Chris Duarte Interview - “I’ve DONE what I SET OUT TO DO”

On this Chris Duarte interview: Sobriety and surviving 3 divorces… how accidentally playing as a trio changed his career and his life, Being named one of the top 3 guitar players in Texas & how this changed the game for him, backstory to some of his greatest songs… Why “You gotta will those sounds out,” John Coltrane, “Never say die,” Best decision he ever made, and why he has nothing to prove to anyone, any more. Great, sincere convo!
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Chris Duarte is an incredibly talented, passionate and quite versatile guitarist / singer / songwriter / artist.... with a very high level of musical awareness. He’s a phenomenal soloist who’s not afraid to inject jazz and unconventional blues fills into his music. Chris has released 14 LPs including his latest record that just dropped, Ain’t Giving Up.
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[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

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[@pointuout2020]

I’m tired of 6th street being all hip hop! We need rock & blues back asap! Love Duarte’s creativity!

[@JavierTijuana]

I saw Chris at Antone's in Austin in 2018. I have followed him since Sugar Strat Magic but the experience of Chris Duarte live at full power is really astonishing. The energy, his music as a vibrational force he throws at the stage is overwhelming. I can't say enough about this man. Love his music and his last record is superb.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @JavierTijuana! 🎉🔥😇 I feel the same way...

[@jeffb.4889]

Chris Duarte is an AWESOME guitarist!!!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @jeffb.4889 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

I have been following Chris for about 21 years. I can tell you that he is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. I believe it comes out in his lyrics as well as his guitar playing.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @BBQROCKSTAR178 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@lakcunha7654]

His memory is impeccable, his regular fans such as me after seeing him at 16 with my dad remembered us by name after the first few times, now over 20 years later he makes us feel like part of his family. Not only does he make my jaw drop and my eyes go into a refusal to blink when he plays in front of your face , the best of all is his realness and kindness to people he meets. Literally one of my favorite person I've ever met

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @lakcunha7654 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 ! Had the pleasure to meet Chris just a few weeks after we did this interview. Gracious, kind and friendly as anyone could be... enjoy your weekend

[@lakcunha7654]

Thanks for doing this interview, he deserves it. His story needs to be told ❤ it's a shame his type of music isn't main stream, he's a legend but he feels happy to accomplish what he set out to do and made people happy, love that answer.

[@chuckufarley5348]

Impeccable is an understatement I first met chris as an 11 year old when he did an in-store performance at my dad's record store . I hadn't seen him for over 15 years and he recognized me on sight and came right up to me saying it was greate to see me again and gave me a hug . Chris is truly the kind of musician you wish all others were . I have met so many musicians that you'd think were cool people only to find out they were pricks . Chris is absolutely not one of them

[@lakcunha7654]

When Chris had Buddy Guy hang his head in disbelief after he showed up over Buddy's solo in 5 long years should be in your top 3. I knew it 😁

[@hipgnotist777]

Love John Jordan. I'm still trying to replace my lost copy of Only One. I do hope Chris is still friendly with him.

[@BlackDotPatrick]

Hearing the Texas Sugar album profoundly changed my life. Along with SRV Chris is my most important influence and inspiration. I'm so thankful to have his music in my life.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @blackdotpatrick - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@BlackDotPatrick]

@@EveryoneLovesGuitar Thank you for doing this interview. As big a fan as I am I haven't gotten to see much like this from Chris and I really enjoy it.

[@Kaidence]

Chris is one of the best guitar players ever.

[@TheAndypierson]

Chris is not only a great guitar player but a very good person. Mardi Gras in Galveston he invited me and my kids to the show, took time to introduce us to everyone backstage. He always remembers me at the shows. ❤

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @TheAndypierson - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@srvcoldshot]

Been following Chris since the first album. Saw so many shows with John Jordan & Chris playing his Strat. Such great times. He was supposed to be the next SRV & he could’ve been. But his guitar knowledge is so much more than sticking with straight blues. Still going strong after all these years

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @srvcoldshot, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@Oenloveslife]

Chris is simply one of the most wonderful musicians/guitarists/sweet humans in the world! There is no one else like him, a totally unique and awesome player/human!!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @Sapsuckerdude - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@stratslinger3921]

Soo Underated! Chris channels guitar through him like SRV did!

