist.cfm?GetProgramID=98
Last updated February 2005.
KidsJam hosted by Marla Lewis on Label Free Radio on Long Island, New York
Type: Webcast Audience: Kids 1–100 years old Reach: Global Format: Music Schedule: TBA
Description: Featuring great music for kids that parents would listen to on their own if nobody were peeking! All styles of kids’ music are welcome, especially something off the beaten path.
How to Submit Material: Looking for music from independent children’s artists. That means you are not signed to a label (unless it is your own) and you are completely in control of your copyrights. Send your CD (retail package) and indicate which 3 songs you feel are best for radio.
Mailing Address: PlumJuice Music, P.O. Box 550, Wantagh, NY 11793
Phone: 516/785-8456 Fax: 516/785-8456 E-mail: marla362@optonline.net Web Site: www.labelfreeradio.com/ (under construction)
Last updated February 2005.
Monty's PodCast is for fans both young and young at heart. In his ten-minute monthly program Monty gives insight into his creative process with commentary and music that can't be heard anywhere else.
Available at: iTunes (soon we hope), or Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MontyHarper
Penelope's Radio hosted by various people on Pickleberry Pie Inc. in Santa Cruz, California
Type: Webcast Audience: Audience varies—mostly ages 3 and up Reach: Galaxy-wide Format: Music. Stories. Comedy. Radio Drama. Schedule: On demand
Description: Various children’s radio programs are webcast, including music, stories, comedy, radio drama, songs in English and Spanish, and more.
How to Submit Material: Use the form linked to the bottom of Penelope’s main page to submit material. We must have a release from you prior to using your material.
Mailing Address: P.J. Swift, Pickleberry Pie Inc., 305 Dickens Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: 831/427-3980 E-mail: pickle@well.com Web Site: www.childrensmusic.org/penelope.html
Last updated February 2005.
We Like Kids! hosted by Jeff Brown on KTOO FM in Juneau, Alaska
Type: FM Radio, Webcast Audience: School age Reach: Alaska Format: Music and fun Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Description: Mostly music.
Mailing Address: Jeff Brown, KTOO FM, 360 Egan Dr., Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907/586-1670 E-mail: jeff@ktoo.org Web Site: www.ktoo.org
Last updated February 2005.