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RECENT NEWS
January 21, 2012 What a fantastic
week this has been! 3 Awards, newspaper articles....wheew! What's next?
Well how about new dates with The
Backwoods Messiahs? Okay!!!! Take a peek on the Appearance
Page then. Speaking of the Cider Mag Awards, we have video of Duane
receiving his awards on the Video Page!!!
Duane will begin airing a television commercial for "Rust"
which has been doing quite well but we just don't think that everyone in
the world has heard this album yet, so we are giving it this extra push to
get the word out. Duane and Jeff Poremski had a blast kicking out the jams
at the Cider Mag Awards and will be spreading their special brand of magic
every other Sunday at Jax in Killington VT....more news is in the oven
cooking....check back and we'll serve you a slice when it's done :)
January 12, 2012 STOP THE
PRESSES!!!!! This just in....Duane's new album, "Rust" has won
the 2011 Times Argus Tammie Award for Best VT Rock Album!!!! This is
Duane's second time winning this honor. To read the announcement, go to
the Review Page or the Press
Page....
January 12, 2012 Holy awards
ceremony Batman!!! Last night, Cider Mag held their first annual awards
ceremony and what a show it was! Forget the Oscars, forget the Grammys,
this is where it's at! Great performances, crowd enthusiasm, top shelf
production...really a time to be had. And, as if that's not enough, our
very own Duane Carleton won two awards last night. One, the highly coveted
Best Guitarist award and the second a prestigious Lifetime Achievement
award...huge honors like we can't even express. Duane would like to thank
everyone who voted, who attended and who worked on the show. To see a
photo from Duane and Jeff Poremski's performance from the show go to the Acoustic
Gallery.
January 2, 2012 Happy New Year!!!
2011 was a tough year but we have persevered and are eagerly plunging into
2012. Look forward to lots of new things in the new year. On the show
front, Duane will be performing with the fabulous Jeff Poremski as the
Poremski/Carleton Experience at Jax every other Sunday starting this
Sunday (1/8/12). This promises to be an amazing musical journey as these
two guitar players (both nominated for Best Guitarist in Cider Mag) have a
special way of intertwining and interweaving guitar parts like no one
else! There will be a big announcement concerning an upcoming Backwoods
Messiahs show that you will have to check back for. Duane had a great time
playing this week for the private party in Killington and set a Killington
record by playing a 4 1/2 hour set...then he played a 3 hour set at Jax
last night to a capacity crowd...More Rock For Your Buck!!!!!
"Rust" continues to garner critical acclaim and Duane is looking
forward to promoting it to the fullest in 2012. A television commercial
will begin to run very soon throughout VT. To view it you can go to the Video
Page. Duane begins his Saturday night residency at The Clear River
Tavern this week...make sure to stop by and support this venue that
managed to survive the horrors of Irene. Don't forget, y'all, check back
often for all of the pertinent info concerning Duane Carleton!!!!
December 27, 2011 A quick amendment...today's
show at Bear Mountain has been canceled...sorry...
December 26, 2011 Well, by now
we've made through the holidays...we hope everyone came through in good
spirits and unscathed. Ski Season is here and thus, Duane begins his base
lodge shows this week! As we head into the new year we have some new
goodies for you. There are new pics posted on the Fan
Photo Page. Duane and the Backwoods Messiahs played a great acoustic
show at Jax in Killington last week. We have photos on the Acoustic
Gallery. This was a cool show and is a format that the band had a
blast doing...expect to see more of this happen in the future. Duane will
be focusing on promoting "Rust" in 2012 and is looking forward
to seeing you all at one of his shows....
December 15, 2011 Don't forget
that the acoustic show with The Backwoods Messiahs happens this Sunday at
Jax from 9:00 - 1:00. This will be the last chance to get a local's pass
and there will also be a beer tasting...nice. Also, the first date at Jax
for the Poremski/Carleton Experience has been announced and is posted on
the Appearance Page. Duane had a great show at South Station last week and
there will be more to come due to that success. Also, Duane will be airing
a tv commercial for "Rust" soon...so be on the lookout. Getting
that someone special a copy of "Rust" for the holidays would be
the perfect gift. You can check it out and get it here: http://www.duanecarleton.com/Duane%20Carleton%20Discography.htm
December 5, 2011 We've got a
couple of new shows to announce!!! Duane will be playing a showcase show
of his original songs at The South Station in Rutland VT on Friday 12/9
from 6:30-9:00. There is also going to be a very special acoustic showcase
of "Rust" at Jax in Killington VT on Sunday 12/18 from 9:00-1:00
...don't miss this show!!!!! It's the last local's party of the season. We
have just released the first official video for "In a Nowhere
Town" from "Rust" on the video
page. You can also just scroll down and look for the music video link
on this page. Also, last but not least, lots and lots of new dates on the
Appearance Page!!!
