Well...I guess it was because Robin's name is "Robin" and because I am pretty large. So it just made sense. The idea actually came to me while showering (Don't tell the kids. I wouldn't want the visual to scare them!!)

Sometimes. In the early days we played live constantly. Lately we've been talking about doing more live shows again now that our children are grown. We'll see.

For us it has been wonderful! I guess the changes are primarily in the ability for a musician, songwriter, or recording artist/band to be heard by a remote audience.

Goodness, yes! Well...on second thought, it depends on the deal.

We started playing elementary schools in the late 80's. Then we had an opportunity to create radio specials for children on Digital Cable Radio. Those specials have been re-mixed and are available on CD.

As a children's group I really don't think we've had much musical influence. Speaking for myself ("The Giant" aka Larry Whitler)I think pop music from the late 60s thru the 70s influenced me the most. Also, movie soundtracks seemed to make an impression on me. Robin MacBlane was more influenced by classical composers and heavy metal groups (what a mix, huh?!!).

Hmmm...can we have more than one? I fell in love with Santa Monica, California many years ago. But I think we both love the state of Florida. Oh, and I am very fond of the mountains in North Carolina. Robin is from Wisconsin and I am from New York originally so I think those places could be included among our favorites.

I guess we qualify for this question. We use an acoustic guitar, an electronic keyboard, a 4-track analog recorder, and of course, a PC.