Gene Meyer: Vocals/Guitar
Doug Keller: Bass/Guitar
Greg “The Gong” Ondo: Drums
Alex-Michael Alleva: Lead Guitar
Tyler Asay: Vocals/Keys
Amanda DeSouza: Vocals

After a several-year-hiatus, Duke Maroon is officially on the come-back, and plans to release their debut, studio recorded LP,A Duke Reunion , in May. The 8-track album, recorded at Sound Splitter Studio, is a mixture of new and old music being revitalized by Gene Meyer and Doug Keller, but also with the help of some friends like Alex- Michael Alleva, Greg “The Gong” Ondo, and newcomers Tyler Asay, Dan Nazario and Amanda DeSouza.

It all began with hopes of being a kick-ass wedding band, but Duke Maroon has even larger plans for their comeback this year, including some shows and a studio-record, but maybe—you know—still being a wedding band, too. The 2012 creation from Doug Keller and Gene Meyer is staying true to their early roots by not taking themselves too seriously, while also upping the quality and image of the band and sound. In those early years, Duke Maroon’s permanent location was Gene’s parents’ basement, where all their sound was recorded in a matter of weeks into Garageband. After the coupling, the duo began playing open mics, picking up members along the way including Grant Stiner, Alex-Michael Alleva, Greg Ondo, Garr Bear Thompson, and Wild Wild Wes. In 2016, the band released the Oops EP , and Gene says of the music at that time, “Some [were] extremely heartfelt and others were about my dog’s shitting in the basement. Most of it sounded like Ween with the occasional Van Halen rip-off.”


Tyler Asay had this to say about Duke Maroon:

“When I was writing for WXPN’s The Key in 2016, I wrote about a lot of Tiny Desk Contest entries by local Philadelphia bands. There was one however, that stuck with me and connected to a point where I thought, ‘Woah. I wonder if I will join that band one day.’ That band was Duke Maroon, and here I am, six years later, singing and adding keyboard arrangements for their new album. It’s been a dream to get to work with a band that inspires me as much as Duke Maroon. Few bands know how to ROCK like they do anymore!”

04 Pick Up Your Socks (Grant, Honey)

Gene Meyer: Vocals
Doug Keller: Bass/Guitar
Greg “The Gong” Ondo: Drums
Alex-Michael Alleva: Lead Guitar
Tyler Asay: Vocals/Keys
Amanda DeSouza: Vocals

After a several-year-hiatus, Duke Maroon is officially on the come-back, and plans to release their debut, studio recorded LP,A Duke Reunion , in May. The 8-track album, recorded at Sound Splitter Studio, is a mixture of new and old music being revitalized by Gene Meyer and Doug Keller, but also with the help of some friends like Alex- Michael Alleva, Greg “The Gong” Ondo, and newcomers Tyler Asay, Dan Nazario and Amanda DeSouza.

It all began with hopes of being a kick-ass wedding band, but Duke Maroon has even larger plans for their comeback this year, including some shows and a studio-record, but maybe—you know—still being a wedding band, too. The 2012 creation from Doug Keller and Gene Meyer is staying true to their early roots by not taking themselves too seriously, while also upping the quality and image of the band and sound. In those early years, Duke Maroon’s permanent location was Gene’s parents’ basement, where all their sound was recorded in a matter of weeks into Garageband. After the coupling, the duo began playing open mics, picking up members along the way including Grant Stiner, Alex-Michael Alleva, Greg Ondo, Garr Bear Thompson, and Wild Wild Wes. In 2016, the band released the Oops EP , and Gene says of the music at that time, “Some [were] extremely heartfelt and others were about my dog’s shitting in the basement. Most of it sounded like Ween with the occasional Van Halen rip-off.”

Tyler Asay had this to say about Duke Maroon:

“When I was writing for WXPN’s The Key in 2016, I wrote about a lot of Tiny Desk Contest entries by local Philadelphia bands. There was one however, that stuck with me and connected to a point where I thought, ‘Woah. I wonder if I will join that band one day.’ That band was Duke Maroon, and here I am, six years later, singing and adding keyboard arrangements for their new album. It’s been a dream to get to work with a band that inspires me as much as Duke Maroon. Few bands know how to ROCK like they do anymore!”

