There are very few guitarists around today with the history and passion of Chris Duarte. He came out of the shadow of Stevie Ray, his debut album coming out just five years after Vaughan's death. After a string of critically acclaimed albums and years of touring the country over and over, Chris gained a reputation as "the guitarist's guitarist".

His wild, frenetic style, and impassioned playing, combined with his dedication to his fans all over the country have made Chris an anomaly these days. He is humble and approachable, yet on a plane above his peers. His self-described style of "punk blues" has more to do with the attitude and energy of punk than the music itself. Chris simply plays the living hell out of his guitar every night and leaves everything he has on the stage, whether he is playing in a small, crowded bar or the main stage at a big festival. 

If you want to see Chris Duarte up close in an intimate, and elegant setting, come to Fat Cat on March 11th.    

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