Alex Herriot & the dukes

At the age of 21, Alex became a full time professional musician. He was a key factor in the formation of the swing jump blues quintet known as The Rockin' Highliners. In the span of eight years the band produced and released three recordings, two of which were signed to the record labels Square Dog Records and Stony Plain Records distribution by Warner Records Canada. The Rockin' Highliners were fortunate enough to have producers such as Marek Forysinski and Duke Robillard on board for the albums "What Were You Thinking" and "Oh My". During Alex's time in the Highliners the band toured throughout Canada, USA and Europe to the extent of 200 plus shows year. The band was nominated and presented with numerous awards including The Juno's, PMA's, COCA, ARIA's, WCMA's, Real Blues Magazine and Maple Blues Awards. Alex Herriot and The Rockin' Highliners appeared on many television shows and have been on rotation with mainstream / college / public / internet radio throughout Canada, USA and Europe. During Alex's career he has opened for and played with many highly respected artists such as Blue Rodeo, Gord Downie, 54/40, Brian Adams, Duke Robillard, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Big Sugar, Wide Mouth Mason, Tony D (MonkeyJunk), Susie Vinnick, Mike Plume Band, Brent Parkin, and Tim Williams to name a few. Alex is involved with a couple of different bands as a session player, co-member, and frontman. Bands such as Dave Babcock & The Nightkeepers, Los Bastardos, and The Rockin' Highliners.

Alex's newest endeavor is the formation of Alex Herriot & the dukes, a blues roots inspired Canadiana style of music. Touching on 50's / 60's blues, up and through the decades to his own original material. Taking influence from Freddie King, Jimmy Reed, Lukas Nelson and The Vaughan Brother's, his style is that of just plain good music. 

Keep an eye and ear out as Alex Herriot & the dukes will be playing a festival or venue near you.