Podcasts about okee dokee brothers

With just a few short weeks until the winter holidays hit, Jam and Ian forgo Christmas music to instead ponder some questions posed by the most existential of winter symbols: snowpeople. Instead of reminding us of the inevibility of death, these snow-person songs ask us to ponder why we project our own cultural hegemonic order onto three balls of snow with some sticks in them. That's the theme! Cultural hegemony vis-a-vis snowmen!! First up is "Hanukkah Snowman" by folk-punk artist Phranc, followed by "Snow People" by The Okee Dokee Brothers. Does Jam, for not the first time on the podcast, spend an extraordinary amount of the episode talking about the weird sequel to the Rankin-Bass Frosty the Snowman in which he gets married and also The Bible brings a snowparson to life? Guess, buddy. The ranking music in this episode is "Winter Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire.

As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music.Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves.The five-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music's best songwriters.”We asked Joe for his wise words for anyone going through a fresh start, and he shares why he believes it's always a good reminder to "do your work," and see where you need to bring self love in your life. An important reminder about giving yourself self-care and time to build back your foundation and cultivate your connection to yourself.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/podcast-episodes/joe-mailander-the-okee-dokee-brothersOkee Dokee Brothers: https://www.okeedokee.org/Mentioned in this episode:Become a Fresh Starts Expert!What is the Fresh Starts Expert Membership? The Fresh Starts Expert Membership is a business membership for entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners to support them in business development, marketing efforts, public relations, networking, and community engagement. The membership includes a standalone profile on Fresh Starts Registry's website, weekly virtual coworking, open hours business coaching, and accountability groups, as well as exclusive press and media opportunities, workshops, seminars, a content and video library of resources, a podcast episode, and so much more. Membership is $55/month. Fresh Starts Registry is the first and only support registry platform for people to access the items and experts they need during life transitions. Fresh Starts has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. It was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve Dreizen. Who can be an expert? An expert is simply a small business owner, freelancer, entrepreneur, solopreneur, writer, creator, podcaster - or more! See HERE for a list of potential expert types. We are open to any and all expert types. What are the benefits of joining Fresh Starts? Joining Fresh Starts as an expert offers numerous benefits for professionals passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions. For just $55 a month, you gain access to a thriving community, complete with business development support, marketing tools, coaching, and networking opportunities. Your profile will be SEO-optimized, making it easier for clients to find you. You'll also enjoy press and media exposure, weekly offers including workshops and events, and a supportive network to share insights and celebrate successes.Fresh Starts Expert MembershipJoin the Fresh Starts Collective!Whether you're an ambitious entrepreneur, a dedicated student, a heads down writer or simply striving to achieve your professional goals, the Fresh Starts Collective is here for you. We believe that surrounding yourself with a supportive community can be the key to unlocking your full potential. The Fresh Starts Collective offers daily community gathering - whether it's VirtualCo-Working and Body Doubling, Open Office Hours or Accountability Hour - community support and growth, networking opportunities and access to...

In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with the Okee Dokee Brothers, lifelong friends whose outdoor adventures inspire their folk and bluegrass music. They share stories from their 30-day canoe trip down the Mississippi River, encounters with mountain musicians, and the joys of cold camping in Minnesota. The duo discusses the importance of modeling a "Can Do It" attitude for kids, the power of community music making, and the upcoming PBS Kids special featuring their latest album "Brambletown." Tune in to explore how nature and music intertwine in their journey. ** Learn more about the Okee Dokee Brothers and everything they have to offer from music to children's books here Follow the Okee Dokee Brothers on YouTube here Follow the Okee Dokee Brothers on Instagram here ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBL Rewind: Sarah McCarthy: Trust Your Intuition On this week's NBL Rewind, host Katie Miller shares her conversation with Sarah McCarthy. Katie chose this conversation because it inspired her and asks you to listen and reflect on Sarah's advice of trusting your intuition, taking chances, and following what feels right to you.  On this episode, Katie sits down with Sarah McCarthy to talk about theatre for young audiences, new projects, and juggling life with a full workload. Our hosts reminisce about their questionable music choices as young children and acknowledge that you can love your job and still need time for yourself. Sarah McCarthy is the Agency Owner and Creative Producer at Dandelion Artists (https://www.dandelionartists.com/) representing the best in family music with artists like The Okee Dokee Brothers, Jazzy Ash, Justin Roberts, and more. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 71 The Okee Dokee Brothers: Being Connected to Families is an Honor Before we kick-off this week's interview the Pod Squad gives their opinion on camping, and the team congrats Josh on his appointment to the board of NAPAMA (https://www.napama.org/). The Okee Dokee Brothers join the podcast to be interviewed by their number one grownup fan, Katie Miller!  They share how they started the group, their adventure albums, engaging with their fans to market their shows, turning down a GRAMMY nomination, and more. Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing make up The GRAMMY Award winning group, The Okee Dokee Brothers (https://www.okeedokee.org/).  Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Welcome back to Education Suspended! Today we kick off Season 4 with a wonderful interview with Joe Mailander of the Okee Dokee Brothers. The Okee Dokee Brothers' music focuses on community and harmony; we explore the importance of those two elements in our schools. Joe highlights the need for exploration, curiosity, and slowness in education. He reminds us that sometimes in order to learn we have to empty out first, unlearn, in order to learn again.

