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Press, Props and Praise

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Take It Outside: Winner of the Parent's Choice Award
and the NAPPA Gold Award

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

Top 25 bands for kids! "Justin and Joe tap into the essence of friendship, love and relationships with their gorgeous Americana tunes." - TimeOut NY Kids

"[Can You Canoe?] is one of my favorite albums, period." -- Mindy Thomas, Sirius-XM Kids Place Live

"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

"With their 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



"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

"Tor Hyams’ “twang-tastic” production [Take It Outside] 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

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



"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." Christina Refford; Cool Mom Picks

"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

"Awesome, funny, bluegrass-inspired music aimed squarely at kids."
-Zrec's Punnybop Blog
Voted Kids With Beards #1 pick on the 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