A Kelowna family band is ready to debut a new album.
The Oot N含羞草研究社� Oots is releasing their third album, titled Ponderosa Bunchgrass and the Golden Rule, which will be available on streaming platforms as well as in physical copies starting on Friday, Oct. 15.
Like the band含羞草研究社檚 past albums, this one is an eclectic mix of genres as well, with roots in rock n含羞草研究社� roll, according to band member Ari Cipes.
The album features songs like PJs All Day, which celebrates comfort and the joy we all feel when we wear comfortable pyjamas. Another song is called Thank You, Universe, which speaks about gratitude for life and the experiences we go through, The Golden Rule teaches about treating others the way you want to be treated, among many others.
The Cipes brothers 含羞草研究社� Matthew, Ari, Ezra, and Gabe 含羞草研究社� all grew up in a musical home, so it was a natural progression not only to play music but to form a band and share that music with everyone else.
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Ruthie, who was eight when the band first came together, said it含羞草研究社檚 great to be in a band with her family.
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With this new album, they wanted to keep bringing positive feelings to listeners of all ages.
含羞草研究社淲e make music to make good vibrations and happiness and joy,含羞草研究社� Ezra said.
含羞草研究社淲e also do this for creativity, and so people feel lighthearted and free.含羞草研究社�
With the combination of silly songs, teachings, as well as songs expressing a person含羞草研究社檚 wonder and awe at the world, The Oot N含羞草研究社� Oots know there is something for just about anyone.
Ponderosa Bunchgrass and the Golden Rule launches with a virtual album release concert on Friday, Oct. 15. Details on the concert are available .
More information on The Oot N含羞草研究社� Oots is available on their . A list of where you can buy the album is available .
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