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About
Duke Special is an Irish songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he was previously known for his distinctive long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic". Nowadays, he performs mostly out of makeup and desires to be more like his true self. His live performances have a theatrical style inspired by Vaudeville and music hall, and often incorporate 78s played on an old-fashioned gramophone, or sound effects from a transistor radio. He is most often accompanied by percussionist "Temperance Society" Chip Bailey, who plays cheese graters and egg whisks, a Stumpf fiddle and a Shruti box, as well as the more typical drums and cymbals. Other musicians who perform with Wilson from time to time include Paul Pilot (guitar), Réa Curran, Ben Castle, Ben Hales, Gareth Williams, "Professor" Ger Eaton (keyboards), Dan Donnelly and Serge Archibald III.
Top Tracks
- 1
Mother Courage (And the Threat of Peace)
Duke Special Presents the Songs From Mother Courage and Her Children
- 2
Wake Up Scarlet
The Three EPs
- 3
Mother Courage Finale
Duke Special Presents the Songs From Mother Courage and Her Children
- 4
Freewheel
Songs From The Deep Forest
- 5
Our Love Goes Deeper Than This (Bonus track)
Songs From The Deep Forest
