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About Father Goose
Rankin Don a.k.a. Father Goose was born in the picturesque Caribbean Island of Jamaica, West
Indies. As a boy, he was always stimulated and intrigued by music of a wide variety, whether it
was sound flavors of Jamaica and other Caribbean music or other sounds and influences of the
rest of the world. He recalls that his first musical performance happened at the tender age of 5.
Using his family and friends as his desired audience, with trembling tiny fingers encircling a
microphone he performed sing-along to some of his favorite radio recordings. As an adult,
Rankin Don went on to pursue his musical dreams. In the 90’s he honed his DJ craft as an
underground reggae-dancehall superstar in Jamaica and on the streets of Brooklyn, New York.
Transcending out of the Dancehall world into the Children’s Entertainment arena, Rankin Don
has been performing as “Father Goose” for the past seven years. A proven multi-talented
entertainer, Rankin Don performing as “Father Goose” has breathed fresh air into the children’s
music scene by letting children enjoy nursery sing-along and their parents reminisce about their
own childhood melodies.
“Father Goose” is featured on all Dan Zanes and Friends successful
albums, DVDs and videos. From the Rocket Ship Beach album you can hear his performance
of ABC where he makes learning tables fun for kids. On the Grammy Award winning album
Catch That Train, he gives sterling performances on two of the hit singles Pata, Pata and
Chu Chu Chu Boogie. He also performed on the songs Down in the Valley and Old Joe
Clark, on the Grammy nominated album House Party.
Now “Father Goose” has his own family CD titled It’s a Bam Bam Diddly!, filled with contagious Caribbean sounds including reggae and mento mixed with energetic vocals and instruments. It’s a party in a CD, which starts in Jamaica and ends in Brooklyn with guest performances from Dan Zanes, Sheryl Crow, Coolie Ranx, Sister Carol and other Caribbean stars. The album has since been awarded by the Parent’s Choice Foundation and its songs like Bam Bam have charted at number one on XM Kids and still remains in rotation along with other favorites Flying Machine and Chi Chi Buddo.
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Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013. Time: Doors open at 11:00AM, Show starts at 11:30 AM.
Venue: World Cafe Live – Philadelphia (downstairs)
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Zip Code: 19104
Box Office: 215-222-1400
Link: http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/event/191395-peanut-butter-jams-welcomes-philadelphia/
Details: Peanut Butter and Jams welcomes Father Goose. Ticket prices includes processing fees. Adults: $10; Children: $7, Ages 1—12; Free for children under the age of one!
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013. Time: Doors open 12 noon, Show starts at 12:30PM.
Venue: Hip Tot Music Fest at the Littlefield Performance + Art Space
622 Degraw Street
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Zip Code: 11217
Link: http://hiptot.com/sponsor-info/father-goose-february-10/
Details: Tickets: In advance: $8 for kids, $10 for adults; At the door: $10 for kids, $12 for adults. “Non-walkers” get in FREE. All strollers and scooters must be checked in at the door.
Date: Sunday, January 20, 2013. Time: 12 noon – 4:00PM.
Venue: The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street
New York, NY, USA
Zip Code: 10128
Box Office: 212.423.3337
Link: http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/site/pages/calendar_main.php
Details: Animals Illuminated Family Day: Create your own golden illustration or imaginative animal crown inspired by the colorful manuscripts on view in the exhibition Crossing Borders: Manuscripts from the Bodleian Libraries. Try your hand at being a scribe with an expert calligrapher and become a fanciful creature through elaborate costume. Show your wild boogie moves with beloved musician Father Goose featured on multiple Dan Zanes albums.
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010. Time: 10:30AM.
Venue: Madison Square Park
Broadway to Madison Avenue, East 23rd to East 26th Streets
New York, New York, USA
Link: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/park_info_pages/park_info.php?propID=M052
Details: FREE!
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010. Time: 11:30AM, 3:00PM and 5:15PM.
Venue: Sesame Place (at the Big Bird Theater)
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, Pennsylvania, USA
Zip Code: 19047
Box Office: 1-866-GO-4-ELMO and for time-sensitive matters: 1-215-752-7070
Link: http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame2/plan.aspx?id=events
Details: VIP Meet and Greet for Big Bird and Super Grover season pass members at 12:45PM
Reservations required*. Check back at the link above to make reservations.
Exclusive for Big Bird and Super Grover season pass members only. Only those with valid passes will have entrance to the Meet and Greet. All members of your party must have a Big Bird or Super Grover season pass to enter. Meet and Greet will be limited to 1hr and available on a first come, first serve basis and subject to availability at theater host discretion.
* Reservations are limited 5 seats per family for one show only. Seating capacity is limited and available first come, first serve basis.
Events, show times, talent and dates are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Seating capacity may be limited.
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010. Time: 11:30AM, 3:30PM and 5:30PM.
