McGrath started his own music label “Bob’s Kid’s Music” to bring good music and the best musicians to his young audience. He produced “Christmas Sing Along” with the same object in mind. Working with Mike Renzi, Sesame Street’s musical director, the pair hired a wonderful ensemble of guest musicians to star on the album including:
Saxophonist Lou Marini ( Blues Brothers Band , Saturday Night Live Band , Frank Zappa , Aerosmith) ; NY Pops percussionist and Broadway music composer James Saporito ; Blue Note recording artist and jazz bassist Bobby Cranshaw (Sonny Rollins , Ella Fitzgerald, Grant Green, Oscar Peterson) ; Children’s television and Broadway music composer / guitarist Jack Cavari ; Drummer Buddy Williams (Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan , Michael Jackson) .
In addition to his role as music teacher on Sesame Street, Bob is a successful author, recording artist and concert performer. His newest Book, “Oops: Excuse Me Please!” and Other Mannerly Tales” has received tremendous acclaim His previous Barron’s title, “Uh Oh! Gotta Go!” is still one of the nation’s best-selling potty-training books.
As a result of his interest in music education he has developed several early childhood music curriculums and professional development tools for Alfred Publishing Co. and Educational Activities that enhance academic and literacy skills for classroom teachers.
McGrath’s previous recordings, eight in all, released on “Bob’s Kids Music” have sold over half a million units and have received both Parent’s Choice and American Library Association Awards. The Baby Record and Sing Me A Story have won the Children’s Music Web Award.
Sing Me A Story has just been chosen as one of the five finalists in the 7th annual Independent Music Awards for best Children’s Album, featuring the song “Everyone Asked About You”.
Bob is the father of five children and eight beautiful grandchildren.
BOB McGRATH 2007 FEATURED BARNES & NOBLE APPEARANCES:
Friday, November 11 @ BARNES & NOBLE #2622
55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL
2pm Performance & Album Signing
Sunday, November 25 @ BARNES & NOBLE #2750
4801 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD
2pm Performance & Album Signing
Friday, November 30 @ BARNES & NOBLE #2645
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
7pm Performance & Album Signing
Saturday, December 1 @ BARNES & NOBLE #2966
98 Middlesex Pkwy Burlington, MA
2pm Performance & Album Signing
Friday, December 7 @ BARNES & NOBLE #2628
1972 Broadway @ 66th Street New York, New York
4pm Performance & Album Signing
Saturday, December 8 @ BARNES & NOBLE #2697
210 Commerce Blvd, Fairless Hills, PA
3pm Performance & Album Signing