A Fresh Story, season 3, episode 7 We were honored to talk to one half of the Grammy-award winning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers, Joe Mailander, about his fresh starts in life, including sobriety, their journey in music, and how they compose songs to address real life issues for little ears. We chatted about why music is so important for families, their goal to get families outside, and how we can have big conversations with our children starting from an early age. As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves. The five-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music's best songwriters.” BUY Brambletown HERE! Check out more from The Okee Dokee Brothers at their website, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

(First aired on WUTC 7/8/23)The GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves. Their nationwide fanbase is drawn to their witty lyrics, strong musicianship, and unique folk style. By appealing to the musical needs of the entire family and recognizing that kids deserve quality music, The Okee Dokee Brothers are working full-time to advance the family music genre.Friendship is at the heart of this joyful collaboration between Mexican songstress, Sonia De Los Santos, and the Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers. This bilingual program includes both old and new songs that span the musical traditions of North America and illustrate the collective power of singing together and learning from each other. With an adventurous spirit and a common vision of peace and understanding, this act encourages young and old to explore, dance, sing and laugh together, hand-in-hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music has always been an essential aspect of the human experience. Throughout our development as a species, music has had the power to influence society and culture in countless ways. Music has been shown to impact our health and well-being by positively influencing mood, reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure,  as well as improving sleep quality, mental alertness, focus, and memory. Music Therapy has been shown to improve physical rehabilitation, increase motivation, and provide an outlet for expressing and processing difficult emotions. Like nature, music makes us better. Welcome to Episode Nineteen of The Nature of Wellness Podcast. https://natureofwellness.buzzsprout.comOn this episode, we sat down with Joe Mainlander, one-half of the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Along with his musical partner Justin Lansing, the five-time Parents' Choice Award winners have created a special blend of Americana and Folk music full of life lessons and a love for the natural world. Join us as we talk to Joe about their unique journey into the genre, how music transcends many of the labels we place upon ourselves and others, and how a lifelong love of nature has influenced much of their professional work. We cover a range of topics such as interconnection, intergenerational interaction, social wellness, and the importance of “Play” in our lives.Joe shares the deep meanings behind some of the songs on their latest album BRAMBLETOWN, how nature can positively impact human development, and the process behind their incredible songwriting and “mini-documentaries.” He even performs one of our favorite Okee Dokee  Brothers songs.  This conversation made our souls sing (pun absolutely intended).Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages.https://natureofwellness.buzzsprout.comWe appreciate you all.Be Well-NOWOkee Dokee Brothers Website: https://www.okeedokee.orgOkee Dokee Brothers Instagram: @okeedokeebrosOkee Dokee Brothers Twitter: @okeedokeebrosBrambletown Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2YfPpfdgvU* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

Ep 16 is a very special and very musical episode of Open Air Humans! The Okee Dokee Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass and American roots children's music duo of Joe Mainlander and Justin Lansing. They're known for their joyful brand of music that that inspire families to spend more time outside. In 2012, the duo won a Grammy for their adventure album Can You Canoe, which was created during a month-long paddle down the Mississippi River. They followed with two more adventure albums Through the Woods and Saddle Up - also created on wilderness adventures. In March of 2023, they released their new album Brambletown and are currently touring in support of it. In this discussion, we hear about the inspiration behind their music with live performances of songs including The Life That's In You, Church of the Woods and The Great Grandmother Tree. Themes explored include the interconnection of all living things, how to “lose yourself in the woods to find yourself again” and the need for more spiritual and ritual experiences in modern American society.You can download the music of the Okee Dokee Brothers including their latest Brambletown from anywhere you stream your music and you can learn more about the band, watch videos and order their latest on vinyl at okeedokee.org.And for a special treat, Joe is releasing a new Spotify mix called The Church of the Woods, which can be found here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oYoDSKvLxNWpw4ImSPuIl?si=26ea82e4b6664041&nd=1

Splash pad "FUN RUN" come and support the event by signing up for the Buffalo Community Podcast team. https://www.splashforandrew.org/fun_run_fundraiser/04eafe78-8a55-474b-bc4c-f93fa157d349/ Let's make this a great success! Kids and adults are encouraged to dress in their favorite Super Hero costume.   Register:    Meet Andrew!He was an amazing little boy with an old soul.He had a beautiful and brave 4 years and 10 months on Earth.He loved all things farm (especially tractors!), ukuleles, his rain boots, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Culver's, camping, any kind of adventuring and his baby brother.His last 2 years were spent with many appointments, surgeries, chemo, medications and all the things that come with fighting a Diffused Midline Bithalamic Glioma. Through it all, Andrew stayed joyful and bright.One of his very favorite things to do was puddle jumping! We want to honor that love of splashing in the form of a splash pad for the community he lived in.If you are looking for a media guy, you can find Luke Edlund on his social accounts.https://www.facebook.com/edlundmedia/https://www.instagram.com/edlundmedia/​​https://www.edlundmedia.comYou can follow the "Buffalo Community Podcast"Facebook: @buffalocommunitypodcastTwitter: @PodcastBuffaloInsta: @buffalocommunitypodcastThank you,Mark Benzer & Tyler Reiss & Luke EdlundThe Buffalo Community Podcast guysTyler Reiss is the lead agent with Northstar Real Estate Group Edina Realty in Buffalo MN.you can contact him about your real estate needs at https://northstar-reg.com/

It's tax day and the state legislature is considering a bill that could define what you pay next year. We'll hear just how much your taxes might change under the proposal. Dozens of business owners say an event organized by the City of Minneapolis to celebrate Black entrepreneurship actually hurt them. We'll hear from them. There's a lot of reasons to be stressed these days. We're looking at how stress affects the body and ways to manage it. We'll chill with the children's band, The Okee Dokee Brothers. They'll talk about their musical inspirations and what they're working on.

