“Music is a part of being human – it’s part of our nature, our fabric, our being,” says Jim. “And every person on the planet has rhythm. It starts with our heart beats and travels everywhere with us.”
Whether performing in a community library, or large festival, Jim’s high-energy, interactive shows are always a hit with audiences and concert organizers. Jim is available solo, or with his trio band, The Hi-Tops. We schedule performances for Libraries, Fairs, Festivals, Performing Arts Centers, Symphonies, and other Community Events.
School Programs
Over a 26-year career, award-winning kid rocker Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove has performed for tens of thousands of students at hundreds of schools throughout the United States. He’s also presented assemblies at Department of Defense schools in Germany, Italy, England, and Spain.
Cosgrove engages students through music and stories to help reinforce principles of respect for themselves and others during his interactive Character Education presentations. Find the program that best fits your needs. Click on School Programs for more details.
Mr. Stinky Feet Rocks the Library
Librarians and their patrons love Mr. Stinky Feet. Some call him a “Library Hero.” The feeling is mutual. His anthem “Rockin’ the Library” and his 80s-style power ballad “Library Ann” are huge hits with the bookworms. He’s shattered the silence in the stacks from Albuquerque to Arlington, from Rapid City to Reston, and they keep inviting him back.
Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas
The award-winning album “Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas” has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. Share in the joy of Jim’s adaptations of many of your favorite holiday classics, as well as his original songs like “Hark! It’s Harold the Angel” and “Prepare the Way.” It’s an interactive celebration for the whole family.
Introduce children to the wonder and awe-inspiring beauty of a symphony orchestra experience with Mr. Stinky Feet. Jim’s songs have been arranged by Grammy-nominated arranger Don Hart, and the charts are available for any orchestra to perform with Jim and his band. This show debuted to a sold-out crowd in 2012 with the Kansas City Symphony at the world-class Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.Mr. Stinky Feet Rocks the Symphony
Testimonials
“It was a blast! The kids loved him and so did the teachers.” (Principal, Linn County Elementary)
“I have never had a presenter, like Jim, who could keep the children’s undivided attention for the entire program. We love “Mr. Stinky Feet.” (K.L., School Principal, Shawnee Mission, KS)
“Thank you for the fun and joy you’re bringing to our daily routine, which is especially important with all that’s going on in the world today. Your music is “contagious” and I have gladly infected my friends and family with it.” (S.G., Parent and Teacher, Kansas City, MO)
“The style and the ease with which you interact with kids and adults alike is amazing. You brought so many kids out of their shells today who rarely come out with strangers. Truly a testament to your talent. We LOVED the show….you just ROCK!” (Ms. Diggs, Great Beginnings Preschool)
“You picked me to go up on stage, and I just wanted to tell you that you really helped me with my rep, because most people make fun of my weight. So you could say you’re kind of my hero. After I got off that stage everyone said that I was so cool. Thank you.” (Breanna, 4th Grade Student, Las Vegas, NV)