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

The Oot Nsa国际传媒� 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 bandsa国际传媒檚 past albums, this one is an eclectic mix of genres as well, with roots in rock nsa国际传媒� 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 sa国际传媒� Matthew, Ari, Ezra, and Gabe sa国际传媒� 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.

sa国际传媒淥ur dad always played show tunes and honky-tonk piano when we were growing up,sa国际传媒� Ari said.

sa国际传媒淟earning our own instruments and playing together was just natural.sa国际传媒�

Ruthie, who was eight when the band first came together, said itsa国际传媒檚 great to be in a band with her family.

sa国际传媒淭he band is also a way for us to get together and itsa国际传媒檚 also nice to be together and make music as a family,sa国际传媒� she said.

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

sa国际传媒淲e make music to make good vibrations and happiness and joy,sa国际传媒� Ezra said.

sa国际传媒淲e also do this for creativity, and so people feel lighthearted and free.sa国际传媒�

With the combination of silly songs, teachings, as well as songs expressing a personsa国际传媒檚 wonder and awe at the world, The Oot Nsa国际传媒� 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 Nsa国际传媒� Oots is available on their . A list of where you can buy the album is available .

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