Venue: Sesame Place (at the Big Bird Theater)
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, Pennsylvania, USA
Zip Code: 19047
Box Office: 1-866-GO-4-ELMO and for time-sensitive matters: 1-215-752-7070
Link: http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame2/plan.aspx?id=events
Details: VIP Meet and Greet for Big Bird and Super Grover season pass members at 12:45PM
Reservations required*. Check back at the link above to make reservations.
Exclusive for Big Bird and Super Grover season pass members only. Only those with valid passes will have entrance to the Meet and Greet. All members of your party must have a Big Bird or Super Grover season pass to enter. Meet and Greet will be limited to 1hr and available on a first come, first serve basis and subject to availability at theater host discretion.
* Reservations are limited 5 seats per family for one show only. Seating capacity is limited and available first come, first serve basis.
Events, show times, talent and dates are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Seating capacity may be limited.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009. Time: 10:00AM.
Venue: The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, New York, USA
Zip Code: 10003
Box Office: 212-777-6800
Link: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/412993
Details: A Live Nation Concert — House of Kids. $20 for adults.
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009. Time: 4:00PM.
Venue: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
New York, New York, USA
Zip Code: 10025-6990
Box Office: 212-864-5400
Link: http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/6109-super-duper-just-kidding-extravaganza
Details: Symphony Space presents a very special JUST KIDDING ALL-STAR VARIETY SHOW . . . just for you! Grab your tickets and let’s party! Refreshments, goody bags, and FUN FOR ALL! The Super Duper Just Kidding Extravaganza will be featuring Dan Zanes, Sonia Manzano (“Maria” from Sesame Street), Sandra Boynton, Gustafer Yellowgold, and Father Goose. $45 Adult/$25 Kids (premium seating), $25/$15 (standard seating).
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009. Time: 1:00PM.
Venue: Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts at the Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Zip Code: 33132
Box Office: 305-949-6722
Link: http://www.arshtcenter.org/perform
Details: FREE!
Come join the King of the Dance Party, as he takes you on a musical journey with his energetic blend of reggae, rap, folktales, funk, and calypso which promises to have the entire family dancing, featuring some of the chart-topping songs from his album
“It’s a Bam Bam Diddly” as well as some old favorites from the Dan Zanes and Friends albums.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008. Time: 7:00PM (doors open at 6:00PM) (The entire Winter’s Eve celebration starts at 5:30PM).
Venue: Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square (at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Columbus Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets
New York, New York, USA
Box Office: 212-581-3774
Link: http://www.winterseve.org/we08kids.html
Details: Father Goose: Childrens' Dance Party
Join Father Goose for a family-friendly reggae musical act.
As the understated persona of Rankin Don takes the stage and morphs into the charismatic Father Goose,
children and their parents will be grooving to his music.
Winter’s Eve buzzes with music, activities and FREE entertainment for children of all ages!
Be sure to bring the whole family to one of the following locations for a memorable experience!
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008. Time: 11:30AM.
Venue: World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Zip Code: 07079
Box Office: 215-222-1400
Link: http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2753
Details: Radio Disney welcomes Father Goose to Dodge Caravan Peanut Butter and Jams. Tickets: Prices include processing fee – Adults: $10; Children (ages 1-12): $7; Free for children under the age of one! Save $2 off each adult ticket when you purchase with CASH at our box office BEFORE day of show!
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008. Time: 3:00PM.
Venue: South Orange Performing Arts Center
1 SOPAC Way
South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Zip Code: 07079
Box Office: 973-313-ARTS (2787)
Link: http://www.sopacnow.org/
Details: Tickets: $19
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008. Time: 11:00AM.
Venue: Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
New York, New York, USA
Zip Code: 10025-6990
Box Office: 212-864-5400
Link: https://www.symphonyspace.org/09_subscriptions
Details: Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2008. Time: 6:30PM.
Venue: Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park
Directions given at the Web link below.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Zip Code: 90057
Link: http://www.levittpavilionlosangeles.org
Details: Come dance and sing along to zany interpretations of nursery rhymes performed as a combination of reggae, rap, and calypso.
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008. Time: 12PM – 7PM (Father Goose will appear between 2PM – 5PM).
Venue: Dance Theatre of Harlem 35th Annual Street Festival
West 152nd Street between Amsterdam and Convent/St. Nicholas Avenues
New York, New York, USA
Link: http://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org/events.html
Details: Renowned guest artists! Dance Theatre Harlem Ensemble.
Students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem School.
“Harlem’s Got Talent” Competition Showcase.
Arts & Crafts, Food, Vendors, and Entertainment.
Free and open to the public.
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008. Time: TBD.
Venue: Prospect Park (at the Bandshell)
Prospect Park West, Flatbush, Parkside, Ocean Avenues
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Link: http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/142763
Details: FREE! Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival at the Bandshell
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008. Time: 11:00AM to 12:30PM.
