Kids in the Rotunda

Saturday, December 20

9:30am, 11am & 1pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

Get ready to sing, dance and laugh with Fox & Branch's Will Branch! This performance brings families together with a high-energy mix of traditional and original songs played on guitar, fiddle, banjo and washboard. Kids become part of the show—joining in on silly dances, shout-along choruses and even helping make up new lyrics. With Fox & Branch, every performance is a musical adventure full of joy, creativity and nonstop fun!

The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.

Join us for our free series designed to captivate families of all ages! Our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family.

A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates on livestreamed performances.

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Meet the Artist

Two middle aged men with light complexion, button down shirts and caps. One is holding an acoustic guitar and the other is holding a washboard.

Fox & Branch

For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs and family folk music has appealed to children and adults, giving everyone a chance to actively participate.

Fox and Branch recordings have won five Parent’s Choice recommended awards. The duo has appeared at festivals such as the Winnipeg Folk Festival, The Philadelphia Folk Festival and The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival (Westport, Ireland). They have been featured at venues like The National Theater in Washington D.C., Symphony Space in New York City, Club Passim in Boston and Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis.

Whether it’s at a theater, a school performance, a community event or a library show, Fox and Branch entertain, educate and actively engage people. Their aim is to create a communal atmosphere of fun and high spirits shared by all those present.

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