Mr. Harley’s musical background is very eclectic; he got his start as a jazz-rock drummer, and his children’s songs move from one genre to another with the zip and excitement of a four-year-old. Find a 4-year-old and play them “ Funtime Animal Dance” or “These Rhyming Friends of Mine” to understand.
While the kids at his performances are enjoying songs about dinosaurs, pirates, and bananas (audience participation is not just encouraged, it’s practically spontaneous), the grown-ups are enjoying songs that share the sounds of jam bands, ska bands, or even disco bands.
Mr. Harley has released three albums: “Toast and Jelly,” “Blue Shirt,” and “Just Peel It,” all available in Apple Music.