As the word spread about this funky, soulful, bluesy band, those jam sessions transferred into writing original music. Duck began booking gigs at venues around North Carolina, making crowds boogie to their upbeat sound.

Duck found their groove both performing and writing originals with a solid assembly of talent: Donnie Tyree on vocals, Sam Thompson on guitar, Chuck Rhew on keys, Chris Holloway on bass and Fred Dees on drums and electric washboard.  Opening for talent like Neal Francis, Daniel Donato, and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe has helped to solidify a loyal fanbase.