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Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove Video Contest

Calling all creative Kansas Citians! Our very own pal, Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove, is hosting his very own music video contest and he needs your help!  If you've ever thought to yourself "hey, I should be in videos!", now's your chance!  What's in it for you?  Cash and fame, of course!  Here's the scoop on entering the contest:

Choose from one of four songs from Jim's latest release “Swimming in Noodles” and interpret it in a video format however you want.  Feel free to use animation, live actors, paper cut-outs, claymation, stick figure drawings – the possibilities are endless!  The contest is open to all ages and skill levels. Involve the kids -- it's sure to be great fun!

You can download the songs for free from Jim's website here.  Select the item "Music Video Tunes" and place it in your shopping cart.  At checkout use the coupon code "VIDEO" to get the download for free.

Your song choices will be:

Hang on Mama (Mama   Disappeared in a Pile of Laundry)
Just Like You
Cookie Time
Chips &   Salsa

For more details on how to enter, check out the "Mr. Stinky Feet's Video Contest" page on Facebook. Deadline to submit your video is November 14, 2011.

Jim and his band The Hiccups will review the videos and pick the three they like best. Then they will issue awards:

First   Place:   $300
Second   Place:   $200
Third   Place:   $100

Everyone who submits a video will get a cool certificate of participation and a free “Rockin’ the Library” CD.

The winning videos will be featured on Jim's website, on his YouTube channel, and will be shown at live concerts during the fall and winter tours.  Of course, we here at KCMetroMoms.com will be sharing it with all of you, our loyal readers and fans!

Jim wanted us to also share the fine print with you all:

Submit all finished videos by Monday, November 14, 2011, by mailing a hard copy version of the video on DVD in an Mp4 format to:

Video Contest, PO Box 8156, Prairie Village, KS 66208

You may also submit a video by emailing a version via a secure file delivery service like YouSendIt or SEND6 or sharefile to: joan@jimcosgrove.com

By submitting a video to this contest you agree to assume legal liability for any issues arising from the video and you consent to having the video broadcast online, on television, and at live concerts without compensation. 

All submissions become the property of Hiccup Productions, Inc., and will be treated with respect, dignity, and honor!  Thank you!!

So what are you waiting for??  Submit your entry today! Good luck and happy rockin' out!

You Heard It Here First - Funky Mama's Newest Track!

You surely know what big fans of kid rockers we are here at kcmetromoms.com.  But, we're especially proud of our own local talent and that includes Kansas City's very own, Funky Mama!

Check out her new track that will soon be released in February 2010.  It's called Songbird and is pure beauty to listen to!  This is sure to become one of your favorite Funky Mama tracks!  And, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed (enter your email address over in that box on the left side) as we'll be doing a special Funky Mama promotional giveaway very soon!  Enjoy!

 

 

KC's Favorite Kid Rocker is 10!

Make plans to attend now and go online to reserve your tickets for Mr. Stinky Feet's concert bash on August 23, 2008 at the Plaza Library!

The coolest dad in Kansas City is turning ten. This month award-winning kid rocker Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove celebrates a decade in the serious business of helping kids laugh, sing, and dance. And you’re invited to a super-groovy concert bash featuring Mr. Stinky Feet and his band The Hiccups, Saturday, August 23, at 11 a.m., at the Plaza Library’s Truman Forum, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO. The concert is free and open to the public but reservations are required.
 
“A Decade of Stinky Feet” Concert will feature music from Mr. Stinky Feet’s seven albums, including his latest release Upside Down, performances by current and former members of The Hiccups, and an appearance by the band’s big green boxer-clad mascot Bop Bop Dinosaur.
 
IJim Cosgrove will be featured on KCPT's Uniquely Kansas City - a video magazine of the arts. The series will run on Thurs. Aug. 14 at 8 pm, Monday, Aug. 18 at 8 pm, and Sun. Aug. 31 at 6 pm.

Click here to reserve your tickets now for his upcoming concert celebration!  I'll be there wearing my official KCMetroMoms.com t-shirt!  My kids and I can't wait!!

Show Mr. Stinky Feet some love!

This came across my inbox today from my very good friend, Jim Cosgrove, whom your kids know as Mr. Stinky Feet.

Hello Friends and Fans! 
 
Thank you so much for ordering my new CD Upside Down. I hope you have enjoyed it!
 
I have a huge favor to ask – We want to have a big month in August and get some good air-play at XM Kids Radio and Sirius Kids Stuff! 
 
