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The running front page of the Journal. Features, people, events, newsroom items, archive material and notices, in the order they were published.

Dukes Dance Party invitation artwork — lanterns and the New York City skyline at dusk, Monday September 7th in Long Island City, presented by Gordon Dukes Music Company
Live StreetsSeptember 2026

The Dance Party of the Summer

Monday, September 7th · Long Island City

Gordon Dukes Music Company performing as a full band on a warmly lit stage, horns and rhythm section in view
Founders' StoryAugust 2026

We Were Always Playing Music. Then We Put It on Stages.

A household built around music, a soul and funk band in New York, and the idea that became The Best Wedding Band.

Dylan “Matt” Dukes of Gordon Dukes Music Company on a Brooklyn street before heading overseas to perform
Meet the FamilyAugust 2026

Across the Pond

Dylan “Matt” Dukes heads overseas to perform.

Archive photograph from the early years of Gordon Dukes Music Company
West 4th StreetOctober 2025

The Archive

West 4th Street, early performances, recording sessions and company milestones — an exhibition in six moments.

Portrait of a vocalist of Gordon Dukes Music Company photographed in daylight
Lucky 7September 2025

Meet the Dukes Lucky 7

Seven artists, seven separate stories — art, songwriting, performance, production, visual work, operations and photography.

The Best Wedding Band of Gordon Dukes Music Company performing as a full ensemble, horns, rhythm section and wedding vocalists onstage together
The ConsultationAugust 2026

Most Bands Sound Good on Paper.

What three decades around live music have taught us about choosing the right band.