I have the heart of a flower child, and I love outdoor concerts with a serious passion. Dancing barefoot on the grass to music with awesome grooves is one of the best parts of summer! When I heard about “Live in Lexington: Under the Copper Beech” from Ben Rudnick & Friends, a family jam band from the East Coast, I was super excited to get my hands on a copy.
As soon as I received my CD in the mail, I took it outside where we were preparing to barbecue for dinner and popped it into the stereo. Within seconds, my 9 month old daughter was already rocking and bobbing (the non-walking baby equivalent to dancing) in her play pen! She was totally digging it, and I started dancing around her playpen and singing to her. Later, I caught my husband singing along and grooving to “When the Saints Go Marching In” while he was working by himself in the garage! We had so much fun listening to this CD (on repeat!).
This live performance album made us feel like we were actually at the concert while eating our dinner in our own backyard! It made me sway my hips and tap my toes while singing along to the familiar cover songs. The original songs are sure to become family favorites as well. Ben & Friends have a very unique and versatile sound covering many genres of music, which is a perfect way to expose children to various styles of music. This is a very awesome and fun album!
This press release perfectly describes Ben Rudnick & Friends: “Affectionately nicknamed ‘the Grateful Dead for kids,’ Ben Rudnick & Friends create a jam band dynamic that transforms their concerts into events. The band’s stratospheric level of adventurous musicianship brilliantly beams across a spectrum of bluegrass, light folk, calypso, country, second-line New Orleans jazz, and the many flavors of rock. The result: kids and grownups dance together, older folks happily recognize many songs, and a sense of community fun dominates the scene.”
Live in Lexington: Under the Copper Beech is essential for anyone who likes to shake their booty and have a good time! It is a must have for any family-oriented occasion, especially outdoor get togethers! We have been listening to it every time we eat in the backyard, which is at least 3 times a week, and every time we feel like the concert is happening in our yard. We are still loving every song! I wish Ben Rudnick & Friends toured the West Coast – I am jealous of our East Coast readers who have the opportunity to see him live!
Ben Rudnick & Friends – Live in Lexington: Under the Copper Beech :: $14.99
CD Release Date: August 30, 2011 ~ Pre-sale on now!
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*I was provided with Ben’s awesome CD to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed are my own and those of my rockin’ 9 month old.*
August 17, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Awesome review. I will have to pick up this CD for my grandbaby.
August 22, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I have a feeling that the song, “Macaroni & Cheese,” will be a hit at our house.