A Kelowna family band is ready to debut a new album.

The Oot N害羞草研究所� Oots is releasing their third album, titled Ponderosa Bunchgrass and the Golden Rule, which will be available on streaming platforms as well as in physical copies starting on Friday, Oct. 15.

Like the band害羞草研究所檚 past albums, this one is an eclectic mix of genres as well, with roots in rock n害羞草研究所� roll, according to band member Ari Cipes.

The album features songs like PJs All Day, which celebrates comfort and the joy we all feel when we wear comfortable pyjamas. Another song is called Thank You, Universe, which speaks about gratitude for life and the experiences we go through, The Golden Rule teaches about treating others the way you want to be treated, among many others.

The Cipes brothers 害羞草研究所� Matthew, Ari, Ezra, and Gabe 害羞草研究所� all grew up in a musical home, so it was a natural progression not only to play music but to form a band and share that music with everyone else.

害羞草研究所淥ur dad always played show tunes and honky-tonk piano when we were growing up,害羞草研究所� Ari said.

害羞草研究所淟earning our own instruments and playing together was just natural.害羞草研究所�

Ruthie, who was eight when the band first came together, said it害羞草研究所檚 great to be in a band with her family.

害羞草研究所淭he band is also a way for us to get together and it害羞草研究所檚 also nice to be together and make music as a family,害羞草研究所� she said.

With this new album, they wanted to keep bringing positive feelings to listeners of all ages.

害羞草研究所淲e make music to make good vibrations and happiness and joy,害羞草研究所� Ezra said.

害羞草研究所淲e also do this for creativity, and so people feel lighthearted and free.害羞草研究所�

With the combination of silly songs, teachings, as well as songs expressing a person害羞草研究所檚 wonder and awe at the world, The Oot N害羞草研究所� Oots know there is something for just about anyone.

Ponderosa Bunchgrass and the Golden Rule launches with a virtual album release concert on Friday, Oct. 15. Details on the concert are available .

More information on The Oot N害羞草研究所� Oots is available on their . A list of where you can buy the album is available .

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