MUSIC REVIEW: North Denver Tribune - September 24, 2004

Tumbly Tumbler, lively Jammyman sequel; live concert September 24, 2004

By Elisa Cohen

WEST HIGHLANDS ­ When the kids are born, activities like going out to the clubs to take in soulful blues or live rock and rolls become rare. Parents who crave hearing rich, complex music while at the same time fulfillingtheir need to entertain their children, should buy the newest CD from Paul Trunko called Tumbly Tumbler. This second CD produced by the North Denver dad is one that will amuse the children and feed the musical soul of parents at the same time. Tumbly Tumbler takes the listener through a smorgasbord of mostly acoustic musical styles. Folk, blues, rock and roll tell the story of kids romping, playing and making messes in the kitchen. These original songs showcase what happens when a musician becomes a parent.

Trunko¹s lyrics speak of today¹s

fathers ­ engaged and elbow deep in the chaos of parenting.

The original songs share the disc with a Brahms lullaby performed on the

violin and an a cappella version of the “Farmer in the Dell”. Several songs depict the history of the United States and one song dedicated to the Native Americans¹ loss of land is a soulful blues rendition. The CD will entertain children as voices and sound effects create visual imagery. Enjoy the free concert to be held at the Farmer¹s Market in the historic carousel pavilion located at 38th and Tennyson on September 24, 10:30 am.

CD¹s will be available for purchase.