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Updated 8/21/2024

Annie and The Natural Wonder Band

  • C

    CT

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

Annie and Safari Bob are Nature song writers. Together, they create and perform fun-filled, interactive songs and dances about the wonders of nature for the whole family to enjoy. For the past 35 years the Natural Wonder Band has performed for over 850,000 friends around the world.

Along with her husband, Safari Bob, Annie has performed at Avery Fisher Hall, The United Nations, Natural History Museum of L.A., the Beardsley Zoo and the Mystic, Norwalk, and Brooklyn Aquariums. Annie and Safari Bob wrote the centennial theme for the Wildlife Conservation Society and the group was the "house band" at the Bronx Zoo for over 25 years. Annie has sung the National Anthem at Shea Stadium 3 times. The husband and wife team starred in "Annie's Place" on Cablevision, was spotlighted on "Good Day New York" and The Fairfield Exchange and featured in the New York Times, Family Fun Magazine, The Gannet Papers, The Hartford Courant, and Gleanings Magazine.The married duo has performed at hundreds of schools, libraries, museum, gardens, zoo's, aquariums and city and town parks. In addition to performing full time, Annie has honed her craft through teaching pre-school music for 25 years. One of their proudest accomplishments is their honorary membership in the United Nations Environmental Programme. 

Interactive shows are based on our 9 CD's are:

  • "On Safari" (rainforest, jungle) 
  • "Whales and Tales" (fish, lobster, shark, and sea creatures)
  • "Totally Bugged Out" (bugs, insects, spiders)
  • "Everyday is Earth Day" (environment, recycling, water conservation, endangered species)
  • "Pre-School Greatest Hits" (colors, shapes, letters, numbers, sequencing, animals, parts of the body, with puppets) 
  • "Seasonal Shows" (Hoppy Tails, Fall Fun, and Winter Wonders)
  • "The Wonder Years" (Hits from the ’50’s and ’60’s for the seniors)

Performance Fees

The Duo - Annie and Safari Bob  - 1 Show 45-50 minutes in length - $350. to $500.

The band (duo plus bass & drums) - 1 show - $800.

Prices are negotiable and fluctuate according to number of shows, number of performers and travel distance.

Find Me

Safari Bob Grilli
Job Title: Partner, guitarist singer/songwriter
Phone: 914-325-5468
Address:
531A Heritage Village
Southbury, CT 06488

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Partnership

Year Founded:

1987

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Partnership

Year Founded:

1987

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Children's

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Nonprofits
  • Businesses

Languages Available:

  • Spanish

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • Wrote and performed the centennial theme for the Wildlife Conservation Society's Centennial Celebration at Lincoln Center; United Nations - 4 performances including UNEP Global Youth Forum; American Heart Association commendation; Bonaire Family Day.

Awards

Awards:

  • Wrote and performed the centennial theme for the Wildlife Conservation Society's Centennial Celebration at Lincoln Center; United Nations - 4 performances including UNEP Global Youth Forum; American Heart Association commendation; Bonaire Family Day.

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Community Site / Center
  • Healthcare Facility

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - Science / Technology / Engineering

Certifications and Training:

  • TESOL Certificate

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Community Site / Center
  • Healthcare Facility

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - Science / Technology / Engineering

Certifications and Training:

  • TESOL Certificate

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • one electrical outlet and a parking space

Fee Range:

$350

State of Residence:

Connecticut

Minimum Number of Performers:

2

Maximum Number of Performers:

2