The Duke Spirit 3/16/09 @ Triple Rock

The Duke Spirithit the Triple Rock Monday night on their way to SXSW with First Communion Afterparty, and Beekeeper opening. Check out the awesome slideshow by Jenn Barnett!

The Duke Spirit in Minnesota from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

The Duke Spirit 3/16/09 @ Triple Rock from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

The Duke Spirit are coming back to Minneapolis March 16th!

The rumor is true, the Duke spirit will in fact be back.
Monday March 16th
The Duke Spirit
w/ Beekeeper and First Communion After Party
@ Triple Rock Social Club
8pm 18+ $10
Order tickets here!
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1060174

Just before I leave for SXSW, perfect timing. The Duke Spirit will also be down at SXSW playing a show with Silversun Pickups.

Watch one of my favorite tracks and videos by the Duke Spirit - "Lasso"

The Duke Spirit Video/Review

Liela Moss of The Duke Spirit!! The Duke Spirit London England’s The Duke Spirit was glad to be back in Minneapolis Friday night opening for Mercury Rev and they said so right out of the gate as they burst into their first song “Lion Rip” from their 2005 album Cuts Across The Land. It was no doubt true they had not been away long; they had last played the Fine Line November 8th. Friday was my first time seeing them live, and not really knowing what to expect I was quite impressed with the caliber of their live show. For their second song they broke into...
Read full review @ HowWasTheShow.com

Excellent review from David De Young!

Love this video!!!

Liela Moss and The Duke Spirit invade Minneapolis 12/12/08

For a review, photos, and video check out CultureBully.com

Liela Moss and the Duke Spirit return to Minneapolis!!!

An interview with Liela!


The Duke Spirit return to Minneapolis opening for Mercury Rev this friday Dec. 12th @ The Fineline Music Cafe. They opened for Eagles of Death Metal last month. 

You can't miss them again!!!

The Duke Spirit Myspace Page

The Duke Spirit put on Spectacular show in Minneapolis!!

The Duke Spirit gave everything they had to please the American Rock/Metal fans. It was safe to say they exceeded all expectations and had all the fans on their feet. Liela Moss is quite the bombshell, not to mention one of the biggest up and coming rock stars in the U.K. Already I'd compare The Duke Spirit to Jefferson Airplane/Oasis/Joy Division. Liela Moss and Luke Ford met back in college and quickly formed a band that soon became "The Duke Spirit" in 2003. A guy by the name of Steve Nice, who currently still manages the band, introduced me to these guys a while back. Steve was trying to work out a show with me to bring them to Minneapolis roughly 2 years ago, unfortunately it didn't work out as travel/time became short. Luckily these guys have made it to Minneapolis and also are coming back next month to play with American sensation Mercury Rev.

This year they released one of the best records of 2008 entitled "Neptune", back in February. Track # 8, "My Sunken Treasure", is the song of the year. The funny thing is they didn't play it live and it was still one of the best all out performances. Will all be begging them to play it next time their in town.

I'll be rounding up all the music fans for their show next month. It won't be hard to bring the guys and I'll just tell all the gals Liela has super powers. Lets count down the days until The Duke Spirit arrives in Minneapolis. 32 Days! Dec. 12th @ The Fineline supporting Mercury Rev. Be There!

I give you My Sunken Treasure! The Duke Spirit in California. Watch!
My Sunken Treasure - The Duke Spirit in California

Check out this video from their Minneapolis Show

For other reviews of the show check out CultureBully.com and WeHeartMusic.com

The Duke Spirit Myspace Page / Official Page

The Duke Spirit in Minneapolis @ Fineline 11/8/08

Review and Video will be up soon!!!!

They opened for Eagles of Death Metal, also an excellent band!

For more coverage on the show check out WeHeartMusic.com and CultureBully.com

For more photos check out My Flick Page

Eagles of Death Metal New Video "Wannabe in LA" + U.S. Tour!

