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'THE BATTERSBY DUO'

Songs for Children who Fly with their Minds. "A Top Notch Duo.” Sesame Street “A National Treasure.” Senator Bob Graham. “A Banquet of Silliness designed to please the most refined of Juvenile Palates.” The American Library Association.“Goofy wacky and whimsical." School Library Journal

The Battersby Duo first broke onto the Children's music scene in 1983.The Battersby Duo is a touring band for Children and Families. They tour 300 days a year performing to Children and Families between the ages of Stroller and 12. Winners of 3 Parents Choice Awards and an ACE, they have performed 6 times at The White House for the President of the United States, and are considered to be one of the finest Musical Comedy Teams for Children and Families in the USA today. They perform in Theatres, Schools, Libraries and Festivals and have appeared at The Kennedy Center, The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, The Filene Center, Wolf Trap's Theatre in the Woods, The Fairfax Fair, The Herndon Festival,The Marcus Center, The Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and Sesame Street PEP. Their backgrounds in Early Childhood Development, Sociology and Philosophy helped them understand the importance of writing songs for children, that nurtured and helped young minds in the "building block" stage of their development.

By 1990 the BatDuo, 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 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 calls The Duo "A Banquet of Silliness designed to please the most refined of Juvenile Palates."

While performing at a Sesame St. Outreach program in Washington DC in 1993 a friend of The First Lady saw them, and told Mrs. Clinton about them. For the next 7 years,based on that recommendation The Battersby Duo performed for The President and First Lady at numerous White House events.

The Battersby Duo has also appeared on the Today Show on NBC, and were hosts of the popular Children's TV series "Kid's Place" in the 1980's and early 1990's. They have also appeared on TV shows on PBS, CBS, ABC, UPN,Fox and NBC and have influenced millions of Children over the past 3 decades with their wacky wisdom and innovative music. In 2010 The Battersby's released their first adult CD in 25 years under their adult band name Cross Creek entitled A Storm is Coming. The Battersby Duo are endorsed by Taylor Guitars