Episode 55: Interview With Violinist/Musician Melissa Reiner (Part 2)

The DLR Cast

In this excellent second installment, Darren talks with violinist extraordinare Melissa Reiner. Melissa played on songs heard in the David Lee Roth's "No Holds Bar-B-Que" film, as well as appearing on-camera. Melissa talks reheasing with the band, recording Dave's cover of Electric Light Orchestra's "Shine A Little Love," Van Halen's "Mean Street," being comfortable on-set, and Dave's interest in learning the violin, and what she's up to now!

At the top, Darren and Steve talk about nothing going on, Darren discovers more band mysteries: like, there was a different second guitar player on the 2022 dates with KISS? Plus, a revolving door for band members, especially, drummers and a COVID-19 cancellation confirmation!

Melissa Reiner is a classicaly-trained violinist with a huge and diverse array of credits, playing with a diverse range of pop and classical artists including Christine Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Belle & Sebastian, The Jonas Brothers, Michael Buble, and, of course, David Lee Roth. Melissa has also performed at the GRAMMY Awards and on numerous TV and film scores. Her first solo album, "Great Love, Constant Thought," was released in 2012 and in 2015 was invited to deliver a talk, "How To Listen Like A Musician," at TEDx London Business School. For more about Melissa, her credits and her music, visit www.melissareiner.com