Chip Curry
San Jose, CA  
408-356-2486
www.ChipCurry.com

Performances for Children

Chip Curry is a songster, fiddler and teller of tales. He performs for families and children, singing and playing guitar, fiddle, and banjo in the old time tradition.  His songs are both traditional and home-made and his stories tell many characters such as the wily Brer Rabbit and his friends. Shows are uplifting, enriching and full of red hot pickin’ and grinnin’.

“I like to think we’re sitting around the pot-belly stove as my grandparents did at the old farmhouse—where yarns were spun and old songs and fiddle tunes brought new warmth.”

His songs are old favorites and new surprises. The kids are encouraged to take part in the show—moving, singing, clapping or just guessing who is around the corner in the next part of the story. Jasper, the Appalachian dancing “limberjack” often makes an appearance and there might even be a chance for the kids to bow a fiddle, or get Jasper to dance.  

Sponsors
--Young Audiences of Arizona and California
--Young at Heart Project
--Arizona and California Commissions for the Arts

General Background
--Performed thousands of shows and many in Arizona and Northern California, many for young folks in schools and libraries.  Many of these were week-long artist residencies.
--Acted in six professional musical comedies and one national television commercial for Revlon
--Taught fourth and sixth grades in Palatka, FL
--See website press kit and full bio:  www.chipcurry.com  click “Press and Bio.”

Show Requirements
--A 6x8 foot area for simple movement.
--One solid chair with no arms. (folding chair is fine) 
--A second chair on which to place speaker.
--A table on which to place small instruments etc.
--Electrical outlet for a small amplifier and microphone which can reach an audience of about one hundred indoors.  More amplification is available.
--Program can be crafted around several themes or include topical material for special occasions. 
--artist in residence programs feature workshops in songwriting, singing, rhythm, and instrument instruction.

Song List (partial)

All God’s Creatures
Araño Pequeñito
Arkansas Traveler
Cat Song
Cindy
The Mountain Top
Crawdad Song
Duck Pond Song
Garden Song
I Brush my Teeth
I Wanna be a Dog
In this Garden Love Grows
Ol’ Dan Tucker
Rabbit in the Rail Pile
Sleepy Eyed John  
The Bulldog on the Bank
The Fox
This Land is Your Land
Toddler tunes
Unicorn Song

Stories (examples)
Abiyoyo
Dollar a Minute
Saddle and Bridle
Tar Baby
The Fiddle Story
The Laughin’ Place