We Are…The Laurie Berkner Band

Acclaimed New Jersey professional rock musician and Rutgers alum turned children's entertainer Laurie Berkner, her bassist husband Brian Mueller, and keyboard player Susie Lampert turn on the super-kid-friendly antics and charisma in this compilation of 10 music videos. Kicking off with the days-of-the-week ditty “I'm Gonna Catch You,” other standout tunes on the nouveau-Sharon, Lois & Bram-like band's debut DVD include “Victor Vito,” the calypso-style “Under a Shady Tree,” “Bumblebee,” “The Goldfish,” the fanciful “Pig On Her Head,” and the a capella “Moon Moon Moon.” Although some of the lyrics are repetitive, most of the songs are spot-on for the intended preschool audience, as evidenced in clips of happy children pleasantly singing and dancing along. DVD extras include a behind-the-scenes video montage, the extra live cut “I'm a Mess,” an alternate version of “Moon Moon Moon,” and a bonus five-song audio CD. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)