If you are a subscriber to XM Radio, please email xmkids@xmradio.com or call the XM studios toll free at (866) 328-2345 and tell them you’d like to hear Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove.
 
If you're a Sirius subscriber, log onto http://www.sirius.com/kidsstuff and click on "request a song," or call their listener line toll free at 877-33-SIRIUS.
 
Email frequently and enthusiastically to hear your favorite cut off of Upside Down. Maybe it's "Buggy Hop" or "Scribble" or one of the others.
 
Thank you for your help! Keep singing and dancing...
 
Jim

Mr. Stinky Feet back in KC!

This came through my email box and thought you KC moms would be interested in it!

Dear Stinky Feet Friends -
 
It's great to be back in Kansas City! My family and I just finished a wonderful 18-day/22-show tour from Wichita, KS, to Albuquerque, NM.
 
I'm thrilled to kick off my KC summer concerts this Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m.
 
The Hiccups and I will be performing on the KC Live Stage in downtown's Power & Light District. This special concert is part of the Sprint Family Fun Series starting at 10 a.m. Sprint Family Fun Days also includes Radio Disney, jugglers, and balloon artists. Wonderscope Children's Museum provides hands-on activities to get your kids' creative juices flowing!  Pets are allowed, too. Sprint Family Fun Days events are located under the clock tower on Walnut and 14th Street (next to Chefburger and Chipotle) FREE ADMISSION 
 
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Funky Feet Duo at the Record Bar in Westport! In honor of our new CDs, Funky Mama and I will be rockin' together on Saturday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. 
 
And please tell all your friends they can catch Mr. Stinky Feet at Worlds of Fun every Saturday and Sunday in July! Visit www.mrstinkyfeet.com to find out about more the shows this summer.
 
We hope to see you around this summer!
 
Peace,
 
Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove

Jiggle Jam recap

First off, if you missed the first ever KC Jiggle Jam, don't fret - it's going to be back next year and you do NOT want to miss what's already set to be in store!  Check out how much fun my kiddos had this past weekend:

And, let's not forget the great music!

So, for those of you that were able to take part in it, lucky you!  I am so blessed to have been a part of such a fantastic event and am looking even more forward to helping out next year.

Get Upside Down!

Straight from Mr. Stinky Feet's mouth:

Dear Friends of Mr. Stinky Feet:

The long-awaited album Upside Down is now ready for download! And, remember, you pick the price!

Here's how it works:

Log onto www.mrstinkyfeet.com. Go to the store and choose from five price levels. Just click on the CD cover that has the price you want to pay, and proceed to checkout. You'll receive a link via email (this may take several minutes) that will take you to a site where you can securely download the music.

Here's what you'll get with each level...

-  For $20, download Upside Down and receive a free autographed copy of the Upside Down CD mailed to you, PLUS another cool gift.
-  For $15, download the new album and receive a free copy of the CD mailed to you.
- For $10, download the new album and receive satisfaction knowing that you've paid a fair price for 13 songs, and you've helped support a great independent artist.
-  For $5, download the groovy new album and rest easy knowing that you've contributed to the arts.
-  For FREE, you can download all 13 songs from Upside Down and enjoy some awesome kids' music.

Also, check out this very touching column about how my daughter Lyda helped me write the song "Let's Stick Together" while her then eight-week-old sister Willa was in the hospital. It was in Sunday's Kansas City Star.  http://www.kansascity.com/180/story/624842.html

And those of you in Kansas City, don't miss the awesome KC Jiggle Jam Family Fest this weekend. We'll be there with They Might Be Giants, Trout Fishing in America, Dino O'Dell, Funky Mama, Tom Chapin, John McCutcheon, and many others. Get advance tickets at:
www.kcjigglejam.com.

Thank you for your support!! I couldn't do this without you. And please tell your friends and family.

Cheers,

Jim

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I am so happy to say that I just picked up this CD online for my kiddos and can't wait to receive it!  If you are looking for a perfect gift for your little one or a summer birthday, THIS is it!  Makes a great preschool graduation gift, too! Thank you, Mr. Stinky Feet, for all the awesome hits!

WIN VIP tickets to KC Jiggle Jam!

If you want to win tickets to check out KC Jiggle Jam this weekend, KCMetroMoms.com has exclusive VIP tickets to the hottest family festival event in Kansas City! Contest announcement and details will be on Tuesday May 20th.  To find out how to win your tickets, subscribe to our FREE weekly Mom e-Wire newsletter by clicking here.