Dave Schulz is an American keyboardist, vocalist, producer, composer and recording artist well known for his live and studio work with a wide range of notable artists and musicans including Andrew Cole, Andy Vargas, Angelo Moore, Berlin, Bernard Fowler, Bo Diddley, Bonnie Pointer, Bran Van 3000, Brooke Moriber, Bumblefoot, Carmen and Camille, Carmine Rojas, Chambers Brothers, Cherie Currie, Daniel Lanois, Danny Saber, Durga McBroom, English Beat/General Public, Eric Sardinas, Esthero, Fabienne Shine, Fastball, Fernando Perdomo, Fuel, Garry Shider/Andre Foxxe (P-Funk), Glenn Hughes, Goo Goo Dolls, Hensley, Jay-J, Jazz All-Stars w/ Phil Upchurch, Jean-Michel Byron, John Blackwell, Katja Rieckermann, Kristine W., Kristinia Debarge, Lee Sklar, Little Dove. Louis Conte, Maceo Parker, Macy Gray, Maxayne Lewis, Mike/Steve Porcaro, Mitch Perry Group, Nik West, Nikka Costa, One Tribe Nation / Michael Sanders, Pink, Prairie Prince, Randy Cooke, Rick Springfield, Rusty Young, Ryan Cabrera, Sleepy Brown, Sonny Cool, Stacy Michelle, Stevie Wonder, Sweet, Taylor Dayne, The Fizzies, The Rembrandts, Tony Levin, Wang Chung, Warrant, When In Rome, and XYZ.
Music was a part of Dave Schulz’s life from the beginning. Born in Buffalo NY, his father wore two hats as pianist and conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. He would seat Dave in the orchestra pit during performances as early as seven years old. Dave’s brother Robert would soon become a multiple Grammy-nominated classical percussionist, and his sister an accomplished rock/soul singer. Shortly after his father’s passing when Dave was 10, he suddenly took an interest in the piano that was sitting idly in the living room. Osmosis? Within six months Dave had mastered the C Sonata by Mozart,and began an obsession with XTC, Herbie Hancock, Yes, Todd Rundgren and of course, DEVO. Pretty diverse for an 11 year old. He clearly made the right choice. By the age of 17, he was one of the top keyboardists in his hometown, winning multiple awards consistently for seven years. Finally the big break came, when Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls called and left a simple message from sunny LA: “you wanna come out and tour with us for a year?” In a matter of one day Dave went from playing in front of 300 in a local Buffalo bar to playing Woodstock in front of 65000. This led to a two-and-a-half year relationship with the Goo Goo Dolls that took Dave around the world twice as touring keyboardist/vocalist for the “Dizzy Up The Girl” tour, the landmark album that spawned five top ten singles between 98 and 2000. That experience sealed his fate. Where else do you get to open up for the Rolling Stones?
Dave immediately made the move to Los Angeles in 2001, immersing himself into many diverse musical circles. He hosted all-star jams at numerous clubs, starting with Ian Copeland’s Backstage Cafe. This led to various residencies for 15 straight years at top venues in LA. He soon became one of the city’s most in demand behind the scenes forces, adding constantly to a mile long touring, performing and recording resume of artists from across the musical spectrum, as indicated above.
Current Projects:
Producing / Arranging / Scoring projects for emerging and established artists / filmmakers out of his Los Angeles home recording studio, aptly titled “Dave Cave”
Session / Booking info HERE
Resident pianist / vocalist at the legendary Sunset Marquis on Tune Tuesdays @ Bar 1200 / 9-midnight. Most recent online performance HERE
CoVideoStars an eclectic series of musical collaborations with various artists Dave has been producing since the pandemic started. Latest video features Cherie Currie of Runaways fame.
