It is my job to find the most engaging and dynamic performers to interact with our audiences. Marnie’s music and persona fit perfectly at our event... ~The Vancouver International Children’s Festival By Lindy Sisson - Exectutive Director
When the Music with Marnie show hits the stage, children start moving and grooving. Marnie Grey’s shows consistently sell out across the country because she is “One of the best children’s performers of her generation,” says the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. Every performance is a high-energy, up on your feet and boogying to the beat experience.
Marnie’s years of Early Childhood expertise, high energy enthusiasm and all out magnetic personality inspires children to get up on their feet. The talented four piece band pumps out an eclectic mix of tunes that are easy on everyone’s ears. The entire show packs a punch from beginning to end, each song tells a story and has an action, keeping children focused and physical.
Marnie and her team create a high energy, theatrical and magical environment where children can’t help but join in the festivities. The show is visually enhanced with cute and colourful puppets and props and frequent visits from costumed characters that captivate the children and inspire them to participate. This is modern children’s music and more at its very finest!
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Marnie Grey on vocals The leader of the pack. She’s a true child at heart who likes to be hands free and full of energy. Marnie captivates her audience and creates an all-out interactive presence, engaging her audience to join in the physical fun. Be prepared to jump in puddles, swing like monkeys and ‘cut a rug’; Marnie’s infectious personality will make even the most resistant follow along. See Marnie’s full bio for more info.
Jon Roper on guitar Our rocker, Jonny has been playing guitar since the age of 15 and he won’t stop until he gets it right! Jon studied music composition at Simon Fraser University and Jazz Performance at VCC. He has played in various projects ranging from hard rock to African dance music. Jon has performed with many talented local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists including Alita Duprey and Alan Matheson, just to name a few.
Boris Favre on keyboards The Multi-talented Bo plays many instruments for the MWM Band, mostly keyboards and Bass. Bo has a Bachelor’s Degree in music from U.B.C. and an A.R.C.T. Diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe with the internationally acclaimed Celtic band ‘Mad Pudding’, and he continues to perform locally with various FOLK-World music projects. Boris currently teaches music at the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach (Arts Umbrella) and makes Swedish and Uilleann bagpipes.
Eduardo Ottoni on drums The lively and smiley Eddie grew up playing music in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec, and released his first record at the age of 16. Over the years he began to compose and produce music. Marnie and Eduardo write and compose many of Marnie’s songs, and Eduardo engineered and co-produced Peace and Puddles and Groovin’ through the Neighbourhood at his studio/production Co. “Subliminal Sound.” When Eduardo is not performing with Marnie or his other band Spygirl, he is busy as production manager for the Vancouver Jazz Festival and many other festivals happening in an around beautiful Vancouver.
Mumbu the Monkey This funky monkey is known for his lively, sparkling and charismatic presence and for his dazzling dance moves. The children jump and dance in delight when Mumbu makes his grand monkey entrance and can never get enough of him ~ he’s got the moves and boy do the children like to follow.
Milton the Mosquito A fun and animated puppet that comes out when the crowd calls him in “mosquito language”. Although mosquitos are known to bite, Milton is loved by all and represents the feeling of acceptance and inclusion and the fun that can happen within a large group of friends. Together Marnie and Milton invite the children to make their own small, medium and large ‘mosquito bumps’ through jumping and bouncing.
Tula the Kangaroo Get ready to hop and hop and hop...here comes Tula!!!! The name Tula means ‘heart’ in some dialects of “Australian Aborigine...” hopping’s good for the heart and Tula’s full of love ~ It’s the most perfect name! Tula and Marnie speak in sign language. In singing and signing the song “Kangaroos” children learn some basic ASL, a little about the Australian culture and have fun hopping with Tula ta’ boot!
The Snicker Snakes Are you ready for a little ssssilly laughter with the snicker Snakes, Kevin and Cass. These two friendly ‘folks’ sssslide on in a share a joke. Their silly and sweet sense of humor always adds an extra smile to an already happy crowd. “Warning:” Be prepared to leave with sore cheeks and a case of the giggles.
Jethro the Cowboy Have you ever heard of a hoe down??? Well our crowd pleaser Jethro will mosey onto the stage and show y’all what a true cowboy hoe down is all about. Get ready to stomp your feet and shout “Yee Haw” ~ and that’s just the beginning, Jethro is guaranteed to wrangle up nothin’ but pure energetic FUN!
Music with Marnie is a safe video website community for children, created by Canadian Children’s Musician and Children’s Entertainer Marnie Grey. It contains educational videos for children, music for children, yoga for children, exercise for children and sign language for children. Come here to download children’s music, download children’s videos and book this dynamic Children’s Performer and Children’s Band for your event.
