The Okee Dokee Brothers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Okee Dokee Brothers
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The Okee Dokee Brothers
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| Born | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Children's, independent, bluegrass, folk |
| Instruments | Singing, acoustic guitar, banjo |
| Labels | Okee Dokee Music (ASCAP) |
The Okee Dokee Brothers are a music duo from Minneapolis, USA. They create fun children's music that mixes bluegrass and folk styles. The duo is made up of Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing. They are known for their adventure-themed albums and videos.
Their music often comes from real-life trips they take. These adventures inspire their songs and the stories they tell. They have won a GRAMMY and been nominated for several others.
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Musical Adventures
The Okee Dokee Brothers love to explore and make music about their journeys.
Can You Canoe?
In 2012, they released Can You Canoe?. This album and DVD came from a big trip. Joe and Justin paddled down the Mississippi River in 2011. The music and videos they made during this trip were a huge hit. Can You Canoe? won a GRAMMY Award for Best Children's Album. This was at the 55th GRAMMY Awards.
Through The Woods
Their next adventure led to the album Through The Woods. It came out in May 2014. For this project, they hiked up the Appalachian Trail in 2013. The album was very popular and was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2014.
Saddle Up
Later, they traveled through the American Southwest. This journey inspired their album and DVD called Saddle Up. This album also received a GRAMMY nomination.
Winterland
In October 2018, The Okee Dokee Brothers released Winterland. This album has 16 original songs. It explores the beauty and fun of the winter season. The songs are for everyone in the family to enjoy. Winterland was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2019.
Songs for Singin'
Their most recent album, Songs for Singin', came out in May 2020. It's a double album with 27 songs. The songs are designed for fans to sing along. It shares messages of hope and being together. The album also includes a book with lyrics and guitar chords. This helps families sing along at home.
Video Journeys
Each of The Okee Dokee Brothers' adventure albums has a film. These films show Joe and Justin's songwriting trips. They tell the story of their travels. The videos include fun camping moments and music videos. They also show beautiful nature scenes. The footage is filmed in the actual places they visit. This includes the Mississippi River, the Appalachian Trail, and the American West. You can find their films on iTunes, Amazon, and YouTube.
Picture Books
Joe and Justin have also written picture books. These books come with CDs of their songs. They work with Sterling Publishing to create them.
Thousand Star Hotel
In March 2017, they released Thousand Star Hotel. This book is a story about wishes and what we truly need. It comes with a CD that has 11 nighttime songs. It also includes an audiobook version of the story.
Can You Canoe? And Other Adventure Songs
Their first book was Can You Canoe? And Other Adventure Songs. It features illustrations by Brandon Reese. The book invites readers on a journey through 12 of their songs. It encourages kids to go on their own outdoor adventures.
Band Members
- Justin Lansing - He plays the banjo and sings lead vocals.
- Joe Mailander - He plays the acoustic guitar and sings lead vocals.
Touring Band Members
The Okee Dokee Brothers also have other talented musicians who play with them:
- Jed Anderson - He plays percussion and sings backup vocals.
- Liz Draper - She plays the stand-up bass.
- Jillian Rae - She plays the fiddle and sings backup vocals.
- Andy Lambert - He is a clogger.
- Carlos Medina - He plays the accordion.
