Rockin' in the Forest with Farmer Jason

by Jason Ringenberg, Farmer Jason

Overview

Country-punk trailblazer Jason Ringenberg returns to his family-friendly alter ego of Farmer Jason for his second album of music for kids (and their parents, of course). While the first Farmer Jason disc was built around the theme of a day on the farm, Rockin' in the Forest with Farmer Jason features 11 songs about the things you might find on a hike in the woods, mostly critters such as toads, butterflies and opossums, though Jason also celebrates Native-American culture on "Arrowhead," and the rich history of the wilderness with "The Old Oak Tree." While Rockin' in the Forest features a bit more educational and/or philosophical content than the first album, Jason is smart enough to know it's best to keep things light and fun, and most of the songs are playful tunes with singalong choruses and an engaging air of silliness, especially "Punk Rock Skunk," "The Catfish Song," and "He's a Moose on the Loose" (the latter featuring guest vocals from Todd Snider). Parents with a taste for alt-country will dig the revved-up "Possum in a Pocket" (especially the "mistake" on the harmonica solo) and kids who enjoy actually going out into the great outdoors will enjoy all of it; this is children's music that doesn't talk down to its audience and offers smart and engaging entertainment for all its listeners without trying to sell anything (a pleasant surprise in "family" entertainment these days). ~ Mark Deming

Product Details

Release Date:	09/26/2006
Label:	Kid Rhino
UPC:	0081227473822

Tracks

1. The Forest Oh!
2. Punk Rock Skunk
3. Ode to a Toad
4. Mrs. Mouse
5. Forest Rhymes
6. He's a Moose on the Loose
7. Arrowhead
8. Catfish Song
9. Opossum in a Pocket
10. A Butterfly Speaks
11. The Old Oak Tree

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Farmer Jason   Primary Artist
Jason Ringenberg   Primary Artist
Todd Snider   Primary Artist,Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Mike Noble   Guitar
Molly Felder   Vocals
Kristi Rose   Vocals
Fats Kaplin   Oud,Violin,Harmonica,Penny Whistle,Guitar (Steel)
Steve Ebe   Drums
Webb Wilder   Rap,Guitar,Vocals
Camille Ringenberg   Vocals
Phil Lee   Trumpet
Addie Rose Ringenberg   Violin,Vocals
George Bradfute   Bass,Cello,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Violin,Mandolin,Keyboards,Percussion,Choir/Chorus,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Synthesizer)

Technical Credits

Adam Wooten   Group Member
Holly Wooten   Group Member
Jay Faires   Executive Producer
Fats Kaplin   Composer
Webb Wilder   Announcer
Jim DeMain   Mastering
Brad Talbott   Illustrations
Chris Talbot   Group Member
Mike Hodge   Web Design
Suzy Ringenberg   Photography
Delia Chase   Group Member
Brian Murrell   Photography
Arianna Wooten   Group Member
Camille Ringenberg   Group Member
Jerry Ringenberg   Composer
Rusty Rust   Photography
Kaila Wooten   Group Member
D.G. Strong   Photography
Mary Ann Chase   Group Member
Paul Needham   Composer,Web Design,Package Design
Cameron Wooten   Group Member
Addie Rose Ringenberg   Group Member
Isaac Talbott   Group Member
Victor Wooten   Group Member
George Bradfute   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Jason Ringenberg   Composer