Chris Duarte Group at the Rives Theatre

The Chris Duarte Group, a three-piece power trio, performs a style of Texas blues that many compare to the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. Duarte's music also draws form rock and jazz elements, and he earned his first record-label contract in 1994. One year later, he finished fourth in a Guitar Player's Magazine poll for best blues guitarist behind Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King. The band will take the stage of the Rives on April 6.