Quick Hits: New Video from Oot n' Oots; Laurie Berkner Father's Day Concert

Canada's pride and joy, the Oot n' Oots are back with a new song and video! The song "Thank You Universe" features 13-year-old Ruth Cipes, her father Erza, and his brothers. The video uses social distancing to bring together a host of people, including Flor Bromley and Ugandan hip-hop pioneer Babaluku.

Right now children's music is focusing on inclusion, togetherness, and positive values. As the country (and the world, since the group comes from north of the US border) becomes more divided, it becomes necessary to stress things that we all love to do, such as singing and dancing. Join the Oot n' Oots as they embark on their mission:



Children's music monarch Laurie Berkner is releasing three new singles this month and is hosting a special Father's Day concert on Sunday, June 21 at 6 PM ET on her website (Tickets are $20 for the direct stream link). Each invite comes with a personal "hello" video and there are "meet and greets" available post-show for $80.

Laurie is looking for the virtual show, as this is the longest time she has gone between full live performances since her daughter was born 15 years ago. According to Laurie, she can’t wait to bring the experience of a live concert to families watching from home and is planning some fun activities that children can enjoy virtually.

Through the Facebook page, Laurie has been producing livestreamed 30-minute "Berkner Break" concerts over the past two months to support kids and families at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those sessions are ending as summer approaches; this Father's Day concert will have to suffice as Laurie is looking forward to taking a "Berkner Breather."

“Listen to the Sounds” was released on Friday, June 5. The high-energy song "Jumping Jack" was released today (click here). June's final selection, “Beautiful Light,” comes out Friday, June 19.