Ain't Giving Up Chris Duarte

• 1 Nobody But You 03:08
• 2 Big Fight 04:26
• 3 Bye, Bye, Bye 03:12
• 4 Can Opener 04:08
• 5 Gimme Your Love 04:37
• 6 Come My Way 05:18
• 7 Half As Good As Two 03:27
• 8 Lies Lies Lies 03:02
• 9 Ain't Giving Up On Us 03:41
• 10 Look What U Made Me Do 04:42
• 11 The Real Low Down 03:34
• 12 Weak Days 07:00
• Total Runtime 50:15

Info for Ain't Giving Up

Blues-roots guitarist Chris Duarte will release “Ain’t Giving Up”, his 15th studio album, on April 14 via Provogue Records. Featuring a wide range of outlaw blues, Americana, roots, and even alt-country influences, “Ain’t Giving Up” finds the Austin, Texas guitarist teaming up for the first time in 22 years with producer-guitarist Dennis Herring, also known for his work with artists like Buddy Guy, Modest Mouse, Elvis Costello, and the Hives.

But the resulting album isn’t a calculated return to roots affair. Recorded live on the studio floor with vintage gear and minimal overdubs, it’s a raw and revved-up showcase for the virtuoso’s jaw-dropping chops; his mastery of the elusive Texas shuffle; and his deep love and commitment to the blues.

“Ain’t Giving Up” is intimate and gritty, but it also boasts pristine fidelity, as if we the listener are in the studio with Duarte and his buddies. It’s a reset for Duarte that shows his resilience and his undiminished love of the blues and American roots. “I am so grateful to be signed to Provogue and to work with Dennis again—it’s been a dream come true,” Duarte enthuses. “I have been so fortunate to play music and do my thing for almost 30 years, and I couldn’t ask for a better life.”

Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte
To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement. In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or ”punk blues” describes him best. “Ferocious blues” also fits. Legend has it that Chris will play so hard that his fingers bleed in a set. The legend is true. Photos attest.

Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing more than 150 dates a year. As well, Chris has headlined major festivals and clubs throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

Chris is a savant, a sorcerer of tone, a master at channeling the spirits and sounds of great musicians of our past, while remaining completely recognizable in his own sound. He has shared his stage with many of the greatest musicians of our time as well as the multitude of “young lions” and local musicians he meets on the road. From his many years as a side man in Austin, he easily changes roles from front to side, graciously allowing all to share the conversation of the jam.

Chris Duarte’s music is ever changing. In many interviews, he has said “Music must evolve.” His own early offerings often become magical journeys into changing tempo and jazzy interludes before returning to their core. With such a vast catalog of recordings, there are no two shows alike. Every set list is different, and each song may be offered distinctly, based on the feel of a show and the audience. For those reasons, loyal fans often return to a Chris Duarte show again and again, and always walk away awed and satisfied to have witnessed such a legendary, but humble guitarist.

This album contains no booklet.