I WAS IN THAT BAND! EP 27 - Scott Danbom

This week on I Was in That Band, I'm joined by Scott Danbom — longtime member of Centro-matic and South San Gabriel, current bandmate of Alejandro Escovedo, and the creative force behind his solo project Static Diary.

Scott and I dig deep into the art of listening, adapting on the fly, and finding your voice inside someone else's music. We talk about tone, texture, instincts, and the subtle skills that separate good players from truly great sidemen.

In my opinion, Scott is one of the best in the business — a musician who always serves the song while bringing something unique to every stage and studio he steps into. In this conversation, we unpack how he developed that mindset, the experiences that shaped him, and what it really takes to build a lasting life in music.