Patrick Dukes

Patrick is a 17-year-old guitarist based in Huntersville, NC who plays with skill well beyond his years and has a passion for classic & prog rock, and jazz/fusion. He began playing guitar at age 8 after becoming hooked on the “Guitar Hero” video game. In less than a year, Patrick was entertaining audiences as he cranked out Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen. He has been recognized nationally through being invited to GRAMMY Camp in LA two years in-a-row, scholarships to Berklee College of Music's summer Guitar Sessions program three years in-a-row, and winning the judges "Best Live Music" award at the national high school theatre competition in Lexington, KY. At only 17, he has already performed on stages in Boston, LA, and to sold-out crowds in Nashville. You can catch Patrick performing regionally with Irrashional, The Dukes & Smith Band, other artists and various special projects.