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Growing Up Green CD now a available at the RPW Records/Magic Puddle Store

PRESALE offer: Get a signed copy of Growing Up Green

You can help support the creation of my beautiful new CD by taking part in the presale offer. Order the CD now and get a signed copy hot off the press.

You can hear some of the songs on the reverbnation player above.

The Growing Up Green CD features slide guitar by Steve Dawson, fiddle tracks by Shari Ulrich and Blaine Dunaway, backup vocals by Gordon Maxwell of One Horse Blue fame, keyboards by Andy Smyth and guitar by Chris Rolin.

It bounces along quite wonderfully and the songs are singable and catchy.

You can purchase now at my blog http://www.pamelasunshine.blogspot.com.

Paypal accepts all major credit cards and is easy to do.

This support means a lot to me as an independent artist. Thanks so much and take some time to dance along with your children as you enjoy the new songs.

Artist description
Pam has been working with children as both an educator and entertainer for many years. Pam's songs for children are positive and unlock the joys of childhood. The rhymes and games she offers are age old favorites that children adore. Her original songs vary from funny and high energy to gentle and soothing. Her tapes have been favorites in the Lower Mainland library system and are used by many teachers and Early Childhood Educators in their education programs. Pam Southwell has performed widely in both England and B.C, Canada. Pam is also a storyteller and is currently working on a CD of stories.

Music style
Uplifting, with both high energy and gentle elements.

Artist history
Pam began singing for children as a teacher. She started writing specifically for children in 1986 and produced her first tape, "Pamarama Sings Songs So" as Pamarama, her singing clown personna. She reformatted this project in England as "The Monster Dance."

 Her second project  (Growing Up Green) and third,  (Five Little Finger Rhymes and Lots of Circle Games) were recorded in England by Les Chappell.

Pam Southwell's fourth project for children was commissioned by the University College of the Fraser Valley in B.C. Canada. They wanted a musical tape for their "Children In The Valley" ECE Conference. This tape featured 10 songs relating to growing up in the Fraser Valley and is called "Children Of The Valley."
Pam Southwell has been performing for children as a storyteller and musical performer for many years, both in Canada and in England.  She presents concerts, can be a wandering minstrel  and tells her stories in all kinds of settings, from Christmas Festivals of Lights to heritage parks and museums and forest trails for the GVRD.

Pam is currently working on a stories CD featuring her gentle storytelling style.
Pam also performs for adults with her daughter Beth in Two Tall Women

Instruments
Guitar, mandolin

Reviews and Testimonials for Pam's Performances and Workshops.

"I want to thank you on behalf of the Area Children's Librarians of the Fraser Valley Regional Library System for all the 12 wonderful concerts you presented this summer.  We felt that the concerts were a lovely way to start off our extremely successful Read it! Read It! Summer Reading Program.  Without exception, the comments on your performance were positive and we have certainly noticed that the demand for your Growing Up Green (CD)  has increased. Your warmth and easy rapport with children is readily apparent and appreciated.
We hope that we can have you back to our libraries at a future date."
Theresa L MacLeod
Area Children's Librarian, 
1993

"Thank you very much for the wonderful concert last Saturday.... What a great musical experience and what a treat seeing you sing in person after listening to your CDs.
I loved the way you included the children from the audience, having them play the instruments and sing along with you.  They were thrilled! We look forward to the next performance. Thank you again.
Ann K.
Parent

"Thank  you for offering to perform for our pre-Kindergarten special at the Maple Ridge Public Library's Summer Reading Club, "Anything Can Happen When You Read." We are looking forward to your Tales of Wonder."
Pat Dawson
Information services Supervisor
Maple Ridge Library
2004

"On behalf of the Multicultural Canada Day Committee, I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to you for all your hard work and effort on the Canada Day Celebration.  .  .
I would like to thank you once agaain for your involvement in the Canada Day celebration and extend my personal gratitude for your support.  Thank you for helping the community of Maple Ridge 'Celebrate Canada Day the Cowboy Way'."
Brian Coakley
Chairperson
Multicultural Canada Day Committee

"Pam delighted her young audience in the woodland setting of Blickling Hall, encouraging children to join in a whole array of familiar and unfamiliar songs."
Childrens Fun Day Organiser
Blickling Hall,
Norfolk, England.

"On behalf of the museum I would like to thank you for your performance at Pioneer Christmas.  It was great to see how you engaged the kids full attention!
We will keep you in mind for future events."
Robert Billyard
Programme Assistant.
Langley Centennial Museum

"In workshops, Pam has the ability to create an environment in which children feel relaxed and unthreatened. They are encouraged to explore the world of rhythm and movement in a way that is highly enjoyable and entertaining, but equally educational. Pam is an excellent teacher and communicator. Her workshops are of the highest quality and are loved by children."
Pam Henderson
Administrator,
Cambridge Drama Centre.
Cambridge, England.

"Thank you for the energy and lively music you brought to The Countryside Festival."
Jos Mack.
Entertainments Organiser.
Countryside Festival
Norfolk, England.

"Pam proved a great hit with the children, who couldn't wait to join in with all the musical activities particularly playing the instruments."
 Linda Cohen,
Sales Director
Parent and Baby Care World Exhibition
Wembley, London, England.

"Many thanks for the day you spent with us...the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the music workshops you took for us throughout the day."
Louise Eden
Coordinator.
Cheviots Children's Centre
London, England.

"Those present and their parents had a marvellous time listening to poems and stories and songs. . . (Pam's) repertoire is full and varied and hte children found great pleasure  in singing songs both old and new and joining in the percussion accompaniment to Pams guitar and mandolin."
John Fox
Downham Arts

"Entertaining a full house of kids and adults in The Playroom . . . she had children accompanying her on various instruments."
Don Fennell
The News

"Children enjoyed the sounds of music at a show especially designed for them. . .  Participation was the keynote of the show."
Eastern Daily Press

" A delighted group of  youngsters joined Pam Southwell for an hour of jun and taking part in a variety  of activities . . . the children found great pleasure singing the songs."
The Citizen

"The children had a great time."
Downham Gazette and Journal.

"Thank you very much. The kids have had a super time. I've never seen them so occupied. This was very special."
Diane
Parent

Location
Vancouver, B.C, Canada

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