Lou and The Very Hungry Band
About Lou Gallo
Lou Gallo has a long history of performing for children. Starting out teaching song writing at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in SoHo, then forming The Imagination Workshop Band, he began a 17 year adventure into the world of children’s music.
Lou followed in the footsteps of Laurie Berkner as a music teacher at the Rockefeller University’s Child and Family Center. He performed with Brady Rymer, and classic children’s books set to music were introduced to their young audiences.
Lou now offers literacy education in the form of a song. Lou’s performances are interactive and incorporate the elements of musical composition, melody, and rhythm. Lou offers wonderful entertainment artfully wrapped in an educational program that has taken him to schools, libraries, parks, and concert series throughout the tri-state area.
Mem Fox author of Reading Magic says, “I love what you are doing,
especially as the rhyme, rhythm, repetition and tunes of your songs
will be laying down the firmest foundations of literacy in every child
who enjoys them.”
Bruce Degen, author of Jamberry and Mooncake writes, “Your
musical treatment of my book was just delightful! It was perfect.”
Most recently, Lou joined forces with Jean Rohe, a wonderful songwriter, vocalist, and instrumentalist. Together with other talented musicians they formed “The Very Hungry Band” - a playful group whose impeccable musicianship and down-to-earth antics never fail to captivate their fans. “Walk the Dog” is their debut album.
Just last summer Lou had the privilege of performing one of his original tunes, I’m Home for the Kaplan Thaler Ad Agency and the Ad Council. A song Lou wrote to express the joy of being home with his family was chosen for a national TV and radio campaign entitled Making Home Affordable, a program that helps homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Follow the link to see the ad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHBOqWvIRIM/
Lou is a dad and a musician. He combined these roles to serenade his children...then it became his beloved career.
Music and CDs available on iTunes, CD Baby, and lougallo.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lougalloandtheveryhungry
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/lou-gallo-very-hungry-band/id413106364
Here are just a few of the venues Lou has performed at:
Schools
Rockefeller University Child and Family Center
P.S. M226 NYC for students with special needs
Vanderbilt YMCA and YMCAs throughout NY and NJ
Friends Seminary School Summer Camp
Columbia Preparatory School NYC
Museums
CMOM ( Children’s Museum of Manhattan)
Children’s Museum of the Arts in SoHo NYC
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
The Jewish Heritage Museum NYC
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum in a Trunk Summer Program throughout all 5 Boroughs of NYC
Special Events
Bryant Park, Word for Word Kids Reading Program
30 Rock TV Show with Tina Fey, Cast and Crew Spring Concert
Dance Theater Workshop Family Matters Program
Huntington Arts Council, Harry Chapin Theater Summer Stage
Battery Park City, Go Fish Day Family Concert
Ridgewood Summer Concert Series
Carl Schurz Park Concert
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