“Call it poppy folk, folky pop, or indie alt country Americana, Jeremy Babcock and gang lay down some righteous, jangly tunes, the kind of airy, loping rock and roll that America and Neil Young were so good at. With song titles like "Her Sound is Sunshine," "Dream and You Will See," and "Watching the Leaves Fall," you can see at first glance where The Dreamtree Shakers are coming from. Very cool indie pop for kids, awesome kindie rock for adults, great music for the whole family. But first and foremost, check out The Dreamtree Shakers' live show ... then you'll see what they're all about.” - Warren Truitt
About
The Dreamtree Shakers
Current Line-Up & Collaborators
Jeremy Babcock writes songs, plays guitar, and sings.
Mani Bances plays the Saxophone and Flute
Rebecca Jasso is the artist who illustrated our book
Emily Johnson designs our albums & merch
Brian Leach records, mixes, masters and produces our albums
Lenny Marsh plays drums and sings
Jenna Murfin sets up the shows
Shawn Schlag plays the bass and sings
The Dreamtree Shakers found each other around the friendly confines of The Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago, IL) circa 2007, and have been using their powers for good ever since. With five, full-length studio albums under their belt, and a live show that appeals to children of all ages (including the grown-ups in the room), The Dreamtree Shakers have become a stalwart in the family-friendly music scene.
The full band sound is comprised of vocal harmonies, percussion, bass, saxophone, flute, guitar and harmonica; however, the band can put on an equally engaging show with fewer members. The band asks the audience to join in the journey of the show in various ways, such as singing along, moving their bodies, and using their imaginations. However, It's clear that the songs are carefully crafted and written in a way that makes children want to dance without explicitly telling them to do so.