Looking for something fun, educational to do with the kids? Check out our KNX Heroes of the Week

Meet Mike De La Torre of the Jelly of the Month Club Band!

No, it's not a subscription-based jelly delivery service. Jelly of the Month Club Band is a collective of creative rock n rollers who aim to inspire and educate kids of all ages through music!

Mike De La Torre and the Jelly of the Month Club Band
Mike De La Torre of the Jelly of the Month Club Band Photo credit Mike De La Torre and the Jelly of the Month Club Band

Using "humorous stories, educational messages, and universal values," this group of incredible musicians aim to introduce music to developing minds through their original compositions.

Mike, the lead singer, says a lot of the content is centered around life lessons, teamwork, kindness, and celebrating our differences.

The Jelly Club has played children's hospitals, elementary schools, baseball games, luxury resorts, and amusement parks across the country.

Mike De La Torre and the Jelly of the Month Club Band
The Jelly of the Month Club Band at a 'School Invasion' Photo credit Mike De La Torre and the Jelly of the Month Club Band

If you get the chance to see them live, you might be lucky enough to catch a famous musician sitting in on the session—the Jelly Band has been known to attract some big names to join them on stage.

But if you can't make it to a show, no worries! You and the kids can check out their YouTube channel for all the family-friendly content.

Mike says it best in his conversation with KNX reporter Heather Jordan, "it's just good, clean fun."

 the Jelly of the Month Club Band!
Peanuts characters playing with the Jelly of the Month Club Band Photo credit Jelly of the Month Club Band

So, not much left to say except let the highly creative, educational music speak for itself -

For more information on this week's KNX Heroes, listen to the podcast above and check out their website here.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Mike De La Torre and the Jelly of the Month Club Band