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Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:47 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Once you start getting those copies of Dragonfly Races in your hands, please do try to post some reviews on Amazon, etc. like we did for Essentials - then let us know here! Or is you find any reviews posted online anywhere, let us know! :)

In the meantime, I'm gonna get this thread started with a link to Scott Alarik's review from yesterday's Boston Globe.

Boston Globe - Nov. 16, 2007

KarenZ

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:41 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Please note that this Spread the News Forum is for Internet-related strategies to spread the news about Ellis' music. Keep general comments about Dragonfly Races in the thread for the new CD in the Breakin' thru the Radio Forum.

I'm going to lock this thread until we can start posting reviews of the CD on Amazon, etc. Then we will report our efforts here as we did for Ellis Paul Essentials.

Thanks for helping to keep all this information organized! :)

KarenZ

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:55 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Amazon.com now has an entry for Dragonfly Races. If you post a review on Amazon, please let us know here.

Thank you! :)

KarenZ

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:34 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's two more reviews of Dragonfly Races:

Kathy O'Connell (WXPN Kids' Corner) review

Out with the Kids review

KarenZ

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:54 pm
by KarenZ
YEE HAW! Dragonfly Races #16 on Top Songs for December 2007 on WRIU (Rhode Island)!!! :-)

http://wriu.org/charts.php

KarenZ

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:04 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's some nice comments about Dragonfly Races and photos from Ellis' recent visit to WERS - the Playground on Nov. 27, 2007.

http://www.wers.org/playground/articles/?id=762

KarenZ

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:26 pm
by Richard + Jela
Nice article and great shots - thanks.

Jela

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:19 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Today's Philadelphia Daily News: (scroll down a bit)

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/feature ... _more.html

KarenZ

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:17 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Excellent review from Zooglobble:

Review: The Dragonfly Races - Ellis Paul

KarenZ

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:01 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's a nice review of Dragonfly Races in this month's Baltimore's Child:

It’s All Good By Charlotte Bohn

KarenZ

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:30 pm
by Richard + Jela
He's getting some great coverage for 'Dragonfly' Brilliant!

Jela

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:15 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's another terrific review/interview from Hilltown Families:

Dragonfly Races: An interview with Ellis Paul by Sienna Wildfield

KarenZ

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:21 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's a short but sweet review of Dragonfly Races from Babble.com:

Our Childless Intern Reviews Your Kid's Music - March 3, 2008

KarenZ

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:19 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's another terrific blog review:

A Child Grows in Brooklyn - April 3, 2008

KarenZ

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:28 am
by paddyinthepub
SWEET!!!

Loved this writeup on Dragonfly Races...and she even included a trivia question about a character in one of the songs for a chance to win a copy of the CD....nice touch. :D

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:55 am
by Richard + Jela
........and wouldn't it be great if the real Abiola won the competition? Are you there Sue Ellen???


Jela

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:37 pm
by paddyinthepub
It's always fun to hear/read of folks discovering Ellis Paul's music. One can half imagine the "light bulb over head" moment the minute they realize just what/who they've stumbled upon. It happened to me. 8)

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:59 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's an article reviewing Dragonfly Races from today's Press & Sun-Bulletin.

Fun songs, serious lessons on Paul's CD for kids - Chris Kocher

KarenZ

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:37 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

The May 2008 issue of Nashville Parent magazine includes (on page 30) a review of Dragonfly Races. Below is the text of the review.

Karen

The Dragonfly Races
By Ellis Paul
Black Wolf Records
All ages; $15
Ellis Paul’s entrance into the family/children’s music genre marks a refreshing masterpiece. Taking inspiration from his two daughters, this dynamic folk singer delivers a project so sophisticated that at first spin you might not recognize it as a kid’s record, musically speaking. Paul’s unique turn of a phrase is creative and insightful. Coupled with the earthy, acoustic soundtrack, The Dragonfly Races provides a rich, soulful listening experiencethat gives young ears an appreciation for a music format that might not otherwise engage them. — chad young

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:06 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Another nice review in the June/July issue of Dirty Linen:

http://www.dirtylinen.com:80/136/136weefolk.html

KarenZ

Re: Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:06 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Thanks to Richard and Jela for the copy of the August 2008 issue of Maverick Magazine that they brought to Vermont from the UK (Sam Baker on the cover!). The issue includes this nice review of Dragonfly Races. I love that we can attach pdf files on the board now! Yay! :) (Only registered members who are logged in can see/view the attachments.)

KarenZ

Re: Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:28 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's a review of Dragonfly Races posted on a kids' media blog you may not be familiar with called punnybop:

punnybop review

KarenZ

Re: Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:12 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

This article about Dan Zanes in today's Taunton Daily Gazette makes nice mention ofDragonfly Races.

Dan Zanes is the big daddy of family music by Chad Berndtson.

KarenZ

Re: Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:05 am
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's another review.

Traveling With Baby Review of Dragonfly Races

KarenZ

Re: Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:01 pm
by KarenZ
Folks,

Here's review from the Davenport (Iowa) Public Library (DPL) Kids Blog that refers to The Dragonfly Races as "modern yet timeless".

New tunes for little folk-rockers

KarenZ

Re: Reviews of The Dragonfly Races

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:54 am
by KarenZ
Stumbled across this review of Dragonfly Races from SustainLane.com: "an online community where you can connect with local people interested in living healthy lives on a green planet."

Sustain Lane - Review of Dragonfly Races

KarenZ

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