We are…Radio Nowhere

Bob is a product of the Long Island, New York Music Scene. He has played in a bunch of bands and worked for a few. Bob plays multiple instruments including guitar, bass, drums, banjo, keys, violin. (“I credit my Grandfather with feeding my musical curiosity.” – Bob). Bob’s main instrument is the guitar and his influences are too many to mention. Favorite Bands: Rush, Van Halen, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, INXS, Springsteen, Rippingtons, Al DiMeola, Styx, Police, Stray Cats, Funkadelic, Prince, Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa… Pretty eclectic, huh? Bob has done Front-of-House sound for many well known acts back on “The Island” as well as local and national acts here in Charlotte. When it comes to sound systems, Bob is somwhat of a “gearhead”, especially on someone else’s budget!

Kenny was born and raised in Chicago, IL where his father was a prominent jazz drummer.  As a toddler, his father placed him on the drummer’s throne sharing his skills through his favorite beats and techniques.  Growing up surrounded by his father’s musical influence was the core that infused drumming into his soul. 

Jazz drummers such as Gene Krupa, Louis Bellson and Buddy Rich became a great childhood influence. Kenny’s performance roots began in his early years winning a middle school talent show with his “garage band.”   Later, emulating rock drummers such as Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr of the Beatles, as well as Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers became a passion that contributed to his drumming style.  

Today Kenny hits the stage drumming with Radio Nowhere Band, Sage Fire Band, TTW, and Flight Risk using his own crossover style that allows him to accommodate a wide variety of musical genres. Kenny’s prime focuses as a performance drummer are to enjoy the music, be reliable, and keep consistent timing as that of a Rolex watch.  

Stephen Chapin grew up in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and learned guitar and bass in his teens.  He moved to San Diego in 1968 for college and stayed for the next 53 years until moving to Mount Holly in 2021.  He has played in bands throughout his life, taking up keyboards in the 80’s.  Stephen worked in mental health facilities as a recreation therapist specializing in music for over 40 years.  He also played in several San Diego bands including the CC Jones Show, the King Biscuit Blues Band, and Bay Wolf.  He specializes in bass guitar and keyboards with left hand bass.  Over the last three years he was a founding member of the Friday Night Music Club in the Imagery community, which has grown to 18 members.  Stephen’s influences include Tom Petty, Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, British rock, Steely Dan and SF’s greatest little known band, The Sons of Champlin.  He is eager to play in his first Charlotte area band, Radio Nowhere.