Into The Frequency world electronica / trip-hop duo project with vocalist / cellist Ruti Celli
Dave Schulz and the Funk Dolls 10-piece funk / soul band of LA’s best female musicians, fronted by Dave
Notable Past Projects:
“Connect” acclaimed solo record (2009) featuring special guests Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel), Tony Levin (King Crimson, Yes, John Lennon), Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones, Bootsy Collins), Mike Porcaro (Toto), Randy Cooke (Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart), among others. Produced by Matt Gruber (Yes, Queensryche, Trisha Yearwood) and Robi Banerji (Madonna, U2)
The Smart Set trip hop / lounge / experimental) Released record with producer / guitarist Rick Torres (Supreme Beings Of Leisure, Bittersweet)
Jihad Jerry and the Evildoers released record with Devo members Jerry Casale, Mark/Bob Mothersbaugh and Josh Freese on Warner Bros/Cordless
YouTube:
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You Get What You Give - Dave Schulz & Friends / Music is Art Edition 2021
Featuring:
Dave Schulz - Goo Goo Dolls, Berlin, Sweet, Wang Chung
Robby Takac - Goo Goo Dolls
Prairie Prince - Tubes, Todd Rungren, XTC
Bumblefoot - Guns n Roses, Sons Of Appolo
Angelo Moore - Fishbone
Cherie Currie - Runaways
Mitch Perry - Cher, Sweet, Edgar Winter
Jennifer Cella - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Georgia Napolitano - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Teddy ZigZag - Guns n Roses, Billy Bob Thornton
Joe Sumner - Fiction Plane (son of Sting)
Paulie Z - Sweet
Produced by Dave Schulz
Directed by Sammy Burke
Audio mixed by Christian Hogan
Additional video - Susan Moreau
MIA footage by Nate Schneekloff
Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved
www.CoVideoStars.com
Booking / Inquiries:
info@daveschulzmusic.com
https://daveschulzmusic.com/studio/
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You Get What You Give - Dave Schulz & Friends / CoVideoStars Episode #7
Featuring:
Dave Schulz - Goo Goo Dolls, Berlin, Sweet, Wang Chung
Robby Takac - Goo Goo Dolls
Prairie Prince - Tubes, Todd Rungren, XTC
Bumblefoot - Guns n Roses, Sons Of Appolo
Angelo Moore - Fishbone
Cherie Currie - Runaways
Mitch Perry - Cher, Sweet, Edgar Winter
Jennifer Cella - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Georgia Napolitano - Trans Siberian Orchestra
Teddy ZigZag - Guns n Roses, Billy Bob Thornton
Joe Sumner - Fiction Plane (son of Sting)
Paulie Z - Sweet
Produced by Dave Schulz
Directed by Sammy Burke
Audio mixed by Christian Hogan
Additional video - Susan Moreau
Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved
www.CoVideoStars.com
Booking / Inquiries:
info@daveschulzmusic.com
https://daveschulzmusic.com/studio/
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Mr. Blue Sky - Dave Schulz / CoVideoStars Episode #6
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The title speaks for itself.
A message of UNITY for EVERYBODY on the planet.
(Headphones best!)
Dave Schulz - Keys, Vox
(Goo Goo Dolls, English Beat, Berlin, Sweet, Cherie Currie, Wang Chung)
Edited / Mixed by Sammy Burke
Video Footage by Susan Moreau
Photo courtesy of Fernando Perdomo
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Cherie Currie and Dave Schulz / CNN Hollywood Minute
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What The World Needs Now Is Love - Cherie Currie and Dave Schulz / CoVideoStars Episode #5
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The title speaks for itself in these uncertain times.
A message of LOVE for everybody on the planet.
Cherie Currie - Vox
(The Runaways)
Dave Schulz - Keys, Vox
(Goo Goo Dolls, English Beat, Berlin, The Sweet, Wang Chung)
Tony Levin - Bass
(King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon)
Eliza James - Strings
(Burt Bacharach, Paul Anka)
Randy Cooke - Drums
(Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart, Five for Fighting, Colbie Caillat)
Sharlotte Gibson - Backing Vox
(Nine Inch Nails, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston)
Julie Ragins - Backing Vox
(Moody Blues, Queen Latifah)
Strings recorded by Matthew King Ross
(David Foster, Barbara Streisand)
Produced by Dave Schulz
Written by Hal David / Burt Bacharach
Edited / Mixed by Sammy Burke
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What Is Hip? (Tower Of Power) - Dave Schulz and the Funk Dolls / CoVideoStars Episode #4
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Taking a cue from my late father, conductor / pianist Robert Schulz (1918-1983), I’ve never shied away from the self-deprecating act of combining musical bravado with utter buffoonery.
