Dave Schulz (artist)
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Dave Schulz is an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer and recording artist well known for his world tours in the late 90s with his fellow Buffalonians The Goo Goo Dolls.
A well-established session and touring musician in Los Angeles
, Schulz released Connect, his debut as a singer/songwriter, in 2009. The 10 track collection features many musicians that Schulz has long admired, including Daniel Lanois
, bassists Tony Levin and Mike Porcaro
and drummers Robin Dimaggio and Randy Cooke. Three tracks were produced by another longtime Schulz associate Matt Gruber, whose credits include everyone from Carrie Underwood
and LeAnn Rimes to Queensryche
.
In the late 90s, when he was one of Buffalo’s most popular young keyboardists, Schulz got a call from his old friend, bassist Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls, who asked him to join them on their famed “Dizzy Up The Girl” tour.
Schulz later immersed himself into many diverse musical circles in Los Angeles. He hosted all-star jams at numerous clubs, including Ian Copeland’s Backstage Café. He soon became one of the city’s most in demand behind the scenes forces, adding constantly to a mile long touring, performing and recording resume of artists from across the spectrum: Bo Diddley, Fuel
, Dave Wakeling/English Beat, General Public, Berlin, Ryan Cabrera, , Phil Upchurch, The Rembrandts, Eric Sardinas, Fastball
, Glenn Hughes, The Fizzies, Jay-J, Bran Van 3000 and One Tribe Nation.
Branching out as a solo performer, Schulz was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2005 Los Angeles Music Awards, and received a batch of accolades from the 2006 All Access Awards: a win for Best Keyboardist of the Year and nominations for Song of the Year (“Planet 39”) and Album of the Year (for his work with One Tribe Nation).
Several pop rock superstars have spoken highly of Schulz’s work on Connect. Lanois said, “Now THAT sounds like a record.” Pink said, “Dude, you have the best voice,” and Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik said “I love how talented Dave is. He plays so good it’s unreal. He’s just dripping with soul.”
In 1999 he was secretly interviewed in the back of a Las Vegas cab as part of Taxicab Confessions
.
A well-established session and touring musician in Los Angeles
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, Schulz released Connect, his debut as a singer/songwriter, in 2009. The 10 track collection features many musicians that Schulz has long admired, including Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois born September 19, 1951 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Willie...
, bassists Tony Levin and Mike Porcaro
Mike Porcaro
Mike Porcaro is best noted as the bass player in the Grammy Award winning band, Toto.He is the middle brother of Toto members Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro...
and drummers Robin Dimaggio and Randy Cooke. Three tracks were produced by another longtime Schulz associate Matt Gruber, whose credits include everyone from Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
and LeAnn Rimes to Queensryche
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
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In the late 90s, when he was one of Buffalo’s most popular young keyboardists, Schulz got a call from his old friend, bassist Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls, who asked him to join them on their famed “Dizzy Up The Girl” tour.
Schulz later immersed himself into many diverse musical circles in Los Angeles. He hosted all-star jams at numerous clubs, including Ian Copeland’s Backstage Café. He soon became one of the city’s most in demand behind the scenes forces, adding constantly to a mile long touring, performing and recording resume of artists from across the spectrum: Bo Diddley, Fuel
Fuel (band)
Fuel is an American rock band formed by guitarist/songwriter Carl Bell and bassist Jeff Abercrombie in 1989. Originally known as Small the Joy, they changed the group's name to Fuel sometime in 1994...
, Dave Wakeling/English Beat, General Public, Berlin, Ryan Cabrera, , Phil Upchurch, The Rembrandts, Eric Sardinas, Fastball
Fastball (band)
Fastball is an American rock band that formed in Austin, Texas in the 1990s. The band originally called themselves "Magneto U.S.A." but changed their name after signing with Hollywood Records....
, Glenn Hughes, The Fizzies, Jay-J, Bran Van 3000 and One Tribe Nation.
Branching out as a solo performer, Schulz was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2005 Los Angeles Music Awards, and received a batch of accolades from the 2006 All Access Awards: a win for Best Keyboardist of the Year and nominations for Song of the Year (“Planet 39”) and Album of the Year (for his work with One Tribe Nation).
Several pop rock superstars have spoken highly of Schulz’s work on Connect. Lanois said, “Now THAT sounds like a record.” Pink said, “Dude, you have the best voice,” and Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik said “I love how talented Dave is. He plays so good it’s unreal. He’s just dripping with soul.”
In 1999 he was secretly interviewed in the back of a Las Vegas cab as part of Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions is a television series of hidden camera documentaries that have aired on HBO since January 1995. In segments taped in New York City and Las Vegas, the taxi drivers are also producers who steer both the vehicle and the conversations with passengers.When passengers enter the cab,...
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