Cristian Duque plays lead and rhythm guitar in a style all his own.  But if you listen closely, you will occasionally hear hints at his long tenure working with Walter “Wolfman” Washington.  The affable musician spent many months understudying with the great blues and soul artist.  He played big gigs, like the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and smaller stages including the Maple Leaf Bar.  Duque leads the Soul Project, a band that he founded before Hurricane Katrina displaced him.  He’s back in New Orleans now and the band plays tonight, March 2, 2010 at the Balcony Music Club on the corner of Esplanade and Decatur Streets in the French Quarter.