Free Milkshake Concert and Giveaway
My son, Roan, has reached the age of forced ambivalence. I didn’t see it coming, at age four, yet here it is. When I asked him on Sunday to accompany me to a concert by the band Milkshake, he acted cavalier and stipulated that his cousin, Boone had to go as well. I invited Boone, nine years old, who is the king of cavalier. I think his mother threatened or bribed because he eventually was on board. I mention this because I did not expect these boys to dance, sing or frolic during the concert. I was wrong.
Milkshake describes itself as “A band on a mission: to create great rock music for kids”.They have absolutely succeeded in that mission. Their music immediately has a foot-stomping and fist-pumping effect on the crowd. But what sets them apart from every talented band that I have seen marketed towards children is that they put on a show.
Clearly they understand that a great tune takes you only so far with the limited attention span of a child (and most adults). So each song has a performance hook during their set. They wear capes, they don granny and gramps wigs, they throw out inflatable balls to the crowd (the invitation to throw the balls onto the stage got my boys off their seats and onto the floor, where they stayed for the rest of the show). Most importantly, Milkshake connects with their audience with great songs and keeps them engaged with theatrics and loads of confetti. Also worth mentioning, and I don’t know if this is a credit to Milkshake or to the Highline Ballroom, the sound was at a volume that didn’t have me cringing in worry for my son’s hearing. It was loud but not obnoxious, a balance that I have not found to be the case at most concerts.
Milkshake has a new DVD entitled “Screen Play” which was showing in the background. I recommend it to anyone who loves to listen to good tunes with their kid. And if you have the chance to catch these musicians live, do it. Even Captain Ambivalence and Commander Cavalier couldn’t help but enjoy the show, though I suspect they each had a confetti hangover after.
The Milkshake Band is giving a free holiday performance at the Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center this Saturday, December 6, 2008.
1972 Broadway@66th Street
212.595.9340 for info
Show starts at 1:00 p.m.
In addition to the free show, you can win this great gift basket with a copy of the Screen Play DVD, three Milkshake CDs, a T-Shirt and big inflatable ball.
Because we're fools for rocking out, the winner will also win a pair of insound baby ear muffs. Designed to protect little ears from loud music and adult concerts, I realized these could also be used in the NYC subways and streets to protect babies from noise pollution.
TO ENTER TO WIN:
Simply leave any comment on this post.
All comments must be posted by Thursday December 4th at 8pm to qualify.
No anonymous comments please.
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Comments
The personal touch this band
The personal touch this band has with their fanbase is phenomenal. Lisa sent a CD to my son that had him and his friends tappin toes, and his mommy crying(cause it was such a sweet thing to do).
She also sends random messages to us that make us feel like we're part of the family.
How many bands can honestly say that? Wish I hadn't gotten sick when they came to play near me.
sounds fantastic! would love
sounds fantastic! would love to see their show, hopefully it won't be too crowded!
My son would LOVE this...and
My son would LOVE this...and we don't have plans yet for this Saturday! :) Thanks.
We LOVE Milkshake! Wouldn't
We LOVE Milkshake! Wouldn't miss an opportunity to see them live (again). They really rock... not just to the kiddies! I think I love their music as much as my 3 year old!
Great post! And a great
Great post! And a great band!
I have 3 kids, 7, 5 & 3 &
I have 3 kids, 7, 5 & 3 & they all love Milkshake! We wen to see tham at our local mall a couple of weeks ago & my 5 yr old was really rocking out & dancing along to all the songs! He is still talking about that day! Milkshake's music ia actually the only music that all 3 kids can agree to listen to-I love as well so it works out for everyone!
I would love this prize-but my kids would love it more!!!!
Milkshake is awesome and
Milkshake is awesome and those earmuffs are a great invention!! I hope I win because this prize ROCKS!!
Milkshake is awesome and
Milkshake is awesome and those earmuffs are a great invention!! I hope I win because this prize ROCKS!!
Our family loves Milkshake.
Our family loves Milkshake. I hope they come back to California someday! They put on a great show!
We LOVE LOVE LOVE Milkshake
We LOVE LOVE LOVE Milkshake in this house. We went to two concerts in MD on the HOTTEST days of the year when they came! We have tutus and capes to wear to the concerts...did I say we LOVE them?? Anyway, it just so happens we will be in NYC this weekend...we will sooo be at the concert at B&N!!
We would love to shake our
We would love to shake our stuff at the Milkshake bash! Bring it on!!!
We LOVE Milkshake and wish
We LOVE Milkshake and wish they were at the Barnes and Noble in MD!!!!
You really help keep us
You really help keep us city-parents sane!
Keep up the great work.
