STEVE ELCI: ALL TOGETHER NOW

Following his induction into the New England Music Hall of Fame this year, Steve Elci, who has made a name for himself for his musical performances for children, is releasing his sixth kindie rock album on July 19. ALL TOGETHER NOW is full of inspiring songs to encourage kids to imagine a world like never before and includes the contribution of special guests the Grammy-winning Alphabet Rockers.   

Steve Elci's ALL TOGETHER NOW covers topics as wide-ranging as saving the environment, working toward peace, fighting bias, loving yourself for who you are, chasing your dreams, and the fulfillment inherent in friendship, love, and hope. Growing up in the ‘80s, Steve witnessed music changing the world, especially through the Live Aid and Farm Aid benefit concerts and charity singles like “We Are the World.” Inspired by the powerful impact that music can have, Steve conceived ALL TOGETHER NOW as a vehicle for real change and connection.

Highlights of ALL TOGETHER NOW include “Puppy,” an alt-rock ode to love for a family pet, co-written and featuring the Alphabet Rockers, and the rollicking sea shanty, “Pirate Sails, Ginger Ales, And Tall Tales,” which showcases a crew of very friendly pirates! The joyful pop-rock “The Power Of The Sunflower” was inspired by a walk Steve Elci took through Harkness Park in his hometown of Waterford, Connecticut, where there is a garden of majestic sunflowers whose faces always point to the sun. 

The album can be purchased $12 as a digital download on most major online musical retail outlets. ALL TOGETHER NOW has a runtime of 33 minutes. Previous albums include Nutmegger (2022), Jump in the Puddles (2018; Parents’ Choice Award), Imagination Nation (2014; title track, Akademia Award), Crayons in a Box (2012; title track, John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist), and Vowels (2009; Parents’ Choice Award).

JUMP IN THE PUDDLES

You have to admit there are few things as fun as jumping in the puddles as a kid. So I have to say that is a great theme for the newest album from the award-winning children's edutainment band, Steve Elci & Friends. Their album Jump in the Puddles conveys the joyful enthusiasm of playing in the rain.  Steve Elci & Friends will definitely be making a big splash when it comes to continuing to entertaining families with their kidcentric style of American Roots music when Jump in the Puddles is released on July 13, 2013.

Reinforcing ideas of the simple pleasures of life, Jump in the Puddles weaves a musical fabric that includes varicolored threads spun from a fine sampling of Americana -- '60s music, 12-bar blues, country, and more -- in performances of exceptionally high quality by singers and players who display a thorough understanding of the medium and a total mastery of their art, produced by a team that knows how to deliver a great sound.

This is an album sure to bring kids and parents together for a bit of singing, dancing, clapping, and, of course, jumping! Jump in the Puddles kicks off with the album's title track, making splendid use of the 12-bar blues, complete with all the earmarks of this original American musical form. Next up is "Teddy Bear," a track that revels in the sound and spirit of early rock 'n' roll. This is real American roots music enhanced by an expanded palette of instrumental color and solid choral back-up, almost a musical glossary of treasured sounds from the '60s. "Supersonic" could be described as an American roots tip-of-the-hat to Cole Porter's "You're the Top," redolently filled with an unabashed sense of pure joy.

Because of all the wonderful memories I have as a dad of my kids enjoying themselves playing in puddles this album really hit home with me and I appreciate the Roots vibe of its performances. In addition to giving Steve Elci & Friends' Jump in the Puddles a plug, A Geek Daddy also has a CD to giveaway.  For a chance to win just follow my Twitter account (@Geekdad248) and retweet the embedded tweet below by Fathers Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 11:59 pm ET.  I'll randomly select one lucky winner from all eligible entries.

Follow @Geekdad248 + retweet before June 18, 2018 for a chance to win the newest CD ("Jump in the Puddles") from award-winning children's edutainment band @SteveElci & Friends pic.twitter.com/ILFaEEUZG3

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) June 5, 2018

Jump in the Puddles will be available at iTunes, CDBaby, and at Steve Elci & Friends' live shows. For more information about the band visit steveelciandfriends.com

RULES & DISCLAIMER:  Must be a U.S. resident over 18 years old, follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and retweet the original giveaway message posted on Twitter to be eligible for this giveaway promotion.  The selected winner must reply back providing contact information for mailing the prize within 48 hours of being notified of their selection or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.  A Geek Daddy has not been compensated for its endorsement of the musical artist and hosting the contest. This giveaway is being sponsored by A Geek Daddy as a fan of Steve Elci & Friends and as a special benefit to my website readers. Elci's publicist will be responsible for delivery of the prize. By participating in this giveaway, participants waive any liability to the publisher of this website for hosting the contest.