Brian Diaz - Road Tales with a Bass Guitar Tech and Photographer

Loose Connection

Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel the world as a vital part of the music that moves millions? This episode brings you stories from the road with Brian Diaz, affectionately known as Diaz, whose life as a seasoned bass guitar tech for bands like Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Motion City Soundtrack, and more is a tapestry of adventure, camaraderie, and the pursuit of passion. We peel back the curtain on touring life, from the hilarity of unexpected onstage antics to the shared triumphs and trials behind the scenes.

The nostalgia of music has a way of threading through our lives, and today's conversation with Diaz is a testament to that enduring tapestry. We stir up memories of the music industry's golden days, trading CDs and uncovering the roots of our musical influences. Diaz shares his serendipitous journey from trading a Chili Peppers CD for his first guitar to the nuanced gratification of perfecting a live performance as a tech, all while we laugh over the quirky and endearing side of our personal musical escapades.

This podcast isn't just about reminiscing; it's about the vivid reality of capturing life's most intense moments through a lens. Diaz's pivot to photography during the pandemic and the LA protests reveals a profound perspective on societal upheaval, the eerie stillness of a world paused, and the cathartic return to communal experiences with the resurgence of live music. Join us for an episode that not only celebrates the intersections of music and photography but also honors the indelible human connections forged through shared experiences and the art that documents them.

checkout Brian Diaz's work - https://www.briandiazphoto.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/briandiazphoto/

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1. Touring, Photography, and Life Lessons (00:00:00)

2. Music Memories and Nostalgia (00:05:32)

3. From Instruments to Backline Tech (00:17:08)

4. Career as a Guitar Tech (00:26:14)

5. Finding Gratification in Live Music Performance (00:32:50)

6. Musicians, Tours, and Food (00:37:49)

7. From Disposable Cameras to Pandemic Photography (00:48:17)

8. Protests and Riots in LA (00:54:53)

9. Post-Pandemic Concert Experience (00:59:30)

10. Live Streaming and COVID Challenges (01:10:07)

11. Musicians and Their Relationships With Techs (01:18:28)

12. Funny and Crazy Tour Stories (01:30:13)

13. Legacy and Reflections on Art (01:39:15)

14. A Chaotic Night Worth Documenting (01:47:02)