With the incredible
voice of The Duke and the great guitar playing
of Bas van den Booren, DD proves why they are one of
Holland's finest Blues bands.
Duketown Dogs plays own material from the albums "Snakehat" and "Chasing Tail"
along with
covers from such blues heroes as Willie Dixon, Leroy Carr and Albert King to
mention a few.
The Blues that the Duketown Dogs are
playing can best be described as a crossover between blues
and big rock. This Dutch band plays their Blues outer limits. Particularly the
extra-ordinary guitar playing and singing qualities impress . Duketown Dogs
released two albums. The last one called "Chasing Tail" released in october 2010
by German company BSC Music. This album has been declared (Dutch Blues
Foundation) to the fifth best blues album of 2010, this after a release of only
three months..
Who are Duketown Dogs?
Began his
career in his hometown Duketown.
He started out
singing the blues with a band called Linx before switching to rock.
The Duke founded a rock band where he howled and screamed fans
into a frenzy for many satisfying years.
Duke has now returned to his roots with Duketown Dogs where he continues to sing
with the fabulous
instrument that is his voice. Duke is not just a singer,
his infectious enthusiasm and attention to his audience make for an
unforgettable performance.
(for more info about The Duke, hit his name)
Drummer
Peter
'Freight Train'
van der Sluys:
Where true to
his name 'Freight Train' he played hard, steady and with a
heavy load for a number of years before discovering the blues with Duketown
Dogs.
This monster of rock also has a flip side, he can drum long and hard, or sweet
and low depending
on the 'feel' that is required. When Peter hits the skins its impossible to
stand still!
(for more info about Mr. Freight Train, hit his name)
Bass player
Arjan de Swart:
Talk rhythm, talk Jazz, talk Blues, talk Arjan de Swart. This bassplayer lives in Gorinchem.
Thanks to his versatility and technical skill Arjan can switch from 'full power
burn' to 'jazzy' in a heart beat.
Arjan de Swart is also a gifted Sax player. Arjan is replacing Mark van Riel
since January 2011.
(for more info about Arjan "Pepperoni" de Swart, hit his name)
Guitarist
Bas van den Booren:
Where there
aint no guitar there aint no blues!
Duketown Dogs found the right guy for replacing PJ Jochems.
With the first notes you'll know, this dude knows how it's done!
He'll blow you out of ya shoes right into the world of Barkin'Blues.
BB is an ardent follower of the legendary Scott Henderson.
(for more info about BB, hit his name)
Former Dogs:
Chris Kautz - Gitaar
John Reuser - Bas
PJ Jochems - Gitaar
Mark van Riel - Bas
Guest Musicians:
Koos Koets - Bluesharp
Harpin' Mamma - Bluesharp
Ruurd van der Vegt - Harmonica
Jan Martin Monster - Keyboards
Chris Alblas - Keyboards
Leiff de Leeuw - Guitar
John Reuser - Drums
Jordy van der Sluys - Drums
Pjotr Jurchenko - Sax
