The Okee Dokee Brothers!

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Take It Outside - Press Release

Our Grown-Up Band - Mountain City Songsters

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For Press Inquiries please contact:

Beth Blenz-Clucas
Sugar Mountain PR
Phone: 503-293-9498
E-mail: bethpr@msn.com

Press, Props and Praise for "Take It Outside"

"Authentic bluegrass for your little brother. Best enjoyed with bare feet."
- USA Today

"The Okee Dokees are a sort of two-man Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for the kindiesphere." - Paste Magazine

"[The Okee Dokee Brothers]encourage kids and adults alike to break away from our media driven culture into the natural universe right under our noses, which too often goes unnoticed." - No Depression.com

"The Okee Dokee Brothers blow the dust off traditional bluegrass and highlight its playful spirit, offering kids a knee-high gateway into the world of American roots music." - Jeff Giles, Dadnabbit

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"With their newest album Take It Outside, The Okee Dokee Brothers have earned a permanent spot in our car. I can't get enough of the exploration of topics that are not the standard material for kids' songs."
- Gwyneth Butera, Gooney Bird Kids

"Seamlessly threading bluegrass and rock, this sassy musical hybrid album reminds us that fantasy and fun are right in our own backyard."

"The duo's original songs cover wide territory... Whatever the subject, word-play is paramount." - Lynne Heffley, Parent's Choice

"These guys play down-to-earth country bluegrass songs. They’re very witty and genuinely funny." - Boston Chilren's Music.com

"Tor Hyams’ “twang-tastic” production combines with the band’s imaginative songwriting to lend modern sensibilities to bluegrass. New ears immediately get comfortable with the many layers of sound within the genre." - Kathy O'Connell, WXPN/Metro Kids

"The Okee Dokee Brothers' solid bluegrass and folk chops form the backbone of their music. Joe and Justin explore the world around them, sometimes with humor and sometimes with heart, always with wonder." - Stefan Shepherd, Zooglobble.com

"Songs skip nimbly among the absurd (“The Extraterrestrials”), the romantic (“Lucy and Tighty”) and the poetic (“What We Got”). Standout track “Neighbors” sounds like the sunny indie band Dr. Dog jamming on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood." – Jeff Bogle, Time Out New York Kids

“This [album] is all unmistakably The Okee Dokee Brothers, whose sense of humor and ability to speak to kids with understanding and fun comes through loud and clear. ” – CoolMomPicks.com

"A noble ode to kids turning off the TV and video games and heading outdoors." - Chris Riemenschneider, Mpls Star Tribune

"Their combination of wordplay and musical chops put them in a sweet spot in family music. The fact that their live shows are infectious and engaging just adds to their appeal." - Bill Childs; Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child

"This album gets a 4-Star Repeat Button Award with four different repeat button requests being shouted from the back seat of the mini-van."
– Sienna Wildfield, Hilltown Families

"It could be that I’ve been listening to alt-rock bands Mumford and Sons or the Avett Brothers, both of which are influenced by bluegrass. Or it could be that this album is just really good... At times you’ll struggle to realize you’re listening to a children’s artist." – Milwaukeemoms.com

Praise for "Kids With Beards"

"Awesome, funny, bluegrass-inspired music aimed squarely at kids."
-Zrec's Punnybop Blog
Voted #1 pick for the Fids and Kamily Poll of 2008 Best Kids Albums!

"These guys play a mean guitar and banjo plus they’re simply hilarious... The Okee Dokee Brothers definitely cater their music to both kids and adults alike by including jokes or references in their songs that the parents can appreciate." - Amber Bobnar, Boston Children's Music.com

“Kids with Beards is one of those rare delights that is music to the ears of Raffi-weary parents.” – Island Parent Magazine

Here's what our fans say about us!

"They have great lyrics. They're like the Pixar of music. Good for kids but good for adults." Sally Leitch - Shoreview, MN

“They engaged the entire crowd, kids and adults alike. The music is nice to listen to, even as an adult. I bought two CDs and catch myself listening to them even when my son is not around!" - Mom at The Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda Series (Madison, WI)

"Shel Silverstein meets Woody Guthrie and they make a PB&J sandwich."
- John Van Rooy

"The Okee Dokee Brothers - a jam band for the diaper crowd."
- Kristina Ortega

- "The Okee Dokee Brothers address issues of communication, cognitive, motor, emotional, and social skills in a fun, interactive, uplifting, and inspirational way."
Roberta S. Kagin, Director of Music Therapy, Augsburg College

- "They're like the Wiggles, only cool." - Owen, Age 5

- “Joe and Justin were engaging, professional, enthusiastic, and showed great interest in the site and children. I would highly recommend them to anyone!” – Shelley Steingraeber, Discover Club – St. Paul Public Schools, MN