Between the two of them, Duke and Dawn have covered quite a bit of ground. Dawn's early start in musical theatre led her into forming her own groups, such as the popular folk band River's Been, and the somewhat manic Vein. Duke's earlier ventures were a bit more in the (ahem) hard-rock category with the long-suffering Trinery (Rush wannabe's, no doubt) and writing and recording music for MTV's The Real World; however, Duke is also degree-holding, university trained-classical guitarist. Duke and Dawn joined forces to form Jasper Gate, a lush, pop-infused acoustic group, and took their music all over the country. Colonel Bruce Hampton, T. Graham Brown, Robin and Linda Williams, October Project, Vigilantes of Love, Sixpence None the Richer, Third Day, Bill Mallonee, Jeff and Vida are some of the many groups they have played alongside.But here, as just Duke and Dawn, they've found their true voice and calling, writing and performing the South's "Other Blues Music," which, as any true devotee can attest to, is bluegrass, folk, and country all folled into one. Having been featured on radio programs such as, "Once in a Blue Moon," and "Athens 441," as well as features on NPR, Duke and Dawn are finding out that they were right-if you play it, they will come hear it.
