About Hans Mayer...

Hans Mayer plays ear-tickling, child oriented music with an irresistable sense of humor. People of all ages are immediately attracted to his playful, fun-loving personality and his magical, memorable songs that stimulate imaginations while building self-esteem.

Singing and playing guitar, mandolin and Native American flute - and even adding sound effects when the song call for it - Hans has enchanted audiences across the East coast, Midwest and most recently the Northwest, and his seven albums are hits with both kids and their parents. In 2000, his "Star of the Swing Set" CD was named a Parents' Choice Foundation Award Recommendation Selection.

"Mayer's mellow voice, a playful spirit and jazzy instrumentals enliven varied songs targeting a wide range, from the 'Peek-A-Boo' set to kids old enough for Halloween chills and thrills",

In addition to children's music, Mayer has toured and recorded with Native American recording artist Bill Miller, appearing on the Today Show, Austin City Limits, the World Cafe and the recent PBS special "Songs of the Spirit". Miller and Mayer have opened for top acts including Willie Nelson, Tori Amos, Pearl Jam and the BoDeans.

"You Are The Rain", a song co-written by Mayer and Miller, was recently selected for the soundtrack of the Rick Schroder independent film "Black Cloud". Hans has performed and recorded with a number of Midwest rock and bluegrass bands. He recently narrated "Peter and the Wolf" with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra.

"A Hans Mayer concert..fun, fantastic, energetic, silly, squeals of laughter, singing by all present, bodies moving and everyonbe having a great time!":

Select Venues:

Arts in the Park, Manhattan, KS
Woodsong Festival, Eastsound, WA
WXPN Kids corner, Philadelphia, Penn.
Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield, Wisc.
Taste of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
Woody Guthrie Festival, Okemah, Okla.
Odyssey School Program, Philadelphia, Penn.
Camp Abilities, Brochport, New York
Kids in the Crossroads - Civic Center, Madison, Wisc.
Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts, Oconomowoc, Wisc.
Higher Ground - Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison, Wisc.
Riverfest, La Crosse, Wisc.
La Crosse Interstate Fair, West Salem, Wisc.
Fort McCoy Family Fun Day, Sparta, Wisc.
Charlottes's Web, Rockford, Ill.

Recordings:

1996 - Just A Little Hug
1997 - See You Later Alligator
1998 - Happy Little Elves
2000 - Star Of The Swing Set
2002 - Good Morning
2004 - Lullaby And Good Night
2007 - Funny Little Creatures

Contact Information:

Hans Mayer
(612) 845-2269
www.hansmayer.com