And in these uncertain times...top it off with a healthy dose of social satire...asking you all to seriously consider the question:
WHAT IS HIP?
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Dave Schulz - Keys, Vox
(Goo Goo Dolls, English Beat, Berlin, Wang Chung)
Kat Dyson - Guitar
(Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila E, Zucchero)
Zuri Appleby - Bass
(Lizzo, Adam Lambert, Nick Jonas)
Anne King - Trumpet
(Guns N' Roses, Lady Gaga, American Idol)
Katja Rieckermann - Sax
(Rod Stewart, Dave Stewart, Brooks and Dunn)
Louise Van Veenendaal - Vox
(The Voice Australia, Boombox Heroes)
Niki Bente - Vox
(American Idol, The Suffragettes)
Dee Simone - Drums
(The Voice)
Produced by Dave Schulz
Edited / Mixed by Sammy Burke
Additional footage by Susan Moreau
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Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire) - Dave Schulz and the Funk Dolls / CoVideoStars Episode #3
A self-empowering song if there ever was one, "Shining Star" embodies the spirit of 70's funk / soul with a positive message in these troubled times.
Credits below. Thanks for watching and please SUBSCRIBE!!
Dave Schulz - Keys, Vox
(Goo Goo Dolls, English Beat, Berlin, Wang Chung)
daveschulzmusic.com
Kat Dyson - Guitar
(Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila E, Zucchero)
katdyson.com
Zuri Appleby - Bass
(Lizzo, Adam Lambert, Nick Jonas)
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Anne King - Trumpet
(Guns N' Roses, Lady Gaga, American Idol)
anneking.net
Katja Rieckermann - Sax
(Rod Stewart, Dave Stewart, Brooks and Dunn)
katjarieckermann.com
Rebecca Jade - Vox
(Sheila E, Dave Koz, Elton John)
rebeccajade.com
Dee Simone - Drums
(The Voice)
Nixy - Cat grooves
Produced / Arranged by Dave Schulz
Edited / Mixed by Sammy Burke
Additional footage - Susan Moreau
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Dave Schulz "Everything" (from the album "Connect")
Recorded live at Goo Goo Dolls bassist/founder Robby Takac's GCR Audio recording studio in Buffalo, NY, 2011
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5q9OawJVwc6sNn7g5m1T7u
Itunes:
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Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (Joie Shettler / Dave Schulz) / CoVideo Stars Episode #2
CoVideo Stars / A Sam n Dave Production.
Episode #2
Stevie Nicks / Tom Petty - "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"
featuring:
Joie Shettler - (Pussycat Dolls, Perry Farrell) - Vox
Dave Schulz - (Goo Goo Dolls, Berlin, Wang Chung) - Keys/ Vox
Toshi Yanagi - (Jimmy Kimmel) - Guitar
Topher Allis - (Michael Nesmith, Peter Asher) - Drums
Sammy Burke - (John McCloy) Bass
CoVideoStars.com will always link to the latest video!
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Produced by Dave Schulz. Edited by Sammy Burke
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Genesis "Firth of Fifth" piano intro
One my all-time favorite piano intros from the legendary Genesis! -
Dave Schulz and the Funk Dolls / EPK
The Funk Dolls is an all star / all female band featuring touring members from Sheila E, Prince, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Lizzo, The Voice, and many more.
They're not only sexy, but mega-talented to boot! -
Jon Lord "Burn" solo / Deep Purple
One of my favorite rockin' B3 solos!
And no, NOT trying to emulate it note for note.
Making it my own, within reason!
ENJOY 🙂
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