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Convulsions
“His bland but inoffensive voice doesn’t cause involuntary convulsions that recall the agony of childbirth.”
- the Pitch Weekly
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Kids “get” Dino
“Kids “get” Dino because
Dino “gets” kids.”
- Peri Goodman, Lakewood Elementary Music Teacher
Overland Park, Kansas
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Silliness
“With his kid-approved sense of energetic silliness (just listen to songs, such as “The Peanut Butter Pond” or “Worms – They Really Hit the Spot” for proof) and chameleonic, folk-rooted guitar work, it’s no wonder Dino has a rock star following with our patrons.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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Groovy
“Learning hasn’t been this groovy since School House Rock.”
- School Library Journal
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Classic
“Sweet without insipid, crazy without losing control, original and somehow classic kid’s fare all at once. Yea, Dino O’Dell.”
- Andy Offut Irwin, Storyteller, Covington, Georgia
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Story
“Every song has a story to tell.”
- School Library Journal
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Lighton Prize
Each year KCYA selects a teaching artist from our roster to receive the Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence. Somebody who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the artistic education of young people. Dino O’Dell is an artist who can manage a gymnasium full of Kindergarteners and never lose his cool. He works tirelessly to improve his work and, most importantly, he inspires kindness in his students and to those of us who are lucky enough to work alongside him.
- Kara Armstrong, Director of Education, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Bouillabaisse
“This collection of imaginative songs about monsters, picnics, piranhas, squids and more is played by a pro in a bouillabaisse of musical styles.”
- Parenthood.com
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Genius
“We absolutely love Dino’s shows. His music is pure genius. Educational, entertaining, imaginative and inspirational all at once! Dino, thank you for sharing your gift with us.”
- Chad Rau, Father of 3, Shawnee, KS
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Family
“Dino O’Dell is a bright new voice to family music.”
- www.Parenthood.com
