Duane is a founding member of Tacoy Ryde. He has developed a reputation for his ability to adapt to many styles of music but one thing stays constant and that is his steadfast dedication to the solid beat and oneness with the drummer. His soulful chops are in the pocket on every note in every tune.Duane is an accomplished musician, songwriter and recording artist. He has played bass professionally for over 40 years and also plays guitar, keyboards and sings. Several of Duane's compositions have received national exposure and airplay. He has played on numerous recording sessions with a wide range of artists and remains one of Western Canada's first-call bassists.
His accomplishments include an Alberta Recording Institute Association (ARIA) award with the Eddie Patterson Project, for "Best Back-up Band on a Recording," as well an ARIA award for a "Jimi Hendrix Tribute Album", featuring several outstanding guitarists. Duane was also nominated in the category of "Bassist of the Year" at the West Coast Music Awards. One of his songs was nominated for an ARIA award in the Best Video category.
Duane has performed and shared the stage with an impressive list of artists including Juno Award winners, the great Big Miller, Morgan Davis,Lester Quitzau and Kenny Shields (Streetheart). Other artists include Gaye Delorme, National Guitar Warz winners, Eddie Patterson and Bobby Cameron, Jenson Interceptor, Ellen McIlwaine; blues artists Lionel Rault, Big Hank Lionhart & rising star Roxanne Potvin.
Duane's relentless pursuit of the groove provides the backbone of the Tacoy Ryde sound.
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