Duane
Smith
Duane is a founding member of
Tacoy Ryde and has developed a reputation for his ability to adapt to many
styles of music but one thing stays constant and that is his steadfast
dedication to the solid groove and oneness with the drummer.
His blues chops are in the pocket on every note in every tune.
Duane is an accomplished songwriter/recording artist.
He has been playing bass for over 35 years and also plays guitar,
keyboards and sings. Many of
his compositions have received national exposure and airplay.
He has played on numerous sessions with a wide range of artists and
remains one of Western Canada’s first call bassists. Duane has won an Alberta Recording Institute Association award as
best backup band on a recording with the Eddie Patterson Project as well
as a Jimi Hendrix tribute album featuring several outstanding guitarists.
He also has been nominated as Bassist of the Year.
Duane has performed and shared the stage with a number of artists
including Big Miller, Kenny Shield (Streetheart), Gaye Delorme, Ellen
Mcllwayne, Eddie Patterson and Bobby Cameron, Lionel Rault and Roxanne
Potvin.
Duane’s relentless pursuit of
the groove drives the soulful and down home blues sound of A Fist Full of
Blues.
Duane
Barrie
Ken
Bill
Dennis