The DCQ minus 1

Tonight, the new DCQ minus 1 with Eric Calistri on guitar and Dewayne Morris on bass. That's right, it's the trio. I'm disappointed we couldn't include our drummer on this one, but we're working on getting the full quartet a gig soon. We'll be at the Satellite Bistro from 7-10pm. Hoping to see you there.

Peace

The DCQ

Rehearsed with the new DCQ (Duane Carter Quartet). I'm pleased so far. We've done a number of standards so far, looking forward to adding the originals soon. We'll be at the Satellite Bistro on June 28th, as a trio. More info to come.

Peace

Mother's Day

It's been a while since I last posted; shame, shame, I know. If only I had that clone to help me out. But seriously, can you believe we are already deep in the middle of May? Seems 2013 just started. Well anyway, I hope you all had a pleasant Mother's Day. I realize not all of you from around the world that visit my site celebrate Mother's Day the same time of year, but my research shows that the majority of you do. Regardless of when you do, I believe any moment your mother crosses your mind is the perfect time to celebrate her. So, many blessings to all Moms!

Peace

Boredom?

Who has time to be bored? That's a concept that truly escapes me. In fact, I've been so busy lately that I missed posting news about my gig last night at the Satelitte Bistro. Fortunately, it was listed on my calendar, the Austin Jazz Alliance calendar, and the All About Jazz calendar; and I did manage to get a couple of Facebook messages out thanks to my great support team. Anyway, it was a good gig with good friends Jimmy Duran on keys and Dan Cistone on bass. Hopefully you can make our next one on April 5th. Peace.

Satellite Bistro

If you're in the Austin area, drop by the Satellite Bistro tonight, Friday the 22nd, between 7 and 10pm. I'll be playing with a fantastic trio: Jimmy Duran on piano, Aaron Allen on bass, and myself on trumpet. Hope to see you there.

Peace

What's New in the New Year

So, I wanted to make this post before January has gone by the wayside. I can't believe we are already one month into 2013. It has indeed been a busy month. The jingle I mentioned in my last post was for Safe Auto. It features Reginald Thomas, from Cirkus Records on vocals. You can check it out on my YouTube Channel. On another note, the events party band, Eclectro-Funk is in full swing with rehearsals. Writing charts has occupied much of my time. Be looking for them in the not too distant future.

Peace

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