CESAR​ DURAN

Music has not only been a huge part of my life but in a sense, my purpose.

 

As a professional musician, I have been performing in the El Paso-Las Cruces area for almost 30 years.  Singing, playing, writing and recording is what I am extremely passionate about.

 

I love to play for people and have to move them with the music.  That’s the whole thing.  Without that, there is no reason to be performing.

 

My repertoire consists of covers of some of the best songs from the 60s through to today.   Some of the influences that shaped me into the musician I am today include Elvis, Eagles, Elton John, The Beatles and recent artists that continue to inspire me are James Blunt, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and James Bay.

 

Every audience is different and that is one of the challenges that excites me as I settle into my performance; to connect with every person in the venue by the end of the night.

 

My music is real. You won't hear any prerecorded backing music/vocal tracks or drum machines at my shows. It is just me and my guitar captured in the most vulnerable moment.  I rely purely on my voice and acoustic guitar to deliver a great performance.

 

You will also find me leading worship at Jesus Chapel every Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings as I am the Worship and Music Director at my church.  Leading God’s people into the presence of God is nothing short of an honor.

 

Thank you for having an interest.

 

Cesar Duran