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The Scarlet Dukes 2001letter Midnight on mainstreet U.S.A. Outside an upscale nightclub you hear a music so evocative and compelling that you are driven to step inside. Upon entering, you see across the room of well dressed patrons, a beckoning stage upon which all eyes are focused. Intoxicated by the swingin' rhythms, you are drawn, trance-like, closer and closer. As you move across the nightclub floor you find yourself uncontrollably dancing to the jumpin' sounds you hear from across the room. After fighting through the crowd, you finally reach the stage front and before you stands a group of five dashingly handsome men. Their soaring vocals, dynamic horns, hypnotic vibes, and eloquent stage demeanor seduce and transport you to another world...

Welcome friends to the world of THE SCARLET DUKES, New York City's swankiest, swingin', jumpin' dance combo. THE SCARLET DUKES have combined great vocals, ace musicanship, and classic songs to create a highly dancable music that is captivating audiences from coast-to-coast. Fronted by singer/guitarist Phil Fontaigne, the band consists of Meg Mecan on vocals, Gigi on stand up bass, Chick Danko on drums, Ben "Two Shoes" McGuire on tenor saxophone and Tommy Mattioli on vibraphone. Their musical repertoire includes classic songs from the swing, jazz, and pop songbooks along with popular originals like "Hollywood", "Boogie Riders" and "In Love Again".

If you're looking for a jivin' dance combo that features top musicianship and gets the audience dancing like they've got ants in their pants, cats that dress up in great-looking retro duds, and a stage act that's sure to get any crowd moving, then THE SCARLET DUKES are the one for you!

bullet New CD "Live at Windows on the World"!. This historically significant recording (the first commercial CD release of a live recording from the late great Windows on the World at One World Trade Center) was made on a hot August night in 2000. The digitally mastered stereo performance is captured live and honestly with no 'post production' overdubs. The result is a raw, swingin' and rockin' recording that will grab your soul and force you to move and boogie. The 'DUKES rip through 13 original songsŠmost previously unreleased. Purchase online here at mp3.com and go to music page for more details!

bulletLearn more about THE SCARLET DUKES history!! Answer question you never imagined existed! Take THE SCARLET DUKES Quiz!!

bulletNew European import solo CD by singer Phil Fontaigne (a.k.a. Gammage)! "Lowlife Street" released by Last Call Records (Paris, France). Ten new bluesabilly-drenched originals as only Gammage can write and sing them. Not to be missed! Order it online.
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