Marsha and the Positrons Family Fun Concert

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Marsha and the Positrons is a DC-based kindie (kids + indie) band that plays fun songs about science and how the world works with positive social messages! The Washington Post calls Marsha and the Positrons “…among the Washington area’s most creative and distinctive” children’s musicians. School Library Journal says the songs are as “a unique blend of science and positive social messages encompassed within toe tapping melodies and sing-along worthy lyrics.”Marsha and the Positrons shows are playful, educational, and entertaining for kids and grown-ups! Led by former cognitive neuroscientist, Marsha Good

man-Wood, they play clever original songs mixing science facts with messages about kindness and friendship. They recently won the 2024 Josie Music Award for Children’s Creators/Performers! Their latest album, Energetic (2023), received rave reviews, won a 2023 NAPPA (National Parenting Products) Award and several songwriting awards. Positronic (2018), won a prestigious Parents’ Choice Foundation Gold Award, a 2019 NAPPA Award and various songwriting awards. Gravity Vacation (2012), won a number of songwriting awards and a WAMMIE Nomination for Best Children’s Music Recording. Marsha and the Positrons always bring their positive energy and playfulness to the stage. The band features Marsha on lead vocals & acoustic guitar; Ayanna Gallant on percussion & backing vocals; and David Durst on keyboards. Other players include Kurt Kratch onbass guitar and Eddie Hartness on drum kit. Guests players may include electric guitar, beatboxing, and rapping. Expect an interactive show where audiences can sing & dance along and make fun memories experiencing the joy of live music — entertaining for kids and grown-ups! “Marsha and crew put their fingers on the pulse of what it’s like to be a child, and utilize their grown-up skills of teaching in a compelling manner, entertaining with talent and vivre, and, to top it off, musicianship of the highest order.“ — Prism Reviews “Engaging lyrics… delightfully catchy… highly recommended…” — Midwest Book Review “With ‘Positrons’ as the band’s name and Energetic as the album’s title, you expect a set of uplifting, up- tempo music, and Marsha Goodman-Wood and her group definitely delivers the goods. .. Even more impressive here are the songs where Marsha transforms sophisticated concepts into understandable educational points wrapped up in catchy melodies. “ — NAPPA Awards