You never know what musical adventure will start with the ding of the clubhouse doorbell.

There's lot's of action with surprise visits from:
GUEST PUPPETS
The SCHWARTZMAN QUARTET
LIVE MUSICIANS & SPECIAL GUESTS

PLUS two NEW MUSIC VIDEOS on every show from the best musicians around!

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THE EPISODES FOR SEASON TWO:

 


Snow Day
A malfunction of Mel's Sand Making Machine disrupts a Hawaiian Beach Party in the Clubhouse. Surfing turns to sledding as Jack and Mary are joined by penguins and Prudence (Anne Harris) who keep the party going while mechanical Mel tries to fix his invention.

THE BAND: "Beach Party"
with ANNE HARRIS: "Wiki Wiki Hele" "Beach Party"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Sing A Winter Song"
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Mahalo"
THE QUIET TWO "Polar Bear"


Leonard the Country Squirrel
Jack, Mary and Mel meet Leonard, a homesick squirrel. Using what they learn from Leonard about the farm he's left behind, they throw him a real down home jamboree. Yep, a great big welcome, new neighbor!Yeee-haaa!

THE BAND: "Found Sounds"
with LEONARD: "We're A Jug Band" "Welcome To The Jamboree" "I Am A Sad Squirrel" "I Am A Happy Squirrel"
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Farm Song"
DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND "No Good Reason to Party"



Spunky the Alien
Spunky is on his way back home to the planet Skiffle to give his first fleeber concert. That's the good news. The bad news comes when his spaceship breaks down on the Clubhouse floor! But there is more good news — Jack and Mary are sure Mel can fix it in time to get Spunky and his fleeber to the stage!

THE BAND: "How Loud Can You Go-Go"
with SPUNKY: "Power Up" "The Fleeber Song"
SPUNKY and the SKIFFLE BAND "We Love Fleeber"
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Space Ship"
THE MIGHTY WEAKLINGS "Rocket Ship"


Jack Bunny
Magician Mel is a dog with some new tricks. Today he puts on a cape, dons a top hat and blows a Magical Musical Horn.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, before your very eyes, The Amazing Mel will make a bunny appear!

THE BAND: "Mel The Musical Magical Magician"
MARY with ANNE HARRIS: "The Hop"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Bugle Bunnies"
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Magic Box"
MUSIC FOR AARDVARKS AND OTHER MAMMALS "Move Your Feet"


Coo-Coo Bird
Panicking Phil the Coo-Coo Bird stops all the dancing in the Clubhouse. Today is the day when all Coo-Coo Birds — gather in the Coo-Coo Tree to dance the Coo-Coo Dance. AND, even though Phil is a Coo-Coo Bird — he does not know this dance!!! Can learning to dance be as easy as 1-2-3?

THE BAND: "The Twisty Twist"
with COO-COO BIRD: "The Dance"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Phil The Coo-Coo Bird"
THE COO-COO BIRDS: "The Coo-Coo Bird"
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Who's That"
ANGELIQUE KIDJO "Wombo Lombo"



Jack's Big Oops
starts January 21
When Mary introduces a new musical instrument to the clubhouse, Jack is overcome with curiosity. One bad decision by Jack takes Mary's musical learning adventure in a direction she had not planned.

THE BAND: "Strings"
with ANDREW BIRD: "I am Doctor Stringz"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Just Tell The Truth"
VIDEOS:
J. WALTER HAWKES "What Have I Got To Loose"
NUTTIN BUT STRINGZ "Thunder"


Jack's Big Orchestra
Mary and Mel notice that Jack's been alone practicing very hard at something he wants to do. So with a huge plan, Mary and Mel organize a spectacular event that brings, all our puppet friends from last year, together — and puts Jack center stage.

JACK: "Being A Conductor Would Rock"
MARY & MEL with LITTLE BAD WOLF, The BUGS, SHELDON, HENRY, The BONGO BIRDS, SQUIRRELS on STRINGS
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Sneaks"
DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND "Super Spies"



Scat Cat
Jack feels left out when Mel's friend, Scat Cat, comes to play. She is so cool — she even has her own style of singing. She and Mel met at Animal Music Camp and they share all kinds things Jack knows nothing about! Can the day ends happily if Jack learns something new about friendship?

