Luis Conte – Percussion

WHEN AND WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST GIG?

1st gig at Club Chez Pico, in mid LA. I was 18. I think I made 25 bucks that night; I thought I was the coolest dude.

WHEN DID YOU START WORKING WITH JAMES?

First worked with James in 1998 in the Live at the Beacon Theater concert.

WHEN WAS YOUR FIRST TOUR?

1st tour with “The Hues Corporation” (they had that hit song “Rock the Boat”). I was 21.

WHAT’S YOUR PRE-SHOW ROUTINE?

Eat and chill.

WHY DO YOU ENJOY TOURING WITH JAMES?

Touring with James is great. He is a great guy, the music is beautiful and everyone on the tour super-cool. It is a great band.

Photos: Michael Lutch, Eric Korenman