Lisa Loeb at Barnes & Nobles, NYC, 6/3- pics and review

Longtime singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb captured the audience of toddlers, parents, and college students like myself at New York City’s Tribeca Barnes and Nobles for her cd release performance on June 3. The release “Camp Lisa" is her second children's album. It's a collection of camp songs, a fun one just in time for summer. A portion of the proceeds of the cd goes to support the Camp Lisa Foundation which helps send underprivileged kids to summer camp.

Lisa came out at 2:10pm, thankfully with the children still awake, because everyone knows 2 o'clock is right around nap time. She came out wearing a black dress, with red shoes, and her pointed glasses, still as chic and young looking as I remember when I first saw her in a music video 10 years ago.

She started with “Going Away,” about all the things you bring to summer camp. Next was “Peanut Butter and Jelly,” a song from when she was in summer camp. She said, “you might be allergic to peanut butter, but singing won’t give your allergies.” After was a song from her first children’s cd Catch the Moon called “Little Red Caboose.” Following was a Neal Young song called “Love Is a Rose” and “Grandma’s in the Cellar,” a song she learned in Texas. Closing, was the sincere, fun “Best Friend,” where she noted how she’s been friends with her best since 7th grade. During all the songs she really encouraged crowd participation and kids were coming on stage. It was a refreshing environment to be in and though I enjoyed the set. It reminded me of my youth.
Setlist:
Going Away
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Little Red Caboose
Love is a Rose (Neil Young cover)
Grandma’s In The Cellar
Best Friend








Afterwards, Lisa meet with fans and signed cds. It was a pleasure meeting her after listening to her for about half my life.

I encourage parents with youngsters or anyone that know youngsters to pick up “Camp Lisa,” 19 selections of sweet, catchy, fun songs. Some of you might even remember some of this songs from your youth. A blast from the past for your enjoyment.

Lisa performs tonight at Barnes and Nobles in Paramus, N.J. at 7 p.m. located on 765 Route 17 South. Upcoming dates, information on Camp Lisa, and a stream of "Best Friend" can be found at lisaloeb.com