In this era of iTunes and illicit downloads, it takes a great deal of chutzpah to release a triple album – much less one inspired by Bertolt Brecht, Kurt...

In the latest issue of Hot Press (published today, Thursday February 25), Duke Special talks about releasing a triple CD set, his inspirations, his...

The DUke does brecht, weill and auster on 3-cd set

Belfast minstrel delivers b-sides bonanza

He's also got lots up his sleeve for 2010!

There are also more additions to his Dukebox bill.

The Magic Numbers and Jerry Fish are both on the Belfast bill.

The two Northern Ireland acts will settle a long-lasting musical feud – once and for all!

The resulting 7" will have vinyl junkies drooling!

The Alison Curtis Show will be live from Whelan's Upstairs on Thursday February 12 for a special Valentine's edition, with music from Duke Special and more.

The Clotworthy Arts Centre beckons!

Duke Special tops the bill on March 9 when Belfast’s refurbished Ulster Hall opens for business with a celebratory Do You Remember The First Time? ...

The Northern Irish singer has enlisted the help of kids TV legend Tony Hart to judge a painting competition. As you do.

In tandem with his Irish tour, Duke Special is visiting some of the country's finest record emporiums.

Duke Special has announced the supporting artists who will be joining him next month for his two shows in the North.

There's another Belfast, an alternate dimension populated by C.S. Lewis, Van and your host and spirit guide, Duke Special, who's just released his latest album.

The Duke will be treating fans to two signings this Saturday, first in HMV Grafton Street, followed by an afternoon appearance in HMV Donegall Arcade, Belfast

I Never Thought This Day Would Come is a confident, big-hearted and ebullient record, which sees Peter Wilson tell his truths from behind the mask of...

As we eagerly await the release of Duke Special's I Never Thought This Day Would Come , we thought we'd cheer up your Wednesday with a special preview...

Newly signed to Universal, the Duke will release his new 'Sweet Sweet Kisses' single next month, followed by a nationwide tour taking in no less than 12...

Duke Special is preparing the release of a limited edition box-set which will include a live DVD of his Belfast Empire shows last August.

'The Special One' to play National Concert Hall with RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Fresh from his Meteor-winning antics, Duke Special is playing a special show on April 17 as part of the 2008 Belfast Film Festival.

Ahead of his Sligo Live appearance, Duke Special talks about his love of cabaret and reveals what his next project will be.

As well as re-releasing the brilliant Songs From The Deep Dark Forest album, the Belfast superstar will play an Irish tour this October.

The lineup for Hot Press' Chatroom at Electric Picnic is to be expanded with the addition of four more big-name acts.

Two Irish trad groups and two Ulster songwriters are to play a brace of double-headliners in Sligo this October.

...and soon the tickets for Mr Special's five-night stint at the Empire, Belfast will be gone.

Duke Special is treating his hometown with five consecutive gigs at the Empire Music Hall, Belfast.

A one-night stand entitled Orchestral Manoeuvres In Belfast in which the Ulster Orchestra gets its oh-so-refined freak on with three of Ireland’s...