Loud and Sure of Myself

Billy Sheehan is, first and foremost, a virtuoso, one of the most formidable bassists in the world. He has forged a career from humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York, where he first made a name for himself as a member of Talas.  Billy Sheehan has played with David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, and Mr. Big. He currently lives in Nashville.

Nite Bob Czaykowski has worked with countless bands as a front-of-house sound man. He's a legendary figure among musicians and has mixed bands like Aerosmith, Kiss, Ted Nugent, and The New York Dolls. He also worked with Steely Dan for more than a dozen years before Walter Becker's death. In this interview, we explore his path. How does a kid from Kearny, NJ end up working with the world's most famous musicians? This is Nite Bob's personal story, and it's an intriguing tale. 

Kevin Salem is, first and foremost, a guitarist. He's had a long and varied career as a sideman, producer, and solo artist. He released two critically acclaimed solo LP's in the 90s, Soma City and Glimmer. He has played guitar with many artists, including Freedy Johnston, Yo La Tengo, and Boston's Dumptruck. This is a fascinating interview with a thoughtful and articulate musician.

Norman Nardini has never had a day job, and he's a legendary music figure in his hometown, Pittsburgh. In the inaugural episode of Loud and Sure of Myself, Norman spoke with host Gerry Stanek about how he got his career off the ground, the path to a top thirty single in 1975 with the band  Diamond Reo. Nardini has had a varied and interesting path since then, including the formation of Norman Nardini and the Tigers in the early  80s, and the flirtations with major success that followed. He has never stopped performing and continues to create and record new music. In this episode, Nardini talks about the steps he took to become a front man, and the work he's done to better himself as a musician. 

Norman Nardini has never had a day job, and he's a legendary music figure in his hometown, Pittsburgh. In the inaugural episode of Loud and Sure of Myself, Norman tells host Gerry Stanek how he got his career off the ground, the path to a top thirty single in 1975 with the band Diamond Reo. Nardini has had a varied and interesting path since then, including the formation of Norman Nardini and the Tigers in the early 80s, and the flirtations with major success that followed. He has never stopped performing and continues to create and record new music.