The Washington Tattoo Podcast
"Where the World's Musical Traditions Come to Life". The Washington Tattoo is an International Music and Arts Festival coming to the Washington DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our culture communities at large. For more information and donations find us at www.thewashingtontattoo.com To make a donation to The Washington Tattoo, please click here: https://www.patreon.com/user/creators?u=39203452
The Washington Tattoo Podcast
The Washington Tattoo Podcast - Episode #8: VETERN'S DAY SPECIAL: Service, Perseverance, Grit, and Determination with Retired "Old Guard" Drum Group Leader and Drum Major, All Ireland Guitar Champion, and Business Owner MSG (R) Joshua Dukes
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"Where the wold's musical traditions come to life."
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MSG (R) Joshua Dukes https://www.catskillsirishartsweek.com/josh-dukes/
Josh Dukes is an All Ireland champion accompanist and a highly sought after music teacher in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. A multi-instrumentalist whose talents embrace the ceili drums, guitar, bouzouki, bodhran, flute, and tin whistle, Josh has established a reputation for providing sensitive, tasteful support for traditional Irish music.
As a young high school student, Josh studied the oboe, tenor/alto saxophone, drum set and baritone horn. Outside of the classroom, he learned the art of ancient rudimental drumming under the tutelage of Dominick Cuccia, a widely respected instructor/performer in the fife and drum community. In 1997, Josh enlisted in the Army and has since earned the rank of Master Sergeant , currently serving as one of three Drum Majors for the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, “The Official Escort to the President,” the only military unit of its kind.
Josh continues to perform Irish music, having shared the stage with such renowned musicians including John Doyle, Paddy Keenan, Billy and Sean McComiskey, Brendan Mulvihill, Kevin Crawford, Zan McLeod, and Myron Bretholz, and he can be seen playing ceili drums regularly with The Old Bay Ceili Band. Josh lives in greater D.C. Area with his wife Judy and two daughters, Mya and Olivia.
The Washington Tattoo is an international music and arts festival coming to the DC metro area. Our podcast explores the lives and stories of world renowned musicians, dancers, producers, choreographers, artists, educators, arts advocates, and those who serve our arts community at large.
For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com
For more information and donations, find us at www.TheWashingtonTattoo.com
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