The Dive Bar Rock Star Podcast

The Dive Bar Rock Star Podcast

By Eric BainesMusic
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The Dive Bar Rock Star Podcast episodes

  • LEE LOUGHNANE- The Other 22 Hours (Chicago)

    Trumpet player and founding member of the band, Chicago, Lee Loughnane, reflects on his 59 years with one of the biggest selling rock bands of all time. He talks about his songwriting and how he got started. He talks about his unexpected fate of being the last original member in a band he helped to start almost 60 years ago and about the future of the band which includes some new music.

     

    www.chicagotheband.com

     

     

     

    www.divebarrockstar.com

    57 min
  • JUSTIN AVERY- Famous In The Bars (Chicago, American Idol)

    Keyboardist and vocalist, Justin Avery, recalls his journey from Michigan to Los Angeles. He talks about the pressures of arranging music for the popular tv show, American Idol. He tells the story of getting the gig with the iconic band Chicago and gives some insight into his own music and his songwriting process.

     

    www.justinavery.com

     

     

     

     

    www.divebarrockstar.com

     

    1 hr 27 min
  • KAYE KELLY- The Modern Creative (Singer/songwriter, Professor, Author)

    Berklee College of Music professor, Kaye Kelly, talks about her new book, The Modern Creative: A Practical Guide for 21st Century Artists and what it has to offer young creatives. She recalls her experience working at Disney World and attending the University of Miami. She remembers the recording process of her album, “Wide Open Road”, and discusses the future of streaming.

     

    www.kayekelly.com

     

    The Modern Creative: A Practical Guide for 21st Century Artists

    https://a.co/d/dGeZWiu

     

     

     

    www.divebarrockstar.com

    1 hr 28 min
  • CARLOS MURGUIA- Bye Diane (Chicago, Encanto, Kelly Clarkson)

    Keyboard player and singer, Carlos Murguia, tells the story of his entrance into the band, Chicago. He talks about his experiences as a session singer in Los Angeles. He discusses his album, ‘Wake Up”, and what it was like writing, arranging, and producing the whole album himself. He reminisces about moving to L.A. as a young man with a band with his brothers.

     

    Wake Up

    https://open.spotify.com/album/5rSrnQJ1PySNAzc8E5FWhj?si=psVyGmMZTPe0gJ_5I0Kx6g

     

    www.c4carlos.com

     

     

     

     

    www.divebarrockstar.com

    1 hr 23 min
  • ARON MICHALSKI- Gratitude and Service (Chicago, Paul Simon)
    Guitar tech to the stars, Aron Michalski, explains how he got into the business of touring with bands as a crew member, otherwise known as “roadies”. He recalls his time with Paul Simon and the Indigo Girls. He talks about what it’s like handling the guitars for the iconic band, Chicago. He also discusses the current state of music and what he enjoys about making his own podcast, “Parking in Bitterman Circle”.
     
    https://www.bittermancircle.com/
     
    https://divebarrockstar.com
    1 hr 33 min
  • WALFREDO REYES, JR.- A Million Little Gigs (Chicago, Santana, Steve Winwood)

    Drummer, Percussionist, Walfredo Reyes, jr. talks about the first time playing with the band Chicago and how he got the gig. He reminisces about growing up in Las Vegas and his move to Los Angeles. He recalls his experience touring with legendary guitarist, Santana. He also describes the process of recording his solo albums and why it is important to do your own music.

     

    https://walfredoreyesjr.com

     

     

    https://divebarrockstar.com 

    1 hr 41 min
  • NATE MORTON- Five Year Old Neanderthal (The Voice, Cher, Natalie Cole)
    Drummer, Nate Morton, talks about his experience being on the hit NBC show, The Voice. He reminisces about his time at Berklee College of Music and explains how it’s helped him throughout his career. He recalls some of his best musical advice he’s gotten over the years and how important moving to L.A. has been for his music career.
     
    www.natemorton.com
     
    https://www.youtube.com/c/NateMortonDrums
     
     
     
    www.divebarrockstar.com
    1 hr 48 min
  • KATIE BOECK- Now I Understand The Assignment (Spring Awakening)
    Singer/Songwriter, Katie Boeck, discusses the struggle to find and protect her artistic voice in a music business that tends toward exploitation. She talks about the making of her album, Calico, and the life events that went into the writing. She pays tribute to her first producer Bobby Williams and explains the lessons she learned from him. Katie also tells the story of how she went from a little town in California to playing live at the Tony awards.
     
     
    Katie Boeck- Calico
    https://open.spotify.com/album/6eWZFA89Yj7dNgfAmyudX7?si=qz9ZnTJQRgmrBfzzOYxcHw
     
    www.katieboeckmusic.com
     
    The Mother and The Muse
    https://open.spotify.com/show/7AXc3Qp5shNr1dywyBATTQ?si=viLPvbewTWSvVzEpqKebcA
     
     
    www.divebarrockstar.com
    1 hr 18 min

About The Dive Bar Rock Star Podcast

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Bass Player and Singer for the iconic band, Chicago, Eric Baines interviews music professionals from a variety of fields and genre’s sharing stories from the road as well as tips and trade secrets for people who dream of making their living making music.