The Doctor is In The Groove
by Joseph Cates, Richmond Parents Monthly
 
You can’t fake the mojo. The Ballad of Phineas McBoof is a high-production affair featuring crafty lyrics that tell the story of a journey to strange lands. This cartoon-colored Odyssey shows how Phineas learns about other creatures love of music. This all serves to bring him back to his senses and start playing again, as he realizes we each have a song to contribute to the great symphony of life. Doctor Noize, a.k.a. Cory Cullinan, is adept at composing complex, layered songs that use music to reinforce the emotional theme. All in all, this is a fun audio story that your kids will enjoy over and again.
 
Richmond writer, musician and teacher Joseph W. Cates bought his daughter a guitar before she was born.