November 29, 2011 Hopefully you
all survived Thanksgiving, Black Friday 9or as we call...the Friday fight
club) and Cyber Monday. We have news on many fronts here at DC Central! We
are heading into the Winter tour season and there will be a large influx
of new shows. This will include a very unique and special acoustic show
with The Backwoods Messiahs at Jax in Killington in December...check out
the Appearance Page for
the details. Duane will also be pairing up with fellow Messiah Jeff
Poremski for a series of unique shows at Jax throughout the Winter as
well. Duane will be having a worldwide debut of his first music video from
"Rust"...very soon!!!! He and Dee and
Tepee Tim had a blast shooting footage and trying to beat the cold and
snow to get it :) Speaking of video, we just posted a video from Duane's
performance at Nectar's with the legendary Seth Yacavone. Check it out at
the Video Page.
November 16, 2011 We've got some
great goodies for you!!! Duane's show at The Stamford Motel (Nippers) went
so well he's doing 2 shows there this Friday at 6:30 and 8:30. For
reservations at this intimate venue call (802) 362-2342. We have lots of
new photos of The Backwoods Messiahs (VT's best working class band of
rockers) for your viewing pleasure! They have been posted on the Electric
Gallery, the Jeff Poremski Page, the Jerry
Dubeau Page, the Gary Spaulding Page
and the Fan Photo Page.
November 11, 2011 Hey, hey
people!!! Make sure you check out The Mountain Times to read a cool,
feature article on Duane!!! Nice! Also, you still have time to vote for
Duane in the "Best Guitarist" category in the Cider Mag awards.
You can do this by going to their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/#!/cidermag?sk=questions
or just e-mailing editor@cidermag.
Jeff Poremski and Duane will be performing at their Awards Ceremony at The
Lebanon Opera house on January 11. Duane is invading Burlington VT
tomorrow night as he will be helping to celebrate WBKM's birthday by
sitting in with Seth Yacavone!!! Burlingtonians get out and see this
special pairing!!! Duane has started shooting a new music video for
"In a Nowhere Town" from his new disc, "Rust" which
has been garnering much praise and positive reviews. He is also finishing
plans for a special acoustic show with VT's best hometown band, The
Backwoods Messiahs at Jax in Killington. New shows have been posted on the
Appearance Page! These also include shows Duane has booked at The Stamford
Motel in Manchester VT which is a great place to see an intimate showcase
of Duane's original material and have some great food while you do
it....keep your eye here for more DC info and goodies to come!!!!!
October 31, 2011 Thank you so
much to all of the great folks who came out to see Duane with The
Backwoods Messiahs at 3D's on Saturday for a kick ass show!!! We have lots
of new shows booked, including a show at the Stamford Motel in Manchester
VT this Friday! Dates are posted on the Appearance
Page. We have a few cool photos so far posted from Saturday's
Halloween festivities. You can see them on the Fan
Photo Page and the Jeff Poremski Page.
The great reviews for "Rust" keep pouring
in. Check them out at the Review Page.
October 22, 2011 Where does a
week go? Well, first of all, thank you to Eric Pace. Duane played on
several tracks for his newest cd last week. We'll keep you posted as to
when this record will be released. For full details on who else Duane has
recorded or performed with check out the Discography
Details Page. Duane is also currently working on a t.v. commercial for
"Rust". Just you wait...it'll be cool! Duane makes his
triumphant tonight to The Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield VT...be there!
For any and all of Duane's shows that are scheduled for the winter check
out the Appearance Page.
Jessica Stanley recently interviewed Duane for an article she is writing
and we have posted some of the photos she took on the Fan
Photo Page. We will also keep you posted as to when this article will
be published.
October 11, 2011 We have a ton of
new goodies and updates for you! First, the winter tour schedule is
shaping up with lots and lots of new dates added! Check 'em out on the Appearance
Page. We are in talks for a very cool show to be happening...we'll
keep you in the loop...you know it! There are new pictures of Duane and
The Backwoods Messiahs posted on the Backwoods
Messiahs Page. There's even a cool new pic of Jeff
Poremski ripping it up on his page. We have also updated the Discography
Page to include "Rust", which also
has it's own page...read how Duane describes his new record. Hey! The
Times Argus (which awarded Duane the 2007 Tammie Award for Best VT Rock
Album) gave Duane a phenomenal review for "Rust", check it out
on the Review Page. Duane has also been
nominated for Best Guitarist by Cider Mag. You can vote by emailing editor@cidermag.com
and telling him Duane is VT's guitar ripper (or just that you want to vote
for him). Yeah!
