The Duke Spirit

Enthralling and entertaining masses within a short span, The Duke Spirit is a band hailing from London. The young group has managed to carve a unique place in the music industry not only in Europe but also all over America. Their music manages to meld a range of sounds from the inimitable musical influences of “Atlantic soul” to quavering ‘rock n roll’ of bands such as “The Patti Smith Group” and “The Gun Club” as well as the alternative guitar effects of “The Jesus and Mary Chain.” The band’s worldwide recognition and acclaim has not been due to heavy advertisements but instead came through several tours all across Europe and America, allowing them to spread their music in every corner. They have successfully shared the stage playing several high-profile gigs along with “Eagles of Death Metal,” “Supergrass,” “Yeah Yeah Yeahs” and “Queens of the Stone Age.” The Duke Spirit continues their captivating and amazing journey of producing great music while working with world-renowned artists and performers. Witnessing the band members live on stage is a breathtaking experience for the fans. By grabbing The Duke Spirit tickets, the audience can make sure to catch the band as they deliver another riveting and mesmerizing live act for an unforgettable musical journey.
 
The Duke Spirit comprises of a talented group of musicians including Liela Moss on vocals, piano and harmonica, Luke Ford on guitar, piano and baking vocals, Marc Sallis on bass guitars, Olly Betts on drums, percussion along with Toby Butler on bass guitar. The London based group was initially formed by Toby Butler, Liela Moss and Luke Ford in 2003. Moss encountered Ford while Moss was studying Fine Arts in Cheltenham. Ford who was studying photography also met Butler during the same period. Together, the trio formed the Duke Spirit after briefly playing in several other bands. The group worked and recorded several songs that became a part of their first EP. The group was later joined by Dan Higgins and Olly Betts that lead to the release of the band’s first single “Darling You’re Mean/Bottom of the Sea.” Following the release of the single, the band performed together for the first time at the Brixton Windmill. In 2003, they released their debut EP “Darling Your Mean.” Their second EP “Roll, Spirit, Roll” was released during the same year and it managed to garner rave reviews and critical praise for the band from several publications including NME. With The Duke Spirit tickets, you can now hear their hit tracks live.
 
The Duke Spirit have made several high profile TV appearances, performing at renowned shows including “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Henry Rollins Show,” “It’s On with Alexa Chung,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Their debut studio album “Cuts Across the Land” was released in 2005 in UK and 2006 in US. The album peaked at number forty on the UK charts. Their second album “Neptune” was released in 2008 in UK, peaking at number sixty-three on the UK charts. The album comprised the hit song “Send a Little Love Token” that was featured in the popular game “Guitar Hero 5.” After the release of the album, lead guitarist Dan Higgins parted ways with the band. Their third album “Bruiser” was released in September 2011. The album was again well received by fans and critics, peaking at number eighty on the UK charts. The band’s hit single “Lion Rip” peaked at number twenty-five on the UK charts. Some of the band’s other chart breaking singles include “Love is an Unfamiliar Name,” “Cuts Across the Land,” “Dark is Light Enough” and “Don’t Wait.”
 
The Duke’s live performances are highly famous and allure masses from across the country. The band manages to deliver power packed rock music that sways the crowd for a breathtaking musical journey. The Duke Spirit has toured all over the Europe as well as America, winning thousands of hearts at every performance. They are renowned for their electrifying and memorable live act at the 2006 Coachella Festival in California. Witnessing the band play live is an enchanting experience for the fans who thoroughly love the band member’s energy on stage. By acquiring The Duke Spirit tickets, the audience can make sure to indulge in a spectacular evening with friends and family for a terrific musical ride.