1.03: Booking a Performer

An interview with children's librarian Sue Busch on booking entertainment, plus a panel discussion on what to keep in mind when calling a performer to book a program, and two Halloween songs from Mr. Billy.

Web References (from the Sue Busch Interview):

1. Magician Kevin Wade
2. Musician Monty Harper
3. Mexican Folkloric Dancers
4. Jump Rope Master Peter Nestler
5. Stillwater Public Library

The legendary lost panel discussion:

1. What to keep in mind when calling to book a performer (.mp3)

Panelists (from the legendary lost panel discussion):

1. Erin Lee Kelly
2. Eric Herman
3. Mr. Billy
4. Dianne de Las Casas
5. Steve Smith
6. Monty Harper

Web References (from the legendary replacement panel discussion + more):

These are places you can go to find/evaluate children's performers...

1. YouTube; Monty on YouTube, Billy on YouTube, Eric on YouTube
2. CDBaby - music by location (select a state, then click kids/family on the right)
3. Children's Music Network 
4. Children's Music Network on MySpace
5. Kids Music Planet on MySpace
6. Arts Over America - a directory of state arts agencies
7. Children's Musicians by State
8. National Library Performers Directory
9. Storyteller.net
10. What's your source for performers? Post a reply with your link and we'll add it to the list!

Resources:

1. Tips on Hiring a Performer, from Storyteller Priscilla Howe (.pdf)
2. Video-Safe Music (.pdf)

Sponsors:

1. Mr. Billy and his "Big Pumpkin" CD (Songs in the podcast are: "On Halloween" and "Scarecrow A-Go-Go")
2. ReadingSongs.com