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ABOUT JAKE’S CDS

“Wow. What a great production and what a rockin' band. I love the energy and fun feel of it. The quiet songs are also quite engaging. Congratulations on a great job."
- Jack Grunsky, Juno-Award winning children’s musician, commenting on "Ziggy Zaggy Road"

“Superb musicianship…thoughtful lyrics…poetic"
-- Toronto City Parent, January 2008, a review of "Ziggy Zaggy Road"

"Jake offers rich musicianship and talented songwriting in a package children will love.”
-- Stephanie Tucker, Fire the Imagination

“Bouncy and sweet songs with pleasant vocals and outstanding, varied instrumentals…”
-- 2006 Parents’ Choice Judging Committee, "Happy All of the Time"

“Jake writes and sings a fine and dandy song... with a generous dash of humour and an even larger measure of heart." – Parents’ Choice Judging Committee, upon awarding a 2004 Parents’ Choice Gold Award to "Take a Little Ride With Me"

“Happy All of the Time will make a great addition to any children’s music collection. As the mother of a 4-year-old, I know it will be getting a lot of play in our home and car (and just as much at my request as at my son’s)” -- Island Tides

“We think it is a fantastic CD, and especially love the song “Balloons”… We think Jake is a very clever man!”
-- Emma & Rhys, Adelaide, Australia

" ...will have your kids dancing and grooving to the beat… a good companion for long trips" - Uncle Chris, The Kids Show, WTUL New Orleans

“The arrangements are great, and really complement (Jake’s) charming singing style… There's a real child-friendly feeling that comes across with lots of heart and good humour.”
- Jack Grunsky, Juno-Award winning children’s musician

“The album is a great mixing pot of musical styles… Jake is a fresh and welcome addition to the world of children’s music.” - Beach Metro News

“Jake provides… lyrics the kids will remember and tunes adults will be grateful for.”
- Vancouver Island Parent Magazine

ABOUT JAKE’S PERFORMANCES

“One of Canada’s premier children’s entertainers”
- Victoria News

"Jake is amazing!! He knows how to interact and involve his audience in every song. I would highly recommend Jake to any venue and it would be a pleasure to have him back to perform at another event at our Museum."
- Kelly Kubik, Benares Historic House, Mississauga

"Jake is an engaging, and enthusiastic performer guaranteed to please audiences of all ages".
- Andrea Curtis, Guelph Public Library

“The children fell instantly in love with Jake and his music. His performance was hilarious, lively and engaging!”
- Michelle Fontaine, Teacher, Toronto District School Board

“The little guys were having a great time, and some were enthralled… I think the intimate concert was terrific!”
- Sharleen, City of Guelph

“Even the shyest of students were enthusiastically engaged in (Jake’s) music! It didn’t take long before Jake had the entire class, adults and children alike, up on our feet wiggling, giggling, dancing and singing to the beat!”
- Simmy Zaret, Teacher, Toronto District School Board

“Great songs! Excellent music! Thank you for coming to perform for us. The Grade One French students REALLY enjoyed the show, as did I. Merci mille fois de nouveau.”
- M. Ryder, Teacher, Lakehead Public Schools, Thunder Bay