Year's End

Lots of new happenings as this year closes out and we enter into 2013. I wrote a jingle for a well known company, and my wife, cinematographer Michelle Carter, shot the video; it's a competition, more on that in January. I started a healthy cooking blog, Cuisine ala Jazz, so drop by and try out some of the recipes. I'm also putting together an events party band. Looking forward to getting that up and running in January as well. I'll keep you posted.

Peace

The Front Porch

Music and conversation about the creative process. Sounds interesting? Well, tomorrow, Nov. 11th, I will be performing and talking about my music on The Front Porch at the historic Victory Grill at 8pm. Though it's called the Front Porch the actual performance will take place inside. No cover and plenty of good vibes. Hope to see you there.

Peace

AJA Jazz Festival

On my way to the Austin Jazz Alliance Jazz Festival at Central Market North from 2-7pm. Hope you can come out. If not there will be a live feed on the Austin Jazz Alliance website.

Peace

Austin Music Scene

It's taking a little while to get my feet replanted in the Austin music scene, but slowly but surely. I'm currently working on new music for you to hear. However, I will be dropping in on the Austin Jazz Festival on Nov. 4th at Central Market North, put on by the Austin Jazz Alliance. I will also be the featured artist on The Front Porch's Sunday Stage the following week at the Victory Grill. I hope to see you there. The music and conversation begins at 8pm.

Peace

Back Home

I made it back to Austin. The trip to L.A. was fantastic. I found some time to re-energize out at Point Fermin. This place is indeed a powerful energy center. However, as Amy Grant says so eloquently, you've "got to come down from that mountain top". So, it's time to get back to work.

Peace

AACCFE

Hey everyone. Well I'm in L.A. for the week. I spent the day at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church yesterday for the Day of Prayer, a kick off to the Year of Faith. The event was sponsored by the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization (AACCFE). I had the opportunity to play with some very talented musicians and hear some fantastic choirs from all over the L.A. area. I'm looking forward to collaborating with some of these talented folks in the not too distant future.

Peace

I'm Back!

Okay, so the transition is complete; I'm officially back in Austin! I'm really excited to be back in town and I'm working on getting back into the scene. I'll keep you posted.

Peace

New Website!

So, here's the new Website, sort of. We're still working out some bugs, especially with Internet Explorer. The official launch will be in early September to coincide with my return to Austin. I'll be sending out an email blast when it happens, so if you haven't signed my guestbook now's the time. In the meantime, shoot me a message letting me know what you think of the site or if you find that something's not working right.

Peace

Hiatus

Personally, I've been involved in a number of other projects during the DCBs absence. I went back to some of my early roots, playing as a sideman in a nine piece party band, Groove Daddy. I also put together a electronic dance band called Eclectro Funk to tap into the wedding scene. However, writing has been taking up most of my time. A few years ago I wrote a musical. Recently, I was inspired by a local singer, Ms. Kim Pollini, and wrote a new song for the show. I pulled in a few other singers and recorded a demo to shop around.

One of my proudest ventures during my haitus was working with my talented family and friends on our first joint film project. I wrote, directed, and wrote some of the music for our short film Triad. My wife Michelle Carter was Director of Photography, my son Darin Carter created the CGI, and my daughter Danyelle Dixon was the Production Manager. I'm hoping to see the IMDB page soon.

So that's what's been happening; much more to come!

Peace

The DCB

I'm sure many of you may have been wondering what happened to the Duane Carter Band. A couple of years ago we were lighting up Austin and the Central Texas area. You could catch us at numerous nightspots in and around downtown, as well at festival events from Austin to Corpus. Well, don't let anyone tell you that the economic downturn did not effect artists. Many of the places we were playing began cutting back on live entertainment, and a few even shut their doors completely. Despite all of that, the DCB is alive and well. We kept busy doing primarily private functions, but we missed playing for you, our fans. So, be looking for us in the near future.

Peace