Episode 3: TSR Interview with Eric Groove

About this episode

In this episode, JoJo Torres interviews Eric Groove about his contributions to the Bay Area's house music culture and the philosophy behind the ATM collective.

This week on TruSouL Radio , we sit down with Eric Groove — Bay Area DJ, promoter, percussionist, and co-founder of the About the Music (ATM) collective . Known for blending deep reggae roots with driving percussion, Eric has been a key force in shaping the Bay Area’s house music culture for decades. As one of the creators behind the legendary Back Yard Boogie , Eric shares stories from the dancefloor, the roots of community-driven parties, and the intention behind building spaces where music, culture, and connection come first. We go deep into his journey, the philosophy of ATM, and what it takes to keep the soul of the scene alive. 🎧 Hosted by JoJo Torres (@trusoulradio) https://linktr.ee/yourboyjojo 📍 From the Bay, for the world. Eric Groove @eric_groove

People in this episode

Host: JoJo Torres

Guest: Eric Groove

Topics covered

• music
• history
• DJ culture
• community-driven parties

Keywords

• Bay Area
• house music
• reggae
• percussion
• Back Yard Boogie

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: TSR Interview with Eric Groove

Places: Bay Area, the Bay Area’s

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