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Cactus Critter Bash, written and illustrated by singing cowboy Sid Hausman, is a howl of a book. Desert creatures join the cactus folk in a toe-tapping bru-ha-ha beneath the starry sky. El Saguaro leads the jamming Desert Quintet, accompanied by a whole hooting, rattling, waltzing choir. A detailed glossary describes Southwest animals and plants. Sheet music allows anyone who can pick out a tune to play along. A swinging CD of Sid playing guitar and singing encourages some real down home foot stomping.
"I can't imagine a child who wouldn't be delighted by Cactus Critter Bash. It's funny; the illustrations are great; and best of all it teaches children about the insects, beasts, and plants which thrive in the West's high dry deserts. Troubadour Sid Hausman's music is frosting on this colorful cake." - Tony Hillerman
ISBN 1-929115-15-6, ISBN 13: 978-1-929115-15-0
Hardcover 32 pages 8 1/2 x 11 $21.95
Ages 2 & older
Sheet music, glossary & CD included
Published in 2006
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ONE BULLFROGOne Bullfrog is an illustrated story and song for young and old alike. Starting with one bullfrog, we sing along with the western animals, delightfully drawn, as they all try to pile onto a log. How many will it take to break the log? Turn the pages to see. A glossary, sheet music, and an accompanying CD are all included. So open the page and sing along with Sid, your friends and family, or just solo, like One Bullfrog.
Sid won the New Mexico Music Industry Coalition award for Best Musical Production in the category of Music for Children for One Bullfrog.
ISBN 1-929115-05-9 Hardcover
32 pages 8 1/2 x 11 $18.95
Ages 2 & older
Sheet music, glossary, & CD included
Published in 2001
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You'll find songs here that are part of the soundtrack for the award winning documentary "Cries From the Border", which was released to critical acclaim in May 2006. "Cries from the Border" is being distributed by Walmart.
Sid lives in Santa Fe, NM and writes about the heartbeat of the old west Cowboys and the spiritual aspects of Native American life.
Sid chooses to accompany his songwriting and singing with 5 string banjo and 12 string guitar and bones.
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Sid Hausman is a versatile New Mexico singer and musician and he is to be commended for bringing back western swing baritone ukulele on this interesting album. Joining Sid is the equally talented Washtub Jerry, also a tenor ukulele player, who is known far and wide for his unbelievably melodic washtub bass playing.
Joining Sid and Jerry are the always brilliant Liz Masterson on vocal harmonies and George Langston on guitar.
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At the height of the 60s folk revival, one couldn't turn on a radio without hearing the classic "Walk Right In." Penned by Erik Darling, the song stayed on the charts for what seemed like eons. Darling, whose credits included The Tarriers and The Weavers, had at that time just organized The Rooftop Singers. Now, after three decades of following other musical muses, Darling returns to his folk roots. Everything that made Darling a hit with the Rooftops, Tarriers, and Weavers -- his sparkling banjo playing, his arresting 12-string guitar style, his keen ear for tight harmony and unique arrangements, comes into play with his new group.Click to order