About Duane Jarvis
Lived 1957 – 2009 (aged 51). Duane Jarvis was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Duane Jarvis (August 22, 1957 – April 1, 2009) was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter who recorded, wrote songs and toured with many rock and roll and country music performers, including Frank Black, Peter Case, Rosie Flores, John Prine, Amy Rigby, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Tim Carroll, and Gene Clark & Carla Olson. while in his teens.
Discography
Studio albums D.J.'s Front Porch (Twin/Tone-Medium Cool), February 22, 1994 Far From Perfect (Watermelon Records), February 24, 1998 Combo Platter (Glitterhouse), 1999 – Compilation of non-album, live and studio tracks Certified Miracle (Slewfoot), July 31, 2001 Delicious (Slewfoot), December 23, 2003
Compilations "Cocktail Napkin" on Nashville: The Other Side Of The Alley... Vol. 3 (Bloodshot Records, 1996) "Broken A/C Blues" on Down To The Promised Land: 5 Years Of Bloodshot Records (2000) "Squeaky Wheel" on Freight Train Boogie: A Collection of Americana Music (The Orchard, 2001) "There Is a Light" on The Rookie original soundtrack album (Hollywood Records, 2002) "New Madrid" (with Dave Coleman) on For Anyone That's Listening: A Tribute to Uncle Tupelo (Flat Earth Records. 2003) "Cupid Must Be Angry" on Lowe Profile: A Tribute to Nick Lowe (Brewery Records, 2005)
Other credits "Still I Long for Your Kiss" (cowr.) on Lucinda Williams, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (1998) "A Girl That's Hip" (cowr.) performed by Tim Carroll, on Drop Dead Gorgeous original soundtrack (1999); and (as "Girl That's Hip") on Tim Carroll, Not for Sale (self-released 2000, re-released 2009) Guitar on Lucinda Williams, Sweet Old World (1992) Guitar on Greg Trooper, Everywhere (1992) (album) Guitar on Greg Trooper, Popular Demons (1998) (album) "Sold on You" (cowr., guitarist on album) on Rosie Flores, After the Farm (1992) Guitar and mandolin on Gene Clark/Carla Olson, Silhouetted in Light (1992) – reissued as In Concert Bass on John Prine, A John Prine Christmas (1994) Guitar, coproduction on David Childers, Hard Time County (1999) and A Good Way to Die (2001) Producer, guitar and mandolin on Danny Baseheart EP Hell Raisin’ Star Gazin'''/Good Ole' Fashioned Evil (2002) Lead guitar on Amy Rigby, Til the Wheels Fall Off, on title track performed by Amy Rigby with Todd Snider (2003) Guitar on Ellis Hooks, The Hand of God (2003) Guitar on David Andrews, Everything to Lose (2004) Guitar on Frank Black, Fast Man Raider Man (2006) Guitar on Peter Case, Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John (2007) Guitars and background vocals on Matt Keating, Quixotic (2008) Dobro on Greg Koons and the Misbegotten, Nowhere Motel (June 23, 2009) Guitar on Black Francis, The Golem'' (2010, recorded 2008)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Duane Jarvis?
American musician (1957-2009)
When was Duane Jarvis born?
Duane Jarvis was born on 22 August 1957.
When did Duane Jarvis die?
Duane Jarvis died on 1 April 2009.
What was Duane Jarvis's occupation?
Duane Jarvis was a guitarist and singer-songwriter.
What nationality was Duane Jarvis?
Duane Jarvis was American.
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