Today, The Rock and Roll Playhouse proudly presents its anxiously awaited debut album, FRIENDS ROCK!, out now via Republic Records: Kids & Family. It notably marks the first full-length body of work from the #1 Kids Live Concert Series in the U.S.!

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The album’s core cast of lovable characters - Mick, Stevie, Tina, Quinn, and Jerry - gleefully “kid-ify” a myriad of rock ‘n’ roll songbook staples. They translate the classic choruses and unmistakable melodies of rock music’s most recognizable anthems into age-appropriate singalongs for your little ones. Among many highlights, Queen’s “You’re My Best Friend” doubles as a sweet ode to friendship. Paying homage to another classic, they reimagine The Beatles’s “We Can Work It Out” for the next generation. Heralding the record last year, they even took the Friends theme song—“I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts—for a spin. The tune remains as uplifting as ever as they promise, “I’ll be there for you, ‘cause you’re there for me too.” Plus, FRIENDS ROCK! boasts originals such as “The Rock And Roll Playhouse Anthem” and more.

Check out the full tracklisting below.

In other news, The Rock and Roll Playhouse continues to book family-concerts in the country’s most legendary rock clubs. A variety of live shows notably spans the music of Billy Joel, Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, and Taylor Swift, to name a few. They kick off March 9th with a performance at Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO and Boston, MA for “Music of Grateful Dead For Kids” and rolling through New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, and beyond.

Nothing rocks quite as much as FRIENDS…

Founded by live music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro, The Rock and Roll Playhouse has quietly emerged as one of the most exciting purveyors of children’s music and a touring staple. The music is high-quality and multi-generational, focusing on the power of friendship.

About the release, Peter Shapiro commented, “I cannot wait to witness the magic that happens when you introduce our interpretations of classic rock and roll to families through these upcoming albums.”

To further expand the Rock and Roll Playhouse brand, Shapiro tapped Angela C. Santomero, creator of “Blue’s Clues” and “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” Santomero added prominent music producer, Stef Fink from Music Box who is series songwriter/producer for the smash Nickelodeon show “Monster High,” as they had recently worked together on the hit musical feature movie, “Blue’s Big City Adventure,” which was released by Republic Records: Kids & Family in November 2022.

Santomero says, “The albums are inspired by the popularity of kid’s audiobooks and podcasts -- mixed with everyone's favorite rock songs. I love how the characters come alive to celebrate friendship through song!"

See the full list of tour dates below. Purchase tickets HERE.

TRACKLISTING
    The Rock and Roll Playhouse Anthem
    Best Friend
    We Can Work It Out
    With A Little Help From My Friends
    You've Got A Friend
    What About Your Friends
    Count On Me
    You're My Best Friend
    I'll Be There For You
    I'll Be The One

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Tour Dates:

3/9 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

3/9 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

3/10 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

3/10 Jersey City, NJ @ White Eagle Hall

3/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

3/16 Evanston, IL @ SPACE

3/16 Port Chester, NY @ Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre

3/17 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

3/17 S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom

3/17 Portland, ME @ Portland House of Music

3/17 Keene, NH @ Colonial Performing Arts Center

3/23 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

3/23 Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage

3/23 Ardmore, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall

3/24 Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

3/24 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

3/24 Austin, TX @ Mohawk

3/24 Concord, NH @ BNH Stage

3/30 San Diego, CA @ Music Box

3/30 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom

3/30 Port Chester, NY @ Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre

3/30 Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

3/30 Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy's

3/31 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

4/7 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

4/7 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

4/7 Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

4/13 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

4/13 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom

4/14 S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom

4/14 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

4/14 Austin, TX @ Mohawk

4/14 Ardmore, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall

4/20 Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy's

4/20 Athens, GA @ Touch of Brews

4/20 Port Chester, NY @ Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre

4/21 Concord, NH @ BNH Stage

4/21 Jersey City, NJ @ White Eagle Hall

4/21 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

4/27 Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage

4/28 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

4/28 Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

5/5 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom

5/11 Port Chester, NY @ Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre

5/11 Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room

5/25 Vail Village, CO @ SpringFree Bluegrass Festival

5/26 Vail Village, CO @ SpringFree Bluegrass Festival

6/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia