OVER 44 years OF MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY

Contact: Robert E. Hurst II
Phone: (414) 771-4171

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9 AM CST, March 03, 2011

OVER 44 years OF MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY

Since 1967, Michael "Papa" Drake, a.k.a. Mr. Pickles, has been an entertainer with local & international influence of both children & adults. As a well loved & respected trumpeter, recording artist of 8 CDs, singer, songwriter, percussionist, teacher & published author of two children's books in three languages, no one knows what he will do next.

"Papa" Drake offers a series of books called "The Growing Books" which are a trilingual collection, English, Spanish and French, of whimsical children's poems / picture books that inspire creativity & help children of all ages understand the world around them.

For the kids, one of his presentations is "Bang to the Thang" which is an interactive, inclusive, instructive, hands on & educational children's show using tons of drums & percussion.

Michael has a tireless dedication to donating to all charities. He does this in thanks to everyone for the years of support & allowing him to share in the joy of entertaining kids of all ages. Michael looks forward to entertaining & informing his audiences for the next 44 years.

For further information, please contact Michael Drake at (414) 769-2001 or go to http://www.drakemusic.com/

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