Here I am after all these years, still at it and still enjoying every moment.
I've been lucky enough to work with some wonderful people and travel the world with folks like Ike and Tina, George Porter of the Meters. C.J. Chenier, Marva Wright and Mike Murphy of "Wildfire" fame.
I also have an in home recording studio and have recorded numerous CD's for a number of local acts including "The Dixie Cups" Produced by Wardell Querzerque. "The Radiators" produced by Jim Gaines. Marc Adams has done both of his CD's with me. John Lisi and Delta Funk. Chip Wilson, Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Brad Helms, Josh Milligan, And Joe Sample came in to demo songs for Rosie Ledet. And of course "The Hubcap Kings" and so many others it's hard to remember.
I have also been added to the roster of "The New Orleans Rhythm Conspiracy" and we are enjoying the beginnings of great success in New Orleans. You can find them here on myspace.com.
My band"The Hubcap Kings" is currently playing around town in N.O. and the adjoining area. (Miss. Ark. And the north shore of N.O.)
You can check us out at www.sonicbids/chrispolacekshubcapkings.com.
I am also working with singer songwriter "Liese Dettmer" as a semi electric duo. She Plays acoustic 12 String guitar and I add the decoration on electric guitar. Great fun! Check us out if you get a chance.
As a guitarist I have been favoring a" G&L George Fullerton" model strat and of course I have a couple of tele's, a home made strat and a very nice "PRS SE" with P90's.
For amps I mostly use an old 65 bassman head that I dropped into an old one twelve cabinet. I get quite a few compliments on the sound of this rig. I have a 67 Super Reverb, and my newest find has been one of Epiphone's Valve Jr's. A five watt amp that just smokes in the studio.
In the studio my most recent aqquisitions have been a Universal Audio LA 610 mic pre compressor that I really like and the new M Audio Sputnik Tube Mic. They made some outrageous claims and got some rave reviews so I bought one. Could not be happier.
Everyone that hears it is just astounded. Even folks that don't know the diff between a '58 and a U47. Highly recommended. Great price too!
Any way I think Iv'e finally caught on to this my space stuff and I hope to hear from ya'll soon.
Thanks a million Chris for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime. Enjoyed your tunes. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
