The Adrian Duke Project

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Sunday, August 05, 2012
  • 1:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Durham, NC
  • Saturday, December 01, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Richmond, VA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, February 21, 2009
  • 8:30PM - Fundraiser
  • Durham, NC
= Booked through GigMasters
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Location:
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Hillsborough.
Pay Range:
$1600-$6800 per event
Member Since:
2007
Primary Category:
Soul Band
Additional Categories:
60s Band, 70s Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Jazz Band, Motown Band, Oldies Band, R&B Band, Swing Band, Variety Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Ray Charles, Dr. John

Description

Combining critically acclaimed musicianship with a vast repertoire of influences ranging from John Lennon to Dr. John, THE ADRIAN DUKE PROJECT is a perfect fit for everything from a wedding reception to a company holiday party. A funky gumbo of New Orleans soul, jazz, rock and blues, THE ADRIAN DUKE PROJECT has pleased crowds at wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, and concerts from Atlanta to Baltimore and everywhere in between. In 2007, Adrian was selected to be part of the band used as Richmond, VA's "Royal Welcome" for Queen Elizabeth II, and he has headlined festival stages throughout the Mid-Atlantic. It is this pedigree that separates THE ADRIAN DUKE PROJECT from the average "variety band" - he plays the songs you know and love, and leaves the cheese behind.

As the bandleader, Adrian makes every effort to make sure your event will be a night to remember for only the right reasons. His band, the Project, is available in several configurations, from the basic five piece to the thicker sound of the seven piece, and with or without the soulful stylings of female vocalist Theresa Richmond. Adrian is also capable of playing any number of classical pieces for a ceremony, performing solo or as a duo with another member of his band for cocktails, and playing a relaxing set of jazz and swing standards for dinner sets. Event planners and clients alike commonly note how professional and easy to work with Adrian is, as he works directly with them to tailor the band's setlist and style to the needs of their event. Adrian will even learn several songs for any show, providing it's something that fits his style of music. He's learned everything from Widespread Panic to "The Final Countdown" to ensure that everyone leaves happy at the end of the night.

