The Biscuit Brothers facts for kids
The Biscuit Brothers is a fun and educational TV show for kids and families. It helps you learn about different cultures through country music! The show uses a mix of real actors, puppets, and cartoons to tell its stories. It first aired in Austin, Texas, in 2004 and then started showing all over the United States in 2005. This program even won an Emmy award, which is a big honor for TV shows!
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What is The Biscuit Brothers Show About?
The main goal of The Biscuit Brothers is to teach kids and their parents about cultural communication. They do this in a super fun way, using catchy country music songs. Each episode is about half an hour long. It's a great way to learn while singing along!
Who Makes The Biscuit Brothers?
The show was created by three talented people: Allen Robertson, Jerome Schoolar, and Damon Brown. They also help produce the show. Allen Robertson plays "Buford Biscuit" and is the music director. Jerome Schoolar is "Dusty Biscuit" and also a producer. Jill Leberknight plays "Buttermilk Biscuit" and helps with filming outside the studio. Damon Brown is "Tiny Scarecrow" and directs the show. Ian Scott plays "Old MacDonald." Even famous musician Willie Nelson has lent his voice to the show! Many other musicians from Austin and around the world, like Evelyn Glennie, also appear.
Fun Parts of the Show
Each episode of The Biscuit Brothers has special parts that make learning exciting. One popular part is "The Instrument of the Day," where you learn about a different musical instrument. There's also "Crazy Classics," which introduces you to famous classical music in a new way. Of course, there are always songs that everyone can sing along with!
The Biscuit Brothers Live!
Besides being on TV, The Biscuit Brothers also perform live! They have put on shows at hundreds of places all over Texas. They were even a big hit at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest) in 2004, 2005, and 2006. They are also the musical hosts for the yearly Austin Family Music Festival.
Where is the Show Filmed?
The show is filmed in a couple of cool places in Austin, Texas. The outdoor scenes are shot at Pioneer Farms. The theater scenes, where they perform on stage, are filmed at the Scottish Rite Theater.
