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Cover Band Confidential's PodcastExpand Your Band Business: Secrets to Multi-Product Success!In this week's episode, we dive into a listener question about expanding a cover band into multiple products at different price points. Join us as we discuss business models, upgrading performances, and maximizing revenue by diversifying your band's offerings. Discover insights on managing various projects, the importance of market differentiation, and leveraging existing skills and tech to stand out. Whether you're looking to break into weddings, private events, or corporate gigs, this episode has the tips you need to succeed! Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contractsBacking Trac...2025-03-2131 min
BioHackers PodcastVincent Verleije | Zaakvoerder Studio27, Brein Achter 27 On The Road, Internationale CoverbandBioHackers Podcast #54 - Vincent Verleije Duik dieper in de wereld van innovatie, muziek, en marketing met de nieuwste aflevering van de BioHackers Podcast, waarin we de schijnwerpers richten op de dynamische Vincent Verleije. Als jonge, ambitieuze ondernemer en de creatieve kracht achter het snelgroeiende marketingbureau Studio 27, en tegelijkertijd de lead zanger en gitarist van de sensationele coverband 27 On The Road, deelt Vincent zijn fascinerende reis naar succes.In deze meeslepende sessie onthult Vincent het geheim achter de explosieve groei van zijn coverband op YouTube, beginnend met kleinschalige optredens en evoluerend naar een indrukwekkende schare van 50...2024-02-121h 44
Hauptsache GroovtFolge 49: Tipps und Skills für die CoverbandIn Folge 49 geht es aus aktuellem Anlass um das Spielen in einer CoverBand
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Welche Skills helfen beim Spielen in einer Coverband
Soft Skills: freundlich, pünktlich und nett sein, gute Nerven
Sagen was man tut und tun was man sagt
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Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #118 (If you were Starting from Scratch)The boyos catch up and debrief last week's interview, then discuss a conversation Dan has been having with new listener Dan McDermott, on the subject of: if you were going to start up a solo acoustic career from scratch, how would you do that? A question lots of us will probably be asking a few months from now, so it can't hurt to have a head start thinking about it!This week's episode brought to you by Setlister.AI, apparently.2020-09-0435 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #117 (Finn McKenty, marketing strategist and social media coach)Please help us welcome our special guest Finn McKenty, marketing strategist, music commentator, writer and graphic designer who currently runs the YouTube channel The Punk Rock MBA and is director of marketing at the online education platform URM Academy. During this "down" time, what can we do to stay present in the minds of our audiences? What new ideas can we come up with to engage with people, so when the time comes we're ready to come out the other end stronger? Finn brings us some great ideas and inspiration to think in new ways.2020-08-2838 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #116 (Cybersecurity Matters)A general update from the gents--a quiet week for Adam, but prep for a Real Live Gig for Dan! News from the world of booking. Then: A data breach exposes the band world to hacks. Keep yourself safe with https://haveibeenpwned.com.2020-08-2230 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #115 (Finding Charts; Opportunities Abound)This week finds ya boys bearing up mightily in this ongoing and endlessly weird time. First: WELCOME new listeners! Then a great listener question about where to find song charts, and an update about all things Adam and Dan: A new software project, a potential new gig, and other items scratched from the depths of the content mines.2020-08-1438 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #114 (Song Selection Revisited)When better to reconsider your set list than when the gigs are all cancelled? During this time, Dan's created a tool to derive song inspiration from the charts, and Adam's super into it.2020-08-0733 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #113 (Nick Niespodziani of Yacht Rock Revue)Our special guest this week is frontman for Yacht Rock Revue and the Please Rock agency. Hear what folks at the top of the cover band game are doing In These Uncertain Times!2020-07-2936 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #112 (Making What's Next Happen)It's looking less and less like how it used to be is going to be back any time soon. So maybe the move is to make the "what's next" thing happen sooner? Dan and Adam have Ideas about this, and has no problem sharing them.2020-07-2438 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #100 And GigGab #265 (The Meeting of Four Minds)Celebrate our hundredth episode with a couple VERY special guests! We're extremely proud to have Dave Hamilton and Paul Kent from the Gig Gab Podcast join us!Updates on reopening (or is it?) from around the US, then a great conversation about leaving one musical situation, and finding another.2020-07-201h 06Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #111 (SO much to talk about!)After a relative scarcity of topics, ya bois are back with some things to discuss. On the docket: Cancelling our own gigs, Reverb fees on the climb, Masks and other Merch.... AND MORE!2020-07-1745 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #110 (Plans & Schemes, w/ Guest Host Mike Schulte)Adam's abandoned us for warmer climes, so Mike's back in the saddle for another go-round! This week: What it looks like to claw your way out of the emotional the pit, and the big WHY of why we do all this anyway.2020-07-1017 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #109 (Constraint Drives Innovation)Ya boys are back to talk about how the focus and limitation of our time drives us to think in new and creative ways. Dan discusses his plan for upcoming gigs for both his projects. Adam recaps a recent acoustic night and plans for Big Family Fun for the next couple weeks.2020-06-3040 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #108 (Back in the Saddle)Things are opening back up, apparently! So what does that look like for us? What do we need to re-learn, what