The Laurie Berkner Band: Party Day!

This latest addition to the popular “kindie” rock group Laurie Berkner Band's series of children's music videos features the titular singer, keyboardist Susie Lampert, bassist Adam Bernstein, and drummer Bobby Golden. Running with the fun theme of a whimsical balloon that brings the band invitations to various semi-animated fetes, Party Day! features 12 tunes, including the costume-friendly “This Hat,” the hummable imagination ode “Last Night I Had a Dream,” “Shake Your Body Down,” “Where Is the Cake?”, an acapella “Happy Happy Happy Birthday,” and pajama-time tunes “The Cookie Bakers of the Night,” “Pillowland,” and “Goodnight.” DVD extras include a behind-the-scenes segment, live concert footage, and band interviews, as well as a bonus five-track audio CD. Characteristically well-produced and entertaining, this latest outing from the acclaimed group is highly recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)