06/21/06:  Chestnut Hill Local interview with John Colgan-Davis

John was interviewed before the band's upcoming outdoor evening concert in Chestnut Hill. Click HERE to read the article on-line.

 06/21/06:  Montgomery Newspapers interview with Rich Curtis

Rich was interviewed before the band's upcoming outdoor evening concert in Chestnut Hill. Click HERE to read the article on-line.

03/03/05:  Cool Newspaper article about Richard Ray and the Dukes! 

Richard was the subject of a cool story on the front page of the Colonial (a weekly suburban Philadelphia newspaper). Click HERE to read the article on-line.

01/09/05:  "Chicago" Carl Snyder has joined the Dukes!!

Over a span of thirty years, "Chicago" Carl Snyder worked with over sixty of the Windy City's blues artists, most extensively with Junior Wells, Otis Rush, Son Seals and Jimmy Johnson. He played on two albums that won the Handy Award, two more that were nominated for Grammies, and appeared in a film, "Blues Highway", that was nominated for an Academy Award. At one time he was also the pianist at Chicago's famed Second City Theater. He has performed in over 40 states and eleven foreign countries. 

Since moving to Pennsylvania in 1996 he has continued to play blues, jazz and cocktail music in a variety of settings while operating his own record label, Lost World Music, and hosting radio shows on college and public stations. 

12/24/04:  The Dukes play on NBC 10 Morning TV show

The Dukes were on Philly's 10! show at 10:00 AM on December 24. The show was broadcasted from the Lowes Hotel in Center City Philly. We played an old Charles Brown tune called "Merry Christmas Baby".  We'll try and get the video up on the website as soon as possible. In the meantime, Marilyn took some cool pictures at the telecast. Click on the links below:  

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12/5/04:  The CD Release Party was a SMASH!

More than 200 people came to Warmdaddy's for our combined 20th Anniversary/CD Release party on the afternoon of Dec. 5.  The Dukes played 2 sets and everyone had a fabulous time.  It was great seeing both new and old faces. We'll post some pictures in the next few days. Check out our CD Party page for pictures and feedback from the event. 

10/21/04:  Buy Dukes CDs On-Line

You can now purchase Dukes CDs on our website. All major credit cards are accepted. Check out the new Merchandise page.

10/19/04:  Dukes Announce CD Release Party

A release party for our new CD "3" will be held at Warmdaddy's in downtown Philly on Sunday Dec 5, 2004 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  The public is invited. $10 at the door, including appetizers.

10/17/04:  Dukes Play for the Aids Walk

This year marks the 18th year that we have played this important event.  As usual, we ask that all our friends contribute to this important cause and check us out at the Art Museum on Sunday October 17, at 12:00 PM. Click Here for more details.

09/20/04:  The New CD is Finished!

Titled "3", the new CD features 6 new originals plus great arrangements of some of our favorite Blues and R&B tunes by Junior Wells, Etta James, Otis Rush, Duke Robillard and others. Stay tuned for info on upcoming CD release parties. Click Here for more details.

05/28/04:  Great Article in the Chestnut Hill Local on Rich Curtis

Rich was the subject of an in-depth article about his roots, career, and life-in-general. You always knew that he led a mysterious and interesting life...now get the details! Click Here to read the article. 

03/17/04:  The Dukes' 20th Anniversary

It's unbelievable...we've been together 20 years! Our first gig was March 17, 1984 and we've been roarin' ever since.  Thanks to all of the folks who have supported us over the years!!

03/02/04:  New CD Progress Report

All of the recording has been completed and the rough mixes are being listened to.

12/10/03:  The Dukes Begin Recording New CD!

The Dukes are back in the studio, recording their third CD, tentatively titled "3".  The recordings sessions are being held at Digital Dog Studios in Philly. The CD will feature several new original songs as well as some of the hot tunes that we have been playing live for the last few years.