Rose Duffy has several interests and accomplishments:
- She plays the saxophone, flute and piano and loves to sing (see below).
- She is a children’s book author of two books (See the “About” tab for more information and see the dropdown “Media” tab for a free download of her original song which accompanies her books.
- She is a songwriter (See “Step Into My Circle of Songwriting!” below.
- She is a motivational speaker for people, young and old (See the “About” tab.
- She is a music instructor (See the “Music Lessons” tab).
Get to Know Me!
Rose Duffy is an accomplished musician with 45 years of experience in playing and singing. Known for her mastery of the tenor saxophone and flute, she performs with several local and regional bands, bringing passion and energy to every stage. Throughout her career, Rose has shared stages with legendary artists, including Etta James, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Matt Guitar Murphy, The Legendary Blues Band, James Cotton, Luther Allison, Betty Carter (“Betty Bebop”), etc. “These artists would routinely come back to Minnesota to perform, and Rose always had an open invitation to sit in with them again. These musical experiences underscore a deep connection to Blues and Jazz traditions. With her once being nominated as “Minnesota’s Best Musician,” her easy-to-see love and passion for the stage, her true appreciation of her fellow musicians’ talents and her love and gratitude for all friends and music fans, Rose is a one-of-a-kind true artist. Please see the “Events” tab to find out where you can catch Rose on stage.
Please contact Rose if you’re interested in having music at your music venue/establishment, house party, festival, etc. You will have options to choose from, whether you’re looking for a duo, a trio or a full band. Rose is very dependable, easy to work with, and she’ll make sure your event is a hit!