Not more than a couple of months ago, I was anticipating booking a few small acoustic tours around the southwest and possibly up the west coast. I was going to spread my influence in those cities, gain more fans, and look to branch out into larger markets when possible. I was coming off a national television appearance, and wanted to keep the ball rolling. I booked some gigs with the band, did some songwriter nights, and started contacting venues in Arizona, New Mexico, and San Francisco, CA. I received minimal only response. Still, I pushed forth and kept hunting for places to play.
Then, this news comes in - I'll be showcasing at SXSW2013!!!! Everything has changed for me. I will still play songwriters nights and gig in the dives and bars of LA. I still may go on the small tours I've been working to book. But, no longer will I be doing so with my current list of material, and in my comfort zone. I have four months to put together a new show, a new album, a new experience to be unveiled in Austin.
So, if you've been a fan for a while, and you've come see me perform...be ready for something new come March. If you catch me at a songwriters or acoustic night over the next few months, don't expect to see the same ol' batch of songs...I'm writing new material, and I'll be counting on the crowds to tell me what's worth keeping, what's worth retooling, and what ain't worth the napkin it's written on.
Hope to see y'all out there.
Yeahcomeon!
Dukes