Venue: Lincoln Center
Damrosch Park (62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues).
New York, New York, USA
Link: http://www.lincolncenter.org/show_events_list.asp?eventcode=17511
Details: Time travel through Jamaica’s music history as fan favorite Father Goose, a.k.a. Rankin Don, brings his rocking Caribbean flavor to an all-ages dance party.
Kids’ Day runs from 11:00am – 12:30pm. $5 per person, kids and adults; children under 5 are free.
Dance instructor: Jojo7
DJ: Mr. Vacation
Bags and purses are not allowed on the dance floor. All bags and purses must be checked at the bag check in Damrosch Park.
Note: There is a $3 fee for the bag check.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008. Time: 11:00AM – 12:00 Noon.
Venue: MASS MoCa
87 Marshall Street
North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
Zip Code: 01247
Box Office: 413.MoCA.111 (413.662.2111)
Link: http://www.massmoca.org/event_details.php?id=376
Details: $5 per person. Come early: Lickety Split serves snacks, and ice cream before and during the show or visit Café Latino on the MASS MoCA campus. There are also many great restaurants in North Adams that are within walking distance of the campus.
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008. Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM.
Venue: Madison Square Park
Broadway to Madison Avenue, East 23rd to East 26th Streets
New York, New York, USA
Link: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/park_info_pages/park_info.php?propID=M052
Details: FREE!
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2008. Time: 12 noon – 4:00PM.
Venue: 2008 XMKiDS Traveling Road Show at the Sylvan Theater
15th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC, USA
Zip Code: 20001
Details: XM, WAL-MART and the Children’s Miracle Network invite you to a one-of-a-kind family concert event to
celebrate the conclusion of the 2008 XMKiDS Traveling RoadShow to benefit your local Children’s Hospital.
It’s a FREE concert event that includes family-friendly performances by The Jimmies, Rhythm Child,
Meredith Brooks and Lisa Loeb, and XMKiDS will broadcast the show live from the National Mall in Downtown Washington, DC!
(It’s on the Sylvan Theater stage at the base of the Washington Monument).
The show starts at 12PM ET and will conclude at 4PM — bring a blanket, a picnic and the whole family to enjoy
a Saturday afternoon in our nation’s capital!
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008. Time: TBD.
Venue: Rotary Club Community Outreach Programs
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008. Time: 7:30PM.
Venue: Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Academy of Music
260 South Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts, Suite 901
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Zip Code: 19102
Box Office: 215-893-1999
Link: http://www.kimmelcenter.org/
Details: Appearing with Dan Zanes
Date: Friday, May 9, 2008. Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM.
Venue: Farmingdale State College (a Campus of The State University of New York)
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, New York, USA
Zip Code: 11735-1021
Box Office: 631-420-2000
Link: http://calendar.farmingdale.edu/cgi-bin/calendar.pl
Details: Charitable event for The Children’s Center at Farmingdale
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008. Time: Noon Eastern, 9:00am Pacific.
Venue: Father Goose in The Rumpus Room on XM Satellite Radio (xmkids [XM Channel 116])
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008. Time: 9:00am and 5:00pm Eastern, 6:00am and 2:00pm Pacific.
Venue: Father Goose in The Rumpus Room on XM Satellite Radio (xmkids [XM Channel 116])
Date: Friday, March 7, 2008. Time: 11:00pm Eastern, 8:00pm Pacific.
Venue: Father Goose in The Rumpus Room on XM Satellite Radio (xmkids [XM Channel 116])
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Item Number: cd-002
Price: $15.00 each
It's A Bam Bam Diddly! CD
Track Listing:
1. Bam Bam (With Coolie Ranx)
2. Flying Machine (With Sheryl Crow And Dan Zanes)
3. Long Time Gal (With Judith Murray And Aggie)
4. Sly Mongoose (With Sister Carol)
5. Come Down The Line (With Tricia Alleyne And Janet Alleyne)
6. Jane And Louisa (With Judith Murray, Cherise King And Aggie)
7. Jig Jog Gee (With Screechy Dan And Dan Zanes)
8. Panama (With "Bonga" Gaston Jean-Baptiste & Barbara Brousal)
9. Gypsy In The Moonlight (With Screechy Dan)
10. By And By (With Cherise King)
11. Music Man (With Danger D)
12. Chi Chi Buddo (With Wayne Smith, Ansel Meditation And Shiz)
13. Rambling Gibberish
14. Island In The Sun (With Dan Zanes)
15. Nah Eat No Fish (With Judith Murray And Aggie)
16. Mary Ann (With Ansel Meditation And Cherise King)
17. Reminisce (With Screechy Dan)
CD jacket made from recycled board.
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White tee shirt with the regular Goose logo
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