I hope all is well with you and your family. This has been a good year for shows so far, and it’s about to really heat up with my summer reading concert series! Hard to believe, but this is my 25th year performing as David Chicken. It has been an amazing journey that has taken me from coast-to-coast and around the world. But nothing compares to performing while having my own children at the show. That is the ultimate “victory lap” as far as I’m concerned.

To that end, I wanted to make an entry about our youngest daughter, Fifi McMahon. Fifi loves creativity, art, and music. She is also excellent at math, like her big sister Amaya. She is a strong and loving child, and already quite independent at age 7. She recently did her first violin recital, after taking lessons for only 6 weeks. She marched right up there and performed her song, and did a great job. My wife Sarah and I are so proud of her.

I love meeting each of you and your families at my shows. Hopefully you can meet Fifi and Amaya at one of my upcoming shows. A full list can be found here.

Next week: a post about Amaya!

Dingle Burbis!
-David

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New Iberia was especially lovely; the history in this quaint town is palpable. I had to stand outside of the old library building and take photos for about 10 minutes before going in! A few shots are included in this post.

I was even able to teach an art class, in Sunset, Louisiana–The Washboard Capital of the World! (Although the kids ended up teaching me something in art, as usual!)

But as always, the best part was the families! Thank you to everyone who came to the shows and got involved. Let’s keep on reading and exercising this summer–and all year long!

-David

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I hope this message finds you well and happy!

We had our first school show of 2019 last week at Elliot Elementary in Frisco ISD and it was tons of fun. We played for two groups of kids: Grades K-2, and grades 3-5. The show was a big hit with both groups! That’s the nice thing about having so many songs to choose from; we can create custom sets for each age range. A highlight video of the performance may be viewed here.

Kids learn about the importance of exercise, reading, and even learn some Spanish with my new song “Dinosaurio”. Book your show today!

-David

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S-U-M-M-E-R! I love summer, oh yes I do … here’s some summer for me, and some summer for you!

We’ve been busy Chickens the past few months and it’s only ramping up, with more summer shows on the way! I hope that you’ll be able to catch one of my summer reading programs at a library near you, or maybe a fun mall performance. Be sure to check out all of my upcoming shows here.

It’s a great time to book fall and winter shows. Just email info@davidchiken.com or call 1-866-FUN-SONG and we’ll make it happen! Hope to see you soon.

Your friend,
David

The David Chicken Fun Time Band at NorthPark Center!

Getting everyone involved at the South Irving Library.

AC/DC: Amaya Chicken & David Chicken!

Rockin’ in Bonham!

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I hope you are doing well and enjoying our beautiful spring weather!

I wanted to say a little “thank you” to a person who was a tremendous influence on me: Bob Dorough, the man behind Schoolhouse Rock. This program literally changed the course of my life. Without Bob’s catchy tunes there would most likely be no David Chicken songs. Bob showed that children’s music could be fun and educational without “talking down” to kids. Watching Schoolhouse Rock cartoons and learning the songs was a pivotal part of my childhood that I cherish. They truly inspired me to attempt, in my own little way, to create something that would have a positive impact on kids as well. That, in turn, has turned into the most fun career I could ever hope for.

Kids, I encourage you to look up some Schoolhouse Rock songs. “Conjunction Junction” is a good place to start. The accompanying videos are fantastic. They may look a bit old, but their messages are timeless.

Thank you Bob. I’ll always be a Schoolhouse Rocker!

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I hope you are having a super-fantastic summer! Ours has been very fun. Staying very busy with lots of library and event shows this time of year.

This week we returned to our old stomping ground: The Allen Public Library! This is a special place for me. We filmed the video for “Book a Trip” there, which is one of my favorites. It was nice performing for the 50th anniversary of the library, since we were there to perform 10 years ago for the 40th anniversary.

Special thanks to my friend Brian Busch for his outstanding accordion work with the show, along with Barrett Bishop, who played his bagpipes for us on stage! As always, Diane Whiting helped keep the show rolling along smoothly with the kids. Oh and we can’t forget Super Diego, who stole the show with his amazing doggy tricks!

A few photos are attached. Enjoy!

Your friend,
David

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Happy summer! I hope yours is getting off to a fantastic start. Mine has been very busy! Lots of library and school shows this time of year. Super Diego has been doing a great job with his doggy tricks. I am so thankful that Super Joanie was able to help train him. It really was a turning point. Since then Super Diego has gone on to entertain thousands of kids, and he’s getting better with each show!

My good friends Diane Whiting and Brian Busch have been joining me at the shows. Diane helps with the kids on stage and leads the audience through hand signs on “Under the Willow Tree”, just like Mama Chicken used to do. Brian plays his accordion at the shows and wow, it adds a lot! Who knew an accordion would fit so well with my songs? I sure didn’t! I am very thankful to have Brian, Diane and Super Diego at the shows to help make them better. I hope you can catch one soon! Check here for a list of upcoming events.

Don’t forget to book now for fall and winter events! Call toll-free 866-FUN-SONG (866-386-7664) or email info@davidchicken.com

Your friend,
David

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I hope you are having a great 2016 so far! The year has been magical for me. My wife Sarah and I welcomed our little girl, Amaya Jane Chicken, to the world on October 29. She has brought us so much joy ever since! Amaya Jane was named after my mama, Mary Jane McMahon, which means so much to me. Mama Chicken shines on in her.

My not-so-secret hope is that one day Amaya Jane will want to be part of the show! Who knows?

In the meantime, we have plenty of fun shows coming up! This is a great time to book your Summer Reading Program shows. Just contact us through the website or call toll-free 866-FUN-SONG.

Happy 2016!

Your friend,
David

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I hope you’ll be able to join me at a super-fun event this Saturday. The City of Carrollton’s Festival at the Switchyard is a fantastic time for the whole family! My friend Brian Busch, the talented accordion player, will be joining me as well!

Visit their official site for more info. We will be indoors on the Plaza Arts Stage at noon, Saturday November 7.

See you there my friends!
-David

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Happy Halloween week! I was recently fortunate enough to be a part of an event that felt like Halloween. The Recycle Fashion Show, produced by Keep Mesquite Beautiful, was tons of fun. What a showcase of talent and creativity! I performed “Recycle Bin” to open the show, then played a full show after the contestants had strutted their stuff on the catwalk. Every costume was created from recycled/reclaimed materials. In my opinion each of them was a winner! It truly was too hard to choose just one as the best. Great job everyone!

I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!

-David

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