Justin Roberts in Concert (with Liam Davis)

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Venue:	Regent Theatre
Hours:	10:00am
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Music & Concerts

Justin Roberts is truly one of the 'all-stars' of the indie family music scene. He logs thousands of miles on the road each year, leading some to call him the hardest working man in children's show business. With national awards and recognition and a devoted fan base, Justin and his wonderfully named bandmates 'The Not Ready for Naptime Players' dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents.

Justin's latest CD, Pop Fly, is filled with 11 high- energy pop hits spanning topics from a dandelion watching ballplayer to a girl's unusual hairstyle in which funky characters of all shapes and sizes take up residence. There are images of permission slips, first days, and grandmother's home cooking. Gently plucked piano strings, vintage synthesizers, tender trombones, pounding drums, and giant electric guitars emerge on this journey through the pop flys and pratfalls of childhood. It's yet another Justin Roberts home run filled with witty lyrics, sing-along choruses and touching insights. It continues a hot streak that started in the early 90s.

With Pop Fly, Justin has clearly found his groove and is swinging for the fences. To paraphrase an old Saturday Night Live baseball skit, kids' music has been berry berry good to Justin Roberts.

What critics are saying about Justin Roberts:

'Pure Fun' — Entertainment Weekly

'Some of the most inspired and intelligent kids lyrics ever.' — Amazon.com

'As a kids' performer, Roberts is in a league of his own.' — Chicago Tribune

'On your feet fun and laugh-out-loud funny.' — People Magazine

'Another genre-swirling grand slam.' — Cookie Magazine

Awards, Accolades and High Fives:

Parents' Choice Gold awards: Meltdown! 2006 Gold Award • Way Out 2004 Gold Award • Not Naptime 2003 Gold Award • Yellow Bus 2001 Gold Award

Amazon.com Top 10 Children’s CDs of the Year: Meltdown! • Way Out • Yellow Bus

#1 Children’s CD of 2006 Fids and Kamily Poll: Meltdown!

Parents Choice 25 Best Children’s CDs of the Past 25 Years: Not Naptime

COST

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General Admission Tickets: $10

WEBSITE

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www.regenttheatre.com/events/Justin_Roberts.htm

LOCATION

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7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, 02474 map
Phone: (781) 646-4849