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  • About Jim

    Jim Cosgrove
    Musician/singer/songwriter

    About Jim

    Jim Cosgrove has been rockin' families for nearly two decades!
    Affectionately nicknamed “Mr. Stinky Feet” following the release of his hit song, Jim is a cool favorite on the concert tour circuit. His high-energy, interactive shows have delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe, including two performances at The White House.
    Jim credits his family for helping him maintain the stamina to perform well over 3,000 shows. His wife, Jeni books the shows and manages the business. Their daughters occasionally appear with him on stage and double as his road crew. Jim and Jeni co-founded Jiggle Jam, the nation’s largest family music festival.  

    In addition to writing a monthly parenting column for The Kansas City Star, Jim is national speaker and humorist who motivates and energizes educators, parents, and corporate audiences on topics that include creativity, communication, and creating a joy-filled life.  Jim worked as a teacher, newspaper reporter, and corporate spokesperson before having the sense enough to get a “real” job helping children laugh.

    Jim is the founder and CGO (Chief Groove Officer) of Mighty Mo Productions, which curates and distributes the world's best music for kids and families. www.mightymoproductions.com

    Hometown
    Born in Kansas City, MO; residing in Prairie Village, KS

    Family
    Jim’s family doubles as his road crew. His wife Jeni is his booking agent and tour manager, and their daughters, Lyda and Willa, are a key part of the traveling team and occasionally perform on stage.

    Education
    B.A. Journalism, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
    M.A. English; University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

    Influences
    Woody Guthrie; Pete Seger; Peter, Paul, & Mary; Joni Mitchell; John McCutcheon; Jimmy Buffett; and scads of singing nuns throughout 17 years of Catholic education.

    Past lives
    Jim worked as a New Mexico newspaper reporter, teacher, corporate PR flak in Tennessee, and national public speaker before having the sense enough to get a“real” job helping children laugh.

    Birthday
    April 27th

    Discography - lyrics and audio

    • Bop Bop Dinosaur (1998 – re-released 2005)
    • Stinky Feet (1999 – re-released 2002)
    • Ooey Gooey (2000)
    • Stinky Feet Live! (DVD – 2001) Pick Me! Pick Me! (2003)
    • Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas (2003)
    • Mr. Stinky Feet’s Road Trip (2005)
    • Mr. Stinky Feet’s Road Trip Live (DVD – 2007)
    • Upside Down (2008)
    • Swimming In Noodles (2010)

    Awards
    Five Parents' Choice Awards
    Parent-to-Parent Adding Wisdom Award - awarded to entire catalog
    Kids Radio Mania Award
    National Parenting Publication Award
    "Favorite Entertainer" - Kansas City Parent Magazine