American Songwriter Mag Premiere’s Our Video!
Boy, are we proud.
The luscious music magazine American Songwriter has premiered our new video for “Meet You at the Bus.” Have a look and tell us what you think!
All this sparkle and wonderment is due to the magic people at Reader Films in Austin. Especially Max Benitez (director) and Kristin Wernicke Benitez (producer).
Thugs Tour: Van Fatigue
Van fatigue on the long road to Brooklyn and Union Pool for our show with Lucinda Black Bear and Brother Reverend.
Thugs Tour: Durham, North Carolina
Patrick’s dad, Carlos, hooked us up with a couple of rooms in the hotel he manages. We set up a mini sweatshop to organize the merch.
Whisperin and Hollerin: 9 Stars!
European blog Whisperin and Hollerin gives Thugs and China Dolls 9 stars (out of a possible 10):
Something of Dukes’ offbeat observations are in the same territory as David Byrne and there are also traces of the literate evasiveness of Michael Stipe and REM. Overall, this is a great leap forward from Dare Dukes’ equally fine debut album enhanced by lively and inventive musical arrangements.
Hear, Hear! Says Really Nice Things (Review)
Music blog Hear, Hear! featured us today and reviewed Thugs and China Dolls. Those nice people say:
“Dukes knows how to craft a song from the ground up,and he’s ready to show what can be accomplished when being an eccentric is considered a badge of honor. This one’s a definite keeper.”