Milkshake (band)
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Milkshake is a rock band that writes and performs songs for children. Milkshake was founded by Lisa Mathews and Mikel Gehl, both members of the rock
group LOVE RiOT
. After becoming new parents (Lisa has a daughter, Mikel a son), they found themselves thinking up songs to entertain their toddlers, and consequently recorded an album of these songs titled Happy Songs, released in 2002. Lisa and Mikel began performing concerts in schools and libraries. In 2004, they released Bottle of Sunshine and grew into a full-fledged rock band. Current members along with Lisa and Mikel are Cord Neal on bass, Tom Moon on drums, Brian Simms on keyboards and Micheal Sheppard on electric guitar. All the members of Milkshake sing. Milkshake videos can be seen on the program Jack's Big Music Show
on the Noggin TV network, the Miss Lori and Hooper
block of programs on PBS Kids
affiliates and in the cartoon ToddWorld
on Discovery Kids
. Their 2007 CD release, PLAY!, featured baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken
on a song called "Baseball" as well as songs from the ToddWorld cartoon. A DVD compilation of videos called Screen Play, and a comic book featuring the band in various adventures inspired by Milkshake songs were released in 2008. Milkshake's latest release, the 2009 Great Day CD, was nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award for "Best Musical Recording for Children".
Milkshake's Website
Rock music
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group LOVE RiOT
Love Riot
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. After becoming new parents (Lisa has a daughter, Mikel a son), they found themselves thinking up songs to entertain their toddlers, and consequently recorded an album of these songs titled Happy Songs, released in 2002. Lisa and Mikel began performing concerts in schools and libraries. In 2004, they released Bottle of Sunshine and grew into a full-fledged rock band. Current members along with Lisa and Mikel are Cord Neal on bass, Tom Moon on drums, Brian Simms on keyboards and Micheal Sheppard on electric guitar. All the members of Milkshake sing. Milkshake videos can be seen on the program Jack's Big Music Show
Jack's Big Music Show
Jack's Big Music Show is a children's television program currently airing on the Nick Jr. television network. The show premiered on the same network on September 12, 2005...
on the Noggin TV network, the Miss Lori and Hooper
Miss Lori and Hooper
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block of programs on PBS Kids
PBS Kids
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affiliates and in the cartoon ToddWorld
Toddworld
ToddWorld is an animated children's TV programme about the adventures of a boy named Todd and his friends.ToddWorld features the artistic style of Todd Parr's children's books and was created by Todd Parr and writer Gerry Renert of SupperTime Entertainmenet...
on Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids is an American website owned by Discovery Communications, Inc. created for children. Until October 10, 2010, it was an American digital cable specialty channel, owned by Discovery Communications with television programming for education of children. It was launched in October 1996...
. Their 2007 CD release, PLAY!, featured baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken
Cal Ripken, Jr.
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on a song called "Baseball" as well as songs from the ToddWorld cartoon. A DVD compilation of videos called Screen Play, and a comic book featuring the band in various adventures inspired by Milkshake songs were released in 2008. Milkshake's latest release, the 2009 Great Day CD, was nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award for "Best Musical Recording for Children".
Milkshake's Website