Already a fixture in NYC’s punk and glam underground, the allstar
line-up of SLINKY VAGABOND have been busy at work on their debut album
set for release in late 2009. But this Sunday, April 12th, the
multi-talented (and multi-careered) frontman KEANAN DUFFTY will be
jumping behind a different kind of microphone – as guest DJ on the
NYC-based online radio station East Village Radio
(www.eastvillageradio.com) from 2:00 – 4:00pm EST.
On Sunday, acclaimed fashion designer and frontman of Slinky Vagabond
Keanan Duffty will take over the decks of the weekly radio show
“Atlantic Tunnel”, spinning Bowie-inspired British electronic and
rock., broadcasting from the new Top Shop store in NYC’s Soho. First
established in June 2003, and originally broadcast on the airwaves at
88.1 FM, EVR was sent a cease-and-desist letter by the FCC when an
article in the New York Times mentioned it as an unlicensed station.
Due to the difficulty of obtaining new FM licenses, even LPFM
licenses, in a large metropolis such as NYC, the decision was made to
make EVR an internet radio station. Resident DJs on the station
include British multi-platinum artist and producer Mark Ronson, Tummy
Touch’s Tim “Love” Lee, and legendary NYC DJ Delphine Blue who’s
“Shocking Blue” program has been a staple in the Progressive music
scene for over 20 years.
Duffty, a fashion designer and TV host by day, is the lead singer of
Slinky Vagabond alongside Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols on bass,
Clem Burke of Blondie and Earl Slick, David Bowie?s guitarist
(Buzzcock Pete Shelley provides guest vocals on one track as well).
The band made their debut in May 2007 at NYC’s Irving Plaza as part of
Joey Ramone’s annual birthday bash and also performed for Gen Art
during New York Fashion Week and at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Duffty also performed at the Marc Bolan 30th Anniversary show at the
Delacorte Theatre in September 2007 alongside Patti Smith, Scissor
Sisters, Moby, Lloyd Cole and the New York Dolls. In April 18, 2008
Duffty was part of an extraordinary concert line-up featuring
performances by Clem Burke, Slash, Tom Morrello, Alan Vega, Ronnie
Spector, Ian Hunter, Cheetah Chrome, Joan Jett, and Handsome Dick
Manitoba. The worlds of music and fashion fused as Slinky Vagabond
performed at the opening of John Varvatos’ second boutique in New York
City at 315 Bowery, a space that formerly housed the seminal
underground music club CBGB’s. Most recently, Duffty was a high
contender for the still-vacant lead vocalist spot in Velvet Revolver.
In addition to his many credits in the music world, Duffty is also the
co-host of Plum TV?s The Juice which broadcasts in The Hamptons, Miami
South Beach, Aspen, and Martha?s Vineyard. His fashion designs are
available at Target and Ben Sherman. He recently collaborated with
David Bowie on a collection for Target in 2007. The Bowie By Keanan
Duffty Collection was available in 1200 stores across the USA.
Slinky Vagabond’s punk/glam debut album is due for release in late 2009.