The Dukes of Destiny, Philadelphia’s best loved and longest lived blues and old school soul band, have been, producing their own style of rocking blues and old school r’n,b. With a lineup of songs that include their unique arrangements of blues standards and heartfelt originals, the Dukes have performed in a variety of venues, including clubs, festivals, concerts, and private events. A partial list of their appearances include:
The Pocono Blues Festival
The Yo Philadelphia Festival and Waterfront Jam at Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia Blues Machine Concert Specials; Philadelphia, PA
The Central Pennsylvania Arts Festival; State College, PA,
The State Street Blues Stroll; Media, PA,
The Chestnut Hill Garden Festival and Fall for the Arts; Philadelphia, PA
The Pocono Blues Festival
HERE'S WHAT THEY'VE SAID ABOUT THE DUKES OF DESTINY
"Philly's pride and joy. The city's best and best loved blues band." Mary Armstrong; Philadelphia, City Paper
"Sounds of a seductive saxophone and a quavering harmonica made the dance floor irresistible" Hope Mc Nicols; Germantown Courier
"...the Dukes of Destiny, whose bruising, authentic repertoire of obscure R'nB and blues is stoked by the supernal harmonica playing of John Colgan-Davis." David Hiltbrand; Philadelphia Inquirer
"The Dukes of destiny are hard to beat for a good time." Peter S. Brown; East Coast Rocker and Philadelphia Weekly
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