Bio

Drake Duffer is a classical/folk musician and composer from Winston-Salem, NC. He continues to explore different ways of writing and performing, and is a champion of new music and crossover genres.

Drake holds degrees from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Yale School of Music (Bachelor and Master, respectively). He has performed in venues ranging in style and reputation, from revered classical stages like Carnegie Hall to modern popular spots like Rockwood Music Hall.

Drake is a founding member of the bands Early Gray and Discount Rothko. He is currently based in Winston-Salem, NC.

Discography

The second record by modern duo Early Gray, Aluminum Overcast features a larger sound than their debut, and explores an uneasy future. Find it anywhere you stream, or Listen Here.

An entirely improvised album recorded in a few hours, by Emmett Moberly-LaChance and Drake Duffer. The two discovered their similar musical intuitions and decided to practice making recordings and letting them go. Find it anywhere you stream, or Listen Here.

The debut record of Early Gray, a modern duo between pianist Owen Dodds and guitarist/mandolinist Drake Duffer. This record explores folk textures, poetry settings, and the feelings of people growing up and apart. Find it anywhere you stream, or Listen Here.

A classical record featuring compositions by Carlo Domeniconi, Ronald Pearl, Dusan Bogdanovic, and many others. Every piece is in a different alternate tuning. Find it anywhere you stream, or Listen Here.

Contact

drakeduffer@gmail.com