We have SUCH an exciting show this week on Radio Active Kids for you! We'll interview Here Comes Trouble about their new album I Like Clowns (When They Stay Home) & we have more new songs by The Okee Dokee Brothers, Susan Salidor, Lard Dog, Levity Beet & fleaBITE, Wachún, THE ZAMBONIS, Esther Crow (ft. Strawbitty Yops), The Punk Rock Socks, & #FredMollin, plus older tracks by Tonks and the Aurors & more! Here's the playlist.

This week on Radio Active Kids, we interview In The Nick of Time, who just came out with their first album since 2014! Also, new tunes by The Okee Dokee Brothers, Will's Jams & Seeka Sings, Wachún y Guaypes Club, uncle dox (ft. Randy Kaplan), Ingrid Hofer, Kymberly Stewart Music, Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band, Young Folkies, The Gum Drops, #BisexualHarry, & Allegra Levy, plus older songs by Konshens Themc, Claudia Robin Gunn, Lechuga Mecánica, & Baba Got BARS!!! Here's the playlist.

Ep. 7 Sarah McCarthy: Trust Your Intuition  On this episode, Katie sits down with Sarah McCarthy to talk about theatre for young audiences, new projects, and juggling life with a full workload. Our hosts reminisce about their questionable music choices as young children and acknowledge that you can love your job and still need time for yourself. Sarah McCarthy is the Agency Owner and Creative Producer at Dandelion Artists (https://www.dandelionartists.com/) representing the best in family music with artists like The Okee Dokee Brothers, Jazzy Ash, Justin Roberts, and more.   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

On today’s program, I’m talking with Washington County music advocate Diana Flannery about the upcoming Okee Dokee Brothers concert in Washington.

We have a whole bunch of new songs on this show, kids. Enjoy and let your friends know about the show. Thanks for listening! Hour #1 The Boogers - “The SMCB Theme Song” Howdytoons - “Allosaurus” [Dinosaurs & Monsters] Watch Reggie Run - “That's OK” [A Little Faster] The Binkees - “Night Light” [The Binkees] POCO DROM show ID POCO DROM - “Queen Marsupial” Martin and Rose Music - “Duck Boots” [Dear Heart] Mr. Mocos - “GI Joe Married Barbie” [You Can Pick Your Friends] Billy Kelly show ID Billy Kelly - “Overrun With Fruit Flies” Captain Festus McBoyle - “Leaking - English Whinging Song] The Relative Minors - “Sandwich” [Play Music] Louis & Dan and the Invisible Band - “My Slug Doug” [The Greats] Brighter Light Brigade - “My Favorite Song” [Traveling Together] Meg Russell - “Smile and Say Hello” [Hat Parade] Bears and Lions show ID Bears and Lions - “The Wagon” [Wild and Free] Itty Bitty Beats - “If I Was a Car (Train, Plane, Boat)(feat. Music with Michal)” Nanny Nikki - “The Beat” [Sing & Soar] The Salteens - “All My Friends Are Different” [Kid Songs] Hour #2 Steve Weeks show ID Steve Weeks - “Agree to Disagree (feat. Joanie Leeds)” The Pop Ups - “Bird & Rhino” [Great Pretenders Club] Steve Elci & Friends - “Spin Around” [Nutmegger] Musiquita - “To Grow is Play” [Musiquita] Nathalia - “Cinco Sentidos” [Mil Colores] Jump With Jill - “Get Me Goin'” [Get Me Goin'] The Okee Dokee Brothers show ID The Okee Dokee Brothers - “You Are the One” [Songs For Singin'] Tom Weber - “Copy Cat” [How Do You Feel Today?] Kelli Welli - “Let's Go, Pistachio” [Let's Go, Pistachio!] My Friend Christopher - “Shoe Pile” [Tuba Blues] Levity Beet - “Following the Whale” NikosKids - “Take Off the Crumbs” [Tabula Rasa] fleaBITE show ID fleaBITE - “Kittens on the Brain” Paper Rainbows - “Big Balloon” [Imaginations] Little Parade - “Jellyfish” [Cha Cha Cha] Flor Bromley - “Drop of Water” [Pachamama] The Oot n' Oots - “I Like it Saucy” [Electric Jellyfish Boogaloo] Charlie Hope - “I'm Me” [I'm Me!]

 I am so excited to share today's episode because it features one of my family's favorite musicians - Joe Mailander from the Okee Dokee Brothers. My kids love listening to the Okee Dokee Brothers nature-inspired albums. They are one of our favorites to turn on for a morning dance party. My family had the opportunity to see the Okee Dokee Brothers in our small town in Minnesota. It was a free outdoor concert - and my kids loved it! After the show, Joe agreed to come on the podcast and share the inspiration for their outdoor influenced music. Three of the Okee Dokee Brothers albums are influenced from first hand adventures. Joe is also a father. He discussed with me how his music has changed after fatherhood, as well as how his approach to the outdoors has changed. We also talk about how he and his band mate, Justin grew up playing in the creeks and woods near their homes in Denver. The Okee Dokee Brothers have won a Grammy for their album, Can You Canoe and have been nominated several times since. This year they declined the nomination after the category for best children's album was once again filled with white men. We discuss this decision and I have included works of BIPOC musicians in the show notes.  Before we begin the show, I want to encourage you to go to outdoorsyfamilies.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter. I am including tips for getting outdoors with your kids, as well as links to some great gear. So come join this awesome community! BIPOC Playlist  The Okee Dokee Brothers Outdoorsy Families Outdoorsy Families Instagram  

Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. He's in to help me riff about a whole host of things to going on in this, our Hyper-Local look at fun this weekend into next week.  Sup? Des Moines Street Style is a happening thing all over the Metro. The Okee Dokee Brothers with Sonia De Los Santos (Jeff is practicing his Spanish) are making music tonight. The Wine and Whisky Walk from Cityview is happening in the West Glen Shopping Area. The Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show at the State Fairgrounds but...NO gun show! Octoberfest (in September) is happening. Last chance to see CABARET at the Des Moines Playhouse. Strap in and go to the Halfway to St. Pat's Day Bike Ride starting at Carl's Place. Illumifest is a big deal in West Des Moines. Knotfest happens on Saturday as well. The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival...is a go!  Applefest at Living History Farms (and we share some trivia). The Des Moines Symphony is tuning up. Family Movie Night is happening at the West Des Moines Valley Community Center...and we also talk about the Valley High School Football Stadium...yikes. So go out already and have some fun!  Thanks for listening!  The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Join Charity Hill's glee as she explores tall tales. She distinguishes what makes tall tales a distinct kind of story from fairy tales. Then, she explores why tall tales are fun--and funny! She wonders if its possible to love truth and still "play with it." She shows how delightful the disparity between reality and hyperbole can be. Then, Charity shares with us some of the best tall tales she has found--some old, some new! Book lists and book links below!Listen to Legend of Tall Talkin' Sam by The Okee Dokee Brothers!  They sing real good! ;)Episode 15: Tall Tales Or This World Is Larger Than Life BOOKLISTRattlebang Picnic by Margaret MahyMeanwhile, Back At the Ranch by Anne IsaacsEnjoy our websiteSee more featured books by following Bright Wings on Instagram

The Grammy’s were supposed to be this weekend and have now been postponed until March 14th from what the online world tells me. Today’s guest is part of a Grammy award winning band that was nominated for another Grammy this year…but then turned it down. Joe Mailander is the guitar player for The Okee Dokee Brothers and he is here with us today to talk more about the band’s heart behind their choice to decline their nomination as well as #allthethings. I kind of mean that—this conversation is amazing. We go deep and wide in today’s episode covering all things singer/songwriter, parenting, child development, stigmas surrounding children’s music, the evolution of family music, history, storytelling, music genres, the creative process, connection with nature, adventuring, and how parents are changing the world. Okee Dokee Brothers Bio: As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves. The five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters. If you’re here because you’re already a huge Okee Dokee Brothers fan like myself and my kids, welcome! Joe is so great! If you’re new to their music, welcome! I’m thrilled to be the person who gets to introduce you to modern family music—not only from The Okee Dokee Brothers but other bands and musicians that Joe generously shares with us, too. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM Okee Dokee Home: www.okeedokee.org Elevating Motherhood Home: www.elevatingmotherhood.com On Instagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood @okeedokeebros Please Visit Today's Supporters: Branch Basics: www.elevatingmotherhood.com/branchbasics Homeschool Explained: www.homeschoolexplained.com

Some very important research into dog cognition came across our desk today, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it. But before that, we’re still unpacking the implications of the new COVID-19 vaccine, and how race plays into anxiety around getting it. Oh, and the Republicans mobilizing to try and overturn the results of the presidential election. It’s hollowed-out-shell Thursday after all. Here’s everything we’re talking about today: “Why did the U.S. turn down vaccine doses?” from the New York Times podcast “The Daily” “A C.D.C. official says she was ordered to destroy an email showing a Trump appointee interfering with a report’s publication.” from The New York Times These remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci This important dog research “Minnesota’s Okee Dokee Brothers withdraw from all-white Grammy Awards list” from the Star Tribune Make Me Smart is powered by listeners like you — become a Marketplace Investor today!

Some very important research into dog cognition came across our desk today, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it. But before that, we’re still unpacking the implications of the new COVID-19 vaccine, and how race plays into anxiety around getting it. Oh, and the Republicans mobilizing to try and overturn the results of the presidential election. It’s hollowed-out-shell Thursday after all. Here’s everything we’re talking about today: “Why did the U.S. turn down vaccine doses?” from the New York Times podcast “The Daily” “A C.D.C. official says she was ordered to destroy an email showing a Trump appointee interfering with a report’s publication.” from The New York Times These remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci This important dog research “Minnesota’s Okee Dokee Brothers withdraw from all-white Grammy Awards list” from the Star Tribune Make Me Smart is powered by listeners like you — become a Marketplace Investor today!

This week on Radio Active Kids, I'm so excited to interview Julie from Ants on a Log, who has just put together an amazing compilation called #TransandNonbinaryKidsMix! We'll also play the full comp, which features Alphabet Rockers, Totally Knuts, Ryan Cassata, VIVEK SHRAYA, Evan Greer & Friends ft. Taina Asili, Beppie, Chana Rothman Music/Rainbow Train, Alastair Moock Music ft. Heather Mae, besteadwell, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Queer Kid Stuff, Two of a Kind, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, StormMiguel Florez, Emily Joy Goldberg- Music & more!! Also, new tunes from Itty Bitty Beats, We Like Peter Alsop, Keith Munslow - Musician/Storyteller, Amanda Grace, Mac's Patch, fleaBITE, #TheRotfangConspiracy & Loutky v nemocnici!!! Here's the playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/11528075/Radio-Active-Kids Be sure to listen to the show again on Radio Pirinola in Chile, on Radio Küken in Germany, and on Radio Küken Schweiz in Switzerland!