[@FauxPasArt]

Chris is amazing and I love his girl Beth!

[@johnjames1813]

Outstanding!!!! Been into Chris since his first album. He's the real deal.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @johnjames1813 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@BrendaFaye-x5t]

He sk sweet n precious as an individual ❤

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @user-cs2cc7pc1m, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@teetie192]

Chris Duarte is great ......he need more Atention!!!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @teetie192 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@Utube-g3g]

Chris always loved to play Fenders. His 63. And his 2nd 63. Yet Fender gives out signature models to tik tok or Instagram players but skip over many great players like Chris, Indigenous’s Mato Nanji etc. I could go on a lot longer but I won’t.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @RobbJ745 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸

[@billholland8531]

Fantastic interview. Chris is an open book.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @billholland8531, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@MamaBlackWidow]

Just saw Chris in Smithville tonight. (7/1/23) Was an entire body massage. Thanks, Chris

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @MamaBlackWidow - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@BrendaFaye-x5t]

Cleo was a great song for me

[@bobwhisenhunt7085]

Chris seems like a really cool cat to be around. Great musician.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @bobwhisenhunt7085 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@TREVORJB101]

Finally getting a chance to see Mr Daurte in May at the Token Lounge. I've been a fan for years and hoping to shake his hand..maybe some talent will rub off on me!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @TREVORJB101! 🎉🔥😇 As a side note... we hung out for a bit when he was here in town, I shook his hand.... still only play like myself. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did!

[@wrdyke]

I remember early in AA I told my sponsor I got this cuz my name is Will and I've got willpower I was laughed out of the building

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Probably heard a lot more like that in the rooms I'm sure :-)

[@wrdyke]

I remember watching Chris at the black cat on 6th Street late 80s and it was a big inspiration for me as a young Texas guitar blues player.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @wrdyke, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@conorbuescher5755]

I got to see Chris a few weeks ago in Portland, Oregon. It was so amazing to see him out here on the West Coast. A tremendous talent and a major force on the guitar.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Yes, I agree @conorbuescher5755 - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@ericcrowder4451]

Chris plays with such emotion I was one of the people who asked him if he was alright... So glad he got clean and just kept blowing me away every time I saw him...I felt sorry for his guitar... There's not a cord on the guitar that isn't hit ...PURE ENERGY..OFF THE CHAIN...NEVER MISS HIM WHEN HE'S TOWN Doesn't get any better!

[@ericcrowder4451]

Great interview ..Thanks❤

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words @ericcrowder4451 and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫ Saw Chris in concert a few weeks after we did this interview, he's amazing and a lovely guy! Thanks for listening Eric!

[@pointuout2020]

We need you back in Austin, Texas Duarte. He’s been down same road as Stevie, Jimmie Vaughan, and Doyle Bramhall ll! Bring the real music back to Austin, Duarte!

[@ATX0705]

I thought he moved back to Austin?

[@admarhermans1]

I did not know of his playing and work, I might be an ignorant European, 😄. But he’s such a nice and uplifting guy! I’ll be checking his music out. 🖖

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

haha not at all... Chris hasn't gotten anywhere near the publicity or love he deserves, even here in the states. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

[@BrendaFaye-x5t]

Chris you got this we love you and I am pulling for you

[@gregmize01]

Amazing player and great showman!

[@honestabe5331]

Good the see Chris doing well. It’s always a treat when I get to play with him. Easily one of my favorite guitar players.

[@brianbard3410]

Chris got dumped like we all do. Rock on brpther.

[@mymccmedia]

Thanks for the Great interview. I have been a Duarte fan since the 90’s when I saw him first in Corpus Christi. Fortunate to see him regularly until he left Texas. I still have the rare tulip shirt. I really enjoyed the Gibson 335 period and Mysterious Quartet Helsinki. Curious, what happened to John after dropping out to work with Kinky Freeman’s campaign?

