“Playing in the Shins is like being an astronaut in my day job,” says Fruit Bats front man Eric Johnson while en route to a set of shows in San Francisco. “With Fruit Bats, I’m really passionate about ...

Califone’s Tim Rutili and Ben Massarella played a major role in ushering guitarist Eric Johnson into the local rock scene. They recruited the Naperville-bred musician for the touring version of their ...