Dresden dolls, apologies and news....
So the blogging hasn't happened for some time, sorry bout that. I have been home for a while and have been between spending time with my family and gearing up for the tour so it's been pretty manic. The tour starts in 3 days and i feel a mixture of excitement to be on the road again, fear of playing lots of new songs and using some new ideas and concern at being away so long. This will be my first tour 'on the wagon' so to speak! Yep I am allowing myself the treat of a pint at the end of the show each night but not before.... inspired by Johnny Cash to be honest, the film Walk the line really hit home for me I guess. But am determined to give each show everything.
Saw the amazing Dresden Dolls last night at the Limelight (Slimeshite! - affectionately known as), Belfast. They blew me away I have to say. Both of them were equally captivating and they managed to pull off Black Sabbath into the bargain. Punk Cabaret kinda captures their spirit best I think and I recommend them to anyone who hasn't seen them yet. Thomas Truax who is my special guest on much of the UK tour is actually supporting them in London in May and on their European dates too.
I should also say that I am about to sign a deal with the Record label V2. I am very excited about this as they were the first label to really get what I am about and have already been very supportive and shown that they are not afraid to take risks and think outside the normal way of doing things. For example the new album is coming out as a limited edition vinyl box set of 6 singles! They are also commissioning a short film about Duke Special as opposed to the usual pop video type thing. So thanks to everyone who has hung in there for me in regard of labels. Not that signing a recording deal suddenly makes everything easy or means you don't still have to dig deep for inspiration - God forbid that I ever go into automatic pilot.
Well, I really hope to meet some of you over the next few weeks, please spread the word about the shows, I am nervous no one will come! See ya soon
Love Duke... :)
Saw the amazing Dresden Dolls last night at the Limelight (Slimeshite! - affectionately known as), Belfast. They blew me away I have to say. Both of them were equally captivating and they managed to pull off Black Sabbath into the bargain. Punk Cabaret kinda captures their spirit best I think and I recommend them to anyone who hasn't seen them yet. Thomas Truax who is my special guest on much of the UK tour is actually supporting them in London in May and on their European dates too.
I should also say that I am about to sign a deal with the Record label V2. I am very excited about this as they were the first label to really get what I am about and have already been very supportive and shown that they are not afraid to take risks and think outside the normal way of doing things. For example the new album is coming out as a limited edition vinyl box set of 6 singles! They are also commissioning a short film about Duke Special as opposed to the usual pop video type thing. So thanks to everyone who has hung in there for me in regard of labels. Not that signing a recording deal suddenly makes everything easy or means you don't still have to dig deep for inspiration - God forbid that I ever go into automatic pilot.
Well, I really hope to meet some of you over the next few weeks, please spread the word about the shows, I am nervous no one will come! See ya soon
Love Duke... :)