have we retained, and what opportunity is there to re-think? Including the current thoughts about refreshing the set list.2020-06-1942 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #107 (Gigs? Gigs!! Also: Gear! and Viruses!)Is this normal that we're getting back to? Who knows! But something is happening, and we're here for it.The boys recap their acoustic nights-out of the last few weeks, do the required chit-chat about how weird things are now, then mostly talk gear.2020-06-1250 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #106: Distractioncast Part Deux (Shootin' the Sh*t with Schulte)The world's a mess. So we do what we do when the world's a mess: Bring in Mike Schulte from The Pork Tornadoes to confront reality for a few minutes, and then to talk about everything BUT what's bringing us all down.Among the topics for this sprawling distractioncast is: Dan's gig, Craft beer, Social (distancing) Media, Haircuts, and Back to the Future.2020-06-0554 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #105: Back to Normal?As the world begins to open up, we confront what that means for musicians. First off: everyone gets to have their own assessment of the risk and reward and decision-making around that. Here we explore ours.2020-05-2940 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Podcast Episode #104 (Interview with Jordan Olds of Two Minutes to Late Night)In this week's episode we interview Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall. Jordan is a musician and comedian who hosts a youtube series called "Two Minutes to Late Night". In this interview we discuss Van Halen, how he approaches covering songs on his show, and Ice Cream Men.Thank you so much for tuning in to our podcast. If you want to help us be sure to share us with your friends! Follow us on social media If you haven’t already please leave a review for us on the podcast platform of your choiceFacebook.co...2020-05-2244 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #103 (Personal Growth Stuff)What else are you going to do with no gigs to play? We talked about it. We had lofty ideas about it. Now it's time to actually get down to it. What actions are you going to take to make you, your band, and your brand stronger, tighter, faster, and better coming out of this mess?2020-05-1544 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #102 (Remote Recording, and a Return to Branding)This week, Adam's found time to record a tune with his friends, and Dan's found a Reddit post that bugged him. So let's talk about that!2020-05-0839 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #101 (What About When This is All Over?)Here we are on the ultimate gig hunt. Lock down has us all live streaming if anything. But some of us have governors who insist we're going back to normal. So.... What does "normal" even mean for musicians after all this?2020-05-0150 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #099 (Downtime Gearfest)The boys lay down another livestream-hybrid podcast, and MIGHT someday get okay at it. Don't mind the echo on Adam's mic in the first few seconds, we got to the bottom of that super quick. NOW! What else are you going to talk about when your whole gigging life is on hold? GEAR, obviously! New mics, new mic stands, new Helix firmware, new preamps.... All super exciting things to own when you can't take them out of the house to use!2020-04-2341 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #098 (Self-Care for the Quarantined Musician)The guys return to form: none of that "this is the audio from a thing you really had to be there for" nonsense. In this episode we catch up on the happenings of two playas who can't play, and talk about some ways to handle the events of our current world--mentally, emotionally, and socially.2020-04-161h 03Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #097 (The Nobody's-Listening-Cast)Podcast listenership globally is in the tank now that nobody's commuting or going to the gym. Our numbers are no exception. And you know what that means? A super low-effort episode from ya boys!With the help of longtime listeners and friends Paul Schuh and Ben Ivey, we have a Zoom chat about stuff, and you can listen in. Enjoy it or something!2020-04-101h 04Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #096: Livestreaming 101You saw it live, maybe. Now hear it not-live! The times being what they are, more and more performers are turning to live-streaming to make ends meet. In this episode we disgorge what your humble hosts have learned about livestreaming AND in burst of irrepressible meta-ness, we do it WHILE livestreaming! Any reference to things you can see, or any visual aspects of this presentation were entirely appropriate at the time, we promise.2020-04-0336 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #095: Interview with vocal coach Jaime VenderaOur guest this week, vocal coach Jamie Vendera, is probably most well known for shattering a wine glass using only his voice on an episode of Mythbusters. He has worked with bands like Dream Theater, I Prevail and Thriving Ivory. The author of books like “Raise Your Voice” and “Mind Over Music,” and the host of the “Sing Better Fast” Podcast.You can reach Jaime at:https://venderavocalacademy.comhttps://www.jaimevendera.com2020-03-2752 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #094 (Distractioncast 2020, part 1 of ?)Your boys take ten minutes to gripe, vent, and bitch about what's on everyone's mind right now. THEN we spend the rest of the episode engaging in delightful, plague-free chit chat with pod amigo Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes! Is it all relevant band topics? Not on your life! Does it matter? Not in the slightest!Your sponsors and ours: Chauvet DJ. Could there BE a better time to visit http://chauvetdj.com ?2020-03-1959 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #093 (Love in the time of Corona)And here we thought we said everything there was to say about it last week! COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of so very many things. At this point, there's no speculation, and there's definitely no fighting it: it's here and it's impacting us. So what to do? Use your time for your maximum benefit.This episode brought to you by the virus-free geniuses at http://chauvetdj.com2020-03-1301 