Suzi Shelton & Benjamin’s Album Release Party for Families!

What: Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin's ALBUM RELEASE PARTY at Shapeshifter lab!

Families, get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate friendship! Join us for a joyful Wake Up & Dance Indoor Concert celebrating the release of Suzi Shelton & Benjamin’s brand-new album, "We’re Friends Now."

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 AM – Doors open
10:15 AM – Little Miss Ann opens the show
10:30–11:15 AM – Concert & celebration
Where: Shapeshifter Lab
837 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Grab a hot drink or snack from the café and settle in for a magical morning!

 Tickets (ON SALE NOW)
$15 per person
FREE for babies under 12 months
$45 Family Four-Pack
Perfect for families with children ages 0–8. This early-morning concert series is designed to engage, inspire, and uplift kids and grown-ups alike. Princess Backpack will emcee this festive concert alongside: Melody Allegra (violin) and special guest: Little Miss Ann (from Chicago!)
About the Artists:
Suzi Shelton
For over a decade, Suzi Shelton has been a beloved voice in independent family music and a cornerstone of the NYC kids’ music scene. A Park Slope favorite, she regularly fills playgrounds and venues like Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Public Library, and Jalopy Theatre. Her Wake Up & Dance series at Shapeshifter Lab has become a monthly hotspot for families with young children.

Benjamin (Princess Backpack and Benjamin)
Benjamin writes for beloved kids’ TV shows including Rosie’s Rules (PBS) and Dora (Nickelodeon). His musical project, Princess Backpack, features a magical talking bag from the kingdom of Backpackia. Together with friends like Suzi Shelton, Benjamin creates playful, joyful, heartfelt kids’ music heard on kids’ radio stations around the world.

Little Miss Ann (Ann Torralba)
A nationally touring Filipina American family music artist, Little Miss Ann has released 9 kids’ albums. She’s a former Chicago Public School teacher, instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music, and a social justice activist. Her music encourages kids to let their lights shine bright!