Side Player Stories

You may know the Dave Matthews Band...and their saxophonist? Well, that's Jeff Coffin. Since 2008, he h as been  touring and grooving fronting other bands in his spare time. Pr eviously he was part of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones racking up 3 Grammy's along the way.

Singer Jean Baylor and drummer Marcus Baylor – are musical collaborators, music industry respected veterans, and - husband and wife. Marcus was a member of the Grammy-winning group The Yellowjackets, and he has performed/recorded with Cassandra Wilson, John Scofield and Kenny Garrett.  Jean Baylor was one-half of the platinum-selling duo  Zhané .

The legend. One of the most influential studio musicians of the 50's and 60's.  She improvised iconic bass and guitar lines for an impressive number of pop hits: Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Joe Cocker, Ike & Tina Turner, Frank Zappa, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny & Cher and The Beach Boys.  Hundreds of film and television soundtracks include her sound and style as well.  Carol tells her story - from the very b...

With a smile as big as his heart, there is no doubt that Zach  Rud u lph  was meant to be on a stage rocking out with the best of them. This infectious, all-around great guy and bassist currently plays with pop artist Andy Grammar. 

Bassist, recording artist, songwriter and LA bar owner Eva Gardner has toured with Pink for the last 14 years and has made a name for herself as a first-call musician for countless artists. With inspiration and talent running rampant in the household from  father  Kim Gardner and friends, the bass and a life in music has been her path.  

Hammond B3 organist, pianist, keyboardist and UCF graduate Carey Frank has a vast range from jazz to punk rock. Since relocating to Los Angeles he has become an in-demand side player – working with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Social Distortion and more.  

Billy Joel's former drummer for 30 years Liberty  DeVitto tells all in his new memoir – and this unfiltered character has no problem sharing stories that will have you laughing along with him on the first episode of Side Player Stories.