October 5, 2011 What a crazy
weekend!!! Duane rocked the house at 3D's with The Backwoods Messiahs last
Friday. Thank you to everyone who attended. The band is really kicking
butt!!! This is the VT band to see.....please, do try and make a point to
come out and request your favorite "Rust" songs. Then, DC
cruised down to CT and had a fabulous night at K.C. Dubliner. Duane also
was told he had a power tail, not a pony tail...thanks Paul :) This show
was way too much fun and we really appreciate the incredible turnout.
Thank you to Ed and Dottie and Chris as well as the "dangerous"
staff....Then Duane made it back to Killington for the Benefit For
Pittsfield/Killington. Thank you to Jamie Livesy and Jamie's Junk Show for
their graciousness in letting Duane sit in. We have posted photos from
this show on the Acoustic Gallery....check
'em out!
September 27, 2011 Look out
CT...here we come!!! Duane will be performing this weekend at K.C.
Dubliner in Burlington CT. We have also just posted many, many new dates
on the Appearance Page!
Tepee Tim has created a youtube video depicting the damage from Pittsfield
to Bethel using some of Duane's tunes and you can view it by going
here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smwv-J7BJ3U
We have some cool new photos of Duane dressed up and performing at Hawk
Mountain Resort which you can see on the Electric
Gallery . Don't forget to come and see VT's band, Duane Carleton and
The Backwoods Messiahs at 3D's in Rutland VT this Friday. Show starts at
9:30 and you can enter a free drawing to win a signed and framed poster of
the "Rust" album cover as well as a pair of tickets from the cd
release party for "Rust". Free stuff and great
music...c'mon...ya can't beat that...
September 20, 2011 Whoa Nellie!!!
The great news is that Killington and Pittsfield are reachable again as
Routes 4 and 100 are open! Duane will be making his return to Jax in
Killington this Friday. This and more dates are on the Appearance
Page. There is new video from the "Rust" CD Release Party
posted on the Video Page. There are also new
photos from that event posted in the Electric
Gallery and The Backwoods Messiahs
pages. The first review for "Rust" is in and we have posted it
for your perusal on the Review Page....enjoy!
September 14, 2011 We've just
posted a slideshow of photos taken during Duane's In State Island Tour.
The pictures show the damage and recovery efforts in the towns of
Pittsfield and Killington. We put the slideshow to the song "Leaving
Despair". You can view it on The Video Page.
The Winter schedule is starting to shape up. You can see the new shows on The
Appearance Page.
September 6, 2011 Duane will be
doing a very small series of shows in the towns of Pittsfield and
Killington that were isolated by Hurricane Irene. This has been dubbed The
In-State Island Tour. Check out the Appearance Page for details...we
promise to come back with pictures to post.....
August 31, 2011 All hail the VT
fighting spirit!!! VT got pounded by Irene and they immediately bonded
together to dig out and survive...I love my state and friends!!! I will
for sure be doing a free concert after this with The Backwoods Messiahs as
I figure there will be a need to blow off some steam....
-DC-
We have posted up a video from happier times at The Clear River Tavern
from a mere few weeks ago on the Video Page.
New dates have been posted on the Appearance Page.
August 23, 2011 Well, as
promised, we have just posted video from Friday Night Live on the Video
Page! Thank you to our friend Terry for sending it in, we love getting
video and pictures from fans :) The Messiahs had a great show at 3D's this
past weekend as well. Thank you to everyone who was there. There are new
dates posted on the Appearance
Page and more coming in at all times...ya just gotta keep coming
back...."Rust" has been released on the world so don't forget to
get yerself a copy either on our Sales
Page or by going to cdbaby.com or itunes...try it...you'll like it....
August 16, 2011 Thank you to
everyone who attended and the staff for making the "Rust" cd
release party such a raging success!!!!! That was a fantastic time! Duane
and The Backwoods Messiahs kicked major ass, playing a rocking concert
which included the new cd in it's entirety! There will be video
forthcoming as well as photos and mp3's. Friday Night Live was also a
great show and there will be video posted of that too. There is new video
from Solarfest 2011 posted on The Video Page.
"Rust" is now available on this site and you can get it on the Sales
Page. New t-shirts of the "Rust" cover are available by
clicking on the Merchandise Page. If,
for some reason you missed the show or are recovered enough to see the
band again, they will be playing at 3D's in Rutland VT on Friday the 19th
from 9:30-1:30...let's rock people!!!!!
August 9, 2011 After a little
computer snafu here at command central we are back with new updates!!!
