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Press
“The Sandbox Band was a perfect fit for our event! The kids loved them and so did the grown-ups. We had many people comment they'd like us to have them back next year.” - Crystal Worzella, Festival Chair
“Sandbox's performance is an upbeat, interactive show. Families enjoyed singing along with their children and even learning a few new songs. We were very pleased with Sandbox and the enjoyment they brought to our event.” - Wes Tilghman, Events Coordinator
“Sandbox brings super fun, high energy entertainment to any family event. They are great to work with and offer a unique and appealing option for festivals, parties, etc. There's something very special about live, interactive music, especially for children.” - Erika Williamson, Events Organizer
“You guys were awesome. Very professional and easy to work with! Some kid's entertainment can be a little obnoxious for the grown-ups, but you guys were fun for everyone! We would love to have to have you at our future events.”
- Michelle Morgan, Festival Chair
"Sandbox Band,
Just wanted to take a minute to thank you again for the wonderful performance at the neighborhood 2006 Halloween Haunting!
WOW!
We estimated over 250 adults attended and goodness knows how many little people. All were entertained with your group's creative interpretation of old time favorite tunes! What a wonderful addition to our event. We hope to get you the schedule for the rest of the communities "children" events and hope you will reserve those dates for US!
Thank you!!!"
- Karen Ebert, Events Coordinator
Discography
We recently released our first studio album "KidSongs". We are also working on a Christmas album due out soon.
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Bio
Sandbox is well known for our exceptionally fun, interactive performance and a vocal prowess that is very rarely found in children’s groups these days.
Our approach is to play familiar classics that everyone knows and loves. From there we encourage children (and adults) to dance, move, and shake and sing.
Sandbox has over 30 years of band experience under our belts. Frank and Ed (guitars) were both lead singers in local folk bands for several years. Jeff (bass) was a backing vocalist and founding member of a pop group in Oregon, and Chris (drums) was a top member of the Florida State Marching Band as well as his church choir.
Audiences are consistently surprised at how entertaining a Sandbox performance is for every age-group. With all members contributing vocally, we are able to bring pleasant harmonies and unique approaches to timeless children’s classics. Because most of the band members have children themselves, we are pros at getting kids involved with our act – and because we are huge music fans ourselves, we like to keep the pace and presentation entertaining for adults as well.
With decades of performances under our collective belts, Sandbox is sure to liven up your festival. Note that we are self supported with our own PA -- comfortable playing 'plugged' or 'unplugged' depending on the size of the venue and the disposition of the audience.
So book a show, grab a shaker and get ready to have some fun!
-2007 FESTIVAL BOOKINGS-
* Cary Spring Daze Arts Festival (4/28/07)
* Taste of Durham Festival (5/26/07)
* Durham Rising Festival (6/23/07)
* Town of Carrboro July 4 Festival (7/4/07)
* Festival for the Eno (7/7/07)
* Fletcher Park Concert (7/15/07)
-2006 FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES-
* Chapel Hill Festi-fall
* Durham Centerfest
* Durham Craft Market
* Wake Forest Autumn Arts Festival
* North Carolina State Capital Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
* Falls River Halloween and Christmas Festivals
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