If you love music and having kids has deterred you from attending rock concerts, you need to hustle to Chicago this August for the annual music festival, Lollapalooza, which features a simultaneous extravaganza for kids, called Kidzapalooza.  

For the inside scoop on Kidzapalooza, MommaJam talked with the event’s co-creator Tor Hyams.  Click above to hear MommaJam’s premiere podcast interview with Tor, where he fills you in on how your kids can be a rock star for the day, plus the venue’s musical guest line-up.  

You and your spouse can take turns jamming with your children in between your favorite Lollapalooza acts or bring a baby sitter so you have more time enjoying the grown-up performances.  Rest assured, your kids will have a blast at Kidzapalooza.

For video of all the kid fun, go to www.kidzapalooza.com.  

Lollapalooza is Aug. 3-5, 2007 in Chicago’s Grant Park.  Go to www.lollapalooza.com for ticket info and background on all the bands.

Rock on, mom and dad!