Biography
Tom 'Tommy' Gardner joined Danny Quinn to form The Uncle Brothers in 1998 after co-writing several tracks on Danny's "Don't Miss The Boat" CD for children. He has been a singer- songwriter for many years but really found his niche after The Uncle Brothers was born, writing dozens of songs both with Danny and solo. His song, "Rainbow" (Two Big Kids) won the KidSing 2001 songwriting contest (grand prize) and his other songs won several John Lennon Songwriting awards. Tommy performs solo for younger children (preschool to about 7 years old) as well as older kids and families (same as The Uncle Brothers). He has three solo CDs; "My Candy Tree, Songs For Younger Children (ages 2-7) and "Kangaroo Waffles & Other Treasure" (ages 4-12), and "Dizzy Chickens" (ages 3-12)
His influences are CAT STEVENS, JIMMY BUFFETT, & BILLY JOEL, DANNY QUINN
Tom has appeared on WFUD, WRCR, WLIR, Rockland World Radio, and several local TV appearances.
The Uncle Brothers are unique because they manage to perform music with a message when necessary (schools, churches, libraries, etc) or just a flat out fun for the whole family concert with original music and standards, but in a manner that appeals to adults as well as children.
Their CDs (see discography) have won many awards including Parents Choice, Parents Guide, Children's Music Web Award (Best New Artist), John Lennon Song Writing Awards, iParenting ,and others.
In 2009, Danny opened Danny Quinns (dannyquinns.com), Irish Pub & Restaurant on Martha's Vineyard and is on temporary (maybe permanent) leave from The Uncle Brothers. Tom has designed this band so Danny will have a place on stage if his life's journey ever brings him back.
Instrumentation
Tom 'Tommy' Gardner- Acoustic guitar, electric bass, vocals
The Uncle Brothers consists of Tommy Gardner with one or more of the following musicians:
Dennis Winge- bass, electric/acoustic guitar
Pete Visalli- Acoustic guitar, vocals
Bill Reiner- bass
Danny Quinn- Acoustic guitar, vocals
Discography
"Mooseltoe", Snappy Holidays from The Uncle Brothers (awards pending)
"Monkey's Uncle" (2004 Parents Choice Award SILVER HONORS,)
"Two Big Kids" (2001 Parents Choice Award, Parents Guide Award, Children's Music Web Award 2001 "Best New Artist)
"Just Say Uncle!" (Parents Guide Award, Recommended, 2002 Parents Choice Award, Recommended, "Best New Audio" Family Fun Magazine A-List (Nov. 03), Editors Pick, The Library Journal, (Sept, '04)
"Songs For Schools: Positive Choices" Parents Choice, iParenting
"Songs For Schools: Reading & Songs To Spark Imagination" (New 2007)
"Don't Miss The Boat" Uncle Danny (Danny Quinn), 1998 Parents Guide Award
"Kangaroo Waffles & other Treasure" Tommy Gardner (New 2007)
"My Candy Tree, Songs For Younger Children" Tommy Gardner - Winner, 2004 Parents Choice Award, Recommended, Children's Music Web 2004 BEST SONG ('My Candy Tree") and BEST ALBUM
"Dizzy Chickens" Tommy Gardner (due out winter/spring 2010)
"Music Bus", Uncle Danny (preschool-kindergarten)
Links
| http://www.unclebrothers.com |
| Danny Quinn Official Website |
| Songs For Schools |