[L to R: Kevin Barry, Per Hanson, Mike Rivard, and Duke Levine]
Duke Levine (along with Kevin Barry) have been at the core of the instrumental team behind Carol Noonan’s records for a number of years. In addition to being a studio recording artist, Duke has played with a number of bands (big and small) ranging from Boston local Dennis Brennan to touring with Mary Chapin Carpenter. Duke has also released a number of CDs featuring his guitar instrumentals.
The Duke Levine Band is tight. These guys are all master technicians at what they do. There’s no light show. Heck, there’s not even singing! Just a mix of classic and original guitar tunes. Duke is obviously an afficiando of other guitar masters and pays tribute to them with fabulous arrangements and execution. I’m looking forward to his new CD, slated for release in the fall (we hope).
Duke was kind enough to give me permission to shoot during the show. Professionals at work.
To see more photos from the night visit: http://smac.dmg-photography.com/DLB-Aug-2007