In this time of the Coronovirus epidemic, we find ourselves spending more time than ever with our families. This week on the show, we'll hear a variety of music from The Okee Dokee Brothers, Ella Jenkins, Margaret MacArthur, Alasdair Moock, Cindy Kallet and many more. So gather 'round the ol' radio and enjoy some music especially for families ... this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #20-27: Songs for Families 2020 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways The Music of Raymond Scott / “Huckleberry Duck” / Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights / Columbia The Okee Dokee Brothers / “Neighborhood Band” / Songs for Singin' / Self Produced The Okee Dokee Brothers / “Campin'” / Songs for Singin' / Self Produced Ella Jenkins / “Australian Zoo” / More Multicultural Children's Songs / Smithsonian Folkways Dave Fry / “We Gave Many Names to the Animals” / Shake It! / Dave Fry Music Jammy Man / “Turn Off the TV” / Tumbly Tumbler / Song Trunk Margaret MacArthur / “Rummy Crocodile” / Ballads Thrice Twisted / Self Produced Doc Watson / “And the Green Grass Grew All Around” / Sings Songs for Little Pickers / Sugar Hill The Music of Raymond Scott / “Moment Musical” / Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights / Columbia Alasdair Moock & Friends / “Freight Train-The Story of Elizabeth Cotten” / Be A Pain / Moockshake Peggy Seeger / “Old Bangum” / Animal Folk Songs for Children / Rounder Larry Long / “Chicky Chicky Boom” / Well May the World Go / Smithsonian Folkways Cindy Kallet / “Handy's Birthday” / Leave the Cake in the Mailbox / Stone's Throw Peter Mayer / “Magic Beans” / Elements / Blue Boat Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Well! This week on Radio Active Kids I'm excited to interview Ruth and Emilia, who have a rockin' new album called #KokowandaBay! Plus, new tunes from caspar babypants, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Jessa Campbell & the Saplings, Teatar PocoLoco, Jumpin' Jamie, Sewer Buddies, Cosmonautas Música en Escena, Sing Along Tim, #MyFriendChristopher, The Cuddly Koalas, Sing Along With Tony, Die Rollenden Steinchen, The Bandon Banshees & #JamBurglar! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/10853655/Radio-Active-Kids Be sure to listen to the show again on Radio Pirinola in Chile, on Radio Küken in Germany, on Earth Kids Radio in California, and on Radio Küken Schweiz in Switzerland!

Leanna from Tsawwassen Library reviews some great CDs for the young music lovers in your life. Kids and parents alike will enjoy the catchy tunes of musical artists Molly Ledford and Billy Kelly, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Laura Veirs, and Ants Ants Ants.

The 62nd Grammy (TM) Awards are almost here! We’re delighted to share this series of 5 Ear Snacks mini-episodes featuring each of the 5 Grammy-nominated artists for Best Children’s Album. Brrrr! Andrew & Polly brave the frigid Santa Monica winter to hear from Joe Mallander of family folk duo The OKee Dokee Brothers about the art of coziness and their fourth Grammy-nominated album “Winterland” Thanks to Joe and Justin for sharing their heart-warming music with your family. You can find more about The Okee Dokee Brothers and their nature adventure albums at okeedokee.org - share music, support musicians! And hey - since you obviously like podcasts, help us out by taking the Kids Listen Parent Survey at www.kidslisten.org - thanks!

Psst... hey you wanna get some gigs? Heh... heh.. heh... no seriously, you want more gigs? Well one path you might take is to secure a booking agent! This time we chat with Sarah MacCarthy who heads up Dandelion Artists, a booking agency that specializes in nailing high profile venues for children's musicians like Jazzy Ash and The Okee Dokee Brothers! Is a booking agent in your future? Will it help? Are you ready? Do you really really need them? What does it cost? How does it work? Are you allowed to say "Book 'em Sarah!"? (Spoiler alert, you are not).

Episode #3 of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast is dedicated to Jean Haigh. Jean Haigh was a beloved member of the Green Mountain Club and dedicated her life to hiking and the trails of Vermont. You will hear more about Jean after our guest interview. In today's episode, you will hear from Janet Steinert aka "Slow 'n Steady". Janet is a retired educator, author, and speaker. As you will hear Janet will never, ever, ever, ever give up and comes from a line of strong women in her family. I hope you enjoy hearing from Janet as much as I did. Connect with Janet Steinert: Janet's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Boots-Steady-Limbs-Celebration/dp/1545479070 Janet w/Okee Dokee Brothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO5pH7E_A1M&feature=youtu.be Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000747300320 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janet_glee/ "Let's Talk Gear" w/ Steve Kammeyer: Jester and Steve continue to talk about the "Big 3" with today's focus being on the sleeping bag. Steve gives us some excellent tips on what to look for with the style of bag, fill, rating and even talks about the importance of your sleeping pad!! If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, have gear questions, or feedback for the show please email jesternc2212@gmail.com. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email - jesternc2212@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" https://www.okeedokee.org/ Steve Kammeyer - Ki-Ki Outdoors Email - stevekammeyer@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket

Adam talks to Joe of the Grammy nominated group The Okee Dokee Brothers, about being a dad, and bonding families and communities through music. All of this and our favorite segment, "Things We Can't Wait to See Through Our Children's Eyes" Get all the latest news and information from Joe and The Okee Dokee Brothers through their website. www.okeedokee.org Look for us at the following website www.thedadexperiencepodcast.com Instagram TheDadExperience Twitter @dadexppodcast Facebook The Dad Experience Email experienceanddad@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to debut the first episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast. On Episode #1 you will be introduced to Kevin Cyrus aka "Purple Pilgrim" and hear about his two-year Appalachian Trail Section Hike. We also introduce our theme song, "Through The Woods," by the Okee Dokee Brothers, and have our first installment of the "Lets Talk Gear" segment with Steve Kammeyer! If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, have gear questions, or feedback for the show, please email Jester @ jesternc2212@gmail.com. Hope you enjoy and thanks for Listening! Julie "Jester" Gayheart Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com Julie "Jester" Gayheart Instagram: @jesterhikes Julie "Jester" Gayheart Facebook: jesterhikes Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org Steve Kammeyer - KI KI Outdoors on Facebook: BackpackingGearFleaMarket

