EP.5 Dave Krusen w/ special guest Dave Hillis

The Sonic Road Podcast Episode 5: An Epic Conversation with Dave Hillis and Dave Krusen!

The episode features an in-depth conversation with multi-platinum producer Dave Hillis and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer drummer Dave Krusen.

They discuss their rich histories in the Seattle music scene, the creative process behind Pearl Jam's iconic album 'Ten', and many other fascinating studio anecdotes, including their interactions with legendary producer Eddie Kramer.

Dave Krusen also talks about his tenure with Candlebox and his current musical projects. Mr. Krusen has a brand new solo single out on all major streaming platforms now called “Manifest Love”.

Follow Dave Krusen on Instagram: @davekrusen

Dave Hillis is the recording engineer behind Pearl Jam’s Ten, Temple Of The Dog, Blind Melon, Alice in Chains and many more! He was the chief engineer under producer Rick Parashar in the early nineties and a recording musician in his own right! He currently does business in Pittsburgh PA, and runs a mixing and mastering business on his own. Mr.Hillis also works at the recording studio “The Vault”. You can follow Dave Hillis on Instagram & Facebook: @davehillismusic

00:00 Welcome and Gratitude

01:16 Upcoming Shows and Announcements

03:54 Introducing the Mega Episode

06:11 Double Dave Podcast: Dave Hillis and Dave Krusen

06:19 Reconnecting and Reminiscing

08:44 Seattle Music Scene in the 80s and 90s

15:33 Recording Pearl Jam's 'Ten'

29:01 Challenges and Stories from the Studio

51:00 Memories of Recording with Alice in Chains

54:32 The Seattle Music Scene in the Early 90s

55:31 Defining Grunge and Its Influences

01:00:06 Unified Theory and the Challenges of the Music Industry

01:13:31 Candlebox and Live Performances

01:21:39 Working with Eddie Kramer

01:29:03 New Music and Personal Projects

01:39:58 Conclusion and Future Plans

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