Groundbreaking Music for Kids That Sounds as Good as it Feels
‘The Feeling Good Concert’ starring Dr. Cool and Pride New Direct-to-Video DVD/VHS and CD Available March 16, 2004 from The Good Life Solution, Inc.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 8, 2004
There's a fresh exciting sound in the universe of kid's music and it's called Dr. Cool and Pride. This hot black and white singer-songwriter team from Chicago is taking their unique mix of hip-hop, pop and conscious rap to a worldwide audience with The Feeling Good Concert, their first CD and DVD/VHS release.
This interactive MTV-style concert, performed before an audience of rocking 5-11 year olds, features ten original songs that turn kids on to themselves and their world. Dr. Cool and Pride inspire girls and boys to laugh, think, get up and dance, and even write songs of their own.
"Our music helps kids feel good about themselves," says Dr. Cool, "and when you feel good, great things can happen." For the past several years, Dr. Cool (Jeff Bizar) and Pride (Famos Guider) have devoted themselves to encouraging kids to make healthy choices, respect others, and accept themselves just the way they are. Their music and lyrics are hip and contemporary, in tune with today's kids, but their messages are Golden Oldies—character-building values that parents everywhere appreciate and applaud.
Here's what we mean:
“The Pledge”-- I pledge allegiance to myself/And to being the best I can be/And to my dreams, for which I stand/One person, showing pride, dreaming big/With sharing and love for all.
“Stop and Think”-- Stop and think before you act/You'll make the right decision, that's a fact.
“Celebrate”-- Celebrate all the colors of the world/ Celebrate all religions of the world/ Celebrate all the people of the world/ Celebrate every boy and every girl.
“Readers are Leaders” -- It's so important to stay in school/ 'Cause knowledge is power and power is cool/ It's so important to challenge your brain/ So work hard, and you'll be in the right lane/ On the road to success if you believe it/And if you believe it, you can achieve it.
Dr. Cool and Pride also write songs that inspire kids to get up, to get active, and to dance. “Hands Up” is a four - minute full body workout and “Freeze Dance” is another fun song guaranteed to get kids off the couch.
Another highlight of The Feeling Good Concert DVD is the “Song Inside of You” online songwriting contest. Dr. Cool and Pride encourage kids to use their imagination to write songs of their own. Their web site - www. drcoolandpride. com - teaches the basics of songwriting and invites kids to share their lyrics in an interactive environment. "Every kid is creative, " says Pride. "We've always given them crayons and paint to tell their stories. Let's give them words and music too."
The Feeling Good Concert is the first in a series of live action programs that will feature the music and messages of Dr. Cool and Pride. In the works are a national concert tour, books, more videos, and a television series, which presents the performers in an innovative, interactive format and involves kids in writing their own songs.
Recommended for kids 11 and under (and their parents,) The Feeling Good Concert DVD is approximately 30 minutes, includes 10 original songs and will be available March 16, 2004 for a suggested retail price of $14.95. DVD extras include a bonus track music video version of "See Ya," a question-and-answer session with the stars, funny behind-the-scenes clips, and Dr. Cool and Pride's pitch for The Song Inside of You online songwriting contest. The VHS suggested retail price is $12.95, and the CD is $12.95 and includes lyrics. Appearing with Dr. Cool and Pride are the groovinÂ’ DJ Sunshine (Sarin Brandwein), and spectacular dancers Hip (Mike Stagliano) and Hop (Steve Stagliano).
The Feeling Good Concert is a production of The Good Life Solution, Inc. Executive Producers of the DVD/VHS are Jeff Bizar, President of The Good Life Solution, Inc. and Emmy award-winning writer-producer Marilynn Preston. For more information about Dr. Cool and Pride products and projects visit www. drcoolandpride. com.
Background:
Dr. Cool: Jeff Bizar's purpose is to be a positive influence in kids' lives. The two most positive influences in his life – his mother and father – were both teachers and Jeff felt inspired to be a teacher too. But he decided to reach out to kids in a more entertaining way. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a business degree, he started Bizar Entertainment, Inc., a family-run business that specializes in providing live entertainment for adults and kids in a variety of venues. Years later, Jeff founded The Good Life Solution, Inc., to focus specifically on creating and implementing programs for children. These programs promote self-acceptance and creativity, and teach kids conflict resolution, character development, and how to make healthy choices. Over the past 10 years he has done thousands of school programs, workshops and parties. His fan mail attests to his immense popularity with kids, parents and teachers. "How am I going to change the world?" says Jeff. "One kid at a time."
Pride: Famos Guider is a multi-talented musician composer performer whose passion for music has been aimed at improving the lives of kids. He has been a mentor and speaker at numerous elementary schools and educational conventions. Kids love Famos for his super cool music, his supercharged dancing and his supersonic beat-boxing. He walks his talk wherever he goes. "Be proud of who you are," says Famos, "and be confident in yourself every day of your life."
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