The Dive Bar Rock Star Podcast
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. 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…
Episodes
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
1hr 26 min
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
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
1hr 27 min
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
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
1hr 29 min
Trombonist, Nick Lane, reveals how he got the gig subbing for Jimmy Pankow in the band, Chicago. He talks about moving to Los Angeles and starting his own band. He recalls writing for his hometown orchestra in Marshalltown, IA.
www.nicklanemusic.com
www.divebarrockstar.com
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
1hr 22 min
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
Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
1hr 32 min
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
Nov 3, 2024
Nov 3, 2024
1hr 40 min
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
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Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
1hr 34 min
Keyboardist, Brad Cole talks about his 30 years touring with pop icon, Phil Collins. He remembers moving to Los Angeles in the late seventies and entering the session scene. He recalls the lessons he’s learned working with all different types of musical artists and reveals his secrets to working with complicated creatives.
www.thecolemine.com
www.divebarrockstar.com
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
1hr 47 min
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
Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
1hr 17 min
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
Mar 17, 2024
Mar 17, 2024
1hr 27 min
Nashville based guitar player, Tony Obrohta, tells his story of getting his current gig as guitar player for the iconic band Chicago. He talks about his struggle to get to music school and then moving to Nashville in the 90s. He explains the tricks to working for artists who don’t agree with you politically and discusses the struggles of working at home when you have a road gig.
Different Size Gods
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3r5T4WTsslgHlRacNWIAYw?si=HaQ_py8WTi-wKWYiUlWh-Q
www.chicagotheband.com
www.divebarrockstar.com