Action Packed, the latest album from critically-acclaimed BC duo, Bobs & Lolo, has received a 2009 Western Canadian Music Award for Children’s Recording of the Year. Following on the heels of a 2009 Parents’ Choice Gold Award – essentially the Grammy’s of the kids’ music world – Robyn Hardy (Bobs) and Lorraine Pond (Lolo) continue to garner national and international attention for their third album’s refreshing lyrics, rich harmonies and original, ‘get on your feet’ tunes for preschoolers.
Action Packed features 12 original songs such as The Right Track, Snappy Snacks and Friends. The album is geared towards connecting children to behaviours that positively impact the world around them. Using kid-friendly analogies like trains, superheroes, adventure stories and more the songs address themes such as literacy, health and fitness, teamwork and friendship.
To listen to sample songs from the award-winning album, please visit www.bobsandlolo.com/music.html.
Bobs & Lolo use music, movement and make-believe to share stories and experiences that inspire kids to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet. Already a hit with children, parents and educators alike, this award only reinforces the fact that Bobs & Lolo are hitting all the right notes on their musical adventures!
What do Bobs & Lolo have to say about all the excitement?
“Wow! Thank you! We were sorry that we couldn’t be there to accept the award in person in Brandon, Manitoba last night, but we are so honoured to be recognized in this year’s category for Children’s Recording of the Year. We want to first thank all of our friends, family and fans for their support and encouragement on our many musical adventures, and we also want to give special recognition to our producer, Mario Vaira for always believing in us and for fully investing his talent into making Action Packed an album that we are all proud of and excited to share with children everywhere. And finally, we want to thank our good friend, and fellow nominee, Will Stroet. His album, “My Backyard” also deserves top recognition. He accepted the award on our behalf at Sunday’s ceremony, a true indication of the warm and supportive nature of the children’s music world. Thanks again everyone! Woooohoooo!”
Action Packed was Produced, Arranged & Recorded by Mario Vaira at Five Fathom Studios, with drums recorded at WineCellar Music Studios by Ryan Stewart, and mastered at Suite Sound Labs, all of whom are located in Vancouver, BC.
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Bobs & Lolo next perform at the Early Literacy Fair in Port Hardy (Sept 26), the Vancouver Island Baby Fair in Victoria (Sept 27), the Baby & Toddler Fair in Langley (Oct 3), the Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby (Oct 3) and at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (Oct 4). Full calendar listings and event details are at http://bobsandlolo.com/blog/the-big-calendar/
Tags: Bobs & LoLo, Children's Recording of the Year, Western Canadian Music Awards
Yahoo! Way to go! I am not surprised that you won this award! You truly are a parents’ and children’s choice for the best music! We love you guys!
Lisa and Cale
Congratulations!!! I am soooo glad that you two put forth your vision of Bobs and Lolo…it’s one of those joyous warm-hearted Mom-moments when I watch my 5 year old daughter sing (all the words) and dance happily to your songs.
Thank you for adding sparkles to my day! Keep dreaming and singing!
Big congratulations!! I’m not surprised either as you certainly have a collection of wonderfully catchy, melodic and good-valued songs. Wish we were in town for your next shows. The girls are wondering when we will see you next.
Lorraine and Robyn – Wild, congratulations on your win of the Western Canadian Music Award for Children’s Recording of the Year. It’s one of many awards you’ll receive if you keep up this quality in your records, song writing and performances. You’re on to something great here. Your music and songs touch kids and parents, its wonderful to see. Mario, your talent also shines in this production.
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!! Another well deserved award for another brilliant CD!! Charlotte was very excited to tell me that her Kindergarten teacher has the Action Packed CD and was very proud to tell her that you are both friends of hers!! She then sang and danced her way through the album in front of her whole class!
We are looking forward to making the trip to Port Alberni for your next mid-island show…
Thanks again for bringing such joy into our lives with your fabulous music and inspiring lyrics.
my son Joshua is in ahhh everytime he hears uz on treehouse he is one years old now and loves it so much