SHOW NOTES The future generation is seeing and listening to what’s happening in the country and around the world. Sonia De Los Santos is a family musician and Latin Grammy Nominee that is providing a loving, kind, and diverse message with her bilingual songs. In today’s episode, Brenda and Sonia sit down at Segerstrom Center for the Arts to talk about her musical journey that began in Nuevo León, México and is flourishing in New York Island. Sonia also talks about her two albums: Mi Viaje de Nuevo León to the New York Island and ¡Alegría! that was recently nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Latino Music for Children. We also talk about Latina representation on stage and how not only little Latinas see themselves represented, but other children see that representation and connection to their neighbors, friends, and classmates. Brenda and Sonia dive deep about the compelling and beautiful message that her songs give to children and of the importance of her singing in front of the White House. From positive actions that Sonia’s music brings to her talking about how she opened the doors for herself to be singing in famous venues, we cover all that Sonia has accomplished in this inspiring episode!   In this episode we talk about... 1:23 - Brenda talks about the wonderful experience of seeing Sonia de los Santos sing “This Land is Your Land” in Español and English 3:03 - Sonia talks about the importance of the message of “Esta Es Tu Tierra” in her concerts 5:38 - Listen to Sonia speak about her how she defines herself as a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and the positive actions she can do to through her songs  8:46 - Sonia shares her love for music during her childhood and how she wanted to move to New York  11:49 - Even though she studied communication, Sonia made the best out of her university years 14:41 - Sonia opens up about her move from Nuevo León to the New York Island  16:37 - Discover how Sonia toured with Grammy Award winning group Dan Zanes and Friends  18:17 - Find out how Sonia was inspired to have her own band and explore her Latin American culture through family music 19:12 - “Seeing the trust [Dan] and the rest of the band had in me was very eye-opening about the possibilities in the future. Maybe I can do this. I got to have more faith in me.” 22:48 - Family music doesn’t have to be immature. Sonia shares the beautiful and compelling nature of children’s music 25:13 - Sonia talks about how she started her first album, “Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island” 27:46 - Discover how Sonia’s music is nurtured by everyone’s culture and listen to her advice on surrounding yourself with the right band 30:03 - Sonia describes the experience of making her first album and how her grandmother inspired her to write “La Golondrina”  33:08 - Find out the creative and collaborative process that Sonia has with her band  36:51 - Discover how Sonia’s smile and happiness inspired her to write her Latin Grammy nominated album, ¡Alegría! 39:21 - Sonia shares how she focuses on her priorities when she’s faced with condescending and remarks  42:44 - Listen to how Sonia creates a safe and welcoming space for children to enjoy music 45:45 - Sonia talks about the moment she and Elena Moon Park sang in front of the White House 49:56 - Sonia’s music not only speaks to Latino families, but it also connects to other families and places representation to Latinas  51:50 - Sonia is one of many Latin American Family Musicians that represents her culture and is making space for other female singers 52:49 - Brenda and Sonia talk about an article that said that Sonia’s success in Lollapalooza is due to J Balvin and Rosalía 1:00:20 - Sonia talks about the experience of playing in Lollapalooza and other amazing venues 1:02:19 - Focusing on the number of followers can be a vicious cycle  1:04:30 - Do you want to be a musician? Listen to Sonia’s advice! 1:06:30 - Sonia talks about her beautiful hand-painted skirt  1:07:37 - Listen to Sonia’s upcoming concerts and new songs! 1:09:25 - “Fly...don’t be scared to follow your dreams.” 1:10:22 - Follow Sonia and buy her albums!   RELEVANT LINKS   Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island ¡Alegría! 5 Latin Children's Music Artists You Should Know NBC's Visiones The Getty Museum Austin City Limits Madison Square Park Central Park Summerstage Kids Lollapalooza Segestrom Center for the Arts Sonia De Los Santos Esta Es Tu Tierra (This Land Is Your Land) Tatiana  Bachelor's Degree in Communication at Tec del Monterrey Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Dan Zanes and Sonia De Los Santos  Disney World Dan Zanes  Elena Moon Park  La Golondrina  Tan Feliz Luisa Bastidas Macondo Cien Años de Soledad 100 Years of Solitude Smithsonian Folklife Festival  Sonia De Los Santos & Elena Moon Park singing outside the White House Read the Al Día article that Brenda and Sonia talked about J Balvin Mon Laferte Guillermo del Toro Read the CNN article that Sonia mentions 123 Andrés Carnegie Hall The New Victory Theater Check out Sonia's beautiful hand-painted skirt  See Sonia's La Maraca music video The Okee Dokee Brothers   WANT MORE? Follow Sonia on Instagram: @soniadls Follow Sonia on Facebook: Sonia De Los Santos Follow Sonia on Twitter: @soniadls Visit Sonia's website Buy her album, Mi Viaje de Nuevo León to the New York Island Buy her Latin Grammy nominated album, ¡Alegría! Also available for digital download Listen to her music on CD Baby and Spotify Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast Follow Me: @bren_jai Song by: Sro CC by SA

We interviewed The Okee Dokee Brothers on Radio Active Kids this week, because their newest album #Winterland RULES! We also had new tunes from Kid Pan Alley ft. Lisa Loeb Official, Seanster and the Monsters, Anna van Riel Music, KITTY KAT FAN CLUB, Little Magic, Little Bandits, Linda Yapp Music, Tom Smith Music & The Bongo Brothers!!! Please be aware that we had quite a few technical difficulties on this episode, because the show's recorded live on-air!

