The Paisley Pickles

"To three dads that call themselves The Paisley Pickles. We want to thank you for your participation in our 8th Kimmel Center Summer Solstice Celebration! We have received numerous comments from staff and attendees about the quality of the performance and how much everyone enjoyed the event. We had over 3,000 patrons in attendance. The success of the event, one that many audience members in Philadelphia now look forward to each year, is due to the thrilling way in which you all performed. We would like to extend our utmost gratitude for giving the time, energy and talent required for this occasion. Many thanks again to you for helping us kick off summer with a big bang! The spirit of this all day-all night celebration couldn’t have thrived without you."

The Rock ‘n’ Roar concert at the Philadelphia Zoo went terrific with the Paisley Pickles becoming a new crowd favorite! The Pickles started off their performance on the ground with the audience instead of up on the stage, when they appeared from behind the stage in a yellow and green submarine.  The Pickles continued to run around the venue with the audience, squirting them with water guns to get everyone up from their picnic blankets and ready to dance. The band put on a high energy and engaging performance and even let kids make their own music and lyrics. By playing an entertaining and interactive concert for show attendees, the Paisley Pickles were able to support the Zoo in its mission to educate guests while providing an amusing recreational experience.  As an added bonus, the Pickles wrapped it up with free stickers for kids!

"There aren't many groups out there that can rock the house and keep such a diverse group of people happy and on their feet more. This group brings a unique combination of talent, energy and personality that is far too rare in our industry today. They have a great following of "Pickle Heads" that prove to be loyal fans. A great choice for festivals and events where kids (both adult and young ones) want to have a fun filled time."

Donning paisley-patterned vests and espousing the joys of healthy, yummy food, the Paisley Pickles are pickling the interest of SJ’s pint-sized rockers – not to mention their parents  The savory spice that fuels Picklemania has a lot to do with the parents of the group’s young fans. Those twenty- and thirty-somethings are just as likely to dance and sing to the infectious, family- friendly fare as their smaller companions. With those Gen X and Y parents – whose own musical tastes typically veer more to the Beatles, The Ramones and Green Day than Barney and Bieber – the Pickles’ career is flavorful.

"We engaged Paisley Pickles for our Fall Festival—a very large entertainment event with a 20 year history. The band performed in our Family/Children’s area. Their two shows were very well received by large and enthusiastic audiences. The guys were a pleasure to work with and highly professional. I would definitely recommend them and would definitely consider them for future family programming in this venue."

“We recently celebrated our sweet 16th birthday with a month-long schedule of activities, including a Paisley Pickles concert, and I can definitely say those guys know how to party. The Garden State Discovery Museum is a very hands-on, educational play-space for children infant to ten, and I always look for programs that reflect the interactive nature of our exhibits. The Paisley Pickles were totally engaging, always aware of and completely appealing to a wide range of audience and tons of fun. Their songs are unique; their style is exuberant; and their presence is energized and inspiring. I can not wait to have them back!”

"The Paisley Pickles excelled at their recent appearance at our Independence Day Festival. The event lasted more than four hours and they played with energy, verve and sincerity from start to finish. They always had a large family audience at their location in spite of all the other competing elements at the event. Their professionalism makes them a pleasure to work with. We will book The Paisley Pickles again and heartily recommend them."

"I have never seen kids having as much fun at one of our concerts as they did with your band. Your energetic and fun spirit shone throughout the show... I would recommend your band to anyone looking for a fun, "Beatle-esque", and wholesome family band. You were terrific, and we look forward to having you back soon.

"The Paisley Pickles conducted a songwriting workshop for our Spring Recreation Program. It was a very unique and fun educational experience for the kids. We have received some wonderful feedback from the children and parents. And the song that they wrote with the students "I Love My Mom" was priceless! It had our whole office dancing."

"The Paisley Pickle’s preformed this weekend at Kidzfest and were one of the highlights at the show. With over 6000 attendees we could hear the laughter and singing form the children across the field! The kids loved it and were heard saying this was the best music ever! Thank you for all you do to make kids have a better day!"

"Just like their name implies, the Paisley Pickles are a unique group that deliver a high energy act. From the first minute, they provided children with a humorous, fun experience at the 2010 Camden County 4-H Fair. Everywhere you looked that day, there were smiles on people's faces. Anyone looking for entertainers, look no further than the Paisley Pickles. Their show is guaranteed to please the whole family."

"The Paisley Pickles presented a quality program that drew cheers, dancing, hand clapping, and encouraged song writing from our youngest class of 1 1/2-year-old class to our Kindergarten class. Thank you for a great performance!" "We saw singing pickles today! It was great and I got to write a song!" comment by a 4-year old attendee.

"This fun, energetic and engaging trio had the girls up and out of their seats after the first few notes! The parents were bopping along when they came to pick up the girls too. Music education was never so much fun!!"

“a wonderful show. The audience was engaged and really enjoyed the music … parents and children both.”

“…more fun than a barrel full of pickles. Great songs, great musicianship and always fun for kids of all ages.”

"the perfect entertainment for our Touch-A-Truck Family Festival. What makes them so unique is their ability to entertain 4 year olds and 40 year olds all at the same time. Truly a great time!"

"A fun event for all ages! St. Mark's friends and families rocked with the music. You HAVE to be up and dancing!"

"The Paisley Pickles were great! Everyone really enjoyed the show."