Duchess Says

Duchess Says was created by four members of the Church of Budgerigars whose goal was to insure a faithful representation of the message of the Duchess (or spiritual budgie) through a precise artistic dialog.

Composed of A-Claude (vox, keytar, guitar), Phil (guitar, bass, feedbacks) and Simon (lo-fi beats, drums and doubtful noises), Duchess Says serves a repertory of moog rock - strong in image and a live force to be reckoned with. Everyone who has witnessed them knows the theatrical mayhem that ensues, with antics approaching those of Jesus Lizard’s David Yow.

They've shared the stage with renowned combos all over the world, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, Ariel Pink, The Black Lips and The Buzzcocks, and have unleashed a number of self-serving pagan soirees including SXSW, the Festival d’été de Québec, Nuits Sonores, Dour, Osheaga, Primavera Sound, Eurockéennes and CMJ. Duchess Says’ influences range from no wave, new wave and punk, to cinema and the visual arts. Their penchant for blending dance music and aggression works well and makes them comparable to other acts such as Devo, Fucked Up and DAF.

Past Shows


Mar
16
th
2018
Turf Club
Mar
16
th
2018
Turf Club

Hot Snakes

with Duchess Says and Meat Wave

More Shows

Dec
31
st
Turf Club

Mae Simpson's Rockin' New Years Eve

Dec
18
th
Turf Club

PRIVATE EVENT

Apr
17
th
7th St Entry

The Lagoons

Apr
2
nd
7th St Entry

Arts Fishing Club