March 1, 2010
members: Toshihiro Sumitomo (guitar, vocal) Taizo Takafuji (drums) Yoshihiro Ogasahara (bass) The Savoy Truffle was formed in Osaka, Japan in 1991. Over the next fourteen years, the band released five albums to rave reviews and touring the USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria and Italy. In January 2002, The Savoy Truffle entered a recording [...]
February 1, 2010
Though Duarte has played a limited number of U.S. dates in recent years with the Japanese band Bluestone Company backing him, he performs primarily as a power trio, the Chris Duarte Group. Chris Duarte, San Antonio native was born in February 1963, the same year as his Strat. His goal, to be a successful musician [...]
February 1, 2010
Austin-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Chris Duarte is one of the top ten modern guitarists of our time. Often, compared to some of the greats. Duarte’s sound is all him. Drawing on elements of jazz, blues, and rock & roll, Chris is always pushing the envelope of his instrument and his talent. “I’m a musician [...]
