Biography:

Having been in music for over 25 years as a Pop performer, Michael turned to children's music and since then, there has been no looking back. Each of his public concerts have experienced record crowds.

Michael's album on the KidsWorld label entitled "Michael Aloi has Ants in His Pants" has received tremendous accolades and he has also released a full length Video entitled "Michael Aloi in Concert with Sandy the R&R Shark". He has appeared in concert with many children's entertainers including Bob McGrath of Sesame St., Raffi and Rockapella of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego TV Show. He has performed solo shows at many distinguished venues including the famed Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He has also appeared on Good Day NY on the Fox TV Network.

His songs range from children's classics like "Down by the Bay" , "If all the Raindrops" and "On top of Spaghetti" to Pop Standards like "Do Wha Diddy" and "Rockin Robin" as well as many songs from Raffi, The elephant Show, Wee Sing and Gullah Gullah Island. In addition the show features many original songs including "Ants in your Pants", "The Erkle" and "Put on Your Clown Face" featured in Michael's Albums and Video.

Michael describes his greatest joy in music is the satisfaction he gets when he sees a young child smiling, dancing and shaking to the music at his shows. He truly strives to get everyone involved including the parents to create a real family show. By incorporating many of the audience's names into the songs and stressing audience participation each show has a unique personal atmosphere. "He truly loves what he does and the spirit is contagious!!!!" (Gannett Newspapers).

His special sidekick at many of his shows is an 8 1/2 foot shark....Sandy the Rock and Roll Shark...that is. This loveable character is bright blue with yellow curls and Red Sunglasses... And he can Rock! He has been featured on TV on shows including Good Day NY and he is a delight for Children and Kids at Heart!