Join us for this intimate concert in the beautiful setting of the CCI Chapel. A very special event in the lead up to the French launch of Duke Special’s new album Look Out Machines! on 1st June. This piano-based songwriter has an exquisitely seductive style with a warm, distinctly accented voice. With his distinctive long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as ‘hobo chic’, 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. The Ulster born singer songwriter and gramophone impresario, has superbly crafted this new collection of catchy, rousing and lyrically poignant tracks. Look Out Machines! heralds the return of an artist back at the very top of his game; a major difference between his recent output and this album is that, for the most part, Duke has placed himself in the first-person with these songs. The obvious result is a more personal album. Look Out Machines! is an epic album from a unique artist. It’s a grand gesture of a record that displays a rare and timeless quality and speaks with a refined eloquence.
“This is music of magic and soul”
THE TELEGRAPH
“ Like fellow timeless travellers Arcade Fire and prime Van Morrison the songs favour an otherwordly orchestral arrangement”
CLASH
“ The duke’s cowboy-gone-vaudeville dreampop is pitched between Rufus Wainright and the Divine Comedy”
UNCUT
www.dukespecial.com
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/dukespecial
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