::: D U W E N D E :::

"Supercharged Hip Hop, funky, melodic Pop and heavenly R&B balladry. Some bands say they rage against the machines; Duwende do it full-on by ignoring machines completely."

- Cincinnati Citybeat

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Duwende (Doo-WEN-day) first came together in late 1998. The New York-based band focuses on shows in traditional rock clubs and venues, but they also appear at special events, private functions, music festivals and colleges all around the county. Major a cappella shows they've co-headlined include the East Coast Summit, SoJam, and AcappellaStock.

In the 2002 Independent Music World Series, the editors of Billboard Magazine chose Duwende as one of the "Top 6 Indie Acts in the Northeast."

In 2005 millions of television viewers saw Duwende performing their own, original music in an ad campaign for 1.800.OKCable.

Duwende's two most recent albums (2004's "Radio Screaming" and 2007's "Collective") won the 2005 and 2008 Best Pop/Rock Album and
Best Pop/Rock Original Song CARAs.

Abbey Janes - Soprano

- Will forever be from Houston, TX. Currently resides in Downtown Manhattan.

- Notorious for buying things on TV that actually work.

- Skilled performer of karaoke show tunes.

Ari Picker - Bass

- Originally from Brooklyn, raised in TX. Currently back in Brooklyn.

- Likes to drive big trucks around the city, so watch out.

- Does the boom booms.

Edward Chung - Vocal Percussion

- Originally from Garden City, Long Island.
Current residence: downtown Manhattan.

- Pro-sports junkie and avid ESPN Sportscenter viewer.

- Juilliard-trained clarinetist.

Geoffrey Barnes - Baritone

- Hails from Cincinnati, OH. Currently resides in Fabulous Harlem, NYC.

- Attended Webster University with a BFA in Musical Theatre.
(Actual degree currently being used as a coaster. A nice, big, square coaster)

- Is an expert at the art of chaotic dance, and lists "making silly faces" on his resume as a special skill.

Roo Ahuja - Tenor

- Originally from Pleasantville, New York. Now lives in the Curry Hill area of NYC.

- Closely monitors his daily fiber intake.

- Favorite company slogan: "What Can Brown Do For You?"

Morgan Phillips - Tenor

- Grew up in Northern California, ended up in NYC.

- Caffeine addict.

- Enjoys growling, in songs and in life.