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Bobs & Lolo receive award for popular DVD!

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Critically acclaimed children’s performers, Bobs & Lolo are hitting all the right notes with their award-winning collection of children’s CDs and DVDs. While still celebrating the recent launch of their third full-length album (Action Packed), the duo was excited to receive notification from the US-based Children’s Music Web that their DVD, On Your Feet, has been selected as an award recipient for the 2008 Best DVD for Preschoolers.
   

On Your Feet DVD

Please click here to watch a sample video from the DVD. 

Bobs & Lolo use music, movement and make-believe to share stories and experiences that both entertain and educate, while ultimately teaching children to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet. Their programming places an emphasis on celebrating the values of healthy-living and aims to inspire young audiences with an awareness and appreciation for the world around them.The Children’s Music Web Award is the second international award acknowledging the high production value and educational merit of Bobs & Lolo’s debut DVD. On Your Feet also received a 2008 Parent’s Choice Award earlier last year.

Bobs & Lolo’s On Your Feet DVD feature 10 great songs and full-length videos that will get kids dancing, singing and playing along in an exciting world filled with bikes, gardens, rocket ships and more. All ten songs are written and performed by Robyn Hardy (Bobs) and Lorraine Pond (Lolo). The videos were produced by Playground Media Inc. and directed by Robert Turner.

 

The Children’s Music Web awards are the only music awards guided by adults and chosen by kids. The Children’s Music Web is a non-profit resource for families and educators worldwide. The awards program involves families and schools in every step of the judging process. Over 2000 children worldwide participated in the evaluation process for the 2008 awards selection.  CWMA

 

Action Packed News Flash!

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Action Packed is available now!

Bobs & Lolo deliver action packed fun for families with the release of their highly-anticipated third album. Action Packed features 12 original songs such as The Right Track, Snappy Snacks and Friends which are geared at connecting children to behaviours that positively impact themselves, their friends and the world around them.

Using kid-friendly analogies like trains, superheroes, adventure stories and more the songs address themes such as literacy, health and fitness, teamwork and friendship. With savvy song-writers, Robyn Hardy (Bobs) and Lorraine Pond (Lolo) introducing lyrics like “there’s a superhero flying right inside of you with the power to help you get through anything new”, this album is guaranteed to be a hit with children, parents and educators alike!

Click here to listen to sample songs from Action Packed.

 
 

 

Action Packed album cover

 
 

 

Action Packed was Produced, Arranged & Recorded by Mario Vaira at Five Fathom Studios, with drums recorded at WineCellar Music Studios by Ryan Stewart, and mastered by Alex DeGrace at Suite Sound Labs, all of which are located in Vancouver, BC.

Special thanks to all of the guest musicians including Mario Vaira (guitars, bass, keyboards, banjo, harmonica and more), Charles Currie Creelman (piano), David Spidel (upright bass), Ryan Stewart (drums), Chad Taylor (trumpet), Jess Vaira (backing vocals) and Kavie Toor (train conductor).

Bobs & Lolo CDs and DVDs are sold at a number of Canadian and US stores and at all live shows. For a list of upcoming live performances, please click here. For a list of supporting retailers, please click here.