ep6 Kurt Dahl is lawyerdrummer

ep6 Kurt Dahl is lawyerdrummer
released February 27, 2025
1:28:45

In this engaging conversation, Glen Erickson interviews Kurt Dahl, an entertainment lawyer and drummer for the Canadian rock band One Bad Son. Kurt shares his unique journey of balancing dual careers in law and music, including the challenges and rewards of being both a lawyer and a musician. The discussion delves into how he adopted the moniker 'Lawyer Drummer,' the importance of self-criticism in creative growth, and the dynamics of life on the road. Kurt also touches upon his activism, particularly a social media campaign promoting feminism, and offers practical advice for aspiring musicians. This episode is a rare look into the complexities of pursuing dual passions and the life lessons that come with it.

Guest website: https://lawyerdrummer.com/
Guest Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyerdrummer/

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
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Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:40 Meet Kurt Dahl: The Rock and Roll Daredevil

01:44 Kurt's Dual Life: Lawyer and Drummer

03:35 Early Career and Inspirations

04:23 Balancing Two Demanding Careers

06:27 The Lawyer Drummer Identity

13:32 The Struggles and Triumphs of One Bad Son

23:32 The Road to Success: Hard Work and Self-Analysis

32:33 Touring Challenges and Personal Life

39:06 Defying Expectations and Balancing Life

43:50 Balancing Two Careers

44:29 The Rock and Roll Dream

46:42 Marriage and Major Life Changes

48:20 Touring and Family Life

49:06 The Reality of the Music Industry

53:59 The Feminist T-Shirt Story

58:47 Lessons from Two Decades in Music

01:06:28 Navigating the Music Business

01:10:56 Post-Fame with Alexi