Performers

Here’s a list of some of our Pickleberry Pie artists. Go to www.pickleberrypiekids.org watch some of the videos made for kids in the hospital. Please help support getting these concerts into the hospitals by donating here.

Click on the thumbnails below to read more about each performer!

123 Andrés
Aaron Nigel Smith
Andy Z
Ants On A Log
Ava Brennan
Big Idea Committee
Broadway Babies
Eco-Man Richard McLaughlin
Giana Featheringill
Joanie Calem
Karen Smith
Lanny Sherwin
Lori & RJ
Mark & Greta
Mark Hanson
Marsha Goodman-Wood
Miss Kym
Mr. Nick Davio
Nanny Nikki
Rodney Whittenberg
Susan Salidor
Two Of A Kind
Valerie Smalkin
Wacky Wendee

123 Andrés

Andrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés.


Aaron Nigel Smith

For the past 15 years Aaron Nigel Smith has worked to educate, empower and entertain youth and families around the world. He teaches chorus & drumming in Oregon & Washington through 1 World Chorus, Young Audiences, and the Right Brain Initiative.


Andy Z

Award-winning children’s performer and recording artist bringing music, movement,
storytelling, and imaginative musical adventures to kids and families.


Ants On A Log

Music for children and other childlike people.


Ava Brennan

Ava loves to help little ones find joy and resilience in creating and listening to meaningful folk music.


Big Idea Committee

Big Idea Committee is an interactive children’s music duo that combines musical-theater vocals, live cello, and playful storytelling to create engaging, imaginative experiences for young audiences and families.


Broadway Babies

Best friends and collaborators for over 15 years, Leah and Nicole share a love of old timey musicals, vaudeville, and slap-stick humor.


Eco-Man Richard McLaughlin

Richard McLaughlin aka Eco-Man is an award winning singer songwriter from Bucks County Pa. He plays environmentally friendly music for the whole family.


Giana Featheringill

Giana Featheringill is a children’s music performer creating joyful, interactive experiences through music, movement, and multisensory play, informed by a background in music therapy.


Joanie Calem

Joanie Calem is a singer/songwriter and storyteller, sharing music and fun with audiences of all ages for many years.


Karen Smith

Karen Smith Drums brings the rhythms, the movement, songs and stories for all to enjoy from your seat to your feet!


Lanny Sherwin

Lanny Sherwin performs one the Pediatrics floor at Santa Barbara’s Cottage Hospital each week and performs regularly for local school special needs classrooms and other special needs groups.


Lori & RJ

Kids music with a groove!


Mark & Greta

Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen are a playful mix of jazz, Americana and originals by Grammy-Award winning guitarist and Young Audiences’ 2009 National Artist of the Year.


Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson – engaging music, clear instruction, pure enjoyment.


Marsha Goodman-Wood

Fun, clever songs about science and how the world works with positive social messages!


Miss Kym

Kymberly Stewart, known as “Miss Kym,” is a children’s music artist, songwriter, and early childhood educator who brings learning to life through joyful music, movement, and interactive performances.


Mr. Nick Davio

Mr. Nick Davio is a singer/songwriter and children’s musician based in Metro East Illinois. Currently, he’s working on a Masters of Music Education from Western Illinois University and teaching K-5th grade general music and 5th grade band at Ben-Gil Elementary School in Gillespie, IL! He used to perform at Comer and Lurie’s in Chicago and now through Pickleberry Pie, performs several times a year at Barnes Children’s Hospital in St. Louis!


Nanny Nikki

High energy, interactive performer and songwriter who incorporates puppets, humor and a significant about of silliness!


Rodney Whittenberg

Rodney Whittenberg is an Emmy Award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, filmmaker, and educator. Through his company, Melodyvision, Rodney has spent more than 30 years using music and storytelling to inspire, entertain, and bring people together.

Rodney presents a lively combination of familiar children’s songs, original music, and guitar-infused dance instrumentals. His interactive performances invite children and families to sing, move, dance, and enjoy the healing power of music.


Susan Salidor

Susan Salidor is a singer/songwriter and music specialist who makes music for children and those who love them.


Two Of A Kind

Two of a Kind (David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans): Children’s Concerts with music, movement, sign language, and puppets!


Valerie Smalkin

Ventriloquist, Val Smalkin, presents a fast-paced, humorous 40-minute musical treat with puppets, dancing, singing, and 100% audience participation.


Wacky Wendee

Wacky Wendee: Singing, dancing, puppets & silliness

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