HUG TREES
This is the cover of a wonderful CD for young kids by my singer-songwriter son Tom Freund. As you can see, the 11 songs are listed in order on the back cover of the album.
Here’s an exciting 4-minute video of the “Hug Trees” song, performed by Tom and his bandmates live at McCabes, with a responsive audience of youngsters singing and dancing to the music. Click on the red play button below to start the video.
Additional information and reviews on Tom and the Hug Trees album is set forth below. To listen to the whole album, click on this play button below.
And here are some reviews of the album and information about Tom.
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“There's a relaxed and playful attitude to the whole affair that makes it more . . . compelling.” . . . . The biggest strength of Hug Trees is its overall vibe, which turns what might have been a collection of typical kids songs into a fun little disk, something beyond ordinary. Fans of Brady Rymer or Elizabeth Mitchell I think will respond well to the musicianship and playfulness from Freund and friends here.
Teacher of “Art Discovery” and author: Carol Gronner
YAY FOR HUG TREES! As a teacher of "Art Discovery" to kids in Venice . . . I can say with pure JOY that HUG TREES is one of their absolute favorites . . . it always gets the room moving - in a good way!
Chaz Obrien of Baby Got Bounce
I gave this to every one of my nieces and nephews for xmas . . . “The kids love it!”
Renee Stahl
“We listen to this cd almost every day.”
Jack Aldrich, San Diego
“Your CD helped [my son] Nicklaus’ transition into his new daycare center last week. The move was very tough on him but what got him through it was he could take his CD with him to school and play it when he was scared or sad.”
Peapods.com
“Hug Trees by Californian Tom Freund is a folksy, bluesy, jazzy, and definitely fun album . . . . It’s just a great, well-built album that won’t drive grownups nuts.”
Hug Trees was the 2008 Parents Choice Award winner.
Tom Freund’s music is featured in the modern kids show, Pete The Cat. Tom performed and co-wrote half the songs in the show, including the theme song that Elvis Costello sings.
Hug Trees CD’s are available at www.tomfreund.com/store and on all digital platforms.