2014 rolls on...

I never cease to be amazed by how, when you think you’re doing all you can in a particular area of your life, you find that you can easily do more...because more is thrust upon you.  Over the past six weeks, my “day job” life has become increasingly hectic.  I have had mountains of work piled atop my normal duties.  I have worked numerous 16 and 18 hour days.  Still, on top of that, the band has continued to gig, and I have continued to write and record.  These are very exciting times!  Not only are we gaining new fans and new professional relationships, but we also are going down new roads as far as the total package of what we do.

Recently, the boys and I played a show at Molly Malones and recorded the whole set.  I’m looking forward to editing that down and releasing the videos for everyone to check out.  The reality of a regional band is that though there are people listening to my music all over the country (and world, now) - not many folks have been able to see the live show.  So, I love the fact that I’ll be able to bring that to y’all soon.

On the video note, we’re also nearing completion of the video for our cover of Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried.”  It’s been so fun putting this video together.  It’s a glimpse behind the scenes of the studio process as well as a showcase of what the small-club show is like.  We hope fans both of our band, and Merle as well will enjoy it and help us keep real Country Music alive.

The Bookings are ramping up as well, with three new ones on the books for the coming few weeks, and more in development as well.  We’re hoping to get back in Texas later this year, and definitely New Mexico.  Hope to see some of y’all out on the road.

2014 - it’s a blast!

YEAHCOMEON

- Dukes