Children's music is kind of tricky. Songwriters are at a disadvantage. Since the audience doesn't already, know the material, it has to be simple enough to be learned quickly, and it must also be sufficiently complex to appeal to the adults who actually buy the tapes and CDs.

Hans Mayer manages to succeed with both age groups. He is a gifted musician and a skillful performer. (He is also a resident of La Crosse, WI. That should count for something.) His newest CD is See You Later, Alligator, which is also the name of the best song on the album.

I have market tested theses songs with those of a far lesser age than mine. They liked them, too. Mr. Mayer's recordings are available on amazon.com or through his website, www.hansmayer.com.

MM for PFS

(another children's music review follows in the next post)