Dan Zanes and Friends: All Around the Kitchen!

Nine songs taped live and six music videos make up this collection from former Del Fuegos singer/songwriter turned children's performer Dan Zanes. Four are classics (“Polly Wolly Doodle,” “Down in the Valley,” etc.), while the other 11 are originals, including the title track, “Pay Me My Money Down,” “Strike the Bell,” and “Jump Up,” presented by a multicultural cast of musicians intent on making this a boogie-down fun time. Unfortunately, the “live” portion of the program was shot in a very tiny venue (audience members partially block the view of the musicians) and the incandescent stage lights lend a constant orange cast to the concert (the music videos—such as the nicely-animated “Hello”—are more enjoyable). The DVD opens with a number of ads for Zanes' other products before the show begins—an annoying “feature” on any disc, but especially so in the case of a children's title. Optional. Aud: K, P. (R. Reagan)