Heart Attack

After a several-year-hiatus, Duke Maroon is officially on the come-back, and plans to release their debut, studio recorded LP,A Duke Reunion , in May. The 8-track album, recorded at Sound Splitter Studio, is a mixture of new and old music being revitalized by Gene Meyer and Doug Keller, but also with the help of some friends like Alex- Michael Alleva, Greg “The Gong” Ondo, and newcomers Tyler Asay, Dan Nazario and Amanda DeSouza.

It all began with hopes of being a kick-ass wedding band, but Duke Maroon has even larger plans for their comeback this year, including some shows and a studio-record, but maybe—you know—still being a wedding band, too. The 2012 creation from Doug Keller and Gene Meyer is staying true to their early roots by not taking themselves too seriously, while also upping the quality and image of the band and sound. In those early years, Duke Maroon’s permanent location was Gene’s parents’ basement, where all their sound was recorded in a matter of weeks into Garageband. After the coupling, the duo began playing open mics, picking up members along the way including Grant Stiner, Alex-Michael Alleva, Greg Ondo, Garr Bear Thompson, and Wild Wild Wes. In 2016, the band released the Oops EP , and Gene says of the music at that time, “Some [were] extremely heartfelt and others were about my dog’s shitting in the basement. Most of it sounded like Ween with the occasional Van Halen rip-off.”


Tyler Asay had this to say about Duke Maroon:

“When I was writing for WXPN’s The Key in 2016, I wrote about a lot of Tiny Desk Contest entries by local Philadelphia bands. There was one however, that stuck with me and connected to a point where I thought, ‘Woah. I wonder if I will join that band one day.’ That band was Duke Maroon, and here I am, six years later, singing and adding keyboard arrangements for their new album. It’s been a dream to get to work with a band that inspires me as much as Duke Maroon. Few bands know how to ROCK like they do anymore!”

Gene Meyer: Vocals/Guitar
Doug Keller: Bass/Guitar
Greg “The Gong” Ondo: Drums
Alex-Michael Alleva: Lead Guitar
Tyler Asay: Vocals/Keys
Amanda DeSouza: Vocals

Mixed and mastered by Justin Nazario at Sound Splitter Studio

We Do Weddings

This ballad about NPR's "Fresh Air" comes from Duke Maroon's demo album, "Not Terrible".

Well that's a good one I'm glad you asked it 
We named ourselves after a waste paper basket 
Terry I'm sorry I don't mean to interrupt 
Could I get some water preferably in a cup? 

Right from the start we knew we had it made 
From the bottom of our hearts it was the music that we played 
Right from the start we knew we'd make it big 
From the bottom of our hearts it was more than just a gig 

We recorded our demo in our parent's basement 
Next thing that we know we're popular entertainment 
I don't know the answer to that one you'll have to ask my agent 
And does anyone happen to know where that water went? 

Right from the start we knew we had it made 
From the bottom of our hearts it was the music that we played 
Right from the start we knew we'd make it big 
From the bottom of our hearts it was more than just a gig 

Originally we're from Philly by way of everywhere 
This might sound kind of silly but we're big fans of Fresh Air 
We started the band when we were both 23 
And if you'll please excuse me I have to go pee 

Right from the start we knew we had it made 
From the bottom of our hearts it was the music that we played 
Right from the start we knew we'd make it big 
From the bottom of our hearts it was more than just a gig

Fresh Air (With Terry Gross)

This is Duke Maroon's classic country song. It was based on true events.

