Banana Slug String Band facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Banana Slug String Band
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The Banana Slug String Band (BSSB) is a fun music group. They started in 1985 in Santa Cruz, California. The band calls themselves "Environmental Educators." This means they teach kids about nature and the Earth through their songs!
Singing for Our Planet
The Banana Slug String Band loves to perform live. They often play at school assemblies and music festivals. In 2015, they played about 150 shows in one year! They wear cool costumes and act as different characters. This helps them share important messages about the environment with children.
Popular Songs and Awards
The band has played at many famous festivals. These include the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. They also played at the High Sierra Music Festival. They have performed almost 40 times at their home festival, the Strawberry Music Festival! The original four band members are still playing together since 2019.
The Banana Slug String Band has won several awards. They have won three Parents' Choice Awards. Their album Only One Ocean won an award in 2011. Some of their most popular songs are “Dirt Made My Lunch,” “Too Hot,” and “Water Cycle Boogie.”
Teachers and Partners
All four band members used to be teachers. They see their band as a way to keep educating children. The Banana Slug String Band has worked with many groups. They partnered with 30 different ocean conservation groups. These groups helped fund their album Only One Ocean.
The band has released 12 music CDs. They also have live recordings.
