We're celebrating our recent GRAMMY win for All about Bullies Big and Small in the "Best Children's Album." category. We contributed to this anti bullying album with 20 other Artists who added their own brilliant talents and songs to make up a fantastic CD that appeared to capture the hearts of America, and on sunday we received the GRAMMY in Los Angeles. Thanks to our incredible producers who put together the songs and Artist Roster, that included Barry Louis Polisar (Juno) Blue October,Grover Silcox , Dave Kinnoin, Keith Grimwood (Trout Fishing in America) Little Steven Van Zandt ( Bruce Springsteen BandThe Sopranos) Heidi Swedberg ( Susan on the Seinfeld Show) Judy Pancoast ( 2010 Grammy Nominee) and May Pang to name just a few of the extraordinary talent that graced this sublime CD. Thanks to everyone involved. We've all been friends for some years, and it was a pleasure to work with you all. If you'd like more info, or would like to buy a copy of the CD please visit: The All About Bullies website. ALL proceeds go to Pacers.org

The Battersby Duo first broke onto the Kid's Music scene in 1983.
Their backgrounds in Early Childhood Development, Sociology and Philosophy helped them formulate ideas for writing songs for children that nurtured and helped young minds in the building block stages of their development.And so in may '83 The BatDuo was born!

By 1989 the Battersby Duo were the hosts of Kids Place, the Emmy award winning TV show, then made guest appearances on Sesame Street and The Today Show on NBC. Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood said of his friends "We will remember with pleasure that The Battersby's are a part of our neighborhood."

1992 heralded the dawn of classic BatDuo music with the release of "A Tail of Too Sillies." and songs like "I'm a Germ" "Pat your Hands," and "Elephant's Toenails" became classics with families around the USA.

The American Library Association called The Duo "A Banquet of Silliness designed to please the most refined of Juvenile Palates."

While performing at a Sesame Street program in Washington DC in 1993 a friend of Hillary Clinton, who was attending the show, saw The Duo, and was so impressed by their performance, that she mentioned them to the First Lady who a month or so later, invited them to perform for her and the children of Washington, at The White House. The Battersby's were invited to perform for the next 6 years for The President and First Lady at numerous White House functions. They also performed at numerous fundraisers, including the now historic "Our Children our Future" rally of 1993/4
They have also appeared on TV shows on PBS, CBS, ABC, UPN, Fox and NBC influencing millions of Children over the past 3 decades with their wacky wisdom and innovative music.
The Battersby's have just released their first adult CD in 25 years under their adult band name Cross Creek called A Storm is Coming.
The Battersby Duo are endorsed by Taylor Guitars and this year are celebrating their first GRAMMY nomination for Sunny Days.

BATTERSBY DUO, Sunny Days

The Battersby Duo have been making music for families since 1983, charming kids every step of the way with their infectious ditties. In 2010, the band hit the pinnacle of their success, landing their first Grammy nomination for this album - SUNNY DAYS. Striking a balance between sincerity and silliness, the music is the perfect pick-me-up for carpooling and the ideal companion for playtime. Tim and Laura Battersby have fine voices and harmonize beautifully together against upbeat arrangements.

BATTERSBY DUO, Painting Box

The Battersby Duo have been a creative force in the realm of kids music since 1982, charming children with their colorful songs, harmonic singing and the goofy sense of fun they infuse their music with. Upon opening the PAINTING BOX, kids will be regaled with fifteen splendid songs, including BatDuo favorites like “I’m A Germ,” “Bathtime Splish Splash” and “The Alpha Beta Song.” The music is lively and happy, designed to help the under 10 set get a crash course in numbers, the alphabet, animals and memory.
Reviewed by New Sound Kids December 2011

BATTERSBY DUO, Color Magic

The Battersby Duo has been entertaining youngsters for almost three decades, garnering multiple awards and accolades along the way (including an Emmy, a Grammy nomination and multiple Parents' Choice awards). COLOR MAGIC finds Tim and Laura tackles the topics of restless kids (and the parents they keep awake), an ode to teachers, pre-school prep and a blues number about a craving for burgers and fries. Musically, many of the songs have a '60s acoustic pop/folk sound with vocal harmonizing.
Reviewed by New Sound Kids December 2011

JUST ADDED:
The Battersby Duo will be performing at The Wee Folks Series on 4/22/12 at The Straz Center in Tampa FL. Concert times are : 11.00 am. 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm.
Tickets are $8.50 and these 3 shows are for the Wee Folks. (5 and under) Much fun and dancing to be had and lots and lots of silliness for Mom and Dad and all the little ones.

Please visit The Straz Center to buy tickets or telephone them at 813-229-STAR (7827)

IMAGINE
The Battersby Duo tour 200 days a year performing to Children and Families between the ages of Stroller and 10. Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2011, and winners of 3 Choice Awards and an Emmy, they've performed 6 times at The White House for the President of the United States. Senator Bob Graham calls them, "A National Treasure."