After an adventurous musical journey with his friends in The Midatlantic, which went on a hiatus at the end of 2017, lead singer and songwriter, Jason Andre, was looking for new fun avenues to explore with his music. A longtime fan, free diver, sailor, captain and good old pirate friend named Ren Chapman looked at him one day and said, “You should write a kids album!”
Jason took the advice to heart and began to fondly recall all of his adventures in exploring the ocean, local salt marshes, and waterways with his nieces and nephews as well as generations of kids throughout the years as a marine biology/conservation educator, professional surf instructor, and true Outer Banks Pirate. As those experiences, discoveries, and love of sharing that which he loved most became lyrics, with friends, family members, and mentors transforming into creatures and characters, a collection of songs emerged.
His love of marine biology education and pirate folklore took shape and a year later Jason released eight original tracks, along with two recorded versions of an old traditional sea shanty, to hopefully further inspire, educate, and provide a fun soundtrack for kids into the world of marine biology and maritime exploration.
…and most importantly, the parents love it too!
Thanks to the coronavirus COVID 19 our little town of musicians pulled together on the first weekend of what looks to be many, to live stream a 30 minute set from their homes to give our friends and fans something … Read More
Round two of Sea Songs For Little Pirates was a blast! We saw quite a few familiar faces and a lot of new ones, shaking their tambourines, and Rolling the Chariot with us! Thanks again to everyone who came out. … Read More
A little over a year of writing, recording, and planning finally came to a zenith yesterday at Palate Bottle Shop in downtown Wilmington. Dozens of kids in full costume surrounded the stage for the first set, while their parents looked … Read More