Erik Deutsch, The Black Crowes / Solo Artist

Erik Deutsch is an American keyboard player currently touring with The Black Crowes. While he is well known for his extensive live and session work—including time spent with Leftover Salmon and Charlie Hunter—Erik is also a dedicated solo artist with a diverse catalogue of original jazz and funk releases. We chat with Erik about his career to date, how he balances major touring commitments with his solo output, and the gear he relies on for the road. A huge thanks to guest co-host Sandy Soon for joining us as well! To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Erik’s website Erik Deutsch – This Was Then Erik playing Martha live in 2025 The music scene in Mexico City versus New York York Erik’s musical upbringing Erik’s first band Fat Mama Erik in action with Fat Mama (2000) Joining County Road X Working in a trio with the brilliant Art Lande Joining the Charlie Hunter Trio Erik in action with the Charlie Hunter Trio  Charlie Hunter – Baboon Strength Joining Shooter Jennings Erik in action with Shooter Jennings in 2011 Working with Citizen Cope Erik’s keyboard rig with Citizen Cope Joining Leftover Salmon Erik playing with Leftover Salmon, 2017 Approach to long touring periods Erik joins The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks) and perhaps sets the record for the shortest gigging employment with a band Erik in action on the one and only song he played with The Chicks Discussion on female instrumentalists and barriers / opportunities Joining The Black Crowes Erik in action with The Black Crowes The level of playing freedom at a Black Crowes gig Erik’s keyboard rig with The Black Crowes Erik’s work on The Black Crowes’ album Happiness Bastards Erik’s ‘front of stage’ train/bus wreck Erik’s own amazing podcast – Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond Desert Island Discs:  Moon Safari – Air, Kind of Blue – Miles Davis, Treasure Island – Keith Jarrett, Illmatic – Nas, Music from Big Pink – The Band Key links: Become a member of our YouTube channel and receive extra content Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our audience survey to help us improve! Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.The post Erik Deutsch, The Black Crowes / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.