Danny Weinkauf and his Red Pants Band

Danny Weinkauf is a GRAMMY winning composer whose work in the field of film and television music includes writing and producing for shows such as “Malcolm in the Middle” (Fox), “Sex and the City” (HBO), “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” (Bravo), “Resident Life”, “Jon and Kate + 8″ (TLC), ABC + CBS Sports, ESPN, History Channel, MTV, Travel Net, Food Net, National Geographic, Direct TV, Disney, The Ellen DeGeneres show, Wedding Band, and many others. As the founder and main composer of Red Pants Music he has provided advertising tracks for Mercedes Benz, Saturn, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, RadioShack, Burger King, All Detergent, Barnes and Noble, Tauck, Big Brothers and sisters, Teddy Ruxpin, Ikea, Kohl’s, Elmer’s, Merck, Payless, and more…

In addition to his composition work, Danny records and tours with the multi GRAMMY winning/platinum selling band They Might Be Giants. His work with TMBG includes writing songs for their children's albums No!, Here Come the 1,2,3s, and Here Come's Science (all RIAA Gold certified). During his 15 yrs. with the band, he has recorded several albums and performed extensively throughout America, Europe, and Australia. TV appearances include late night shows with Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Kilborn, Craig Ferguson, and Jon Stewart, as well as, MTV, VH1, Blues Clues, and The Disney Channel. Danny has also worked with other groups including GRAMMY nominated band “Fountains of Wayne”, Academy Award nominated singer Mike Viola, David Mead, Lincoln, Mono Puff, and Stephen Fretwell.
Danny has also worked as a Pediatric Physical therapist for 19 yrs.
Danny lives with his wife, 2 children, grandmother-in -law, and a dog named "Dr. B".