Chasing a dream is what singer / songwriter Alice (Allie)Weiler has been doing ever since she started writing and performing her own original music back in 1996. "Music is something that has been such an important part of my life. I've always played instruments and participated in chorus and choirs. But when I started to write, record and perform my own music, I realized that I had finally found my true passion. Allie took up the guitar in the mid 90's and shortly there after began writing simple children's songs. When the song folder began to bulge, she took her art to the recording studio and, "caught" dream #1. She released her 1st children's album, We Don't Monkey Around in 1999. "When the dozens of tapes and cds arrived on my door step that December, I just stood and stared at the boxes with big tears streaming down my cheeks! They represented all my hard work and my ability to achieve a dream. I never believed it would happen! And when I listen to the songs on that album they remind me of the ever important objective of believing in oneself." Since the release of that album, Allie has enjoyed performing her music for families at festivals, daycares, schools, etc. She caught another dream when she released her 2nd children's album in November of '03 entitled, 'Chase Your Dream.' "The theme of this song has been whirling around in my head for years. The lyrics represent where I've been and where I still want to go. This song challenges us all to face our fears and to never waste a 'moment or a day' on our way to pursuing our dreams and goals. Time is precious and opportunities will 'sail away' if we let them." (go to: www.cdbaby.com/allieweiler for info on 'Chase Your Dream!') Recently, Allie has begun to see the "bigger picture" and purpose of her musical journey. "Because of all the support and encouragement I've received and the precious time I've been afforded to achieve some of my musical dreams, it's now my mission to give something back. I truly hope that through my music and what it represents that I can inspire, motivate and encourage others to believe in themselves and the possibilities of achieving their dreams! With that said, I'm proud to announce that I've caught another dream -I just released my 1st DVD for kids called DOWN AT THE TOOL SHED! (April of '08!) There are 3 episodes packed with the TIPS, TOOLS & TUNES kids need to SUCCEED! Miss Allie & Tasha the Tool girl worked hard to give kids another dose of some really good edu-tainment. Kids learn valuable skills on everything from being BRAVE to chasing and catching big DREAMS! The FROGS episode includes a WAY COOL live interview with Chad Peeling of Reptiland. In the CHASE YOUR DREAM episode Allie's hero - Abe Lincoln - comes through the time machine to teach kids the importance of having a dream to chase!!! Want more details about the DVD or perhaps you'd like to purchase it?...Stop by Allie's website listed here in the "links" section or email her at: aweiler@uplink.net