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““Garage country at its finest ... owning it is a measure of how cool you are, just saying.””

— AMERICANA UK

bio

Ed Dupas (Du-paw) is an Americana artist with a knack for crafting songs that stick with you — songs that balance grit and vulnerability while cutting to the heart of things. His music has earned airplay across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, resonating with listeners drawn to its emotional weight and lyrical honesty.

Born in Houston and raised in Winnipeg, Dupas now calls Ann Arbor, Michigan, home. His geographic journey mirrors an inner one — a lifelong search for meaning that runs through his songwriting. A self-described searcher and thinker, he draws from country, blues, and rock traditions to create music that doesn’t chase trends but taps into something lasting and real.

While his sound draws comparisons to legends like Springsteen and Kristofferson, Dupas forges his own path, creating music that’s deeply personal yet universally relatable. His latest release, Codename California, captures a songwriter in motion — wrestling with change, chasing truth, and laying it all bare in a record both timely and timeless.

Accolades & Recognition

Featured in The Atlantic for the song “A Good American Life” (2015)
Named to The Telegraph (UK)’s Top Country Albums of the Year (2015)
Song Competition Winner – Woody Guthrie Folk Festival (“Train”) (2019)
Spotlighted by The Irish Times for the album Tennessee Night (2017)
Reached #72 on the Americana Music Association Top 100 Albums Chart (2019)
Album of the Week – Roots Paradise (2019)
Top Ten Songs of the Week – The Alternate Root (2017)
Featured by For The Country Record for “A Good American Life” (2015)
“Flag” selected for Allan’s 5 Songs list – MusicRiot.co.uk (2015)