Milkshake

Music, it's food for the soul. When we become parents, we start out by introducing our kids to classical artists, such as Mozart and Beethoven. As they get older, they discover the Wiggles, Raffi and other various children's artists. Music, that will, eventually drive any sane person insane. But as parents, we continue to play the same music, over and over. Some of use buy overpriced concert tickets to take our kids too. Concerts that they won't remember when they are a bit older.

For us, we tried to throw some other genre's into the mix. Nestled in between our Wiggles and Raffi CD's are various other children's mixes, some folk, some rock, some country and some reggae. But nonetheless, we are always on the lookout to add to our music library. So I couldn't wait to review Milkshake's newest DVD, Screen Play, as well as one of their CD's.

So we got the CD and DVD in the mail and I looked at it and thought "wow, the packaging is busy" and "they're on PBS, so it's probably nothing spectacular". Then I popped in the DVD and was very pleasantly surprised. While they appear in wacky outfits - they are catering to kids. And since their outfits are nothing different then what you'd find my two younger girls wearing (even some of their dress up outfits were pictured on kids on the package), they must know what their doing. Their songs are all about things kids can relate to, however they definitely have a rock sound. The guitar and drum beats sound similar to some that Einey jams along to on Guitar Hero. In the car, I put in the CD and the girls keep asking for me to play it over and over. We've only listened to it a few times, but already they have their favorite songs. The songs themselves, are pretty catchy, the girls love walking around singing "miiiLLLKK- SHAKE" and "it's a rainy, rainy day".

I like it because I have no problem listening to it over and over without fearing that my head will explode. And I don't have to worry about my four year old singing songs of sex and drugs and death. I'd much rather her learn to love music of all origins in an age-appropriate manner. I am very glad to have been introduced to Milkshake and love having more music to add to our library. I would highly recommend picking up a CD when you get a chance.

And as a super sweet treat, they sent me an addition DVD and CD to give away. All you have to do it join their Facebook fan page and then leave a comment back here. The winner will be drawn Wednesday February 25th at 12:00 pm EST. I need an email or blog link to be able to contact the winner.

Even sweeter? I also am offering a four pack of concert tickets for their live concert, March 28th in Foxboro, MA. This offer is open to local residents (MA, RI and CT) only. Again, you can win by becoming a fan of Milkshake and then leave a comment back here by noon EST, Wednesday February 25th. In addition, take a few minutes and look around. Tell me what your favorite song is!

Please be sure to note if you are entering for the CD/DVD or the concert tickets or both!

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