The Kindiependent Collective is an American collective of children's music performers and supporters based in Seattle, Washington, [1] who collaborate on recordings, performances and music business related projects. [2] The collective is composed of Recess Monkey, Caspar Babypants, The Not-Its!, The Harmonica Pocket, Johnny Bregar, The Board of Education and Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies. [3]
Kindiependent organizes several music series shows across the Seattle area including the Kids Rock Series at the Mount Baker Community Club. [4] In collaboration with the Northwest Folklife Festival, they showcase a daylong collection of family music performances each Memorial Day. [5]
Members of the Kindiependent Collective sometimes assemble to create collaborative music in mixed up pairings. Collaborations have included songs such as "Vagabond Worms" and "Kids' Table" as well as a collection of six Birthday-themed songs frequently played on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live Channel 78, entitled "The Happy Birthday EP." [6] [7]