““nearer to Sturgill Simpson and Sam Outlaw than those elder statesmen [Steve Earle and even earlier Bruce].” ”
Americana artist Ed Dupas (Du-paw) is a singer-songwriter whose music seeks an audience, but seems just as content without one. Part country, part blues, part rock, part poetry – listening to a Dupas record is an experience you can get lost in, as banjo, mandolin, organ, piano, guitar, drums, and pedal steel come together in one place. Add to that a well-worn speakeasy voice with side-by-side acoustic and electric tunes and you can feel the merging of old influences and new intrigue. Dupas’ music has been compared to that of Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson, Sturgill Simpson, Sam Outlaw, and Steve Earle, but, regardless of the artist you stand him next to, Dupas is making music all his own.
Dupas’ songs are rooted first and foremost in their reflective lyrics and ability to capture sonic snapshots of emotion, both broad and personal in theme. These lyrical narratives reach listeners through a range of soulful, simple melodies contrasted with nuanced musical complexity. Whether performed on stages, in bars, or in living rooms, Dupas’ music adapts, with songs inspiring rock and roll foot tapping to philosophical contemplations, and culminating in a soundtrack for wandering souls and wound-up executives alike.
Born in Houston and raised in Winnipeg, Ed Dupas now calls Michigan home. He currently resides in Ann Arbor, where he lives and makes music with his two lucky black cats. Dupas is a self-described searcher and thinker, and his music reflects this seeking-rather-than-settled demeanor. Growing up, music and religion were staples in his household, yet today, these roots serve less to ground Dupas in tradition, and more to tether his journey of questions, traveled, in large part, through songwriting. Dupas’ music bears witness to his own personal struggles and transformations, but also asks listeners to open themselves to the broader world, forever questioning and testifying to the mysterious beauty of our struggles.
Lineup:
Ed Dupas - Vocals, Guitar
Michael Crittenden - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
Tony Pace - Guitar, Lap Steel, Dobro
Chris Ranney - Keys
Mark Hugger - Bass
Rob Avsharian - Drums
Contact: eddupasmusic@gmail.com
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“Ed Dupas is one of the best secrets of the Americana musical genre. He is slowly becoming an example of an overnight success.”
“... “garage country” at its finest, owning it is a measure of how cool you are, just saying.”
“I’m rapidly becoming a big fan of Ed Dupas; the delivery is impossible to fault and his songs are superbly crafted”
“A highly satisfying slice of blue collar Americana, with grit and grace in just the right ratio”
“Dupas’ songs are truthful and delivered with a real emotion that rings true; made not for profit, but for merit.”