Want me to tell you about the CD that’s been on constant rotation in my car stereo for the past few weeks?
Uncle Rock’s The Big Picture, that’s what!
Uncle Rock is a singer, song writer, bassist, and author based in Woodstock, New York. He’s also known as Robert Burke Warren. Before his nephew dubbed him “Uncle Rock,” Robert Burke Warren performed as a bass player in many rock and roll bands, including international garage rock titans The Fleshtones. His rockabilly sound and storytale-like lyrical style is funky and groovy.
The Big Picture is his fourth family music release, and it’s a big hit here. The new CD, released last Tuesday from Jackpot Music, is obtainable just in time for Earth Day. Conveniently and obviously, it’s centered around ways we can keep our planet healthy and clean. There are topics embraced such as the importance of shopping locally, being mindful of where our trash goes, and the need for respect of animals and nature.
Uncle Rock is joined on this CD by his band, The Playthings, as well as a host of notable artists: On “There Is No Away,” Elizabeth Mitchell chimes in. Jane Scarpantoni (the cellist for Nirvana, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant, and others) lends her talent to “There Is No Away” and “Very Good Question.”
(*You can download for free “There Is No Away” at Uncle Rock’s site.*)
My kids’ favorite? Hands down: “Garbage Barge.” The talk of all of the nasty trash dumped into the ocean makes them giggle at first, but I know that it also opens their eyes to the reality that everything we toss eventually ends up in our waters.
You can purchase Uncle Rock’s The Big Picture from CDBaby for $13.97 (or download the album for $9.99) or right from his website via Paypal.
Win it! Courtesy of Uncle Rock and Sugar Mountain PR, one of you can win Uncle Rock’s The Big Picture.
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: Tell me, in a comment below, something neat or interesting you learned while visiting Uncle Rock’s website.
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I’ll close the contest next Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to the winner, commenter # 6, Gale!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Kimberly (1 year ago)
I learned that Uncle Rock has been a mainstay on Sirius/XM Satellite radio, spending much of 2008 in the Top 20.
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Email subscriber.
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Facebook Friend of yours.
renee (1 year ago)
Uncle Rock has three other cds and a DVD out.
renee (1 year ago)
email subscriber
Gale (1 year ago)
I learned that he plays at a poetry club sometimes!
Rachel C (1 year ago)
I learned that he has been a stay-at-home dad! and a teachers assistant.
K (1 year ago)
I learned that Uncle Rock has performed at the Austin City Limits festival, NYC’s Symphony Space and Philadelphia’s World Cafe.
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K (1 year ago)
I subscribe to your feed through google reader.
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David Maring (1 year ago)
I would love to win this!!!
Julie L (1 year ago)
I learned that his new CD-The Big Picture-plays tribute to David Bowie, The Rolling Stones etc.
Julie L (1 year ago)
FB fan-Julie L
Julie L (1 year ago)
email subscriber
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
Uncle Rock has 3 cd’s and 1 dvd out.
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
email subscriber
Judy B (1 year ago)
Learned his other album has a cool name, Express Your Elf.
Marci J (1 year ago)
I learned he has three highly acclaimed CDs and a newly-minted DVD. Not to mention his touring schedule’s amazing.
Veronica Garrett (1 year ago)
I learned he has been a mainstay on Sirius/XM Satellite radio spending much of 2008 in the top 20.
Gianna (1 year ago)
Want it signed and autographed? No problem. Just let me know via email – heyunclerock@aol.com!
Lily Kwan (1 year ago)
I learned that Uncle Rock ‘s real name is Robert Burke Warren.
Lily Kwan (1 year ago)
I subscribed by email.
Lily Kwan (1 year ago)
I follow you on Facebook.