Cuff the Duke is a Canadian band from Oshawa, Ontario. They play a blend of traditional country and folk music with indie rock influences, and can be categorized as an alt-country group. In 2002 they released their first album, "Life Stories for Minimum Wage" on Three Gut Records. They spent the next few years touring with Hayden, acting as his backing band. In 2005 they released their second album, "Cuff the Duke" on Hardwood Records.