My son and I love Milkshake
My son and I love Milkshake and I know my new baby girl will love them too. We play the music everywhere, especially in the car for long trips, like to Baltimore. We also really enjoyed the OCNJ concert last year and would love to see you all again in the South Jersey region. Happy Holidays all!
Their name makes thirsty!
Their name makes thirsty! Yum! And I like their music too!
We LOVE MilkShake!! Never
We LOVE MilkShake!! Never can get enough MilkShake Music! We loved seeing you in Salt Lake City and Park City. We hope that you come back to Utah, soon!!
This sounds fantastic. See
This sounds fantastic. See you all there!
never taken my 4 year old to
never taken my 4 year old to a concert before but would love to start now! and hopefully start a love of live music!
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Hey, Jodi! Thanks so much
Hey, Jodi! Thanks so much for the wonderful review of the Highline show. We really had a great time. I'm from NYC and shows there are particularly special. Glad to read so many sweet comments--thanks fans! Good luck! (ps..don't pick me for this contest!! :) See you soon,
xo, Lisa & the band
Sounds like a great prize
Sounds like a great prize for my toddler who likes to rock out!
Yey! Another opportunity
Yey! Another opportunity for Milkshake stuff!!! Pick me, pick me!
Our daughter has loved
Our daughter has loved Milkshake since she was two!!!
We'd love some "Happy
We'd love some "Happy Songs!" My daughter has her tutu ready...all we need is the music. The earmuffs would come in handy, too...my daughter hates loud noises. Thanks for the great gift basket giveaway.
MIlkshake is the greatest!
MIlkshake is the greatest! My 7 year old and 10 year old are huge fans and so am I. Anyone who has not had a chance to see them should definitely take the time to check them out!!
Milkshake is my kids
Milkshake is my kids favorite! It would be amazing to see them!
My Kids love Milkshake! We
My Kids love Milkshake! We would love to see them live! Mommy Poppins is so great for keeping us up to date with all these cool things to do with our kids! Thanks!
Our daughter Oakley loves to
Our daughter Oakley loves to dance anytime music comes on -- I haven't gotten into "good" kid music yet so this would be great!
My son LOVES to rock and
My son LOVES to rock and roll and he's only 13 months. Would LOVE to win these tix!
I'm a believer in cool music
I'm a believer in cool music 4 kids! We also need those earmuffs! :D
Music is oart of my little
Music is oart of my little one , she wakes up signing ...clapping ....dancing...This will be great for her to see.
What a great gift basket!
What a great gift basket!
Milkshake is the one band my
Milkshake is the one band my 5 year old has NOT seen... she is truly a music lover and her 18 month old sis is right next to her bouncing along. We'd love to go. Great giveaway, mommyp, as usual!
I actually haven't heard of
I actually haven't heard of Milkshake before, so this would be a great intro to it!
I looooove this band!
I looooove this band! Seriously, this is a concert my 5-yr-old son and I can really get into together! You should definitely go see them...it's like a party!
i love the fact kiddie music
i love the fact kiddie music isnt' just for kids anymore... our 2 year old has been dancing since before she was born. we can't stop her (& don't want to!). bring on a kidapalooza...
What a fun time this goody
What a fun time this goody basket would be! I would appreciate being entered in your delightful music drawing.
Many thanks, Cindi
OMG Milkshake is my 4 yr old
OMG Milkshake is my 4 yr old daughter's FAVORITE band and they're giving a free concert? Here in NYC?
Oh wait, that's the day we go pick our live xmas tree with our friends, its a yearly tradition. Bummers, wish we could go. :( now I have to scramble to the milkshake website and see if they have any other area concerts... (fingers crossed!)
My DD has an empty gatorade bottle full of sparklies that she calls her 'bottle of sunshine' and loves to shake it while she sings the song. Heck, I like their music too!
What a great prize! We love
What a great prize! We love the Milkshake songs on Noggin...
I am amazed how much music
I am amazed how much music really does fill the soul of every person.. even a 6.5 month old. My son goes nuts when he hears any type of music. My son was a surprise in my life.. I am one of those RARE cases where I did not know I was pregnant until FOUR days before I had him. He's my miracle baby. When the docs said to me that I couldn't conceive, here my precious boy arrived and he is as healthy as a horse. I am so blessed that he loves, lives and breathes music just like his mommy and daddy. Thanks for sharing all the awesome info! I take my kid everywhere, even at this early age, so he can have the wonderful experiences of growing up in NYC the way my parents did for me.
...and PS I work in the Lincoln Center area so I'll be there with my mittens on :) LOL
There are so many great kid
There are so many great kid bands in nyc now! I'd love to see them all together at one time - a kidapalooza kind of event with bands like MIlkshake, Audra Rox, that great Beatles song band, Tone Alley and more...!