Santa Barbara News-Press

"5 Questions with Nels Lund"

March 12, 2004...   Children's fold singer Nels Lund and his Peanut Butter Cookies Band will perform a family concert at noon Saturday in the Arlington Theatre.  Part of the Santa Barbara Symphony' new family series, the show is geared toward kids form 4-10, some of whom will be invited onto the stage to sing and clap with the band...

     

   

The San Diego Union Tribune

"THEY'VE GOT THE BEAT...
Wild Animal Park's 'Music Days' are a hit with the tyke brigade"

February 17,2000... They'll be a whole lot of stopin' going on this weekend at the San Diego wild Animal Park, but it won't be the sound of elephant' feet that visitors will hear.  It'll be mush smaller feet keeping time to the music when the park presents its 6th annual "Kids Music Days."... Children and their families will have a chance to sing and play along with North County's Nels and the Peanut Butter Cookies Band as they perform original pieces form their two albums, "Live Sandwiches" and "Live Chickens"...

Turlock Journal

"Nels and the Peanut Butter Cookies Band will be cooking at TJHS tonight"

March 24, 2000... Children attending the next performance of the 2000 Kaleidoscope Family Concert Series will be treated to a healthy dose of Peanut Butter Cookies.  That is to say, Nels and the Peanut Butter Cookies Band.  Nels and his group of lighthearted, fun-loving musicians will combine a special mix of comedy and energy into their performance of original sing-along, clap-along-style songs, during their upcoming show at the Turlock Junior High school Theatre ...

   

Antelope Valley Press

"CHILDREN GET INVOLVED IN COOKIES' MONSTER SHOW OF MUSIC AND FUN"

February 19, 1999...   From a foundation as a child entertainer in Europe, Nels Lund has built a career in America as a children's entertainer.  Born in Denmark, the singer-song-writer moved with his family to Salt Lake City as a child, then returned to his homeland at age 9 and enjoyed small-scale stardom singing American standards that went over well with the audiences there...

   

North County Times

"New Years Eve fest geared toward families... Nels brings families together"

December 26, 1997...   At most kids' concerts there's an area up in front that's cleared away for kids while adults tend to be pushed to the back.  But not at a Nels concert.  Nels, who uses only his first name professionally, wants families to stick together when he performs.  "There's a strengthening of the bond when parents and children share their love of music,"  said Nels, whose music is tailored for the 2-10 years old set.  "That's why they should sit together."..

 

 

Best Bets

"Celebrate the River with Nels, Children's Entertainer"

June 1, 1995...   California children's entertainer, Nels, makes his Reno debut with an enchanting sing-a-ling, clap-along, play-along show that captivates children and adults alike.  Nels is the founder and artistic director of the annual San Diego International Children's Festival...