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Dukes
Pop / Rock / R&B

"I say, pop music is better than it sounds, rather."

Christchurch, Canterbury
New Zealand

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Last Login:  11/20/2008
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   Dukes: General Info
Member Since10/27/2005
Band Websitedukestheband.com
Band Members
Matt Barus - Lead Vocals/Guitar

Jo Barus - Bass/Vocals

Brad "The Kid" Banks - Guitar

Lauren Mitchell - Keys/Vocals

Dan Kennedy - Drums
Influenceseverybody loves the sunshine
Sounds Like
standing up and clapping.


Always Forever

Check Out our video to "Luv Came Thru" plus loads more on: You Tube


MANAGEMENT

Lorraine Barry: lorrainebarry@xtra.co.nz

[09] 379 3462 or 021 303 200

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Fur Patrol


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Oct 24 2008 3:37 PM

Shhhhhhhh...!!!


xFp
Trillion





Oct 23 2008 6:18 AM

miss you matt!
Fur Patrol


Is Online


Sep 22 2008 9:32 PM

christchurchmusic.org.nz





Sep 15 2008 12:17 AM

Go DUKES
HDFEST-Musician & Filmmaker Matching





Sep 14 2008 3:05 AM

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Peace n Melody





Sep 10 2008 4:22 PM

Hey how are you guys going!!

even though were in the states now, were still reping you!!

and looks like your doing good foryourself!!

Peace n Love

Nic
Sophie [Music]





Aug 29 2008 6:18 AM

Hey Cheers for adding me, you guys are the shiz
Luke





Aug 26 2008 12:45 AM

yo dukesters hurray for things finally happening with the album and the video :D we just got delivered the wrong song tho lol caught Lauren on bfm the other night you came off real serious n extreme n stuff (in good ways) I was impressed!
Brand New Agency





Jul 31 2008 10:49 PM

Sunburn





Jul 22 2008 11:57 AM

hey hope the tour was an all round fun time! and thanks to which ever one of you lovely people recommended us for the Autozamm shows. We do really appreciate all the little help and feedback you guys give us. so cheers!

jb
Kate Taylor





Jul 11 2008 12:09 AM

the dukes rock my socks off..thanks for making my night..choice ;)
DOPPLER - Single out soon!!





Jul 2 2008 11:39 AM

I hear and see you are coming to Methven next Wednesday. Looking forward to the show.
Yours truly the Doppler boys
Sunburn





Jun 28 2008 11:51 PM

Hey Dukes, heard Time Is A Train on the edge today - nice work yes!
kidamathias





Jun 23 2008 7:50 PM

You gave amos a copy of a very early version of a cd which you never released. Then the Deluxeboy - All Gone Now came out a few years later :)


Haha, as long as you release some music i am happy :D
kidamathias





Jun 23 2008 9:38 AM

The old Deluxeboy track Beneath the Sky still blows my mind!


How's it going guys? Should i be getting excited for a new release?? Ay?! Ay?!

Cheers, Mathias
The Electric Confectionaires





Jun 20 2008 1:11 AM

Really looking forward to the tour!

See you all Saturday week.
*S*





Jun 17 2008 6:32 AM

July 17! Hot.
xx
Artisan Guns





Jun 16 2008 11:07 AM

oh man, we were totally going to be headed your way on a tour but we kind of chickened out.
What with petrol prices and the like! Keen to catch your auck show so might see y'all there!
Music Chick





Jun 4 2008 11:08 PM

Cheers guys thanks for that.
You guys are awsome!
Chuckles





May 26 2008 4:19 PM

Ok so now when are you getting your asses to the states??? Did you already go to south by southwest? Can you come to Seattle? Lots of places to play here!
Sunburn





May 23 2008 10:38 AM

GUYS - you were AMAZING tonight! easily the coolest band of the day. LOVING the new tracks... they were soooooo cool. Cant wait to see you perform again soon. So good to see a front man that can work the crowd!

and Lauren - your workshop was spanking... you need to help us sing properly cos our technique is awful!
*S*





May 23 2008 1:35 AM

If you come back up to play I promise I won't be sick this time! But if I am, I'll fight it.
xx
Bruce Conlon - New Album on itunes worldwide





May 16 2008 9:53 AM

Hey guys, thanks for stopping by!
Sunburn





May 16 2008 1:05 AM

Hey Jo, was cool to see you last night at the dux. you shot off pretty quick before we got a chance to say hi.
hopefully you enjoyed it : )
Ms Manikin (RIP)





May 11 2008 2:55 AM

hey dukes!
how are you going?
thanks for the friendship :)
what's new down there?
ms manikin
Brilleaux





May 10 2008 9:37 PM

Hi Guys!
All the best with your future projects and thanks for being a friend
Cheers
I Am The Light*





May 7 2008 11:14 PM

thank you! i wish i could take credit for it but im not computer savvy...it wasnt me... hehe
x
The Have





Apr 17 2008 5:41 AM

couldn't fit it in bwos sorry time was against us, sucks ass we would have loved to played with you lot again!
Sunburn





Apr 9 2008 11:25 AM

Hey guys pump alil votin huh?!
cheer




Left Or Right





Apr 5 2008 4:59 AM

yo dukes!!!

we saw ya soundcheck @ lake hawea (we played the night before)

very very cool sounds. phat as nord bass and drum grooves.
come down south sometime soon!!! chuuuursss
The Missing Leech





Mar 26 2008 10:43 PM

Thanks for accepting my request.
The Murmurs of Tension





Mar 22 2008 11:14 PM

The Murmurs of Tension
Sunburn





Mar 11 2008 9:12 AM

whats up friends? hope you guys are awesome! we are, lifes pritty good right now,
cant wait to buy a
"Kings Queens Dukes T"
Phony Bone





Feb 28 2008 3:24 PM

Sarah





Feb 27 2008 12:44 PM

DUKES!
You guys rocked dunedin tonight! only complaint is you didnt play long enough :(
ps thanks for getting us in! :D (sam plus two, haha, sam is awesome yeah!)
Midnight Youth - "The Letter" UP NOW





Feb 27 2008 5:01 AM

sup dukey boys n gurls..we finally have a new fresh tune up on our page..so check it if you can..its bin a while so we're stoked to finally get something new up!!
Mel





Feb 26 2008 9:14 PM

Yo Dukies how ya doing?? Any chance that t shirt coming out in another color? You know how it is... red wine tends to stain...

Will be in ChCh Friday night. You playing at Lincoln... was thinking of do Sampan, Alex real keen to knock off that fried rice... reckons he ready for it this time and going to wear stretchy pants!
Gonna crash at Matty and Waves.
Maybe breakfast on Saturday?? Gotta be home for work in arvo. Will be in touch. Rock on. xx
Insomnia Radio: New Zealand





Feb 25 2008 11:01 PM

Thanks for your add "Dukes"!!

Now to get your music heard - send me an email to newzealand@insomniaradio.net with the mp3's attached and a note for your MySpace link and maybe your indie label or directions how your fans can buy your music after I've played your music on my podcast.

All the best for your future CD sales.

Laurie Stanbridge
http://newzealand. insomniaradio. net
Happy Palace





Feb 16 2008 10:44 AM

Come and have a catch up over some cheap drinks and noise, Al's Bar Thursday 21st of Feb
Annie