10 Local Kids Bands Every NYC Parent Should Know

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In 2013, there’s no shortage of great kid’s music being made in the city and so this list could easily be twice or three times as long! That said, here are, unequivocally, the 10 local kindie bands and artists you as a parent need to know about right this minute. All of them have new(ish) albums out now or a CD soon to be released, and each perform live in the city regularly.

The History of Brooklyn According to The Deedle Deedle Dees

When: Sat., Jan. 4, 3 p.m.

Where: Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights

Cost: Free

The Deedle Deedle Dees first show of '14 takes place at a venue that is made for them, the Brooklyn Historical Society. This is because there's nothing the band loves more than its home borough and history. The concert is the first installment of frontman Lloyd Miller's new "Sing Back, Brooklyn!" series. It is being dubbed "The History of Brooklyn According to the Deedle Deedle Dees" and will feature old favorites and brand new, never played songs that still being worked out for the Dees' next record.

Get Deedle Deedle Dees "Sing Back, Brookyn" concert series details here.

What is on your kiddo’s current playlist? 

–Jeff Bogle