MILKSHAKE ROCKS ‘TIL THE LAST DROP

ON PBS KIDS®

NEW HOSTED PRESCHOOL DESTINATION

“While many of Milkshake’s songs describe the world from a child’s point of view, others are more like love letters from parent to child” – The Washington Post

‘Hip parents who like music will absolutely thrill to Milkshake” – Baltimore Magazine

BALTIMORE, MD (September 7)– The groundbreaking Baltimore rock band for all ages, MILKSHAKE, serves up some mighty tasty musical treats for preschoolers this fall on PBS KIDS’ new interactive, multi-platform preschool destination (check local listings). Through daily themed activities, music and movement, PBS KIDS’ new preschool destination will inspire children by nurturing a love of learning about themselves and the world around them through creative expression and exploration, while also encouraging positive healthy development. As part of these daily themes, Milkshake will perform original music videos that will air throughout the fall.

“We think children need music that they can call their very own,” says Lisa Mathews of Milkshake. “And we’d like to think we’ve created exactly that in our PBS KIDS music videos. Kids need fun, hip, contemporary music that’s age-appropriate and relevant to their lives. If parents enjoy the music, too … well, that’s a beautiful thing!”

Singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl are the stars of Milkshake, whose music videos have been a popular feature on the NOGGIN Channel’s‘Jack’s Big Music Show’and will also soon be seen on the Emmy Award-winning ‘ToddWorld,’airing on DISCOVERY KIDS and TLC. Former members of Baltimore’s indie rock group Love Riot, Lisa and Mikel changed gears in 2002 to celebrate and reflect the new focus in their lives brought about by having children. Beneath Milkshake’s kid-friendly lyrics and effervescent outlook on the worldexists a rock band whose music has grown and evolved right along with Lisa’s and Mikel’s own children, with influences ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Julie Andrews, and the Beatles to The White Stripes. Milkshake has released two award-winning CDs – Happy Songs,’ and ‘Bottle of Sunshine.’ A third album, ‘PLAY!,’ is set for a November 2006 release.

Milkshake’s role on PBS KIDS will be part of a framework in which daily curriculum-based storylines will be connected between shows, exploring topics and issues relevant to a preschooler’s world, such as getting along with siblings, sharing, accepting differences, and facing fears.

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Online at pbskids.org, fans will be able to watch original Milkshake videos, complete with sing-a-long lyrics, discover fun-filled games corresponding to the day’s curriculum theme, and visit series companion sites. Caregivers and educators will be able to access supplemental material to enhance the learning experience through pbsparents.org and pbsteachersource.org.

Designed to engage preschoolers and enhance their learning experience with age-appropriate interactive on-air and online content, PBS KIDS’ new preschool destination features four series including the premiere of CURIOUS GEORGE and the top ranked series IT’S A BIG BIG WORLD, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, and DRAGON TALES.

PBS KIDS is committed to providing the highest-quality non-commercial content and learning environment for children across the country. Providingage-appropriate, diverse programming for kids, PBS KIDS’ programs consistently earn more prestigious awards than any other broadcast or cable network. Only PBS KIDS has earned the unanimous endorsement of parents, children, industry leaders and teachers. With additional PBS resources to complement its programming, including PBS KIDS online ( PBS KIDS GO! ( PBS Parents ( PBS TeacherSource ( PBS Ready To Learn services and literacy events across the country, PBS KIDS is providing the tools necessary for positive child development. PBS is a nonprofit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation’s 354 public television stations, serving nearly 90 million people each week and reaching 99% of American homes.

From their base in Baltimore, Milkshake performs throughout the country. To learn more about the band, including specific concert dates, please visit

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For more information about Milkshake or to schedule an interview with Lisa Mathews and Mikel Gehl, please contact Elizabeth Waldman Frazier at Waldmania! 415.334.2787 or .