"Imagination Movers" airs weekdays at 10AM on Disney Channel.
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About "Imagination Movers":
Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Scott "Smitty" Smith are the New Orleans-based Imagination Movers, an alternative rock band for preschoolers and the next big thing to hit Disney Channel in their new Playhouse Disney series of the same name. Though their catchy tunes are expressly written for kids, they strive to make their music equally as enjoyable for parents. Collaboratively written by the four guys, the music covers a variety of genres including old funk, new wave, punk, country, ballads, hip hop, American rock and more, with each Mover bringing his own musical sensibility to the table.
The Movers sing about messy rooms, healthy snacks, sibling rivalry and other topics that relate to being a little kid. Their musical style, however, would sound right at home on a weekly MTV countdown.
The Movers - Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty -- began in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national kids music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. In concert, the Movers teach high-energy dances, play games with the audience and make music on their one-of-a-kind trash can drumset. Kids and parents help perform new kids classics like "Shakable You," "The Medicine Song," "What's in the Fridge?" and "I Want My Mommy (Time for Bed)."
The Movers are a big hit on XM Kids national satellite radio, where they have launched three songs to the top of the charts. They have also won a total of 14 national music awards and were named a "Parenting Pick" by Parenting Magazine in May 2005. An ongoing tour of U.S. cities creates new Movers fans (affectionately known as "Gearheads") in the wake of every show.
Their series for Playhouse Disney features Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty as blue-collar brainstormers working hard to solve "idea emergencies" in their Idea Warehouse, a clearinghouse of infinite inspirations. Through songs, stories and skits, the Movers move kids to exercise their bodies and brains.
Movers audio and video encourages kids to "reach high, think big, work hard and have fun!" The Movers themselves are leading by example as they captivate new fans daily with their winning sound and style.
Walt Disney Records plans to release a "definitive introduction" to the Movers with a collection of songs titled "Juicebox Heroes," culled from the group's three albums. A new studio album will follow next year that will feature original songs from the series. The group is on tour.
For more information, visit www.imaginationmovers.com.
