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

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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