Hot Peas n Butter

HOT PEAS 'N BUTTER

Music for Every Nation & Generation

Get ready to groove with Hot Peas 'n Butter—the sensational family music band that’s taking the nation by storm! Led by the dynamic Danny Lapidus, this award-winning group enchants thousands of young fans every year with their vibrant, interactive performances that celebrate music from every corner of the globe.  The name "Hot Peas 'n Butter" is a playful nod to a beloved childhood game, and just like that game, their music is all about fun and connection! They weave together a delightful tapestry of languages in their shows—think English, Spanish, French, Korean, Hebrew, and more—making every performance a multicultural fiesta!  With a stellar collection of eight award-winning albums and catchy music videos that have charmed audiences on Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon, Hot Peas 'n Butter is not just a band; they’re your new best friends in music!

 

But wait, there’s more! Hot Peas 'n Butter has penned three inspiring songs for Sesame’s “Racial Justice Initiative” and are gearing up for an even bigger adventure in 2025!

The band continues its relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, since creating bicycle safety songs and videos (including the hit “Different Spokes for Different Folks”) which helped to raise over 7 million dollars for the St. Jude Trike-a-thon!

 

Celebrate Our Planet!

Their album, “Back to the Land,” is a joyous celebration of community and our beautiful planet. Featuring special guests like Laurie Berkner, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary fame), and Dan Zanes, this album is packed with uplifting tunes that inspire listeners to cherish our Earth. The title track is a toe-tapping bluegrass anthem that encourages everyone to reconnect with nature and each other.

Peter Yarrow sums it up perfectly: “Music can inspire us and remind us that we are together. It tells us we need to love the land!”

"Back to the Land is a song that combines a beautiful message with well-produced music."

~ Laurie Berkner

 

So get ready to shake, wiggle, and sing along with Hot Peas 'n Butter—where every show is a party and every song is a celebration of life!

 

What people are saying about Hot Peas ‘n Butter!

Lauded for their “hot and mellow multicultural groove” by the Los Angeles Times, Hot Peas ‘n Butter mixes a tasty combination of traditional Latin music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, bluegrass, country, and rock, bringing fans of all ages to their feet. Indeed,

“This serving is the kind that will please musical appetites” (New York Times)

“Their music is a rainbow of color and sound” (NY 1 TV).

"Hot Peas ‘n Butter's hot show in Laredo, Texas had over 12,000 kids on their feet dancing and singing. The show's success is still being talked about today at the schools!”  -- Mary Capello, C.E.O, TMC / Laredo Entertainment Center

"Even if your kids don't like peas, there's no way they can resist Hot Peas 'n Butter!"  -- Charlotte Bohn, Baltimore's Child Magazine