Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Duke and The King
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Podcast Episode Summary
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye gets a visit from The Duke and The King, a duo featuring Simone Felice of The Felice Brothers and his long-time pal, Robert "Chicken" Burke. Out from behind his drum kit, Simone establishes himself as a passionate vocalist and vivid storyteller on The Duke and The King's debut, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." The pair laid down tracks in a Catskills cabin "recording studio," channeling the intimate vibe of their surroundings into country-soul gems. In this interview, Simone discusses his work as a fiction writer, as well as his decision to take a leave of absence from The Felice Brothers.
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