Monkey In The Middle by Daddy A Go Go

So he dusted off his guitar and got busy writing, and recording his own songs, plus a few covers like "Scooby Doo" and "Go Speed Racer," recruited veteran Atlanta drummer Walt Brewer (The Jody Grind), and they recorded

the debut Daddy a Go Go CD "Cool Songs for Cool Kids," released on the Fall of 1998.

Boydston figured that would be a one-time project, something he did to entertain himself and his own kids; but when great reviews started pouring in for "Cool Songs" Boydston figured he was on to something -- making real music for real kids & familes that would insult anyone's intelligence.

Here are some reviews for "Monkey In The Middle."

" Take two boomer dads, a taste for classic rock and a little spare time, and you've got Daddy A Go Go. On their two CDs, the wonderfully warm and upbeat duo sings about birthdays, best friends and the travails of getting into trouble. The lyrics are pure kid, but parents will hear nods to the Eagles, the Dead and even proto-punks the Vaselines. End result: a perfect soundtrack for changing diapers, washing the minivan or just bopping around the kitchen."

-- Newsweek, May 15, 2000

"Monkey In The Middle is cool enough for kids and hip enough for parents. If you and your kids can't agree on what kind of music to listen to, give Daddy A Go Go a try...perfect for long car rides, rainy afternoons, and family get-togethers."

-- The Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 12th, 2000

"Monkey In The Middle Rocks...really packs a punch! What's cool about Daddy A Go Go's music is the fact that it's real music for real kids. You won't find cheesy, synthesized fluff tunes here. Go ahead, give it a spin."

-- Nashville Parent, June 2000

"...original children's songs set to the sound of go-go music...if you're old enough, the instrumental homage to mid- and late-1960's rock 'n roll will take you back...kid-friendly and companionable."

-- Parents Choice, June 2000.

"So much kid-targeted rock has been '50's and '60's-based that it's a genuine treat to hear what John Boydston and Walt Brewer have cooked up here: tunes which brim over with energy and laughs." -- Moira McCormik, Follows the Kids Music Biz for Billboard Magazine.

"Daddy A Go Go pulls from punk, surf, jam bands and early rock and roll. But don't think this is too hip for your kid. The best of these musical styles was always about silliness, fun and dancing, and they work beautifully as kids' songs." -- Amarillo Globe-News, May 18th, 2000

"I think everyone will enjoy the energy, laughs and rockin' good times that Monkey In The Middle provides...these songs are kid-centered, infectious and fun."

-- Chicago Parent, August 2000

"John Boydston and Walt Brewer believe that 'the family that boogies together, woogies together' and we can't agree more...smart kids lyrics set to surf guitar tunes."

-- Dadmag.com, June 2000

"Daddy A Go Go wants to make your life easier.with this clever guitar-driven kiddie pop, even Mom and Dad should be all smiles." -- The Tulsa World, March 31st, 2000

"Daddy A Go Go truly lives up to its motto, 'The family that boogies together, woogies together' in this bouncy collection of rock n' roll tunes for the entire family. From the infectious groove of the title song to the down-home rhythms of "Thank The Farmer," the songs possess the toe-tapping, sing-along inspiring quality found in the best of rock. Clever, bouncy and fun, this has something to amuse everyone in the family."

-- School Library Journal, August 2000

And those are just the lukewarm reviews.

Daddy A Go Go is:

John Boydston -- guitars, vocals, bass, engineer, producer, percussion, writer, and other fun stuff.

Walt Brewer -- plays the drums and sings too and writes, but not nearly enough. And didja know Walt was a founding member of the hugely talented and influential band called The Jody Grind in the early 90's?

All Daddy A Go Go CD's were recorded and produced by John Boydston in his basement in Atlanta, Ga. We expect our forthcoming #4 release (2004) to be recorded there too. People are good to us there. We are comfortable there. We know our way around there, in the dark if necessary. We can spill stuff, make loud noises, without getting yelled at.

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