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Duane Jarvis
Biography
Singer/songwriter Duane Jarvis has been on the move most of his life. Born in the Pacific Northwest, Jarvis' dad was in the Coast Guard, so he spent his formative years up and down the West Coast (with a brief stay in Florida). As a musician, he has played throughout Europe and spent time in the music scenes of Portland, OR, and Los Angeles. He has come to rest in Nashville and is pleased with the opportunites offered in Tune Town. Jarvis' songwriting, and his touch on the guitar, have elicited a good deal of praise, particularly from other artists such as Lucinda Williams, Buddy Miller, Rosie Flores, and John Prine.

His musical background is quite eclectic. Jarvis began his advanced music education with the John Burroz Blues Band in Portland. He eventually moved on to the power pop group the Odds and worked the I-5 circuit. Jarvis has noted that while he began his music life in a blues band and subsequently worked with a rock outfit, he grew up under the influence of his dad's country music albums. He also cites radio as a major source of inspiration, recalling the days when commercial radio was actually interesting and playlists had some diversity. Jarvis' move to Los Angeles was pivotal.
Selected Discography