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Press, Props and Praise for "Take It Outside"

"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

"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



“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

"If families don’t laugh and sing along with Take It Outside they seriously need a fun transplant." - Miss Bob Etier, blogcritics.org

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 a fun engaging album by a talented duo that mixes a sense of whimsy with strong musicianship.” – John Wood, Kidzmusic.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!

"When these guys start singing, unbridled joy trots in to take a long swig at the deep well of American folk. Cheers everyone."
- Bret Hesla

"Quite possibly the best barefoot entertainment Minneapolis has to offer."
- Carynn Roehrick

"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

"It sure is ice to snow them!"
- The Inuit Children of Northeastern Alaska

- "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