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537 - Eric Somers-Urrea: Playing with Marina City, La Armada, and Makeout, Studying Classical and World Music, Raising the Stakes on Yourself

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Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois.

In this episode, Eric talks about:

  • The evolution of his band Marina City
  • Getting a classical degree and exploring world genres at University of Illinois
  • Being a “75% member” of La Armada
  • The influence of Mike Portnoy and Josh Freese
  • Starting to narrow the focus of his wheelhouse
  • Working on a better mindset when improvising solos
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537 episodes

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Manage episode 508337475 series 1212313
Content provided by Working Drummer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Working Drummer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois.

In this episode, Eric talks about:

  • The evolution of his band Marina City
  • Getting a classical degree and exploring world genres at University of Illinois
  • Being a “75% member” of La Armada
  • The influence of Mike Portnoy and Josh Freese
  • Starting to narrow the focus of his wheelhouse
  • Working on a better mindset when improvising solos
  continue reading

537 episodes

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