Hey Everybody - thoughts from the road New Orleans, just probably the most exotic vibe of any city in America. So much charm and lots still going on there in a truly unique musical city. Still love to play there and even though the turnout was light at our show at the Rockin’ Bowl, I want to thank everybody that was there and even Blake that drove all the way from Pensacola FL for the show. It’s the dedication that my fans show that makes me promise I will play with my all at every show. Houston, first thing you notice is the temperature and sure enough it was hot. One of my faves there in Houston, Dan Electro”s Guitar Bar, set in that eclectic neighborhood and with all the great vibe going in the club, that show was a real power packer. Lots of fun and lots of old friends and fans showed up. Really great time. San Antonio, my home town certainly didn’t disappoint and my old high school friends and family brought out all the stops! The show was special and then reconnecting with all my family after the show was a treat too. Always special to me San Antone’. On to west Texas and the first thing you notice is that Texas has some of the highest speed limits in the US. Really. Which makes it convenient cuz’ it’s such a big state and you can zip around a lot better with it, gas goes quick though and stay on your toes while driving cuz’ you’re going fast! Be safe people. Midland’s festival was a blast and we got to see some great acts, The Peterson Bros., young brother guitar and bass combo that’s starting to get a lot of attention and rightfully so. Just packed with tons of natural musicality, so watch out for these kids as they develop their styles in the coming years. Another special treat was the festival hooked me up with Michael Williams, Juniour Medlow’s son, and it just been a blast seeing him grow as a musician and to watch Michael attract the attention he’s been getting for the last 2 years. He’s landed some good opening slots and we played two songs with him; Red Fire and an old Jr. Medlow song Hey Baby. Sure was a lot a fun and hopefully Mike and I will hook up later on down the line somewhere. Seeing his mom Jody and sister Camille was a real stunner too, haven’t seen them in so long is was good to talk with them. San Angelo, Sealy Flats is one of our favorite places to play on the planet. Rod does a great job running that place and is very artist friendly. Rod has really built up a great thing there in San Angelo and to tell you the truth San Angelo reminds me of a sleepy Austin from way back. A great artist contingency and the city is really starting to beautify itself. Our show had a full house and the place rocked that night. Austin, early show, 3 pm and I was a bit nervous as to how would the attendance be so early. Well did I really underestimate myself there. We had a great crowd and I loved playing there at the Saxon Pub. Can’t tell you how much I still love that town, even with all the changes that have happened since I’ve been gone, it’s still got a piece of me in it. The show was fun and the après-gig was great too. Corpus Christi – the Executive Surf Club stepped up and gave me this gig on short notice and what could I say, I get a chance to play more, I’m there. Saw a lot of old fans and friends and I really have to thank John Cortez for putting together a band and opening up the show and helping to get the word out there in Corpus. Another great time there and the warm feelings and friendships were great. Dallas – Poor David’s Pub, it’s moved to a bigger and different location but the vibe is still the same. Music is king there and with Carlos still on the mixing board there you can’t help but feel all the special old times come back. This was another short notice gig but the people still came out and represented to make the show a rocking good time. Jimmy Adcock opened up and his fan base was energetic and enthusiastic for both acts. Jimmy and I got up at the end of the show and we were cuttin’ heads up there. Couldn’t have done this show without Jimmy and his help in dragging out the peeps for us to play for. Abilene – Well it’s a hot day in Texas and we’re outside for this one. Abilene, the Jewel of West Texas, as I refer to it because it’s the people that make this town shine for me, we had a gig put on by Kent’s Harley Davidson and by the time the sun went down there was close to a thousand people there in the audience. Saw some old friends there and I’ve got a long history with Abilene and I’m pleased to report the town is just as great as it’s always been. Love you Abilene and Texas, hopefully I won’t be gone so long for the next show. Topeka, long drive so an early wake up but it wasn’t so bad. Just another day in the office for CDG. The club was Uncle Bo’s and it’s been a while since I’ve been here too, last time was with Bluestone. Bringing my guys for this gig was a real muscular show cuz’ we were playing the asphalt from the long drive out of us. Lots of longtime fans and enthusiastic energy all the way around. So far this is shaping up as a good tour. We’ve got a long way to go but as always I look forward to each and the newness of experiences that it brings. Thank you to everyone that came and to everyone that will be out there for the future dates. I will play with everything I got for every gig cuz’ I know that’s why I’ve been able to hold your attention and dedication for all these years. Love you all – chris duarte
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:01:34 +0000
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