Dude!

DUDE! is a five-piece dance-pop and rock band from Indianapolis, delivering the
soundtrack to unforgettable nights—from today’s chart-toppers to the timeless hits
everyone knows. Led by powerhouse vocalist and magnetic performer Renée Michelle
Merrifield, DUDE! transforms every show into a high-energy celebration that brings
audiences together.
Renée is backed by a lineup of seasoned musicians: John Emhardt, Tim Roe (Room With A
View), Nathan Gray (Phoenix on the Faultline), and Marc Johnson (Wonderdrug). Together,
they combine accomplished musicianship, a deep and versatile songbook, and nonstop
stage energy.
Built for the Big Stage
Since forming in 2010, DUDE! has built a devoted following and performed for sold-out
crowds at leading venues across the Midwest. Their crowd-pleasing set list and polished
production make the band an ideal choice for festivals, nightclubs, weddings, corporate
events, and formal celebrations.
Performance Highlights
• Super Bowl XLVI Village: Selected by the Host Committee to perform in downtown
Indianapolis, DUDE! electrified an all-ages crowd of 5,000 ahead of Dierks Bentley’s
concert.
• Salesforce/ExactTarget Connections: Served as the house band at the
Indianapolis Convention Center, performing for 8,000 attendees and an online
audience of 100,000 between keynote appearances by Marc Benioff, Jared Smith,
will.i.am, and Mindy Kaling.
• NCAA March Madness Music Festival: Delivered four performances at the
Indianapolis Convention Center and Military Park, drawing enthusiastic all-ages
crowds and local television coverage.
• Rib America: Took the Military Park stage in support of rock legends Cheap Trick
and Blue Öyster Cult.
• Indianapolis Colts: Performed pregame entertainment at select Lucas Oil Stadium
games for 12 consecutive years.
• Pat McAfee New Year’s Eve Show: Rang in the new year for a sold-out audience in
the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre while Pat McAfee headlined the Murat
Theatre.
Book DUDE!
Bring the energy, the hits, and the unforgettable live experience of DUDE! to your next
event.
Booking Agent
John Emhardt
317.590.6091
[email protected]