Dads rock, don’t they? It’s time to meet some we really cheer for — the local dads in the music industry. Click through our album and get to know 10 groovy dads, including kindie rock stars, music school owners, a Chicago Symphony Orchestra member, an ex-gangster rap producer and more. If you’re not a fan already, you will be soon!

Jeremy Babcock – Band Member in The Dreamtree Shakers

As the brains behind The Dreamtree Shakers, Jeremy plays guitar and harmonica, and writes songs. You can find this joyful kindie rock band performing at libraries, music clubs, street festivals and the Chicago Park District’s Polar Adventure Days. Jeremy started writing music at age five, which explains why he and his son, Elvis James (3), jam together all the time. Living in Logan Square is perfect for this family because they are very close to their hub, the Old Town School of Folk Music, and they love the access to all the amazing festivals Chicago has to offer. For Jeremy, children’s music is like any other type of music ... “the protagonist might be an ostrich building a boat in search of kindness” ... but it still has to come from an authentic emotional place.

Do you know a dad that rocks? Let us know in the Comments!

— Natasha Davis

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