Minnesota Musicians Bring Fun to GCCL

Award-winning entertainers Jack and Kitty, from Minneapolis, Minn., made at stop at the Glasgow City-County Library on July 12 to entertain grandparents, parents and children of all ages with their feel-good, rhythmic show.

As part of the library's summer reading program, "Libraries Rock," the husband and wife duo played family-friendly jug band folk music and incorporated children's classics such as the Chicken Dance. Their act was accompanied with unique instruments such as a washer, a jug and a handmade banjo, making all those in attendance get up and dance.

Volunteer Ava Runner was selected to accompany them on the accordian for a song, while another song welcomed children to come up to the front to be "Kitty Cat" back-up dancers. The dancers were then required to follow directions by Kitty to create a dance while Jack played.

Glasgow was one of three stops for the duo that day, as they made their way to Scobey after the show. According to Jack, the duo tours throughout the United States playing at libraries, childcare centers, bars, wineries and clubs. They tailor their music to their audience members, with the common theme of being influenced by old blues, ragtime and jazz. Their child-centered program includes rhythm, repetition and rhyme creating a variety of educational entertainment and fun.