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(510) 684-3629
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Berkeley, CA, 94708
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  • About us

    Octopretzel



    We are five Bay Area musicians who all have extensive experience working with children. Four of us have kids of our own, and all of us are educators in an array of environments including schools, afterschool programs, private lessons, and group music classes. What we teach ranges from instrument instruction to childrens' theater, from puppet making to pre-natal bellydance, from drum classes to Jewish education, and more! We have been together since 2007, and have played extensively around the Bay Area. Our intention with Octopretzel is to create music that is truly enjoyable for families...not just kids.

    Our music, comprised of original songs as well as tried and true traditional favorites, is whimsical and fun, and has an underlying sensitivity for nature, feelings and story. Best described as folk music, it crosses generations and genres, weaving together styles such as bluegrass, rock and roll, lullabies and even nursery rhymes. Our shows integrate elements of many cultures such as African drumming, klezmer fiddling, middle-eastern percussion and singing styles, and songs with words in Spanish, Hebrew and even Quechua. We perform regularly for Jewish organizations, events, and holidays, and have also done shows comprised entirely of Christmas carols. Our priority is to make our music accessible to all of our listeners.

  • Services
    Birthday Party : Entertainment, Musician View more

    Entertainment

    • Musician

    About our parties

    • Thank you for your interest in Octopretzel for your child’s birthday party! We can do parties as one, two, three, four or all five members, depending on what kind of show you would like. We recommend duo shows, as they are very dynamic, but not too overwhelming for young children. Solo birthday shows typically last between 30-40 minutes. If more of us come, they may run a bit longer, up to 45 minutes. Whether a solo or joint act, our parties are always fun and very engaging, comprised of lots of sing-alongs, interactive songs, movement and dancing, puppets, scarves and instruments for the kids to play.

    Cost

    • $150 - $600
    Music Class : Guitar, Ukulele, Violin View more

    Activity Type

    • Group Classes
    • Private Lessons

    Gender

    • Coed

    Age of child

    • 2-18

    Cost

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  • Locations

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    Berkeley, CA 94708
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    Birthday-Party

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  • Reviews

    Debbie Shell

    Birthday Party 11/04/2016

    I saw Octopretzel at our neighbor's b-day party. It was a great party and Octopretzel was excellent bluegrass for kids. The musician was very interactive and had the kids participate and help him come up with words that he would insert into the songs. Everyone loved it and even the adults were singing along. Nice entertainment for a toddler party.
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