Eagles of Death Metal - Wannabe In LA


Eagles of Death Metal are in the middle of a U.S. tour with Brit rockers, "The Duke Spirit". The Duke Spirit also will be on a full U.S. tour with Mercury Rev in December. E of DM should get a lot of attention with this video and it wouldn't surprise me if this video got on the next Ipod commercial.

Full Eagles of Death Metal U.S. tour
November 2008
5 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge *
6 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre *
8 Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music café *
9 Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon *
10 Chicago, IL - The Bottom Lounge *
11 Detroit, MI - Small’s *
13 Toronto, ON - The Mod Club Theatre *
14 Montreal, QC - Studio JPR *
15 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club *
16 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williasmburg *
17 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom *
18 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club *
20 West Chester, PA - The Note *
21 Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre *
22 Atlanta, GA - Center Stage *
24 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks *
25 Houston, TX - The Meridian *
*all with The Duke Spirit

Interview with Leila Moss of the Duke Spirit

Here it is folks the interview with Leila Moss, well it was supposed to be... Instead their bass player, Toby Butler, checked in for a few Q and A's.  Here is an inside look at The Duke Spirit.

1. Will the success of Neptune keep things going strong for a third album next year?

I hope so. Who knows what the future brings? We're starting to think about the next album now, and will start demoing when we back get off tour.

2. I believe it was last year your tour manager contacted me and we were trying to work out a show in Minneapolis, my friends and I found a warehouse/ 2 other venues and were about to contact all the bloggers. Unfortunately, The Duke Spirit Secret Show in Minneapolis!!!!!, was just a dream. Will you ever come to Minneapolis?

We'd love to. Not being from the US means it's hard for us to play absolutely everywhere, but we'll do our best.

3. With your voice I have to imagine you have quite a bit of solo material?

Um.... The Duke Spirit is a band we're all very proud of and happy to be a part of. So we all write songs with this band in mind. No solo albums are on the cards.



5. Any plans for a solo record or joining forces with another band in the future?

No solo albums. If we're into a band and we meet them in natural ways then collaborating is always good.

6. Favorite nickname the fans have thrown out for you or the band?

There's only one nickname......... Olly 'The Kid' Betts!

7. Would you rather have a Johnny Marr on guitar or a Karen Lee Orzolek on vocals feature on a DS track?

They'd both be welcome to be honest. I love the YYY's and although i never really liked The Smiths i have a lot of respect for Johnny Marr.

8. My favorite track from the new record has to be "My Sunken Treasure", what song do you feel best resembles your life?

This Ship Was Built to Last is a current favourite. It's a metaphor for strength and perseverance. What doesn't break you makes you stronger to use a cliche.

10. For the longest time I thought Duke Spirit created the song Put Your Dukes up John, are The Little Flames good friends of yours?

We played some shows with them a few years ago. They aren't together anymore. Miles Kane is a friend. He's now in The Rascals and The Last Shadow Puppets with Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys).

11. Music has been a gold-mine for you, any plans on staring in any films or crossing over to another industry outside of music?

No it hasn't!! We haven't made any money. There's often a misconception in music that bands make loads of money. It's expensive making albums and touring, and people aren't buying albums anymore. They're getting them for free. So it's hard to balance the debt out!! We're pretty busy touring, so we don't have any time to do anything else at the moment. It's pretty cheesey when people in bands start making films......... but it depends on what it is really.

-Cheers. Toby Butler (bass player for The Duke Spirit)

The Duke Spirit Official Page / Myspace Page

The Duke Spirit - The Step and the Walk

Contest for The Duke Spirit !!!!!

Two lucky winners will be taking home prizes.. One will recieve a T-shirt and an Instrumental CD. The other will recieve a a vinyl and the full length album "Neptune". Neptune was released this year! Just email Brody at BritRockAtTheTop@live.com (subject Duke Spirit) and include your name and mailing address in the email. Contest will end on Monday May 19th.

These guys drew a lot of buzz down at SXSW and have been a very popular band on 89.3 the current here in Minneapolis. Already lined up is a headline tour throughout Europe this summer along with appearances at Reading and Leeds festivals. They will also be back in L.A. and Pittsburgh in July.

The Duke Spirit Official Page / Myspace Page