biography

Since forming in 2006 through their love of improvised music, Duke have gone from strength to strength!

The fusion of live vocals, beat-boxing, vocal percussion/basslines, harmonies and guitar is totally unique, not just in the UK, but the world!

Duke represents Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Drum & Bass, Reggae/Ska, House and even Indie Rock! The show is constantly evolving and delivers high energy through a set list which covers contemporary as well as classic music, indeed Duke add new tracks every week to their performance!

In fact, Prince personally requested that Duke support him on his recent UK tour at the 02 in London. They have also supported Amy Winehouse, Alesha Dixon, Ndubz, The Noisettes and The Sugababes, performed on MTV's 'The Lick' and were chosen to perform at Barack Obama's inauguration Party at the 02 as well as a high profile celebrity wedding in 2008.

Duke, also play for a number of corporate clients including Selfridges, The Royal Academy of Art, All Saints, Goldman Sachs, Fifteen (Jamie Oliver), EMC2, 3 Mobile, Bloomberg Bank, Toni & Guy and have performed at a number of High Profile Celebrity Events.

Duke are currently writing and recording their debut album with FRASER T SMITH (Nelly Furtado / Tinchy Stryder/ James Morrison/Ndubz) and DESERT EAGLE DISCS (Amy Winehouse / Missy Elliot / Busta Rhymes / Sugababes)

They have also performed at The Ministry of Sound, Fabric, Hammersmith Palais, Oceania, Plymouth, Bristol Carling Academy, Pigalle Club (Piccadilly), Sound (Leicester Sq), Soho Revue Bar, Parker McMillan, Hedges & Butler, OK! Magazine Xmas Party @ Jewel, 3 Mobile Annual Conference as well as countless private, club and University shows all over the UK!