	
I don't want to be here when dad finds all this poo 
A big old steaming pile of do do 
Let the dogs into the basement 
Next thing you know 
A smelly stinking heap of feces lying on floor 

I hate you and everything that you do 
I secretly think of ways to kill you 
Misanthropic nihilism I've done 'em all 
Carved a message to my pall satan on the bathroom stall 

Life is shit and everyone is scum 
Twiddle my thumbs till Armageddon comes 
People don't seem to take me quite seriously 
Poop, fart, wiener, vagina and a bottle of pee 

I don't want to be here when dad finds all this poo 
A big old steaming pile of do do 
Let the dogs into the basement 
Next thing you know 
A smelly stinking heap of feces lying on floor 

There ain't no heaven but there is a hell 
piece of shit planet on which we dwell 
God is dead but I'm still alive who would have thought 
Everything we do with our lives is all for not 

I don't want to be here when dad finds all this poo 
A big old steaming pile of do do 
Let the dogs into the basement 
Next thing you know 
A smelly stinking heap of feces lying on floor

I Don't Wanna Be Here When Dad Finds All This Poo

No one ever told me growing up would suck 
Childhood was easy, but now I'm out of luck 
Working so hard just to find my way 
All I want to do is go outside and play 

Outside and play 

No one ever told me growing up would stink 
Dirty laundry and dishes in the sink 
Working so hard every single day 
All I want to do is go outside and play 

Outside and play 

No one ever told me growing up would be so band 
Taking all your orders straight from the fucking man 
Working so hard every god damn day 
All I want to do is go outside and play 

Outside and play 

Growing older but in my heart I'm young 
Still make time for happiness and fun 
Enjoy life every single day 
All you got to do is go outside and play 

Outside and play

Growing Up (Live At Chaplin's)

You you you you're so unique 
From your mouth you fart and your butt you speak 
We we we we really suck 
But no one cares because no one gives a fuck 

Every time we play we are hated written off and despised 
All we're trying to do is entertain you and maybe expand your mind 

A cover song how original 
G to C to D to F our new hit single 
I miss you girl I really do 
But i much rather write songs about poo 

Every time we play we are hated written off and despised 
All we're trying to do is entertain you and maybe expand your mind 

We are the Duke Maroon 
We have come to seal your doom 
All you bitches on your knees 
Take that society 

They they they don't appreciate 
All we give is love all they give is hate 
Get your head out of your ass 
We sign up first but somehow still play last 

Every time we play we are hated written off and despised 
All we're trying to do is entertain you and maybe expand your mind 

We are the Duke Maroon 
We have come to seal your doom 
All you bitches on your knees 
Take that society 

At our art we slave away 
Ridiculed and mocked no attention paid 
Fuck those pussy as hypocrites 
They can all just suck my dick 

Every time we play we disrespected tossed to the side 
Endlessly frustrated it is the daily grind 

We are the Duke Maroon 
We have come to seal your doom 
All you bitches on your knees 
Take that society

We Are The Duke Maroon (Live At Chaplins)

Doug Keller's Album

Hit Song

Parade (Live in Gene's Parent's Basement)

Relatable

We are the Duke Maroon (Special Anniversary Addition)

Tasty tunes and dank ass doses
I'll be your brah if you be my broseph
Best of friends until the drugs run dry
Ya gotta get low if ya wanna get high

Just another jam band casualty
Just Another main line fatality

From booze to weed to coke and pills
The more you need the more it kills
You tell your friends what's the harm
As you stick a needle into your arm

Just another jam band casualty
Just Another main line fatality

Straight edge junkie
Breakdown monkey
Do ur hardcore
Do ur hardcore

Tasty tunes and dank ass doses
I'll be your brah if you be my broseph
Best of friends until the drugs run dry
Ya gotta get low if ya wanna get high

Just another jam band casualty
Just Another main line fatality

Straight edge junkie
Breakdown monkey

Do ur hardcore
Do ur hardcore

Straight edge junkie
Breakdown monkey

Do ur hardcore
Do ur hardcore

Just another jam band casualty
Just Another main line fatality

Jam Band Casualty

Grant Honey (Pick Up Your Socks)

Duke Maroon bends genres and glorifies a unique vision of what auditory expression should be.