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VIDEO: Kelowna family rock band releases new album

The Oot N91Ƶ Oots has new music that will make you laugh, wonder and dance

A Kelowna family band is ready to debut a new album.

The Oot N91Ƶ 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 band91Ƶs past albums, this one is an eclectic mix of genres as well, with roots in rock n91Ƶ 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 91Ƶ Matthew, Ari, Ezra, and Gabe 91Ƶ 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.

91ƵOur dad always played show tunes and honky-tonk piano when we were growing up,91Ƶ Ari said.

91ƵLearning our own instruments and playing together was just natural.91Ƶ

Ruthie, who was eight when the band first came together, said it91Ƶs great to be in a band with her family.

91ƵThe band is also a way for us to get together and it91Ƶs also nice to be together and make music as a family,91Ƶ she said.

With this new album, they wanted to keep bringing positive feelings to listeners of all ages.

91ƵWe make music to make good vibrations and happiness and joy,91Ƶ Ezra said.

91ƵWe also do this for creativity, and so people feel lighthearted and free.91Ƶ

With the combination of silly songs, teachings, as well as songs expressing a person91Ƶs wonder and awe at the world, The Oot N91Ƶ 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 N91Ƶ Oots is available on their . A list of where you can buy the album is available .

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About the Author: Twila Amato

Twila was a radio reporter based in northern Vancouver Island. She won the Jack Webster Student Journalism Award while at BCIT and received a degree in ancient and modern Greek history from McGill University.
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