Rave reviews for Waterlogg Productions New Line of Audio Family Entertainment

Dec. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- The rave reviews are in for Waterlogg Productions new line of audio entertainment. From the New York Times to Audiobook Heaven, critics and listeners agree: "If there was an award for best husband and wife narrating team, I think the clear winners would be Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg."

In 2011, veteran Sirius XM and NPR broadcaster Joe Bevilacqua (Joe Bev.) released over 600 hours of audio entertainment in many genres--audiobooks, radio theater, new stories of old-time radio, memoirs, biographies, comedies, dramas, children's stories, science fiction fantasy and cartoons.

The entire line of Waterlogg Productions audio entertainment is available on Amazon, iTunes, and Audible for Kindle, Blackberry, Android, iPhone, iPod or iPad download, or CD purchase or rental. at http://www.waterlogg.com

Here are some excerpts of reviews, the complete text of many can be found at: http://www.audiobook-heaven.com/search/label/joe%20bevilacqua

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"HILARIOUS BOOKS: The Joe Bev Experience really has to be experienced to be understood. Remember the golden age of radio and the golden age of cartoons, or wish you did? Want something that'll keep a family of six laughing through a two-hour traffic jam? Napanoch residents Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie B. Kellogg have created a vast, classic, yet marvelously fresh universe of books, audio books, original and vintage radio comedy and more. Need a last minute gift or just a good laugh? They've got downloads up the yin yang- no driving, no wrapping, no shipping involved." (Anne Pyburn, Ulster Press / Bluestone Press)

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Spanish Christmas Stories for Children

"Pedro Pablo Sacristan is back with yet another collection of Spanish stories for children, translated into English. And just in time for the holidays, this collection includes 12 whimsical stories with a Christmas theme. This is my third Sacristan anthology and I have to say that I have enjoyed them all very much. Sacristan’s stories are written in a simple style that children will love. And parents will love the important life lessons their children will gain from these tales... Handling the narration duties for Sacristan’s stories once again is the husband and wife team of Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg. You’ll enjoy Joe and Lorie as they create literally dozens of silly and engaging voices that bring the stories to life. Your kids will feel right at home with the cartoon-style characterizations.
Spanish Christmas Stories for Children is just the thing to occupy your young ones on a rainy (or snowy) afternoon. Better yet, sit down and listen along with them. You won’t regret spending some time with them, and you won’t regret these stories either. It’s fun for the whole family." (Steven Brandt, Audiobook Heaven, audiobook-heaven.com)

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Spanish Halloween Stories for Children: Translated into English

"Spanish children’s author Pedro Pablo Sacristan is back with 10 more of his delightful children’s stories, all translated into English. And appropriate for the season, these 10 stories all have a Halloween theme. Goblins, ghosts, witches, fairies, and monsters abound in these silly and scary tales that will become instant favorites with children and parents alike. "These stories are narrated by the husband and wife team of Lorie Kellogg and Joe Bevilacqua. This is exactly the kind of work these two were made for. Kids will immediately identify with the funny and crazy voices of Joe and Lorie. I always get a kick out of listening to them myself; they always remind me of the Saturday morning cartoons I used to watch as a kid. Halloween doesn’t have to be evil and scary. With these Spanish Halloween Stories for Children, you and your kids can enjoy the lighter side of All Hallow’s Eve!" (Steven Brandt, Audiobook Heaven, audiobook-heaven.com)

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25 Spanish Stories for Children: Translated into English

"The husband and wife narrating team of Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg were made for this type of narration. Their clever and funny caricatures are sure to bring a smile to the faces of any who listen. More importantly, their multitude of cartoonish voices, much like the voices your children hear every Saturday morning, are sure to draw, and hold, your kids’ attention for the entire hour and forty-five minute collection. In addition, the stories are enhanced with music and sound effects, making it even more like watching a cartoon in your mind. The sound quality and production are very top-notch." (Steven Brandt, Audiobook Heaven, audiobook-heaven.com)

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Uncle Dunkle and Donnie: 35 Fractured Fables from the Voice of Yogi Bear!

"Any cartoon fan can recognize Daws Butler's multitude of voices, but few know of his writing. Butler, a purveyor of witty wordplay and twisty tales, will surprise and amuse readers. These stories now come to life as told by the hilarious Joe Bevilacqua, man of 97 voices!" (Linda Simensky, Senior Director of Programming for PBS Kids)

It all started with Daws Butler - actor, writer, teacher - writing Uncle Dunkle and Donnie children's stories with exquisite, sophisticated humor but always resonating with gentle and subtle lessons in morality. Then came Joe Bevilacqua - also and actor, writer and producer - vocally bringing to life all of the charming characters in the Daws Butler book. Reading and listening to Uncle Dunkle and Donnie is a delightful experience that you and your family can and will enjoy!" (June Foray, legendary voice actress whose characters include Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Witch Hazel, and Granny)

"In Uncle Dunkle and Donnie, Joe Bevilacqua conducts an absolute clinic on the art of voice acting. Bevilacqua voices all 97 of the characters in these 35 episodes. His voices are unique and are delivered flawlessly. And he also writes stories and music! This is quite a talented guy. As with Joe Bev’s other Waterlogg Productions, the music and sound effects are well done, and the sound quality is very good. Hey, do yourself a favor, and take a break from the murder mysteries and vampire stories for a while. Sit back and let the old pros entertain you. This is 5 hours of listening pleasure that you won’t regret." (Steven Brandt, Audiobook Heaven, audiobook-heaven.com)

"'I think radio underestimates its audience,' says Joe Bevilacqua, which is as good an explanation as any for the fact that [Bevilacqua] has carved a growing audience in the unlikely niche of 'radio cartoons. Bevilacqua has strong grounding in old radio history, with a major in the legendary work of Stan Freberg. Freberg's right-hand voice, Daws Butler, was Bevilacqua's mentor for voices." (David Hinckley, New York Daily News)

More reviews in other genres will be published in subsequent announcements.

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Waterlogg Productions is a multi-media entertainment company founded by husband and wife team Joe Bevilacqua & Lorie Kellogg.

Their combined talents spanning over 40 years have garnered many awards in radio.
In 2009 Waterlogg Production ventured into the world of audio books and in 2011 video.

In 2010 Joe Bevilacqua signed a new deal with Audible to distribute all of his audio books including radio drama, science fiction, documentary, comedy and biography.

In 2011 Joe signed a deal with Sirius/XM [[Sirius XM Radio]] to broadcast his work on the Book radio Ch. 80.

iPhone game coming out Christmas 2011 Joe Bevilacqua voiced Commander Crumpet for the Bob Camp co-founder of and director for Ren & Stimpy [Spümcø] designed iPhone game Tanks of Fury produced by Iversoft.

Feel free to contact them for your audio, video and entertainment needs.

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