Song List

  • Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
  • My Girl - The Temptations
  • Papa Was a Rolling Stone - The Temptations
  • I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
  • Shakey Ground - The Temptations
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
  • Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
  • Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye
  • How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye
  • What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
  • Love and Happiness - Al Green
  • Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  • Take Me To The River - Al Green
  • Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
  • Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
  • What'd I Say - Ray Charles
  • Hallelujah - I Love Her So
  • You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
  • Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' - Ray Charles
  • Hard Times - Ray Charles
  • Roll With Me Baby - Ray Charles
  • Let's Go Get Stoned - Ray Charles
  • I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
  • America The Beautiful - Ray Charles
  • Come Back Baby - Ray Charles
  • A Fool For You - Ray Charles
  • Drown In My Tears - Ray Charles
  • Ain't That Love - Ray Charles
  • I Believe To My Soul - Ray Charles
  • Let The Good Times Roll - Ray Charles
  • Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
  • You Are My Sunshine - Ray Charles
  • Take These Chains From My Heart - Ray Charles
  • Your Cheating Heart - Ray Charles
  • Smack Dab In The Middle - Ray Charles
  • Sinner's Prayer - Ray Charles
  • Movin' On Over - Ray Charles
  • Busted - Ray Charles
  • That Lucky Old Sun - Ray Charles
  • Angelina - Ray Charles
  • What Would I Do Without You - Ray Charles
  • Get On The Right Track - Ray Charles
  • Shake A Tail Feather - Ray Charles
  • Boogie On Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder
  • Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
  • I Wish - Stevie Wonder
  • Living For the City - Stevie Wonder
  • Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
  • Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
  • Ribbons In The Sky - Stevie Wonder
  • Superstition - Stevie Wonder
  • Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
  • You Haven't Done Nothing - Stevie Wonder
  • You Met Your Match - Stevie Wonder
  • Let's Groove Tonight - Earth
  • September - Earth
  • Shining Star - Earth
  • Can't Hide Love - Earth
  • Got To Get You Into My Life - Earth
  • I Feel Good - James Brown
  • Cold Sweat - James Brown
  • Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
  • Lean On Me - Bill Withers
  • Use Me - Bill Withers
  • Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
  • Grandma's Hands - Bill Withers
  • Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
  • Easy - The Commodores
  • Brick House - The Commodores
  • Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • If You Want Me To Stay - Sly & The Family Stone
  • Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
  • Thank You For Lettin' Me Be Myself - Sly & The Family Stone
  • Shout - Isley Brothers
  • It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
  • Fight The Power - Isley Brothers
  • Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle
  • Tell Me Something Good - Chaka Khan
  • Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed
  • Rainy Night In Georgia - Tony Joe White
  • Nothing From Nothing - Billy Preston
  • Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
  • You Are So Beautiful - Billy Preston
  • Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King
  • Every Day I Have the Blues - B.B. King
  • How Blue Can You Get? - B.B. King
  • You Upset Me Baby - B.B. King
  • Ghetto Woman - B.B. King
  • Why I Sing The Blues - B.B. King
  • Sweet Sixteen - B.B. King
  • Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Couldn't Stand The Weather - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Super Freak - Rick James
  • Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
  • 634-5789 - Wilson Pickett
  • Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  • I Want To Thank You - Sam & Dave
  • Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
  • Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  • These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
  • Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
  • Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
  • Neither One Of Us - Gladys Knight
  • She Caught The Katy - Taj Mahal
  • Having A Real Bad Day - Taj Mahal
  • Iko Iko - Dr. John
  • Junco Partner - Dr. John
  • Qualified - Dr. John
  • Right Place Wrong Time - Dr. John
  • Such A Night - Dr. John
  • Makin' Whoopee - Dr. John
  • I'm Just A Lucky So And So - Dr. John
  • I Know What I Got - Dr. John
  • The Brightest Smile In Town - Dr. John
  • Waiting For a Train - Dr. John
  • Touro Infirmary - Dr. John
  • Didn't He Ramble - Dr. John
  • Average Kind Of Guy - Dr. John
  • Goodnight Irene - Dr. John
  • Tipitina - Dr. John
  • Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive - Dr. John
  • More Than You Know - Dr. John
  • The Nearness Of You - Dr. John
  • Tipitina - Professor Longhair
  • Junco Partner - Professor Longhair
  • Big Chief - Professor Longhair
  • Cabbage Alley - The Meters
  • Sissy Strut - The Meters
  • Hey Pocky A-Way - The Meters
  • Fire On The Bayou - The Meters
  • You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - The Righteous Brothers
  • Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
  • When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  • If You Don't Know Me By Now - Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
  • A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
  • Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
  • Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • Run Around Sue - Dion
  • Runaway - Dion
  • Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
  • Take The A Train - Duke Ellingon
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellingon
  • Just A Lucky So & So - Duke Ellingon
  • All The Things You Are - Charlie Parker
  • Groovin' High - Charlie Parker
  • Just Friends - Charlie Parker
  • Love For Sale - Charlie Parker
  • How High The Moon - Charlie Parker
  • So What - Miles Davis
  • All Blues - Miles Davis
  • Freddie Freeloader - Miles Davis
  • My Funny Valentine - Miles Davis
  • Au Privae - Thelonious Monk
  • Straight No Chaser - Thelonious Monk
  • Giant Steps - John Coltrane
  • Equinox - John Coltrane
  • Take Five - Dave Brubeck
  • One Day My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis
  • God Bless the Child - Eddie Haywood
  • Body & Soul - Coleman Hawkins
  • St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
  • Autumn Leaves - Bill Evans
  • Blue Bossa - Joe Henderson
  • Mr. Magic - Grover Washington
  • Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington
  • Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
  • Back In The USSR - The Beatles
  • Come Together - The Beatles
  • Hey Jude - The Beatles
  • I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
  • Lady Madonna - The Beatles
  • Let It Be - The Beatles
  • Maxwell's Silver Hammer - The Beatles
  • Oh Darling - The Beatles
  • Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
  • Ballad of John & Yoko - The Beatles
  • Twist And Shout - The Beatles
  • Something - The Beatles
  • Revolution - The Beatles
  • Get Back - The Beatles
  • Drive My Car - The Beatles
  • Ob-La-Di - Ob-La-Da
  • Blackbird - The Beatles
  • Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles
  • Why Don't We Do It In The Road - The Beatles
  • Crazy Love - Van Morrison
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
  • Domino - Van Morrison
  • Wild Night - Van Morrison
  • Crocodile Rock - Elton John
  • Honky Cat - Elton John
  • I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John
  • Rocket Man - Elton John
  • Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Elton John
  • Tiny Dancer - Elton John
  • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John
  • Border Song - Elton John
  • Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker
  • You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker
  • You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
  • With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker
  • Delta Lady - Joe Cocker
  • Down On The Corner - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Travelin' Band - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Lookin' Out My Back Door - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Only The Good Die Young - Billy Joel
  • New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
  • Piano Man - Billy Joel
  • You May Be Right - Billy Joel
  • She's Got A Way - Billy Joel
  • Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor
  • You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
  • Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor
  • Steamroller Blues - James Taylor
  • Love The One You're With - Stephen Stills
  • Southern Cross - Crosby Stills & Nash
  • Imagine - John Lennon
  • Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
  • Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
  • 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
  • Still Crazy After All These Years - Paul Simon
  • Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon
  • Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
  • Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
  • Angie - Rolling Stones
  • Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones
  • Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers
  • Takin' It To the Streets - Doobie Brothers
  • China Grove - Doobie Brothers
  • Long Train Runnin' - Doobie Brothers
  • Black Water - Doobie Brothers
  • The Weight - The Band
  • Dixie Chicken - Little Feat
  • Willin' - Little Feat
  • Cheap Sunglasses - ZZ Top
  • Waiting On The Bus - ZZ Top
  • Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top
  • La Grange - ZZ Top
  • Tush - ZZ Top
  • We Will Rock You - Queen
  • We Are The Champions - Queen
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
  • Heartache Tonight - The Eagles
  • Hotel California - The Eagles
  • Life In The Fast Lane - The Eagles
  • Take It Easy - The Eagles
  • I Can't Tell You Why - The Eagles
  • Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp
  • Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp
  • Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • What's Your Name? - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
  • Tainted Love - Soft Cell
  • Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
  • The Joker - Steve Miller Band
  • Can't Get Enough - Bad Company
  • Feel Like Makin' Love - Bad Company
  • Moving On - Bad Company
  • Bad Company - Bad Company
  • Another Saturday Night - Cat Stevens
  • Wild World - Cat Stevens
  • Come Sail Away - Styx
  • Cold As Ice - Foreigner
  • Walking in Memphis - Mark Cohn
  • Hold On Loosely - .38 Special
  • You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
  • Dream On - Aerosmith
  • Walk This Way - Aerosmith
  • Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
  • Sail Away - Randy Newman
  • Louisiana - Randy Newman
  • Short People - Randy Newman
  • You've Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman
  • Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
  • Fire - Jimi Hendrix
  • Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
  • The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
  • Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
  • Red House - Jimi Hendrix
  • Manic Depression - Jimi Hendrix
  • Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Jimi Hendrix
  • All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
  • Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix
  • Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
  • Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix
  • Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Whole Lotta Shakin' - Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Bad Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
  • Don't Stop Believing - Journey
  • Lovin' - Touchin'
  • Faithfully - Journey
  • Little Red Corvette - Prince
  • Purple Rain - Prince
  • So Into You - Atlanta Rhythm Section
  • Living After Midnight - Judas Priest
  • You Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest
  • Breaking The Law - Judas Priest
  • Road House Blues - The Doors
  • Riders On The Storm - The Doors
  • Break On Through - The Doors
  • Rock You Like A Hurricane - The Scorpions
  • Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
  • Mama Told Me Not To Come - Three Dog Night
  • Night Moves - Bob Seger
  • Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger
  • Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi
  • Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
  • I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
  • Saturday In The Park - Chicago
  • Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
  • White Room - Cream
  • Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple
  • Your Mama Don't Dance - Loggins & Messina
  • Rockin' Pneumonia - Edgar Winter
  • Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
  • Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
  • Layla - Eric Clapton
  • Cocaine - Eric Clapton
  • Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
  • Tore Down Blues - Freddie King
  • Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
  • I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  • Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
  • Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
  • Sarah Smile - Hall & Oates
  • Rock & Roll All Night - KISS
  • Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
  • Tempted - Squeeze
  • Cheeseburger In Paradise - Jimmy Buffett
  • Fins - Jimmy Buffett
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
  • Why Don't We Get Drunk - Jimmy Buffett
  • I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley
  • No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
  • Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
  • Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
  • Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
  • Country Roads - John Denver
  • Rocky Top - Osbourne Brothers
  • The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
  • Hey Good Lookin' - Hank Williams
  • Family Tradition - Hank Williams
  • The Perfect Country & Western Song - David Allan Coe
  • Stella by Starlight - Duke Ellingon
  • Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me - Duke Ellingon
  • All The Things You Are - Duke Ellingon
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellingon
  • The Nearness of You - Duke Ellingon
  • My Funny Valentine - Duke Ellingon
  • Caravan - Duke Ellingon
  • God Bless This Child - Eddie Haywood
  • Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
  • Sway - Dean Martin
  • Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Makin' Whoopee - Frank Sinatra
  • I've Got the World on a String - Frank Sinatra
  • Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
  • All Of Me - Billie Holiday
  • That's Life - Frank Sinatra
  • Blue Skies - Traditional
  • Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans - Harry Connick Jr.
  • Time after Time - Cole Porter
  • Lazybones - Cole Porter
  • Love Is Here to Stay - Cole Porter
  • On the Street Where You Live - Lerner & Loewe
  • Gee - Baby Ain't I Good To You
  • On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Frank Sinatra
  • Unforgettable - Cole Porter
  • It Had To Be You - Harry Connick Jr.
  • Let's Fall In Love - Frank Sinatra
  • Please Send Me Someone To Love - Joe Williams
  • Come Rain or Come Shine - Harold Arlen
  • Honeysuckle Rose - Count Basie
  • It's Only A Paper Moon - Bobby Darin
  • Cheek to Cheek - Traditional
  • The Can't Take That Away From Me - George Gershwin
  • How Long Has This Been Going On - George Gershwin
  • Smack Dab In the Middle - George Gershwin
  • Summertime - George Gershwin
  • Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby - Cole Porter

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

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