THE BACKWOODS MESSIAHS

   Tim Lynch      Duane Carleton     Jim Parvis     Ben Butterworth    Jeff Poremski

Click on a name to meet the members of the band.

This is Duane's live band. They bring Duane's vision of working class rock to life. Talented and versatile, they provide just the right blend of roots and rock and are able to cover all of the musical ground from the 3 minute radio songs to extended improvisational forays.   

To view videos of Duane with The Backwoods Messiahs click here 

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Duane and the boys tear into a set at Harvest Moon '08. 

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Duane and The Backwoods Messiahs wringing it out at Friday Night Live in Rutland VT 8/22/08.

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Duane and the Messiahs rock the Vermont State Fairgrounds while opening for ZZ Top 6/21/08

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Duane and a rare 3 piece Messiahs at The Rock For Hunger Benefit in Main Street Park in Rutland VT 7/21/07

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Duane and the Messiahs at Bear Mountain 3/29/08 opening for The Smithereens

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Duane and the boys at The Kahuna Benefit '07.

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Definitely no wussies in this picture! Duane and the boys performing at a benefit for the employees of Metromail who had their plant shutdown. This show was in Depot Park in Downtown Rutland VT 11/10/07. That's right, playing outside with a wind chill in the 30's!!! Thanks to Ed for the pics.

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Opening for Steve Miller 7/8/07 at The Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland VT

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Taylor's BBQ 7/2/06

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Taylor's Clear River Tavern 7/14/06

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Duane with The Backwoods Messiahs at The Paramount Theatre in Rutland VT 11/10/06

To see a Windows Media Video from this performance click here.

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Duane and The Backwoods Messiahs at Sidelines in Rutland VT 1/19/07

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The Backwoods Messiahs at Castleton College in Castleton VT 1/31/07

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Duane and The Backwoods Messiahs performing a live radio broadcast on WEBK at The Brick Box on Friday the 13th, April 2007. (thanks for the pics Tom)