We have just a few more releases in the Radio Active Kids #YearRoundBreakdown this week (#HoldTightShineBright, Hunktabunkta Music, Jelly of the Month Club, Mr. Aaron, The Okee Dokee Brothers, One Fine Day, The #Shytunas, The Brian Waite Band, & Dan Zanes), then we'll get to new songs by Andrew Best Music, caspar babypants, fleaBITE, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Itty Bitty Beats, Mommy's lil Monsterz, Baze And His Silly Friends, The Strawberry Jam, Suzy Cato, Kids Imagine Nation, Bagpuss, The Amoeba People, #BananaVacuum, Mariano Pose & Dadada and the Dinos!!! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=wsfm&sv=l&playlist=50023

This week on The Children's Hour we learn what a treasurer does. Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce explains her work. It's more than just collecting property taxes. Find out how a government treasurer's work impacts every person in the district, including kids. Bernalillo County NM Treasurer, Nancy Bearce and the Kids Crew Also John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance, explains how kids can be treasurers for themselves, and how parents can help. Find out how much kids should be saving, spending and sharing and how simple tools like clear glass jars can help kids develop money smart management to last a lifetime. With music by the Okee Dokee Brothers, Chris Ligon, Groove Armada, Dan Zanes & Friends, The Mama Doni Band and the Maccabeats. Curriculum resources: Video by Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office: Your Money Matters: Episode 1 About Nancy Bearce Kids learn about money management with many tools and videos by The Money Mammals Parents: learn about John Lanza's The Art Of Allowance  

This week on The Children's Hour, traditional Southwest Hispanic folk music includes many beloved children's songs. An expert in New Mexico folklore and music, Dr. Enrique Lamadrid shares songs and their stories of a traditional New Mexican childhood. Sing along with us! Photo: Russell Lee taken in New Mexico in 1940 We featured music by the UNM Farrolitos Choir and UNM Lobitos Choir, both part of UNM Music Prep program, under the direction of Julia Church Hoffman. We also had music by Elizabeth Mitchell and Suni Paz, the Okee Dokee Brothers from the compilation release Hold Tight, Shine Bright benefitting Raices. Lin Manuel Miranda and Mandy Gonzales from the benefit release Singing You Home: Children's Songs for Family Reunification, Mister Felípe, and Perla Batalla's version of Las Mañanitas.

Halloween is supposed to be a little spooky, but for kids with food allergies, it can be justifiably terrifying. Learn how you can make trick or treating a fun for everyone with Charlotte Joseph from the Food Allergy Support New Mexico.  Find out about the Teal Pumpkin Project. We've got a ghost story by Bill Harley, and music by Trout Fishing in America, Kyle Dine, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Donovan, Anne Hill, Ralph Covert, Newell Oler, Sho Mo & The Monkey Bunch and more.  Broadcasting live here from 9 to 10am MST every Saturday or listen after Saturday by clicking on "Last Week's Show".

We're interviewing Tim Kubart on Radio Active Kids this week!!! Super excited to chat about his new album #BuildingBlocks! Also, tons of new and new-ish tunes from Mista Cookie Jar & The Chocolate Chips, Baron Von Rumblebuss, The Okee Dokee Brothers, 123 Andrés, Ben Rudnick and Friends, SCHOOL SONGS FROM ANNIEBIRDD MUSIC, LLC ft. Vivi Melody & Wanamaker Lewis Band, Steve Weeks Music, Tony Halchak Music, Uncle Dox, Michael and the Rockness Monsters, Ants on a Log, Sewer Buddies, The Deedle Deedle Dees, Cuddly Koala Creative, the Microphone Doctors & Meu quintal!!!! Now that's what I call #kindie music. Playlist: https://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=wsfm&playlist=48308#here

The 5th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to guns, school shootings and gun control. Musical artists include Stuart Stotts, Dispatch, Randy Rainbow, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students, Tyler Jenkins, Bill Harley, Jimmy Hammer, Dave Kinnoin, Okee Dokee Brothers, Two of a Kind and Kokolo, plus an in-depth interview with Bill Harley, founder of ASK: Artists for Safe Kids. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/musicforthenewrevolution

01 Trail of Hearts by Underbirds 02 Lighten Your Load by The Okee Dokee Brothers 03 Sunshine Family by Mista Cookie Jar and Aaron Nigel Smith 04 Camp Songs by KB Whirly 05 Mr. Spaceman by Randy Kaplan 06 Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band (and us!) 07 In Your Biz by Mike Phirman 08 City of Hills by Frances England 09 Hey, Hat by Andrew & Polly   Find out more at www.earsnacks.org

Hit the Road! An awesome playlist of songs (from our friends!) about traveling around town, around the world, or around the solar system in your imagination. Buckle up, tune in, rock and roll! "Trail of Hearts" by Underbirds (Gustafer Yellowgold & Todd McHatton) ; "Lighten Your Load" by The Okee Dokee Brothers ; "Sunshine Family" by Mista Cookie Jar & Aaron Nigel Smith ; "Camp Songs" by KB Whirly ; "Mr. Spaceman" by Randy Kaplan ; "City of Hills" by Frances England ; and "Hey Hat" by us, Andrew & Polly. Thanks so much to our amazing musician friends for sharing these eclectic tunes with hungry ears everywhere! Find more awesome family podcasts to #hittheroad with at app.kidslisten.org

I loved talking to Joe Mailander from the Okee Dokee Brothers.  He was extremely down to earth and was very open to sharing the history of his band and what inspires him and his bandmate Justin Lansing.  Here's a hint, they love being outside and exploring nature.  You should definitely check out their documentaries on Netflix.  It helps to further show the personalities behind the music. Continue reading Episode #78 – Joe Mailander from The Okee Dokee Brothers on the site.

