The Dive Bar Rock Star Podcast
Los Angeles based bass player, singer, songwriter, and producer, 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. Eric is currently touring with the legendary band, Chicago, but has toured, performed and recorded with many artists as a bass player and singer such as: Dwight Yoakam Keiko Matsui Air Supply Lucas Grabeel Lee Ritenour Corbin Bleu Gregg Karukas Melissa Manchester Ambrosia Tommy Thayer Danny Seraphine Robby Krieger Bill Champlin Hugh Masakela Ali Woodson Richard Street El Chicano James Brown David Foster Robin Thicke Babyface Nelson Rangell Jackiem Joyner and more…
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Episodes
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Los Angeles based viola player, Rodney Wirtz, talks about his early troubles with the law and how he used the viola to right his path. He reveals some secrets of playing high pressure movie sessions in L.A. and talks about his multiple income streams. He recalls getting the call to tour with John Legend and the struggles of juggling parenthood and touring. Rodney also reveals the best place to park at the Hollywood Bowl.
www.divebarrockstar.com
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Guest host Gary Grantham, interviews host, Eric Baines. Eric talks about what it’s like to play with the legendary band, Chicago. He discusses his first time playing on stage with them and how it has progressed after a year. He reveals the challenges of the launch of this podcast during the pandemic and where he hopes the show will go in the future. He recalls interviewing one of his heroes and how he prepared. Eric also talks about the importance of a college education and when to choose a different route.
www.ericbaines.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/329oY3JiCqEB7VQnre7HUY?si=qduzPfWeSKi7hjOPepAkOw
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Vocalist/percussionist, Lilliana De Los Reyes, recalls getting her first touring gig with the legendary, George Benson, when she was still in college and how she learned to play percussion in 3 weeks to do the audition. She talks about growing up with two parents in the music industry and how that’s helped guide her career. She discusses what it’s like being the only woman on a bus with all men.
https://lillianadlr.com/
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Contemporary jazz pianist, Keiko Matsui, introduces her brand new recording entitled, “Euphoria”. She talks about her extremely unique writing process and her approach to recording her songs. She recalls working with the great, Lalah Hathaway, on a vocal song for the album, something Keiko hasn’t done in years. She remembers some crazy years touring with host, Eric Baines, and how her career got started.
www.keikomatsui.com
https://open.spotify.com/album/1j1HnzfCgV16TNVdUx2ceX?si=UE-4MayrRbu4cYjwTVPDsw
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNN2tP3R9qc
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Multi-instrumentalist, Jamison Hollister, talks about his time spent playing with Lisa Marie Presley, her incredible wedding gift to him and his wife, and what it was like to make music with rock royalty. He tells us the secret to learning so many instruments and how he got the gig on the original run of American Idol after just moving to Los Angeles. Jamison also reveals his composing philosophy.
www.jamisonhollister.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CLPbUd8i6kkgnjZGHqH3Z?si=GWGsfLZzSRWNXP7pfpq6xg
www.divebarrockstar.com
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Trumpet player, Jamie Hovorka, talks about taking on the pressure of lead chair in the University of North Texas 1 O’clock Lab Band and how that compares to the Los Angeles music scene. He tells the story of working on horn parts with Paul McCartney and the first time he played with the iconic band, Eagles. He talks about working with Danny Seraphine in his band, California Transit Authority (CTA).
www.bestbrass.com
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Guitarist/vocalist, Todd McCool, explains his journey from Indiana to Los Angeles and how he pieced together his chops on guitar. He reflects on his time working at Disney’s California Adventure in the Mad T Party show and how that lead to many other gigs. He talks about overcoming shyness and meeting his heroes.
www.toddmccool.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZuzTGbDezYomaVjc1rrUv?si=_tqlf0PXRsisyIG8rJxmiA
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Qb19cmq7CF78CJTvVnp5w?si=wuGjDyBfRuS_sCj05dJ-gw
www.divebarrockstar.com
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Guitarist, Michael Ripoll aka Nomad, talks about his 12 years as musical director and guitarist for singer/songwriter/producer, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. He tells his story of auditioning for the artist and how it was to work for him. He discusses his decision to move to Los Angeles and his recording on many movie soundtracks. Nomad also introduces his new online course entitled “Pro-level Sessions from Home” and talks about his podcast, “The Career Musician”.
www.thecareermusician.com
https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/a/2147520926/2cwFLLUo
https://nomadsplace.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7F9YgwkCgNjCl2PL4iDYh1?si=xbzati8qQECyCj1NQDArIw
www.divebarrockstar.com
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Percussionist, Ramon Yslas, tells his story of joining the band Chicago. He talks about the balance between career and family when you’re a road musician. He goes deep into his songwriting style and how he got a song on the new Chicago record released this summer. Host, Eric Baines, talks about his new job as bass player/vocalist for the band Chicago.
www.Yslas.com
Yslas Burns:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dcFSA06qRY08DfqXm2Wcl?si=Ac4MWjAnQV2F12YNJH8tSw
Chicago: Born For This Moment:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Z9XtIhyzMbnB9xTE89tzr?si=EKOi-tB6S6WXAtQXFrRJyw
www.divebarrockstar.com
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Multi-instrumentalist and Musical Director, Drew Taubenfeld, talks about the nuances of networking as a new musician in town. He reflects on his years at Berklee College Of Music with an injury that prevented him from playing his instrument. He reveals what he looks for when hiring musicians and what you should have on your social media account. Drew discusses how he got started in Los Angeles and how he’s been able to rise among the ranks of musical directors.
www.drewtaubenfeld.com
Seasons:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6erAYXUemywj4fAc68p3k0?si=tYjaYNkbRTaUKfj0lOSTzg
Hootenanny 1 mic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaqEJPaky3ZTLoeuI1r7Hfg/videos
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