The Duke Street Kings

History of the The Duke Street Kings...The Reader's Digest Version:

The Kings formed in 1981 as a college band playing the Denver area. We played at Sam's on Lookout Mountain (How many bands can still claim that?!), Lakeside Amusement Park and lots of other college bars and parties. After a few years the Kings disbanded (pun intended) and the members went on their separate ways.
In 1998, a twist of fate and a concerted effort by calling every Alan Hines (lead guitar, hair stylist) in the Denver phone book brought Ranger Miller (vocals, harmonica, campfire strummer), Frank Serra (bass, vocals), and Alan back together. The Duke Sreet Kings were once again open for business. Not long after reuniting in 1998, the Kings added Scott Shreeve (interpretive dance, percussion and vocals), Tica Perry (vocals) The Duke Street Queen? Oh well, I think Tica was only like three years old when we picked the name, and Andrew Mueller (drums) who eventually decided that country living was his calling. Matt Martin (biggest gigging guitarist in the known universe) started out as a replacement bassist in the early 2000s and then worked his way into the fold as one of the guitarists. 2004 marked a huge milestone for the The Duke Street Kings with the release of our first CD "In With The In Crowd". In the past few years, the Kings improved another notch by adding Gordon Steward (drums, choreography) and Ed May (bass and band smart ass), former members of the local rock phenomenon, Hypnic Twitch. This year (2007) saw the addition of a permanent keyboard player on the Kings roster, Dou g Egan. We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the contributions of PJ Ashura and Rick Pontalion who tickled the ivories (or synthetic plastics) on occasions of the past.

What to Expect When You Book The Kings?

The Duke Street Kings play a variety of crowd-pleasing rock, blues, and pop that span from classic to contemporary. Head on over to our Song mp3s link for a full list of the artists and styles we play and some sample songs. We also showcase an assortment of originals featuring clever lyrics and a wide variety of musical styles. Our mailing list exceeds 500 fans and it grows each gig. The Kings are a prompt, professional band that puts on a high energy show with a fun vibe that gets the crowd engaged. In addition to playing live venues around Colorado, the Duke Street Kings have extensive experience regarding private corporate events, charity events, as well as weddings. In November 2005 at our eighth annual "Blues and Barbeque for Better Housing" we raised more than $7200.00 for Habitat for Humanity and each year this event grows and gains new fans. So whether you need a fun, upbeat band for your live venue or a professional band to make your big event a special one, the Duke Street Kings can deliver.

Contact Information:

Call Ranger Miller at 720-480-4477 or email dskranger@aol.com