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| Chris Duarte On The Road In Support Of His Latest Album Atlanta-based blues guitarist/bandleader Chris Duarte will be performing throughout the country from February 14th to the end of March for his 2008 U.S, tour. The stateside dates begin upon his return from Russia, where he was rocking the Moscow Performing Arts Center earlier this month, and end with Chris' return to Europe in April. Duarte will be touring non-stop throughout the US and Europe in support of his latest CD release "Blue Velocity" (Shrapnel/ Blues Bureau International Records) which was recorded last April at Sun Prairie Studios in Cotati, California. Produced by Shrapnel Records Founder and Hard Rock impresario Mike Varney (Yngwie Malmsteen, Richie Kotzen, Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker) "Blue Velocity" marks Chris Duarte's fifth album release. This album was the swan song for band members Dustin Sargent (bass) and Damien Lewis (drums) who left the group shortly after this album was recorded. Like Duarte's previous effort "Romp", his most recent 11 track endeavor showcases his eclectic taste in music and desire to incorporate multi-cultural influences, many of which are derived from Duarte's real life experiences throughout his career. His recent tour with famed Japanese blues artists Bluestone Co. left an indelible mark on Duarte, who welcomed writing contributions from the band's Toshihiro Sumitomo and Monji Kadowaki on two of the tracks "Out in the Rain" and "I'll Never Know". These bluesy rock numbers, while adding a unique flavor, manage to blend seamlessly into the record and add the perfect complement to Duarte's original tracks. "Blue Velocity" debuted to cheers from critics and radio alike, receiving rave reviews in Hittin' That Note Magazine and Blues Revue, as well as charting on XM's Bluesville and being featured on the nationally syndicated Blues Wax. As an appropriate follow-up, Duarte busts out of the gate hitting the road fast with furious nightly performances nightly across the Southeastern U.S., before heading off to a prestigious appearance in Russia. After that, he's back to the States with shows across Florida and westward through Texas, Arizona, Utah, Californaia, and beyond. One thing is for certain, whichever the city, no matter the venue, and whatever the season, Chris Duarte live is an experience you won't soon forget. Chris Duarte leaves his own calling card with a fulsome tone, lightning licks, and intense grooves wrapped in a familiar Texas rock blues style. -Pete Feenstra on the website "Get Ready to ROCK!" write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |