Alphabet Soup Children's Entertainment
Alphabet Soup Children's Entertainment (commonly referred to as Alphabet Soup or simply Soup) was a Canadian trio of children's entertainers based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Alphabet Soup Children's Entertainment | |
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![]() Alphabet Soup by Gabrielle Touchette Photography | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Soup |
Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Genres | Children's music Comedy |
Years active | 2000 | –2010
Labels | Eh! BCD Music |
Members | Tim Braun Micki Casey Sean Hogan |
Website | alphabetsoup |
History
Alphabet Soup was formed in 2000. They performed at festivals,[1][2] the Manitoba Children's Museum,[3] at local events, and on CBC Radio 3. In 2008 the trio released their first album, You're It!, which was nominated for a WCMA award.[4]
Despite the venture into studio recording, as a children's band Alphabet Soup is principally a live act. Their shows include audience participation; the creation of the "Winnipeg Philharmonica" by handing out harmonicas to audience members is a common feature. Such antics, along with clear positive feedback from the attending children, led to favourable reviews in local media[3] and the group performed at a number of festivals. In addition to their musical work, Alphabet Soup support local charities such as food banks.[5]
References
- "2009 Family Area Schedule at Winnipeg Folk Festival". Archived from the original on 15 March 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- "Winnipeg Fringe Kid's Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-04-07.
- Martin, Melissa (2008-12-06). "Kids' act dishes out silliness on a spoon". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- "Western Canada Music Award nominees". CTV News Winnipeg:date=July 14, 2009. 14 July 2009.
- Swystun, Rob (2010-03-26). "Food bank flooded with soup". Portage Daily Graphic. Retrieved 2010-04-07.