Duke Junior & The Smokey Boots

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Travelin' Man

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Released: May 22, 2010

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Travelin' Man
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Bulletproof
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Shakin' All Over
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Whiskey Bottle
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General Info

Genre: Blues / Country / Folk Rock
Location ATHENS, Un
Profile Views: 47565
Last Login: 3/13/2012
Member Since 4/25/2009
Website dukeboots.com
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
Duke Junior & the Smokey Boots formed in the spring of 2009 to record the songs of their debut album, BAG OF BONES. Featuring songwriters Jess Kauffman and Kyle Lewis Martin and lead guitarist Casey Davis, BAG OF BONES is a reflection of life and times in Athens, Ohio. The sound of Duke Junior & the Smokey Boots has continued to evolve with the addition of drummer Aaron Lemley and multi-instrumentalist Matt Horne. American roots music and singer/songwriter traditions are the Boots' influences. Known to put on an exciting live show, they mix high-energy rhythms with intricate leads and provocative lyrical delivery. Enjoyed for their strong presence and friendly demeanor, they only find their fan base growing.
Members
Jess Kauffman - Vocals, guitar; Kyle Martin - Vocals, guitar, bass; Casey Davis - Lead guitar; Aaron Lemley - "Pots and pans,"; Matt Horne - Fiddle, banjo
Influences
Coffee, PBR, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Etta James, Woody Guthrie, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Derek Trucks, Dave Rawlings, Gillian Welch, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, Athens...
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"The group breathes life into its music through stunning stage presence and heartfelt performances. Kauffman's sultry vocals pair will with Martin's to deliver songs of heartbreak, loss, love, booze and travelers down on their luck." –Athens News _____________________________________________________________________________________ "Kauffman has a mellow, slightly raspy, slightly sad voice that suggests a sense of worldliness beyond her years. It draws listeners into an intimate space and harmonizes well with the fiddle and guitar." –Chronicle Telegram, Lorain County ________________________________________________________________________________________ "Expect nothing short of fantastic country-folk from this Athens, OH, quintet. With harmonies that seriously rival David Rawlings and Gillian Welch and a level of musicianship that just completely blows everyone else away, this crew ain't gonna be our regional secret for very long. We can't stress enough how much we're looking forward to this show! Hear those harmonies and the words that sound so right. If you give any sort of a damn about songwriting, folk, or country-blues music, then we'll see you here." -City Beat, KY ____________________________________________________________________________________ "Wholesome and good, friendly, with harmonies intact and good leads. They are on the cusp of something big." -Athens News _________________________________________________________________________________ "The musicianship is outstanding. It is so refreshing to hear a band of young musicians performing such pleasant folksy sounds. Do yourself a favor and add 'Bag of Bones' to your collection." -North Coast Voice Magazine