About Rob Duquette
Multi-Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Composer, Recording Artist
Rob Duquette is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and front man of his band “duquette”.
Rob was a long time sideman during the 1990's on drums, xylophone, guitar, and vocals and a part of of the critically acclaimed jazz-folk-pop duo “Cactus Highway” during the 2000's. (“Amazing” - The Village Voice).
In 2013, he was invited to play with Jonathan Edwards’ touring band and accompanied that tour through 2016.
Rob has created three albums of solo work including his latest “Stay With Me”.
A skilled music instructor, composer, and arranger, his work reflects the versatility and eclectic musical range
that has brought him and his music around the country.
Aside from his original music, Rob has an extensive cover song list and has been offering an
“all Beatles” program that has been very well received by audiences of all ages.
Rob and his wife Amanda tour nationally as "duquette, all time music"
Visit www.musicandmagic.org for more information about Rob’s charity work with Music and Magic of Maine
Rob Duquette with John Kumnick on Bass
@Chocolate Church Arts Center Bath, ME
photo by Lauryn Hottinger
Rob Duquette with Choreographer/ Dancer Amanda Duquette
@Chocolate Church Arts Center Bath, ME
photo by Lauryn Hottinger
duquette and dancer at Maine Folk festival
Announcing a Maine Folk favorite…
Rob Duquette and his wife, Amanda Duquette present an intimate experience of Original Music and Lyrical Dance for audiences across generations, telling stories and expressing universal human emotions as in the folk music tradition. Rob Duquette is a multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/composer/recording artist. Rob was a long time sideman during the 1990's on drums/xylophone/guitar/vocals most notably with Jonathan Edwards’ touring band from 2013-2018. Rob was part of the critically acclaimed jazz-folk-pop duo “Cactus Highway” (“Amazing” - The Village Voice). Rob has created three albums of solo work under the artist name “duquette”, including his latest “Stay With Me” recorded in Portland Maine. A skilled music instructor, composer, and arranger, his work reflects the versatility and eclectic musical range that has brought him and his music around the country. Duquette and Dancer perform as a duo at venues across the nation, connecting deeply with their audiences.
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duquette (solo, duo, trio, or full band)
Playing music with Rob is a true joy. Versatility, deep knowledge of musical genres, solid groove, intrinsic feel for dynamics plus masterful technique couples with original style. Rob Duquette lives and breathes music and alwasy gives 110%. Did I mention fun? Fun!
Nick Luca, Iron and Wine
Event Posters
Amazing multi-instrumentalist, Rob Duquette on percussion, guitar, vocals, and whatever else he can fit in the van."
~Jonathan Edwards
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Hand harmonies
Listening, musicianship, groove, form, and technique: these are the tenants of Hand Harmonies Music Education for everyone. The goal of the program is to be able to freely improvise. It also serves as a maintenance plan for the seasoned musician.
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