Not for Kids Only facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Not for Kids Only
Studio album by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman
Released	October 20, 1993
Recorded	Mid-1993
Genre	Progressive bluegrass, new acoustic
Label	Acoustic Disc
Producer	David Grisman
Jerry Garcia and David Grisman chronology
Jerry Garcia / David Grisman (1991) Not for Kids Only (1993) Shady Grove (1996)
Jerry Garcia chronology
Fire Up Plus (1992) Not for Kids Only (1993) Shady Grove (1996)
David Grisman chronology
Dawgwood (1993) Not for Kids Only (1993) Common Chord (1993)

Not for Kids Only is a special music album made by two talented musicians, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. It's a collection of fun songs for kids, but grown-ups can enjoy them too! Many of the songs on the album are traditional tunes from the southeastern part of the United States.

This album was released on October 20, 1993, by a record company called Acoustic Disc. One of the songs, "Jenny Jenkins," was even included in another album called This Record Belongs To... in 2015.

Songs on the Album

This album features a mix of classic and traditional songs. Here are the songs you can find on Not for Kids Only:

1. "Jenny Jenkins" (Traditional) – This song is a fun call-and-response tune.
2. "Freight Train" (Elizabeth Cotten) – A famous folk song about a train.
3. "A Horse Named Bill" (Traditional) – A story song about a horse.
4. "Three Men Went A-Hunting" (Traditional) – Another traditional tale set to music.
5. "When First Unto This Country" (Traditional) – A song about new beginnings.
6. "Arkansas Traveller" (Traditional) – A lively tune with a story.
7. "Hopalong Peter" (Traditional) – A playful, rhythmic song.
8. "Teddy Bears' Picnic" (Traditional) – A well-known song about teddy bears having a picnic.
9. "There Ain't No Bugs On Me" (Traditional) – A humorous song about not having bugs.
10. "The Miller's Will" (Traditional) – A song about a miller's last wishes.
11. "Hot Corn, Cold Corn" (Traditional) – A simple, catchy tune.
12. "A Shenandoah Lullaby" (Traditional) – This song combines "Oh Shenandoah" with a soft, instrumental version of Brahms' Lullaby.

Meet the Musicians

Many talented musicians helped create the sounds on Not for Kids Only. Here are some of the key people who played instruments and sang:

• David Grisman – He played several instruments like the mandolin, mandocello, and tenor banjo. He also sang on the album.
• Jerry Garcia – He played the guitar and sang. He also created the artwork for the album!
• Hal Blaine – He added percussion, which means he played instruments like drums and tambourine.
• Joe Craven – He played the violin and percussion, and even used his feet for stomping sounds!
• Matt Eakle – He played the piccolo and penny whistle, which are types of flutes.
• Larry Granger – He played the violoncello, also known as a cello.
• Larry Hanks – He played the Jew's-Harp, a small instrument played with the mouth.
• Heather Katz – She played the violin.
• Jim Kerwin – He played the bass guitar, which provides the low notes.
• Daniel Kobialka – He also played the violin.
• Pamela Lanford – She played the English horn and oboe, both wind instruments.
• Jim Miller – He played the slap bass, a special way of playing the bass.
• Rick Montgomery – He played the guitar.
• Kevin Porter – He played the trombone, a brass instrument.
• John Rosenberg – He played the piano.
• Jim Rothermel – He played the clarinet, a woodwind instrument.
• Willow Scarlett – She played the harmonica.
• Nanci Severance – She played the viola, which is similar to a violin.
• Jody Stecher – He played the violin and sang.
• Peter Welker – He played the trumpet, another brass instrument.