New Fiddlefire video!

Hey all, this is my FiddleFire! project. I love doing education outreach, and have a super fun time inspiring kids and parents to play music, because music has brought so much joy and beauty to my life! You might want to have a coffee or two before hitting “play”. You have been warned …. https://youtu.be/rUH7vWOvjVk

Mon Feb 15 at 11:00 am – Pied Piper Kidshows presents… FAMILY DAY FUN with Chris McKhool Kids Music Featuring David Laronde, Kevin Closs, Tamar Ilana Page, Rosendo León Arocha, Drew Birston Music and more!

Start your Family Day off with a bang! Come have a dance lesson with Tamar, learn to cook in time for Pancake Tuesday, learn drums with Chendy Leon, experience ukulele with Drew Birston, and sing along with Chris McKhool, David Laronde, and Kevin Closs! This is over ZOOM, which is awesome because it is interactive, and we will be able to see and hear you, and you can see and hear us, and you can all see each other as well! It is a real show! Get ready to have fun!

There is no cost to attend this show thanks to the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada Arts Presentation Fund, and the Ontario Arts Council’s Ontario Arts Presenters Fund.Thanks and look forward to seeing you all soon! https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/vtgrfOG7WyOodVLKksl4

DEC 31 Kids New Year’s Eve ZOOM Party and Countdown – McKhool & the Gang

Let’s have fun celebrating New Year’s Eve!

December 31 at 7:00 PM EST – Join our NYE Kids ZOOM where we will sing a few songs, have a dance party, a zany science experiment, and have a Kids Countdown! Featuring guest dancer Tamar Ilana and drummer Chendy Leon!

This is over ZOOM, which is awesome because it is interactive, and we will be able to see and hear you, and you can see and hear us, and you can all see each other as well! It is a real show in a safe, moderated environment.

Tickets are FREE but you need to reserve them here so we can create a safe moderated ZOOM ROOM to party in! https://kids-new-years-eve-zoom-party.eventbrite.ca

“I love New Years Eve, and I wanted to do something nice for all the families struggling with what to do with their kids. I wanted to find a fun and safe way for me, my wife, and 9 year old daughter to celebrate First Night with her friends and neighbours,” says McKhool. 

“The idea grew from there and now we are extending the invitation across the country for families to join with us. We will sing a few songs, have a dance party, a zany science experiment, and drumming. This will be on Zoom so we can see each other and celebrate together!”

Free holiday show for families Dec 22

Looking for a way for families and children to celebrate together during a COVID-19 pandemic? Chris McKhool and Pied Piper Kidshows have teamed up to create a fun, safe, interactive show for children of all ages. And best of all, they have made it free for all!

In this online Zoom concert, 4x JUNO Award Nominee and 3x Parents’ Choice Award winner, Chris McKhool, celebrates the holidays with his award-winning multicultural show, “Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village” on Tues. Dec. 22, 7:00pm. This festive event is presented on Zoom by Pied Piper Kidshows, featuring features incredible special guests Ernie & Maryem Tollar, Aviva Chernick, Suba Sankaran, Shannon Thunderbird, Donné Roberts, Kevin Laliberté, and Drew Birston!

Register today at this link

Chris McKhool – Kids Halloween Zoom Party!

Kids Halloween Zoom Party!
With Chris MCKHOOL & THE GANG

Sat Oct 31 at 6:00 PM EST
TIX FREE!  Reserve here https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/OpBNeLGNHbk8E6bUVVVw

Let’s have fun celebrating Halloween this year! We will sing a few songs, have a dance party, a costume contest, and give away prizes! This will be on ZOOM so we can all celebrate together! Tickets are FREE but you need to reserve them so we can create a safe moderated ZOOM ROOM to party in! Feel free to log in early to get set up and hang out. JUNO Award nominee Chris McKhool is hailed as a “Children’s musical star” (National Post) and “Canada’s greatest eco-troubadour for young people.” (Mississauga Living Arts Centre). Chris has been delighting audiences with infectious songs and exotic world instruments for over two decades, reaching over 1 million children live in concert. All of Chris’ shows feature original songs from his appearances on Mr. Dressup, YTV’s Treehouse, TVOntario’s Crawlspace and live CBC Television and Radio. “I was impressed by his musical virtuosity and personal appeal…His songs succeed!” -Ernie Coombs, (Mr. Dressup)

Virtual Earth, Seas & Air concerts for K-Grade 6

And that’s a WRAP! My first ever live streaming Earth, Seas & Air concert for K-Grade 6 classes, direct from home. Thanks to the staff and students for making this sooooo much fun! The experience was really beyond my expectations and filled my heart with joy that I could share my love of music and the environment with young people again!
Email me at chris@fiddlefire.com if you are interested in having a celebration with your entire school community before the end of the year! Thanks to Alejandro Salgado Cendales and MASC for all their support getting this up and running! Check out https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMcKhoolKidsMusic/

Live stream shows for festivals and schools

To support festivals and schools during this time, I have set up a super hi-speed live-stream and pre-tape space in my house!

In the past month I have presented for national events NAC CanadaPerforms, Coalition Canada’s Music Monday, and Canadian Musician Magazine, as well as Toronto’s City Hall Live, Hamilton Arts Council, and coming up are events for Luminato Festival and Markham Virtual Music Festival.

I can do Live streaming directed to your audience naming your event and sponsors in the presentation, or a combination of live, mixed with professionally produced multi-camera videos. Email me at chris@fiddlefire.com for details!

McKhool & the Gang – Kids sing along NAC #CanadaPresents

Join us at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMcKhoolKidsMusic

Chris McKhool is hailed as a “Children’s musical star” (National Post) and “Canada’s greatest eco-troubadour for young people” (Mississauga Living Arts Centre). Chris has been delighting audiences with infectious songs and exotic world instruments for over two decades, reaching over 1 million children live in concert. All of Chris’ shows feature original songs from his appearances on Mr. Dressup, YTV’s Treehouse, TVOntario’s Crawlspace and live CBC TV.

Chris, along with his educator wife Catherine (and daughter working the puppets) share a folksy, fun, educational Interactive Live Stream for kids and families at home that includes songs, stories and jokes.
Many thanks to National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, Facebook, Slaight Music, RBC Foundation, and SiriusXM SiriusXM Canada

Live stream for the Hamilton Artists Relief Fund – Tues May 5

So pleased to be able to be a part of this on Tuesday May 5.   In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hamilton Arts Council (HAC) presents the Hamilton Artist Relief Fund and Online Performance Series. HAC understands that the outbreak of COVID-19 presents extraordinary challenges for artists and arts organizations in Hamilton, with unprecedented loss of revenue from performances, community events, education and professional presentations.

The Hamilton Artist Relief Fund is focused on raising and distributing emergency relief funds for artists struggling during this difficult time and providing a curated online platform for local artists to present and perform to a virtual audience. 100% of the donations collected for the Relief Fund will be distributed directly to artists in need.

Watch the stream here https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMcKhoolKidsMusic

Music Monday on May 4

So looking forward to joining Coalition Canada for Music Monday on May 4!!

Beginning at 9AM EST in Atlantic Canada, Music Monday will be streamed on Coalition Canada website, YouTube channel, and Facebook pages.
The day-long broadcast will include a series of exciting regional broadcasts with:
– live performances
– new music from our Youth4Music Ambassadors
– interactive activities for kids of all ages
– messages from prominent Canadians
– a specially curated Spotlight Celebration, highlighting some of our favourite content from across the country
– and an epic After-Party