Chris Duarte

Get ready for an electrifying experience as Texas blues virtuoso Chris Duarte brings his scorching guitar work and soulful intensity to intimate venues across the country. Known for his lightning-fast fretwork, deep blues roots, and improvisational brilliance, Chris Duarte delivers the kind of raw, authentic performance that reminds you why the blues moves people to their core. His shows are immersive, spontaneous, and emotionally charged — no two nights are ever alike. This spring and early summer tour takes Chris Duarte to some of the most beloved independent music venues in America. Catch him at The Winchester Music Tavern on May 10, Sportsmen's Tavern with the full Chris Duarte Group on May 13, Cafe 11 on June 3, and closing out the run at New Orleans' own Gasa Gasa on June 7. Each stop promises an up-close encounter with one of the most underrated guitarists in modern blues, in the kind of intimate rooms where the music hits hardest. Whether you're a lifelong blues devotee or discovering the genre for the first time, a Chris Duarte show is a masterclass in feel, tone, and storytelling through music. The Gasa Gasa performance in New Orleans — a city synonymous with the blues tradition — promises to be a particularly special evening, where Duarte's Texas-tinged style meets the spiritual home of American roots music. Grab your spot early; these rooms fill fast.