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“Celebrating a return to our arboreal roots, it is hard not to shed a tear at the doleful Ode To A Toad, and songs such as Moose On The Loose and Punk Rock Skunk will have toddlers burning down Parliament…

“This album drops the saccharine overtone of most children’s albums in favor of a hootenanny for young people that speaks to its audience on their own level.” 

ALL MUSIC GUIDE

"This may be an unexpected turn for a club-rock veteran, but he pulls it off with conviction, spirit, terrific music, and a big heart.” 

BARNES AND NOBLE.com

“One of those magical albums that kids and parents will enjoy listening to- and singing along with-together. Yee-haw!” 

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“…his ace musicianship gives this album an air of expertise that balances the kid-friendly goofiness.”


NICK JR FAMILY MAGAZINE

“A GUITAR PICKIN’ CHICKEN and I’M JUST AN OLD COW are perfectly fun moments that probably have animators already sketching.” 

NEW YORK PRESS

"A DAY AT THE FARM WITH FARMER JASON is Number 3 on the TOP 5 Best CDs of the Year!” 

FAMILY FUN (Disney Magazine)

“He stocked his album with delightfully humorous barnyard ditties…with little lessons about farming, responsibility, and life. Its all part of his goal of making Farmer Jason albums an entertaining experience that leaves kids ‘a little better people for it.’” 

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“The man’s the real deal, and his music will make anyone grin from ear to ear…The ode to a favorite bottom dweller, ‘Catfish Song,’ is an instant  
classic.” 

L.A. DAILY NEWS

“Children and adults enjoy this punk rock preschool music,  which has gained Farmer Jason even more international  acclaim than his adult music!” 

PARENTS EXPRESS

“Incorporating jazz, bluegrass, Burt Bacharach-style horns, ouds, and fiddles, Farmer Jason scatters country across his disc-like seeds — and there’s never a shortage of sunshine.” 

AMAZON

“Rockin’ In The Forest is smart, energetic, musically distinct, and surprisingly instructive. It strikes a balance in its appeal to both children and parents, and the grown-ups can also take pleasure in knowing Farmer Jason‘s punk rock alter-ego.” 

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“Between toe-tappin’ tunes, Jason’s immensely cheerful, eco-friendly chats (‘Wow, what a cool word that is — marsupial!!’) will make parents feel  
quite virtuous about cranking up the volume.” 

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

“Each song is different and has a captivating story to keep children’s attention and educate at the same time. The introductions to the songs add some insight, too. It’s catchy, clever, funny, musically interesting, and definitely dance-worthy.” 

NEW YORK…

“Rousing songs about forest critters, by a former rock singer, encourage tykes to exercise their muscles and educate their minds.” 

PARENTING

Music critic Ann Powers names ‘Rockin’ In The Forest’ to 2006 “Best Of” list. 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

“Jason has an educational impetus – he often takes his show into primary schools – but that doesn’t stop his Farmer Jason songs being great fun. So if you are a parent or grandparent of anyone under, say seven, you…

"Whilst the record is aimed at the younger market there is plenty here to enjoy for all." 

AMERICANA-UK  – 8/10  (UK)

"Children are just like any other listener, serve them up patronising rubbish and they’ll smell it a mile away. But, as Rockin’ In The Forest shows, the reverse is also true. Not only is Rockin’ In The Forest hugely entertaining…

"It would be entirely feasible for Jason to release this same album with exactly the same musical tracks and to redo the lyrics to suit an adult audience. It is that good. Fair play then to Farmer Jason for giving…