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  • NICK LANE- Bone In The USA (Chicago, Rod Stewart, Maynard Ferguson)

    NICK LANE- Bone In The USA (Chicago, Rod Stewart, Maynard Ferguson)
    Sep 2 2025

    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
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    1 h et 30 min
  • CARLOS MURGUIA- Bye Diane (Chicago, Encanto, Kelly Clarkson)

    CARLOS MURGUIA- Bye Diane (Chicago, Encanto, Kelly Clarkson)
    May 29 2025

    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
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    1 h et 23 min
  • ARON MICHALSKI- Gratitude and Service (Chicago, Paul Simon)

    ARON MICHALSKI- Gratitude and Service (Chicago, Paul Simon)
    Dec 31 2024
    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
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    1 h et 33 min
  • WALFREDO REYES, JR.- A Million Little Gigs (Chicago, Santana, Steve Winwood)

    WALFREDO REYES, JR.- A Million Little Gigs (Chicago, Santana, Steve Winwood)
    Nov 4 2024

    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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    1 h et 41 min
  • BRAD COLE- Well Paid and Organized Kindergarten (Phil Collins, Supertramp, Gino Vannelli)

    BRAD COLE- Well Paid and Organized Kindergarten (Phil Collins, Supertramp, Gino Vannelli)
    Jun 5 2024
    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
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    1 h et 35 min
  • NATE MORTON- Five Year Old Neanderthal (The Voice, Cher, Natalie Cole)

    NATE MORTON- Five Year Old Neanderthal (The Voice, Cher, Natalie Cole)
    May 14 2024
    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
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    1 h et 47 min
  • KATIE BOECK- Now I Understand The Assignment (Spring Awakening)

    KATIE BOECK- Now I Understand The Assignment (Spring Awakening)
    Apr 16 2024
    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
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    1 h et 17 min
  • TONY OBROHTA- Cracking Codes (Chicago, LeAnn Rimes)

    TONY OBROHTA- Cracking Codes (Chicago, LeAnn Rimes)
    Mar 18 2024
    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
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    1 h et 27 min