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview @mymccmedia, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@punchdog9205]

One of the loudest shows I ever witnessed. Gilly's Dayton, Ohio

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

That is cool @punchdog9205! Thanks for listening 💥🎶🔥

[@DougBossi]

Great interview! I saw Chris live lots of times in the early 90s in Austin… to me he’s the closest spirit to SRV… a true artist

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the interview Doug, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !

[@Stratcatblues]

This is sooooo good. Great interview with a great guy. Actually, I just saw Chris tear it up at the Dallas International Guitar Festival yesterday (5/7).

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening Stratcatblues! 🎉🔥😇 He's coming down here in two weeks, I'm looking forward to it myself!

[@Stratcatblues]

@@EveryoneLovesGuitar Awesome man, enjoy!!

[@livingestudiolivesessions5787]

man you are such a good host, enyoed every minute!

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words @livingestudiolivesessions5787 and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@lakcunha7654]

He used to always do his mic checks reciting Shakespeare

[@GaryCainMusic]

Chris is a legend! Hugely inspirational player - great interview

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @GaryCainMusic! 🎉🔥😇

[@billhewlett1214]

Love ya Chris great interview you’re a great friend and person

[@Utube-g3g]

Don’t forget his dvd. Axploration.

[@brianbard3410]

Freddie and Albert kings the two other BLUE'S men that are just as satisfying as B.B. maby more beacaise they don't get as much commercial acclaim.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Freddie one of my top favorite players, love his tone and ferocity!

[@leedee4968]

😊🎉

[@johndrake2729]

Craig, you mentioned ACA. Has it worked for you? Can you tell me a bit about it? Thanks.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

I found it incredibly helpful. Check out the workbook on amazon, that would be my advice - work a few of the steps and see how it goes. I think everyone has a different combinations of "solutions" for personal growth. It's never "only" one thing, but for me this one thing took me very far, John. All the best man...

[@johndrake2729]

Thanks, man.

[@BrendaFaye-x5t]

Ieilfloveto contact Chris y.!I am Beaumont Brenda.Chris’s excellant musician he is very unique and such good music.see him at cactus moon Satelite lounge😂

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @user-cs2cc7pc1m! 🎉🔥😇

[@brianbard3410]

It's a lot of work doing a trio

[@BrendaFaye-x5t]

If I could hhave contact there’s

[@johnsutton9218]

Saw Chris back in the mid nineties in Greenville,S.C. at a outdoor concert. He tore it up. I've always been into the blues and he crushed it. Was wondering where he went. Great interview.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks John Sutton, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶

[@lakcunha7654]

He will change strings in the middle of a solo and you'd never notice

[@allanmakela3011]

Not a huge fan,but he plays with conviction,don,t want to see any more SRV schict,or EVH tapping strategies,by dozens doing that into the dirt,my hats off to this dudes direction

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thank you for listening @allanmakela3011! 🎉🔥😇

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

Great interview. Texas Sugar Strat Magic is one of my favourite albums, so many incredible numbers. After Stevie passed it kept that kind of "floor it" Texas blues alive and moving in an amazing funky direction direction. I've been listening to it regularly for almost 30 years now, and still trying to figure out how to play a lot of it. Chris is phenomenal and so inspiring. I've been gigging a version of his Big Legged Woman and a Tin Pan Alley/Shiloh concoction for years. This is a great KZbin channel too.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words jupiter moongauge and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@pointuout2020]

Duarte has gone down that path of Stevie, Jimmie Vaughan, Doyle Bramhall ll. Keep that head up Duarte and come back Austin and rip Austin another asshole.

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Right on @pointuout2217, thanks for listening! 🎸💥🙌🏻

[@drdanr]

So many great questions

[@EveryoneLovesGuitar]

Thanks for your kind words sacked lunch and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫

[@BrendaFaye-x5t]

Ask him if he remembers thewhitebbuffalo🦬 I’ve got pictures from way back I had to stop going because fell became paralyzed