The Okee Dokee Brothers are an independent American bluegrass and American roots children's music duo from Minneapolis.

The bandmates grew up in Denver, Colorado and toured the midwest with their bluegrass band before settling in Minneapolis to start their “kindie” band, The Okee Dokee Brothers.

They have gained prominence by involving Adam Levy

Adam Levy

Adam Levy is an accomplished jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter. Levy has recorded with Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Sex Mob, and Amos Lee, and has released several solo albums as well. is his latest....

 as a guest artist and Tor Hyams

Tor hyams

-History:Hyam's roster of artists include Joan Osborne, Vivian Campbell, Billy Gibbons, Lou Rawls, Rachel York, Lisa Loeb, Perry Farrell and Deborah Harry...

 (a Grammy nominee and founder of Kidzapalooza and Austin Kiddie Limits) as producer. The national Fids and Kamily poll of children’s music critics included Kids with Beards in its Best Kids and Family Music of 2008 selections. A School Library Journal

School Library Journal

The School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology and multimedia. Reviews are included for preschool to 4th grade,...

reviewer said, “Hopefully they will continue to craft their musical magic and spread their message.”

Band members

• Justin Lansing - banjo and lead vocals
• Joe Mailander - acoustic guitar and lead vocals

External links

• http://www.okeedokee.org/
• http://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/09/the_really_great_okee_dokee_br.php
• http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6641312.html
• http://www.zooglobble.com/archives/artists/okee_dokee_brothers_the/
• http://www.youtube.com/user/OkeeDokeeBros