Artist description Tim and Laura,the incomparable Musical Comedy Duo for Children and Families,are a "banquet of silliness,designed to please the most refined of juvenile palates,"says The American Library Association.Their concerts are a mixture of high energy "bee"-bop,with a dash of do-wop and liberal doses of fun."Shamelessly goofy and a must-see,"writes Mike Joyce of The Washington Post."Hilarious fun,"says The St Petersburg Times....."a guaranteed hit,"says WolfTrap."The Battersby's are naturals for our audiences."Meanwhile down the lane at Sesame Street,the honchos there opine that,"The Battersby's are a top notch Duo with enough flexibility and versatility to entertain any childrens group." The icing on the proverbial cake comes in the form of Fred Rogers of Mr Rogers Neighborhood,who writes."We will remember with pleasure that The Battersby's are a part of our neighborhood."

Music Style Childrens Music

Musical Influences All Parents,All Teachers,Bach,Beethoven,Kermit and The Beatles

Artist History The Battersby Duo's goofy wacky and wonderful music has earned them an International Reputation over the past 20 years.They have performed 6 times at The White House,appeared at The Kennedy Center, WolfTrap, The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center,The Spoleto Festival,and have also performed on NBC's Today Show,The Fox Morning Show,and ABC World News.They tour 200 days a year singing to hundreds of thousands of Children around the world.They have also won 3 Parents Choice Awards and a Cable Emmy. In 1977 Mr Tim composed the score for a Smithsonian Institute documentary entitled The Last Chance.Together Ms Laura and Mr Tim have written over 150 Childrens songs.They tour,as The Battersby Duo,200 days a year.In addition to their hectic concert schedule,they also speak at Teachers Conferences on Early Childhood Development. Goofy wacky and whimsical are all adjectives to describe the musical antics of The Battersby Duo.Beneath the facade of silliness,The Battersby's offer honest non-threatening glimpses in to a Childs world of understanding and imagination.Their unique harmony laced style of music,blends the blues with the 50's and folk with the 90's.Couple these ingredients with a dash of comedy,a hint of vaudeville and liberal doses of interactive theatrics,and you begin to understand why every Battersby Concert is delightfully provocative...and so much fun.

Group Members Tim and Laura The Battersby Duo

Instruments Guitars and Vocals

Albums A Tail of Too Sillies,Too Sillies Two,Another Slice of Pie,By the Book.

Press Reviews When Mr Tim and Ms Laura go on stage,it's kiddie vaudeville,complete with songs,sight gags and one liners.The Kids go bananas for The Battersby Duo.THE TAMPA TRIBUNE. "The Battersby Duo's songs are loved by Children and Parents alike.A Silly Success,a brilliant show." ST.PETERSBURG TIMES.FLORIDA "Some of the biggest names in the entertainment world are expected at The White House on Monday: Robert DeNiro,Julie Andrews,'N Sync,and The Battersby Duo, will all be performing at the annual Easter Egg Roll." Washington Journal.St Pete Times "When Mr Tim and Ms Laura go on stage,it's kiddie vaudeville,complete with songs,sight gags and one liners.The Kids go bananas for The Battersby Duo." THE TAMPA TRIBUNE. "The fact that The Battersby Duo has performed at The White House for the past 6 years is a great measure of their popularity.They are always a huge hit with the Kids and their Parents." Erica Batcheller.Spokesperson for TheFirstLady Rarely do our marble walls and chandeliers witness such levels of silliness,as The Battersby Duo inspires in their audiences of Children and Parents.THE KENNEDY CENTER.Washington DC Notable Quotables Home Page............2001 Brochure.......Guest Book........Schedule.............BatDuoBio "Some of the biggest names in the entertainment world are expected at The White House on Monday: Robert DeNiro,Julie Andrews,'N Sync,and The Battersby Duo, will all be performing at the annual Easter Egg Roll." Washington Journal.St Pete Times "When Mr Tim and Ms Laura go on stage,it's kiddie vaudeville,complete with songs,sight gags and one liners.The Kids go bananas for The Battersby Duo." THE TAMPA TRIBUNE. "The fact that The Battersby Duo has performed at The White House for the past 6 years is a great measure of their popularity.They are always a huge hit with the Kids and their Parents." Erica Batcheller.Spokesperson for TheFirstLady Rarely do our marble walls and chandeliers witness such levels of silliness,as The Battersby Duo inspires in their audiences of Children and Parents.THE KENNEDY CENTER.Washington DC The level of commitment,professionalism,and dedication shown by The Battersby Duo to their young audiences is truly commendable.A Pleasure to work with.WolfTrap Performing Arts Center As an event co-ordinator it is rare to find an entertainment group as special as The Battersby Duo.Their unique combination of music and learning,dancing and singing,make them ideal for any family event.For the past 7 years they have performed at The Ritz Carltons annual Santa Brunch,and Easter Bunny Brunch.Let me be the first to tell you,that Santa Claus and The Easter Bunny are no match for The Battersby Duo,where the Children and Parents are concerned.Mr Tim and Ms Laura,have built up a truly remarkable following since their first performance with us all those years ago.They are a breath of fresh air,and it is with great pleasure that we recommend them to any one seeking quality entertainment for any Family event.The Ritz Carlton "A Top Notch Duo,with enough versatility to entertain any Childrens group." SESAME STREET Thankyou for making Easter at The White House so special for all of us who attended your Concert.Your wonderful contribution made the day a real success." Hillary Clinton Mr Tim and Ms Laura are funny,nice, silly and neat;and their songs make you think.ConleyLowrance When Mr Tim and Ms Laura go on stage,it's kiddie vaudeville,complete with songs,sight gags and one liners.The Kids go bananas for The Battersby Duo.THE TAMPA TRIBUNE. They're exciting,entertaining,and the Kids absolutely love them.WHMM TV 32 Washington.PBS "We will remember with pleasure that The Battersby's are a part of our Neighborhood." Mr ROGERS "Goofy wacky and whimsical are all adjectives to describe the musical antics of The Battersby Duo.A banquet of silliness designed to please the most refined of Juvenile palates."AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION "The Battersby Duo must be a hoot in concert,their offbeat banter endearing them to listeners of all ages.On their newest CD Too Sillies Two,The Battersby's are all over the stylistic map,with a lesson on primary colors,barnyard animals,family togetherness,and the dignity due to those that are different.One of the technically best Childrens CD's that this reporter has heard in a while. " BOOKLIST "The Battersby Duo's songs are loved by Children and Parents alike.A Silly Success,a brilliant show." ST.PETERSBURG TIMES.FLORIDA "Thank you for the wonderful performances at The 1996 Spoleto Childrens Festival.Your outrageously fun,silly songs were a special treat to the Children,We had just as much fun at your Artreach performance at the Medical University of South Carolina's Children's Hospital.Being able to switch from the frenetic activity of our outdoor event,to the serenity of the Children's Hospital,all in one afternoon is really a tribute to your versatility and professionalism."SPOLETO Though disguised as goofy frivolous fun,The Battersby Duo's antics and songs simmer with serious themes.The Battersby Duo's songs offer honest non-threatening glimpses into a Childs world of understanding and imagination.Their beautiful voices and pleasing music shine.LIBRARYJOURNAL Education happens effortlessly at a Battersby Concert.As mirrors of Mr Tim and Ms Laura,Children mimic demonstrations and follow instructions that develop spatial,linguistic,musical,kinesthetic,and mathematic intelligences.Discovery Theatre.Wash D.C

Location Brooksville, Florida - USA

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