Milkshake Duo

Music / Sound, Performance

For over twenty years, Milkshake has been making music for kids that reflect their state of being a child in all its wonder and energy. We seek to find the physical and emotional happiness in the shared experience of making music with friends of all ages, but especially the young and young at heart.

About the Artist

Lisa Mathews and Mikel Gehl are the Milkshake Duo, a school and library-friendly part of the Grammy-nominated award-winning kindie band Milkshake. Milkshake makes original music kids can call their own, exploring topics kids care about, from pretend play to the social ups and downs of friends and bullies. The duo's highly interactive live appearances inspire joy, even as the kids learn through music and rhyme as part of the band. The Milkshake Band is the larger performance venue and festival version of the group, and prices vary. The band has released five award-winning albums, a DVD and comic book. Their music videos have graced kid-friendly TV channels PBS KIDS, Nick Jr. and the Emmy-award winning ToddWorld cartoon.

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Featured Work

Booking

Booking Price: $500-$1,000

Maryland libraries and schools, please contact Arts for Learning Maryland: 410.837.7577
For bigger venues and the Milkshake band, please contact Lisa Mathews: 410.662.8392

Access to an electrical outlet.
Space for our sound equipment (two speakers on stands; two microphones).

Travel within a two-hour radius of Baltimore; Two or more hours drive, two or more bookings required.

"We love having Milkshake perform at Strathmore. Thanks for an exciting evening for families, with a high degree of musical integrity AND lots of fun." - Betty Scott, Strathmore Center for the Arts

"There was a lot of wiggling, giggling, dancing and clapping from audience members, big and small." - Dara Gordon, Longwood Gardens

"This summer we had the Milkshake Duo, Lisa and Mikel, at multiple branches. During the engaging performance, children learned their ABC's in sign language, understood the importance of eating a healthy breakfast, and unlocked their imagination to bring sunshine into the library, among other important and fun musical lessons.Lisa and Mikel had the children paying attention and interacting throughout the performance." - Abigail Fine, Director of Development, Fairfax Library Foundation

"Indie rockers Lisa Mathews and Mikel Gehl have produced a sunny and imaginative brand of pop-rock. Think of what would happen if the B-52s and Cowboy Junkies visited your child’s preschool, and you’ll get an idea of the dreamy music this rocking duet makes. From the quirky “ABC of Me” to the runaway “Space Song” and the playfully catchy “Woo-Woo,” Milkshake delights in luscious harmonies and witty, merry-go-round spins. If kids don’t beg to hit the replay button, parents will.
–Suelain Moy, Parenting Magazine

Arts in Education

Audiences Types: Early Childhood (0-3 years old), Grades Pre-K – 2, Grades 3-5

"Music with the Milkshake Duo"
"Be Part of the Band! With the Milkshake Duo"
"Garden Party With the Milkshake Duo"