There are few children's acts as dedicated to the art of musical enlightenment when it comes to our children than the Okee Dokee Brothers. Their unique approach in bringing honest, educated genres to our children is unparalleled and has earned them several Grammy Noninations including one win for their album Can You Canoe. On Parent Time today Benny talks with one half of the duo, Joe Mailander, about their methods, their commitment to the craft, a friendship born from a mutual love for [...] The post Trail blazing with the Okee Dokee Brothers appeared first on Benny Time.

There are few children’s acts as dedicated to the art of musical enlightenment when it comes to our children than the Okee Dokee Brothers. Their unique approach in bringing honest, educated genres to our children is unparalleled and has earned them several Grammy Noninations including one win for their album Can You Canoe. On Parent Time today Benny talks with one half of the duo, Joe Mailander, about their methods, their commitment to the craft, a friendship born from a mutual love for [...] The post Trail blazing with the Okee Dokee Brothers appeared first on Benny Time.

A look back at this past week with stories from the Okee Dokee Brothers, Jill Rudy, and a bluegrass narrative based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

Sam Payne has a conversation with Joe Mailander of the Okee Dokee Brothers about songwriting, storytelling, children's music, and traveling across America.

Grammy nominees from the children’s music category in 2017 for a special concert held at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood spoke with me about their work and what worked for them. We discussed their inspiration and tips for making it in the music business. One common theme was the importance of doing what is authentic to you and not doing what you think would work, just because it’s a formula. Almost all of the artists also discussed that they were musicians outside of children’s music first and found it easier to balance family life and music life when they switched to children’s music. Another theme that emerged was the importance of working away at your music career and basically doing the work both musically and on the business end. The nominees were Brady Rymer and The Little Band that Could, Frances England, Okee Dokee Brothers, Recess Monkey and Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Go to www.tinyurl.com/GrammyKids for more information on the event. To learn more about each artists, visit their websites: www.bradyrymer.com, www.francesengland.com, www.okeedokee.org, www.recessmonkeytown.com, and www.secretagent23skidoo.com For more information on Laura you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net and you can find the podcast by searching Behind the Music with Laura Powers on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

In this Ear Snacks Extra: Brady, Frances, Joe, Jack, and Skidoo share some of their Grammy-nominated tunes with our listeners. We are so so so excited that all of the Grammy-nominated Children's Music Albums this year are by independent artists. If you dig the tunes you hear in this episode, please support their work and spread the word! (And if you're looking for more information about our music or how to be on the show, visit andrewandpolly.com) “Chain Reaction” from PRESS PLAY by Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could (http://www.bradyrymer.com/) “City Don’t Sleep” from EXPLORER OF THE WORLD by Frances England (http://www.francesengland.com/) “Saddle Up” from SADDLE UP by the Okee Dokee Brothers (https://www.okeedokee.org/) “Piggyback” from NOVELTIES by Recess Monkey (http://www.recessmonkeytown.com/) “Glimmer” from INFINITY PLUS ONE by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo (http://secretagent23skidoo.com/)

Chloe interviews the Okee Dokee Brothers and her friends Rhett and Birdie. They discuss outside adventures and camping.

The summer is officially here, so lets kick it off right with a Carpool Jam! This is Carpool Jam Vol 15, with new songs from Joanie Leeds and The Nightlights, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could, Mister G, Recess Monkey and more. Happy Summer everyone!

The Okee Dokee Brothers perform on the Family Storytelling Stage at the 2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival (Saturday). For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5839.

The Okee Dokee Brothers return to the Family Storytelling Stage at the 2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival (Sunday). For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5840.

Kindie chart news, a whole mess o' Kickstarter updates, what the Okee Dokee Brothers and Princess Katie and Racer Steve have been up to (not together), and more.

Weekly review of kids music charts from Billboard, iTunes, and more, plus news from the Okee Dokee Brothers, Fresh Beat Band. Also, I say Nick Lachey's name a lot.

I think there's a good chance Joe Mailander will win a Grammy for Best Children’s Album. He and his fellow Okee Dokee Brother Justin Lansing took a trip down the Mississippi river to write some beautiful bluegrass songs for their album Can You Canoe?. We talk about Joe's philosophies on deceptively simple songwriting, work ethic as a DIY musician, and involving the audience. Joe also performs a new Okee Dokee Brothers song called "Echo," which will be a part of their upcoming Appalachian adventure album.

he Okee Dokee Brothers perform at the 2011 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: As childhood best friends, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing dreamed of being professional singer-songwriters. Then, one day (poof!) they were all grown up and playing their music on the scene. Inspired by their own backyard adventures, the Okee Dokee Brothers perform original music that reminds audiences of their own make-believes and treehouse-pretendings. Their CD, "Take It Outside," and their live shows can transport you to the wilds of Africa, to the tip-top of a gigantic rollercoaster, or down the Mississippi on a homemade raft. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5379.