Duke Special

A singer and songwriter from Belfast. He has a unique live show that mixes an old gramophone with passionate vocals, piano playing and the occasional fiddle scrape. The songs are beautiful and romantic, drawing on a bygone age whilst resonating in the present. 'Breathe a sigh of relief... Duke Special has an arsenal of ideas and contraptions to bend any musical ear to attention' (Gigwise).

Much under-rated British singer-songwriter, who was nominated back in 2001 for his debut album 'Here Be Monsters'. His sometimes dark and melancholy lyrics blend with piano melody and beauty to deliver a sound not a million miles away from Crowded House and Jeff Buckley. Ed is also partial to collaborations. In 2013 he co-write and produced Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Wanderlust' album, while in 2015 he played piano on stage with The Libertines.