Bears and Lions on Kid Tune Tuesday…

Not too long ago on I heard a song from a band that had such a unique sound that I had to pull over and scribble down their name.

Bears and Lions is a band from South Carolina, boldly making their mark on the kid music circuit.  They seem to be following a trend in children’s music, where the musicians have these personae or alter egos with back stories.  Perhaps it appeals to the imagination of a child.

While I’m not sure I buy in to this fad entirely, Bears and Lions have just enough quirk and humor with what I’ve heard so far to hook me.

Two guys, one wearing a bear costume, the other donning a lion suit, singing songs.  Their website explains that the pair of animals used to be circus performers who looked forward to their post-show treat of pancakes brought to them by the Bearded Lady.  One day they escaped to pursue their dreams of making it big, writing songs along the way about their adventures.

Sure, the premise is bizarre.  I mean, do bears and lions even have opposable thumbs to play the guitar?  And yes, the set up is a bit hokey.  But I’m willing to forgive it if they keep delivering songs like “Pancakes.”

The song has a bit of a hard, almost rap-metal sound to it.  It’s as if Rage Against the Machine and Cake had a baby and started making children’s music with its gradual build and mariachi-ish horn.  The song not only lays out Bears and Lions backstory, but it also makes my mouth water with this roll call of pancake varieties and toppings.  IHOP should consider making this their theme song.

Give it a listen and see for yourself!

Like what you hear?  You can buy this tune HERE and check out more from Bears and Lions HERE.

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