The Career Musician

Since starting the violin at the age of 4, Bill Oakley has been tirelessly involved in music and various parts of the music business his whole life: Soloing with local symphonies, starting a mobile Dj business, studying classical music in the Alps, performing around country as a house/techno DJ, or running an underground rave production company and Dj artist mgmt/booking company...

Big Mike, a gentleman and a scholar! Ha! He's seriously a beast in the industry, listen and learn people!

Michael “BIG MIKE” Hart Jr. is a talented guitarist, producer, session player, bassist and vocal arranger. His distinctive, classic and retro sound is one of the most sought after sounds in the country. The Sacramento native developed his love for guitar at a young age, and referred to it as the “Holy Ghost!” With a drive like no other, “BIG MIKE” has been harvesting his gift for the last 20 years...

Tod is an accomplished artist and radio host who is also currently being musically produced by Nomad! He is the real deal, and a master lyrical wordsmith!

Tod Weidner has been a foot soldier in the trenches of the Music Wars for decades. He’s played festivals, porches, and everywhere in between, earning his place in the fray and a seat in the van with cerebral, lyric-driven songs that come from the heart of a storyteller beating in the bones of a rock and roller...

Erin Alden is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. Her music has been played prominently on Radio, in TV and Film, on such Networks as Lifetime Channel, Syfy Network, MTV, E Channel, and in feature films.

Erin Alden is an LA singer-songwriter, host of The Real Me podcast, for Teen Cancer America which is supported by The Who! Erin was the Former manager for one of LA’s premiere recording studios AfterMaster. Her songs have played their own prominent roles in films and television programs. Most recently: E Network - Keeping up with the Kardasians and MTV's - The Real World. Erin is a producer and a songwriter for other artists...

Richie is not only the epitome of a career musician, he's also one of Nomad's best friends! Listen as they geek out on recording techniques from their home studios.

Richie Pena is a consummate professional in the music industry with a list of credits and accomplishments that span decades. Best known as a drummer/programmer who has played with or worked on projects for a seemingly endless list of the most respected names in the music world. Richie has always been driven to exceed the boundaries of a traditional musician’s career by proactively seeking and securing opportunities to excel in other facets of the industry...

Old friends Jerry Navarro and Nomad reunite and get to the nitty gritty in this episode of The Career Musician!