Grammy-nominated Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could performs in East Meadow

The East Meadow Public Library welcomed Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, a children’s music group, on Aug. 9. The group played a wide range of tunes for an eager crowd of kids and families who came out to see the show.

Brady Rymer, the group’s front man, had a decade-long career with RCA Records jam band From Good Homes, before venturing into family music. He first released the album Good Morning, Gus in 2000.

Since then, he’s released ten additionally CDs, including some Grammy-nominated work. His band’s most recent album, Under the Big Umbrella, was inspired by and written with students and teachers.

What’s even cooler is that Rymer isn’t from far away. He resides on Long Island, with his wife and children.

The East Meadow library has welcomed various groups throughout the summer, including the a capella group Dream in July. On Aug. 18, it will welcome Just a Pinch of Brass, which features musicians from Freeport High School.

Rymer and his band’s music celebrates individuality and kindness — which coincides with the Nassau Library System’s summer reading theme, All Together Now. His album, Love Me for Who I Am, was inspired by his experience performing for and working with kids with autism and related disorders. It celebrates kids of all abilities — and the band regularly performs sensory-friendly show for audiences including children with special needs.

For more on Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, visit BradyRymer.com. For information on upcoming programs at the library, visit EastMeadow.info.

The library is located at 1886 Front Street, East Meadow.