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Welcome to Sleepybeings!

Sleepybeings was named an Honors Award Winner in the 2008 National Parenting Publications Awards!

"The musicianship here is first rate. I hear few lullaby CD's I can recommend whole-heartedly. Songs for Sleepybeings is the exception-- meets that high standard." Stefan Shephard at Zooglobble

"A carefully thought-out package, a smart concept, and an album that' performed with sincerity and homegrown talent." Kristi Kates, Northern Express Weekly

"This unique bedtime collection will appeal to those looking for a new take on the lullaby genre." Veronica Swartz, School Library Journal

"Nostalgic vocal narratives" Taxi

Designed for the bedtime ritual, this album is inspired by childhood piano lessons and old time folksong recordings.

Featuring the vocals of Gretchen Eichberger, this playful and intimate album is accompanied by Tim Joseph on banjo, Byron Joseph on guitar, Don Julin on mandolin, and Jamey Barnard on double bass. Gretchen concludes the second half on her own, with folksongs arranged for voice and piano as well as classic children's piano repetoire.

Half Moon is currently available in select stores in the Northern Michigan area. Sample listening as well as MP3 download and hard copy sales are available through CDBaby.com and amazon.com

Dedicated to her daughter Gwendolyn, portions of the album's proceeds will benefit music education programs in northern rural Michigan.