I was recently contacted about reviewing the new (2nd) CD of The Dream Jam Band, “Leave It In the Soup” — and boy, I’m glad I said “yes!”
This is one happening band that knows how to truly entertain kids (and their fun-loving parents).
Their costumes and graphics are reminiscent of the 60s — think go-go boots and mod daisy prints — their songwriting is frolicky and fun, and their harmonies are seamless.
To say The Dream Jam Band’s musical influences are varied is a mammoth understatement. This talented quartet takes their inspiration from Woody Guthrie, The Beatles, and Duke Ellington…just to name a few.
Okay — more about the new album!
This album is so much fun — musically and lyrically. There’s so much here a kid can relate to — a bad hair day, getting “the blues,” and being frustrated over not being able to tie one’s shoes! “Have a Party When You Get the Blues” is our family’s favorite song on this CD. “Leave It In the Soup” is one album that you’ll soon be singing along with — it won’t take long for these songs to stick!
You can watch two of The Dream Jam Band’s music videos (from this new album) on YouTube: Bad Hair Day and Have a Party When You Get the Blues!
“Leave It In the Soup” will release as a digital album on July 27th — and the CD will follow soon after on August 10th!
Win it! Courtesy of The Dream Jam Band and Shore Fire Media, TWO of you will win a copy of The Dream Jam Band’s new album “Leave It In the Soup!”
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: In a comment below, tell me one of two things: 1) Something cool about The Dream Jam Band that you read on their band site, or 2) the name of your most favorite song off of their new album!
2) For a second entry, subscribe to Muse Reviews’ feed OR subscribe via email — tell me in a separate comment if you’re a new subscriber or already a subscriber.
3) For a third entry, become friends with Muse Reviews on Facebook, then tell me you did so in a separate comment below.
4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered!
I’ll close the contest next Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to the winners, #11, Dianad and #27, Donna Steinhoff!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
tara (1 year ago)
“Their influences range from The Beatles to Mozart from Duke Ellington to Woody Guthrie” Beatles to Mozart? really…that is two people i would never think to combine. although mucho awesome
tara (1 year ago)
I’m friends with you on FB
tara (1 year ago)
i already subscribe to your feed via email
tara (1 year ago)
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Benita (1 year ago)
Our favorite song-Have a Party When You Get the Blues.
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Benita (1 year ago)
Email subscriber.
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Kimberly (1 year ago)
I like the song Great Day of theirs.
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Feed Subscriber.
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Facebook Friend of yours.
dianad (1 year ago)
Melanie the Mermaid is a cute song. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
dianad (1 year ago)
I am an email subscriber. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
Kendyl (1 year ago)
I like Boing!
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Kendyl (1 year ago)
Subscribe to your feed.
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Michael (1 year ago)
sounds like a great CD
Shannon Baas (1 year ago)
melanie the mermaid
Jessie (1 year ago)
Hi,
I am a follower already and a subscriber via email.
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Jessie (1 year ago)
I like “Boing”! I also like “Have A Party When You Get the Blues”–thats a close 2nd!!!
Liza (1 year ago)
I like their song “Melanie the Mermaid” the best.
Thanks for the chance to win!
–Liza
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Ed Nemmers (1 year ago)
I like “This Old Town”!
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
I like “Bong”. Thanks
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
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Louis (1 year ago)
I really like the “Dance Like a Skeleton” song
Tracie Trump (1 year ago)
I like Bong! tracietrump@yahoo.com
susan smoaks (1 year ago)
my most favorite song off their new album is friends of the sea
susan smoaks (1 year ago)
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susan smoaks (1 year ago)
email subscriber
donna steinhoff (1 year ago)
melanie the mermaid
donna steinhoff (1 year ago)
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FB fan of muse review
donna phipps (1 year ago)
melanie the mermaid is a great song
Gianna (1 year ago)
Have a Party When You Get the Blues.
Emily (1 year ago)
I like ‘i cant tie my shoes’
Emily (1 year ago)
im your email subscriber
Emily (1 year ago)
tweet
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Veronica Garrett (1 year ago)
This Old Town is my favorite song.
Janet L. (1 year ago)
My favorite song is “Friends of the Sea”.