Hot Peas 'n Butter

Hot Peas 'n Butter play the Harold Prince Theatre on Sunday, November 22, at 3 PM. It's a family show, and the band describes it as a joyful, interactive party for young audiences. If you've got kids and are looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon, this is a good bet.

For those who haven't come across them, Hot Peas 'n Butter is a multicultural family band led by Danny Lapidus. The name comes from the playground game the members played as children. Their sound pulls from a wide range of traditions: Latin music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, bluegrass, country, and rock. They sing in English and Spanish, but also in French, Korean, and Hebrew, and they've put out eight award-winning albums over the years. Their music has been featured on Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon, and the Los Angeles Times once called it a "hot and mellow multicultural groove."

Beyond the music, the group partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, creating safety songs and videos for the St. Jude Trike-a-thon. The show itself is built for kids, so expect it to be interactive rather than a sit-still-and-listen kind of concert.

On stage with Danny Lapidus will be his touring band: Rich Mercurio on drums, Jorge Vazquez on vocals and percussion, Steve Jabas on lead guitar, and Chris Tedesco on fiddle, with vocalists Ian Jesse and Lisette Santiago. The Harold Prince Theatre is part of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at 3680 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Tickets are $18, and the show starts at 3 PM on Sunday, November 22.