Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights at Strathmore Backyard Theater for Kids

Award-winning kids' musicians Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights will bring a little bit of Brooklyn to families in the DC area when they make their Strathmore debut with two fun-filled, all-ages concerts at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27 at the Strathmore Backyard Theater for Kids, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD.

As an ex-Manhattanite who's now a Brooklynite, Joanie Leeds will bring her love for both boroughs to her Strathmore concerts. These performances will be high energy, interactive experiences from start to finish, showcasing such fan favorites as "I Love NY," "Hipster in the Making," "Sunglasses," and of course, Joanie's crazy "Freeze Dance." Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights will also play an array of genre-hopping tunes from her new album, Brooklyn Baby!, including "Ferry Nice," "Library Book," "Shayne Punim," "By Myself," "Love is Love," and "Subway."

Watch Joanie's "Ferry Nice" video on Youtube HERE.

Joanie Leeds says, "I've never been one to stay stuck in any one particular musical style because I know kids love 'em all -- rock, pop, funk, soul, ska, go-go, gospel, country -- and frankly, so do I!"

Gifted with a soulful, "rock solid" voice that ranges from low and bluesy to high, light, and breezy, Joanie Leeds is an exceptionally versatile artist who brings serious musicianship to the table right alongside a terrific sense of fun and fashion. Says SiriusXM's Kids Place Live host Mindy Thomas, "Joanie Leeds is that cool babysitter who would let you try on her lip gloss once your mom left the house. You idolized her, and your mom knew she could trust her. That's Joanie. Only she's also likely to completely ROCK THE ROOF OFF YOUR HOUSE!"

Joanie Leeds' original kids' music has won first place in the USA Songwriting Competition, as well as winning an Independent Music Award, Parents' Choice Gold Award, NAPPA Gold Award, and Family Choice Award. Joanie was a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Competition. Her tunes are played on many radio stations nationwide and have climbed the chart to #1 on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live and WXPN's Kids Corner.

Prior to Brooklyn Baby!, Joanie Leeds released seven critically acclaimed, full-length albums and two full-length DVDs, in addition to numerous videos on her YouTube channel. She is currently at work on more music videos, while maintaining a busy teaching and performance schedule.

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