Kids' Music that's Silly - Seriously!
Andrew Queen and the Campfire Crew are a family folk band that sing their hearts out, creating original interactive musical storytelling performances that kindle the magic and memories of summer camp.
Andrew has teamed up with singer/washboard player Lesley Marie Boileau (Shelter Valley Folk Festival). And with his sons Ivan & Lewis (also tall like towers!!) on guitar, sax and keys the Campfire Crew deliver sweet treats for the ears and big vocal harmonies. Young audience members are also invited to step up on stage to join the band in creating lifelong musical memories.
Andrew cut his teeth singing, songwriting, and crossing the country playing jug with the Toronto band, Jughead (Hockey!!Hockey!!Hockey!!) In 2004, he released his first children’s album, Alligator Tracks and never looked back. His childlike energy, silly campfire songs and signature fairy tale tunes have been setting Festival audiences on fire for more than 20 years. From Mariposa, to Hillside, Live From the Rock, Blue Skies, Festival Boreal and all the way to Winnipeg Folk Fest.
His second album, Too Tall received a Parents’ Choice Award and won Children’s Album of the Year from the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). The fairy tale favourite, Big Troubles For Little Red also won at the International Songwriting Competition in 2009. Two years later he released GROW which garnered a CFMA nomination and another Parents' Choice Award. Both albums were selected by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre as audio recommendations for their publication, Best Books for Kids and Teens. He was also voted Canada’s Favourite Children’s Artist at the 2011 Canadian Independent Music Awards.
His sons, Ivan (age 22) and Lewis (age 19) learned to crawl, walk, dance and sing at their dad’s concerts. With more than 25 years of combined stage experience, they add sweet sibling harmonies, electric guitar, saxophone and youthful energy to the Campfire Crew.
Now Ivan has his own rock band (with his little brother backing him of course!) playing his original songs at Toronto venues like the Horseshoe Tavern. And Lewis has just been accepted to the Humber College Jazz Program playing piano!! Yayyy!!! Their own musical careers are taking off but they still make time to join the Campfire Crew on festival Family Stages whenever they can!!