Steve Earle & The Dukes

Steve Earle & The Dukes

Steve Earle & The Dukes are a country group from San Antonio, United States. They serve as Steve Earle’s backing band, with a line-up that changes over time rather than remaining fixed.

Membership

Members associated with the group include Steve Earle, Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore, who also perform as The Mastersons, as well as Reno Kling, Harry Stinson, Michael McAdam, Bucky Baxter, Kelley Looney, Craig Wright, Brady Blade, Will Rigby, Eric Ambel, Brad Pemberton and Richard Bennett. Other players linked to the group include Ricky Ray Jackson and Jeff Hill.

Past members

Earlier members include Buddy Miller, Norman Blake, Mark Stuart, Stacey Earle and Justin Townes Earle. The fluid membership reflects the band’s role as an accompanying ensemble for Steve Earle’s recordings and performances.