It’s gonna be a good year for local band the Dutchess and the Duke; I can just feel it. The new record is going to blow people away when it drops on October 6, and they are now poised to reach a much broader audience, thanks to a touring run with Modest Mouse (dates are below). Tonight is an excellent opportunity to catch them in an intimate setting; they’ll take the stage at the Tractor tonight around 11 p.m.08.13.09 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern ^08.19.09 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis *08.20.09 – Kingston, ON – The Ale House *08.21.09 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy *08.22.09 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy *08.24.09 – Columbus, OH – The LC Ampitheater *08.25.09 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom *^ – w/ Fences* – w/ Modest Mouse