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As childhood best friends and band mates growing up in Denver, Colorado,
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. After years of touring the Midwest with their bluegrass band, Joe and Justin decided to keep their folk roots, but return to where it all began: childhood imagination. That’s when they moved to Minneapolis to start their “kindie” band called,
The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Inspired by their own backyard adventures, The Okee Dokee Brothers have a mission to remind children (and adults) of their intrinsic ability to discover, imagine, and create through music. As an independently managed band, the young duo has gained a loyal grassroots following that is drawn to their witty lyrics, off-the-wall humor, strong musicianship, and unique folk style. They continuously appeal to the musical needs of the entire family and recognize that kids deserve quality music.
The Okee Dokee Brothers typically perform as a duo. The concert length is approximately 45-50 minutes. For larger shows, we recommend the full five piece band, which includes drums, bass, and electric guitar.
Whether with the band, or as duo, an Okee Dokee Brothers concert is always energetic, interactive, and a fun experience where kids can enjoy dancing, singing and playing instruments with their families.
2010 - Parents Choice Award - Silver for Take It Outside
2010 - Gold Award from the National Association of Parenting Publications
(NAPPA) for Take It Outside (2010)
"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
"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 two-member band from Minneapolis make twangy,
toe-tapping folk music with smart, funny lyrics that are equal
parts hillbilly, seven-year-old boy and your favorite teacher.”
CoolMomPicks.com
“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
Austin Kiddie Limits, Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota and Los Angeles Target Books Festival, Basilica Block Party, Every Family Rocks, Taste of Minnesota, MBOTMA Bluegrass Festival.
Press Contact:
Beth Blenz-Clucas
Sugar Mountain PR
(503) 293-9498
beth@sugarmountainpr.com
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Okee Dokee Brothers
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The Guayajama Family Tree
Household Chores
Auctioneer
Dark Hollow-
"Okee Dokee full band format"
Robot
The
Okee Dokee Brothers-
"Lucy and Tighty"
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