The Dukes of Destiny

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It was a rambling three story house on the edge of the woods in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The year was 1984 and four young musicians lived in that house, spending hour upon hour jamming on old blues songs. They decided to take the act out as The Dukes of Destiny, a name they got from a matchbook cover urging the reader to "Be the Captain of Your Own Destiny." At first they played house parties in Germantown, generating word of mouth interest. A gig at the now-defunct Taker's Cafe in Germantown launched their public career, and 20 years later they are still playing some of the hottest, most danceable blues and R'n'B in the Philadelphia area. The Dukes of Destiny reign as one of Philadelphia's longest lived blues act.

"We're a band", harmonica player John Colgan-Davis said. "We're not So-and-So and his backup group. We play off of each other's energy and creativity. We have fun, and that comes across to the audience. If you come to a Dukes gig, be prepared for a lot of dancing and some big smiles. We love playing together and it shows." It's been 25 exciting fun-filled years for the Dukes of Destiny. The energy and excitement they generate says that there are still many more years yet to come.