THE BAND: "Super Swell Friends"
with SCAT CAT: "Scat A Tat Tat"
THE SCHWARTZMANS: "The Wiggle Dance"
VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Cat Came Back"
THE TRACHTENBURGS "Your the One Who's Made for Me and I Was Made For You"



Groundhog Day
Everyone is looking to Jack, Mary and Mel for help. Gertrude the Groundhog is full of stage fright and hiding in the Clubhouse. While anchorman Brunk Stinegrouber (Jon Stewart) needs her outside so he can report the news! Can our trio get these two together?

THE BAND: "Groundhog Day " "The First Day of Preschool"
THE SCHWARTZMANS: "When Will Spring Be Sprung"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I Had A Friend "
STEVE BURNS & STEVE DROZD "I Hog The Ground"



Super Swell Sing-a-long
It's not just the Schwartzman Quartet today — everyone has a song in their heart. And hear this, the songs are as different as squirrels and alligators, because today everyone who sings in the Clubhouse has come to sing in their most favorite way!

THE BAND: "Sing Along Song"
with LAURIE BERKNER & SUSIE LAMPERT: "Let's Samba"
THE SQUIRRELS: "We Just Stopped By"
THE SCHWARTZMANS: "Down At The Barbershop"
REBEKAH JORDAN: "Green"
MC TURTLE: "I Like To Rap"
JUSTIN ROBERTS: "This Is Zydeco"



Lauries Big Song
Laurie called! She's coming to sing a new song with the Clubhouse Band !!! But first, Jack, Mary and Mel must collect 3 very puzzling, and hard to find things, Laurie says they need to do the song right.

THE BAND: "Get On The Train"
with LAURIE BERKNER: "Little Rhythm"
THE SCHWARTZMANS: "It's Hard To Call An Elephant Without An Elephant Call"
VIDEOS:
COMIC BOOK HEROES "Purple People Eaters"
LEON THOMAS "Duck 4"



Mel's Bath Day
Everyone (but Mel) agrees that Mel needs a bath. Good thing Sudsy Bubblestein (Cheryl Hines) is out scanning the neighborhood for dirty dogs, because it takes Sudsy's expertise to convince Mel that bathing, like digging trombones, is really, really fun!

THE BAND: "You Must Take A Bath"
THE SCHWARTZMANS: "Super Sudsy Bubblestein Bubbles"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I'm A Mess"
AUDRA ROX "I Hope My Momma Says Yes"



Jack and The Beanstalk
Jack, Mary and Mel follow a musical trail — straight up a magic beanstalk!?! What's up above the clouds? And is there anyway music can help save an already magical day?

THE BAND: "The Up Song "
with THE GIANT (Tyler Bunch): "Shalala"
THE SCHWARTZMANS: "Anyone Can Make A Song"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "In The Clouds "


THE EPISODES FOR SEASON ONE:

 


The Little Bad Wolf
When the Little Bad Wolf arrives at the clubhouse, Jack, Mary and Mel discover that besides being lost and very loud, the bumptious little fellow doesn't know a single thing about music! By exploring their collection of musical instruments, the trio eventually select the perfect one for his powerful talent.


THE BAND: "Mary Had An Accordion" "The Little Bad Wolf Had A Tuba"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "My Energy"
DIRTY SOCKS "Music Everywhere"

Marching Band
When a cloudburst threatens to disrupt the band's parade, Jack, Mary and Mel decide to keep the march going — indoors — where they think they can stay dry! Neighbor Cathy inspires them to use the natural rhythms of the day and the band continues to make music in an unexpected way.


THE BAND: "Marching Song" "Rain Rain Go Away"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Rain Rain Go Away"
with CATHY RICHARDSON: “Rhythms Around You”

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Boots"
MILKSHAKE "Bottle of Sunshine"


Music Genie
One toot from an unusual horn and the band receives three wishes from a real live multi-talented Music Genie. Jack has trouble settling on one wish as Mary and Mel actually live their musical dreams. Jack resolves to share his good fortune with the world through one very special friend.


THE BAND: "Mel’s Musical Trunk"
with ANNE HARRIS: "Prudence" "Yodel"

VIDEOS:
MARY with LAURIE BERKNER "Under A Shady Tree"
MEL with HOT PEAS AND BUTTER "Number 1"



Baby Bongo Bird
After the spotted egg that rolled into the clubhouse hatches, Jack, Mary and Mel determine they must help this new Baby Bongo Bird find its mother. Following baby's lead the band sends out a call for Mom through the clubhouse window.


