The “dog days of summer” have arrived. During these last few warm days of the season, your family may feel the need for a pick-me-up. The best boost is music — and The Okee Dokee Brothers’ Take It Outside album is the best boost around!
Take It Outside celebrates the great outdoors — including camping, one of The Okee Dokee Brothers’ favorite past-times. There are bluegrass-tinged sounds all through this album, music that gets your toes tapping and fingers snapping. “Bluegrass for Breakfast,” the debut tune, is sure to get your family smiling. The rest of the songs vary from silly to serious. “Auctioneer” hilariously celebrates the fast-talking profession….while the album’s wrap-up tune “Sweet Dreams” lulls your child to sleep in a homespun way.
Who are The Okee Dokee Brothers? They’re Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing, a well-known Twin Cities duo who won national attention for their first CD, Kids with Beards, in 2008.
Recently said by Mailander: “We put a lot of heart and soul into this recording and all of our live performances. From start to finish, we want to encourage kids to get outside and have fun with their families.” Lansing added, “We believe that by going outside and enjoying nature, we are able to gain a greater understanding of the world around us. This can only lead to respect for our neighbors, cultures and earth.”
The Okee Dokee Brothers are going to be performing at Austin Kiddie Limits this October! For a complete schedule of family concerts and other live performances, visit www.okeedokee.org.
You can purchase The Okee Dokee Brothers’ Take It Outside from their website or via CDBaby or $14.99.
Win it! Courtesy of The Okee Dokee Brothers and Sugar Mountain PR, one of you will win a copy of their new album Take It Outside!
Here’s how to enter:
1. MANDATORY: Listen to the album’s song clips and tell me, in a comment below, your favorite of them all.
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.
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4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered! (Only one tweet per person per contest, please.)
I’ll close the contest next Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US mailing addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to the lucky, randomly drawn winner: #1, Rachel C!
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.”
Rachel C (1 year ago)
I think the Neighbors song is pretty cute!
Rachel C (1 year ago)
I’m an email subscriber.
dianad (1 year ago)
I listened to the clip. It sure looks like the kids were enjoying them. There is something about a banjo. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
dianad (1 year ago)
I am an email subscriber. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
Laura (1 year ago)
I like them all, but I’ve gotta go with “Antidisestablishmentarianism” as my favorite.
Laura (1 year ago)
I’m an email subscriber (using laurapita at live dot com)
Laura (1 year ago)
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Marci (1 year ago)
I enjoyed Hero
Liza (1 year ago)
“Auctioneer” is a lot of fun!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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renee (1 year ago)
I liked Antidisestablishmentarianism (say that five times fast!) and Lucy and Tighty.
renee (1 year ago)
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Heather M (1 year ago)
i like lucy and tighty
Daniel M (1 year ago)
like the auctioner one
Angela Winesburg (1 year ago)
I liked Hero, thanks!
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Wash Your Face is my favorite.
Kimberly (1 year ago)
I already subscribe via email.
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Facebook friend of yours.
dianad (1 year ago)
Auctioneer was a great one. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway
dianad (1 year ago)
I am a subscriber. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
Julie L (1 year ago)
I like Tippy Toes
Julie L (1 year ago)
like u on fb-Julie Laws
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Julie L (1 year ago)
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susan smoaks (1 year ago)
my favorite is hero
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Daniel (1 year ago)
Antidisestablishmentarianism
I love the word and the song!!!
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TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
I like Tippy Toes.
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
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Andrea T (1 year ago)
I’ve got to agree, I like “Antidisestablishmentarianism” best!
Andrea T (1 year ago)
I subscribe to your feed
Andrea T (1 year ago)
I added you as a friend (awaiting approval)
Chrysa (1 year ago)
We have seen them perform twice and love them! My favorite clip is “Auctioneer”
Jolee (1 year ago)
Auctioneer is a lot of fun.
Jolee (1 year ago)
Subscribe on gfc.
Veronica Garrett (1 year ago)
Sweet Dreams is my favorite.