EPISODE SYNOPSIS:

In this episode, Joe Scacciaferro talks with musician Dave Rosenthal about his early love of music and tech and how that began a successful career. Dave shares his experiences playing with Billy Joel and Elton John, talks about what goes into true live performance, and details how changes in technology have affected his career development. “Technology doesn’t control me, it’s an instrument for me to express my music.” Dave also shares being part of Paul McCartney’s final performance at Shea and describes some of the techs he currently uses as well.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: 

• Dave’s background and career
• Changes in technology and their effects on his career
• Value and experience of live performances
• Playing for Elton John and Billy Joel

BIO:

Few musicians have achieved the broad-based success that Dave Rosenthal has earned as a musical director, keyboardist, synthesizer programmer, music producer, orchestrator, tour professional and scored and arranged for keyboard and synth parts on the Broadway play Movin’ Out Beyond his current role as Keyboardist and Musical Director for Billy Joel, Dave as worked with Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Enrique Iglesias, Robert Palmer, Whitesnake, Steve Vai, Ritchie Blackmore and Rainbow, Cyndi Lauper and many more. In this podcast our host Joe Scacciaferro and Dave discuss the historical overview of Dave’s keyboard rigs, some tips he has acquired over the years, and awesome behind the scenes stories.