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Press
	"Charity and the JAMband harness enough energy to light up the national power grid on Rock Your Socks Off. Propelled by driving rock'n'roll and steered by sassy-sweet vocals, the JAMband's oeuvre is boatloads of fun to listen and dance to." ... FamilyFun Magazine, December 2006
	2006 Children's Music Web Awards go to both Rock Your Socks Off AND Peanut Butter and JAM! "Our Children's Music Web Awards are decided in a multi-step judging process. First, family judges screen the candidates and make preliminary decisions. Then, classrooms and day care centers worldwide pick their favorites. Children's voices predominate every step of the way. Thus, it can truly be said that these are the KIDS' FAVORITES!" ... Children's Music Web, October 2006
	"Music lovers will cheer this eclectic mix of sounds and styles, featuring blues-inspired tunes, soulful ballads, and heart-racing rock paired with playful and intelligent lyrics. A true winner!" ... Discovery Girls Magazine, August 2006
	"A rockin' mother puts her own twist on domestic bliss, and it sings." ... San Francisco Chronicle, July 2006
	"Fun and silly! Highlights include "We Need Mud," an ode to brown sludge, and "Towel Tango," a surprising blend of ballroom and bathroom aesthetics." ... Andy Wang, LA Daily News, June 2006
	"Charity's voice is sultry, versatile and beautiful. The band members's musical abilities are so full and intricate. I fell in love with this album, and through it my children get to have a more sophisticated experience of music than the typical toned-down children's cd. I appreciate Charity's messages: essentially, love yourself and let it rip. " ... Caity McCardell, Vegetarian Baby and Child, June 2006
	A 2006 Parents' Choice GOLD Award Winner "Singer/songwriter Charity Kahn and her jammin' band create soul and rock 'n roll vibes authentic enough for any adult fan, but not at the expense of the young target audience. Catchy melodies and wonderfully imaginative, meant-to-be-heard lyrics aim straight for a child's spirit, eager mind and dancing feet. This is one memorable—-and happily repeatable—-album." ... Lynn Heffley, Parents' Choice Foundation, May 2006
	"A "Happy Fluffy" rocking CD without being syrupy. All ages will enjoy Rock Your Socks Off together. Charity and the JAMband have achieved a great rock sound without overpowering the listener as some artists tend to do. Songs encouraging jumping and jiggling and dancing." ... Fran Grauman, About.com Children's Music Guide, April 2006
	"The JAMband, based in San Francisco, has a sophisticated but rocking sound that will appeal to parents as well as children. Featuring 13 tunes written by lead singer Charity Kahn, there is a wide range of musical styles and never a dull moment. Each song is upbeat and empowering for children. From the bicycle bell opening of "Travelin'" (a kicking rock song detailing a road trip, featuring dissonance not often found in children's music) to the easy rock of "JAM Is," Kahn is a chameleon. She shifts her sound throughout, inspired by the styles of Stevie Nicks ("Jump into the Middle"), Madeleine Kahn ("Towel Tango"), and Chaka Khan ("Happy Birthday Baby"), among others. Haunting harmonies and a fine piano accompaniment make "Whatcha Gonna Bring" (a celebration of self) a standout. Syncopation makes "Happy Fluffy" pop. Background vocals in "Super Hero" include 50's doo-wop, breathy Rocky Horror Picture Show -type echo responses, and rap. "Partner Dance" is a montage of sound (melding conga, easy rock, and blues) about farm animals and includes a riff of "Ring Around the Rosie." "We Need Mud" features only a drum, chant, and children responding. Four part a capella harmonies on "Peace Dream" are inspired. The high energy songs will have listeners up and dancing." ... Stephanie Bange, School Library Journal, March 2006
	"Backed by fine players and vibrant harmonies on some infectious choruses, Kahn delivers an eclectic menu sure to please. For anyone who doubts that the nursery rhyme "Ring Around the Rosie" has potential as a slightly gritty, jam-worthy rock number, check out the stellar Partner Dance." ... Publishers Weekly Review, March 2006
	"Charity's supported by ace musicians who play with enough bounce to please kids and sufficient sass to keep adults engaged. Get the kids dancing!" ... Time Out New York Kids, March 2006
	"I LOVE CHARITY AND THE JAMBAND!!! They really do have a magic potion here, full of funk and rock, peace and love. The concoction is so invigorating that you'll buy it for yourself and maybe a few friends who will want to join in on the jam." ... Gregory Keer, Family Man, March 2006
	"Listening to these grooves, which sound tailor-made for an outdoor rock festival, you can imagine an army of toddlers hopping into their Bugaboos to follow the group on tour, like preschool Phish-heads. The songs are danceable yet sophisticated; nowhere will you hear a funkier Ring Around the Rosie." ... 3/3 Stars, Cookie Magazine, February 2006
	"Like Phish for kids." ... Kenny Curtis, director of XM Kids, XM Satellite Radio, February 2006
	"Charity and the JAMband have found a formula for producing appealing, child-friendly music that doesn’t talk down to kids -- and for that very reason, won’t drive their parents crazy. ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF is full-tilt family fun." ... Common Sense Media, January 2006
	"...an infatuation with words...extravagant wordplay, the kind of breezy silliness young kids can enjoy and indulge in themselves. Kahn and the merry JAMband--a gang of top-notch musicians--will not only rock your socks off but may give other articles of clothing a serious shaking as well." ... American Library Association Booklist, March 2006

"Charity's Peanut Butter and Jam is a wonderful accompaniment to many activities. We listen and dance, or we listen while we play games. Whenever the cd is playing Alice names each tune after the first few notes, and she usually has a special dance to go along with the song! We love the cd!"
Alice's mom, Janet Cowperthwaite (manager of Kronos Quartet)

"Spectacular, really wonderful, yummy, gorgeous, smart, joyful...everything...bravo! I'm applauding."
Olive Hackett-Shaughnessy, professional storyteller

"Thanks again Charity. We've decided not to own a TV in NJ and music has replaced the boob-tube. We got our daughter her own CD player and her favorite CD is JAMJAMJAM! It's so great I can even listen to it up to 5x a day! You're amazing."
Jennifer Levine, puppeteer, Princess Moxie Rules Productions