This is the week!!!!!!!!!! "Rust" will be released to the world!
Duane and the band are throwing a huge concert/party to celebrate at The
Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield VT on Saturday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:00. Kids under 12 get in free. Tickets are only $5 and you
can purchase the new cd (which is without a doubt Duane's finest album to
date) for only $5 at the show. Tickets are available at the gate or by
clicking the ticket to your right -> Thanks to all of the folks in
Lavalette NJ for such a great time last week when Duane played there.
Thanks to Phil for co-piloting the trip and keeping Duane awake on the
drive home :) New photos have been added to The
Electric Gallery and new dates have been posted on the Appearance
Page!!!!
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Click on the album cover above (artwork by VT artist Richard
Leach) and hear a sneak peek from the disc!!! To purchase a copy go the Sales
Page. Maybe you want a t-shirt to wear while you listen to the
disc...you can get one on the Merchandise
Page !!!!!
Duane's song "Long
Way Down" from the cd "Once Lost, Then Torn Down" appeared
in the 3/30/10 episode of "Justified" on the FX Network. To
listen to the song click
here.
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POSTED ON THE NEW TUNES PAGE. CHECK IT
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REVIEWS!!! To
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RADIO SHOWS!!!
On July 9 2003 Duane performed on "In Tune" w/ Gerry Nason on
WBTN in Bennington VT. This was a great show and interview where Duane got
to play several tunes as well as discuss his new album "Chasing After
The Stars", and his songwriting. To hear
interview excerpts and live performances from this show as well as other radio shows,
click here. NEW
TUNES!!! Wanna
hear a sneak preview of some new songs from the new Duane Carleton albums
in the works? click here. MEET
THE BAND!!! To get information on Duane's
electric band click here.
"SONGS ARE DRIVEN BY CARLETON'S FINE GUITAR WORK
AND SINGING...IT'S EASY TO LAUGH AT SOME OF THE ROCK AND ROLL BANDS MAKING
HITS THESE DAYS, BUT HEARING ROOTSY ROCK DONE THIS WELL SHOULD MAKE YOU
FEEL A LITTLE BETTER."
- Vintage Guitar Magazine -
"DUANE CARLETON'S 'ONCE LOST, THEN TORN DOWN'
STANDS OUT AS AN OASIS OF HIGHLY LISTENABLE MUSIC IN A DESERT OF
CREATIVITY. THIS SINGER-SONGWRITER HAS SOMETHING TO SAY...CARLETON'S MUSIC
SHOWS KEEN INSIGHTS INTO THE MALAISE OF AMERICAN RURAL LIFE...(HIS) LYRICS
HERE ARE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND POTENT. CARLETON HAS A SHARP EYE FOR THE WAY
PEOPLE IN RURAL AMERICA LIVE."
- The Times Argus - "WELL-CRAFTED,
RADIO FRIENDLY TUNES. DISARMINGLY BEAUTIFUL LYRICS ARE PAR FOR THE COURSE
ON THIS CD. WHAT REALLY MAKES THE ALBUM STAND OUT IS CARLETON'S HONEST AND
SKILLFUL SONGWRITING. HE'S GOT A KEEN ABILITY TO CREATE SONGS THAT LINGER
IN YOUR MEMORY LONG AFTER THE DISC HAS STOPPED SPINNING. AND THAT'S WHAT
MAKES 'ONCE LOST, THEN TORN DOWN' MORE ENJOYABLE WITH EACH LISTEN."
- Seven Days -
"CARLETON SINGS LIKE A YOUNG BOB SEGER...HE
WRITES CATCHY POP SONGS...'CHASING AFTER
THE STARS' IS A PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING RECORDING THAT COULD HAVE COME FROM
NASHVILLE AS EASILY AS RUTLAND COUNTY"
- Seven Days - "TORRID
GUITAR WORK...AND OVER THE TOP VOCALS...GOOD STUFF!"
- Metronome Magazine -
"ORIGINAL
SOUND AND LYRICS...EXPLOSIVE GUITAR...MATCHED WITH CATCHY LYRICS...IT'S
NICE TO HEAR SOMETHING REAL AND WELL COMPOSED."
- The Vermont Review -
"THAT ALL-AMERICAN ROCK SOUND THAT COULD BE
COMPARED TO THE LIKES OF JOHN MELLENCAMP OR BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN."
- The Rutland Herald -
"DUANE'S SONGS ROCK AND SWAY WITH AN OLD COUNTRY
AND MODERN COUNTRY SENSIBILITY AND SPAN DEEPLY PERSONAL ROOTS ROCK AND
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC."
- The Folk Times -
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