THE BAND: "Song of The Bongo Bird" "Bongo Bird Beat"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Bongo Bird Lullaby"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I Know a Chicken"
JAMIA "Bongo"


How Mel Got His Groove Back
Mel 's behavior becomes distressingly strange following a musical injury. Neighbor Cathy stops by the clubhouse and luckily, with her musical help, Jack and Mary are able to sing Mel into feeling like his old doggy self. Woof. What a Day!


THE BAND: "Listen to The Animals" "Space Opera"
with CATHY RICHARDSON: "Every Animal Has It’s Groove"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Mel The Meowing Dog"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Mister"
SWEET HONEY "I Like It That Way"



A Space Opera
Jack and Mary have intensely different ideas on how to spend their playtime. Jack is as eager to explore space as Mary is to search out the high note of operatic tradition. The dramatic conflict builds — then resolves — in an eloquent compromise that restores harmony to the band's repertoire.

THE BAND: "Mary’s Opera" "Space Explorer" "Space Opera"
SCHWARTZMANS: "What Are They Gonna Do About That?"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I'm Not Perfect"
JERRY LAWSON and the TALK OF THE TOWN "I'm Glad"


Bug Love
Mary brings a few new friends to the clubhouse and Jack reacts in the most unbelievable way. It's with the help of another of Mel's musical inventions that Jack fully experiences that these visitors are really not so different himself. So, join the band, let's jam!

THE BAND: "Loud Sound/Soft Sound" "A Pretty Good Bug"
SCHWARTZMANS: "Bugs Are Really Swell"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I'm Me And You're You"
REBECCA FREZZA "B3"


Sheldon The Grumpy Squirrel
A displeased neighbor and disappearing musical instruments can't stop the music in the clubhouse. The band shows how there are as many ways to make music, as there are uses for music. Another musical problem fixed by a musical solution.

THE BAND: "It’s Fun To Invent Your Own Instrument" "Clap Your Hands" "Lullaby" "Music Is The Best"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I'm Gonna Catch You"
MUSIC FOR AARDVAARKS"Grumpy"


King of Swing
When number one fan Jack is confused by his elaborate plans, Mary suggests they use music to organize their action. Mary and Mel set a goal to help Jack get everything done, on time and to perfection, in a Jack's BIG Music Show WELCOME for Chicago Legend, Buddy Guy!

THE BAND: "Clean Up Song"
"Welcome Song" "List"
with BUDDY GUY "ShamaLama"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Clean It Up"
GUY DAVIS "New Shoes"


Mel's Super Swell Dance Party
There are never any wallflowers at one of Mel's dance parties. DJ Master Mel spins the sound that keeps the guests coming — because you cannot guess what he'll make us want to dance to next!

THE BAND: "Dance How You Like"
"Mel Polka"
with CATHY RICHARDSON "Rock and Roll Freeze Dance"
with YOLANDA ADAMS "The Me Dance"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "I Really Love To Dance"
DIRTY SOCKS "Dino-sauring"


The Music Monster
Henry is unable to achieve the full expression of scary, which is a big problem for a monster. The band spends the day showing him how music expresses emotions, thinking maybe that will help Henry connect with his monstrous heritage.


THE BAND: "This Song Makes Me Feel Like" "If You're Scary And You Know It"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Monster Boogie"
MILKSHAKE "Scared"


Grow Dadio, Grow
Mary introduces her seed Arthur to the clubhouse. With a little soil, a little water and a little sun, he does sprout. And then with music he does grow. But it's Neighbor Cathy who can identify just what kind of music this particular plant needs to flourish.



THE BAND: "Where Is Mary?" "What Will Arthur Grow Up To Be?"
with CATHY RICHARDSON: "Playin Jazz"
SCHWARTZMANS; "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Running Down The Hill "
REBECCA FREZZA "H2O+O2+Sun"




Silly Show
In a vaudevillian romp, Jack, Mary and Mel count through seven of the silliest things that could possibly happen on an otherwise boring day.



THE BAND: "Twinkle Twankle" "Sandwich" "We Feel Silly"

VIDEOS:
LAURIE BERKNER "Googleheads"
HOT PEAS AND BUTTER "Deep Down"