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #092 (Blue Sky Days and Grey Sky Days)Folks, this episode is so topical you can hear us coughing. COVID-19 is upon us, maybe?, and the fear, uncertainty, and doubt is rippling through the events industry. So how does a band person cope? The same way you do any sort of risk--thinking ahead, preparedness, and value maximization.Our sponsor as ever-so-always is the lustrous CHAUVET DJ. Learn at http://chauvetdj.comhttp://Facebook.com/coverbandconfidentialInstagram @coverbandconfidentialTwitter @coverbandconfidIf you have any questions please email us at mailto:coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on patreon...2020-03-0639 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #091 (Learning a new Audience; Trolling Nigeria)In this episode we get a peek into the Johnson household, a discussion about what it takes to feel out a new room, and a dramatic reading of the band gig scam-baiting of the century.This episode is SO MUCH BROUGHT TO YOU by our compatriots at http://chauvetdj.com2020-02-2841 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #090 (Preparation and the Power of Networking)Adam regales us with the story of a loose power plug, and Dan recounts his adventures with the plague.Brought to you by our fine feathered friends at http://chauvetdj.com2020-02-2040 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #089B - (Green Room chat- Members Only)On this (half) episode Adam and his band talk a bit about how they ended up in the band, their favorite things about playing with Members Only and general green room shenanigans.2020-02-1423 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #089A - (Dan Microsode: Leverage)The realities of Your Fine Hosts' schedules this week call for two microsodes instead of one episode! In Episode A for the week, Dan soliloquizes on the subject of leverage: how to use what you got to maximize what you get.2020-02-1310 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #088 (GigMasters/Salad, and Whose job is it to bring the audience?)That's right it's the second week of February and you get two! two! two episodes in one week! First a recap of Adam's exciting gear week. Then a pair of Internet-inspired topics. Gig bidding sites: Sucky or super? Then, whose job IS it to market a gig? This episode brought to you by the stage-lighting solution-providers at http://chauvetdj.com2020-02-0745 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 087(Interview with Braxton O'Neal from El Scorcho (Weezer Tribute)[Bonus Episode] This episode Adam interviews Braxton O'Neal- Lead singer of El Scorcho. El Scorcho is a Weezer tribute band that's been around for over 15 years at this point. We talk about the band's birth, how to maintain a product that long in this market, and how to keep things interesting for your audience so they come back for more. Also, how you get the band you're paying tribute to to post about your gigs :) More info on El Scorcho can be found at www.atltributebands.com2020-02-0443 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #086 (Audibles & Injuries)Everything you wanted to know about calling audibles--the strategy, approach, and considerations! Also: the risks of repetitive stress injury for musicians are real, y'all. Join Dan as he whinges about it.This episode features NEW AD COPY from our lovely and moving-headed sponsors at http://chauvetdj.com2020-01-3137 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #085 (Big Boy Moves)A tidy little episode about business structures, incorporation, bank accounts, taxes, and other Big Important Professional Music Person Topics.This ep lovingly sponsored by our fine friends at Chauvet DJ. Check das blinkenlights at http://chauvetdj.com2020-01-2434 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #084 (Set List Doctor, 90's Edition)Another episode, another Adam rant--this time the insanity of thinking the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like, OWES you something.Then the meat: Set list design! Dan lays out his W theory of set lists, and we walk through a couple user-submitted ones. This episode sponsored by our easily set-up and broken-down companions at Chauvet DJ. http://chauvetdj.com for all the deets.2020-01-1657 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #083 (So you want to start a karaoke band!)The boys open the new year hot, with a classic CBC-style rant about online discourse, social media, and shutting the eff up about politics. Then we cool things down with a thorough how-to on Live Karaoke. If you've ever thought about adding audience participation elements to your show, you'll want to check this out!This episode sponsored by our sparkly-fresh companions at http://chauvetdj.com.2020-01-1052 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #082 (The Airing of the Neuroses)What would the last CBC episode of 2019 be without a trip in to the dark, dark psyches of your illustrious hosts? We've managed to stay out of there in recent times, but... well here we go. First Adam deals with the fallout of a less-than-ideal night, then Dan considers his momentary lack of smoothness with inconsiderate karaokeists. This episode illuminated by Chauvet DJ. Find out what they're all about at http://chauvetdj.com.2019-12-3053 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #081 (Buy A Tuba, and other advice for Getting More Gigs)Our boys are back in the pocket for another good one. A heaping helping of meaty meatballs followed by a spirited chat on how to be maximally marketable as a gigging musician.This episode sponsored by the glittering gods at http://chauvetdj.com2019-12-2050 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #080 (Marketing as Storytelling; Facebook Done Right; Egg Nog)This episode: Marketing as storytelling, the power of scarcity, how to do Facebook right, and a three-generation-old egg nog recipe. Schedules couldn't align this week... but the stars could! Because Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes was able to come guest-cohost with Dan while Adam was off dealing with, like, whatever, okay? Stuff, man. Geez.This episode sponsored by our radiant amigos at http://chauvetdj.com2019-12-1253 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #079 (Meatballs! Gear, gripes, promos, and general crotchetyness.)Our two Highly Prepared and Professional Podcasters embark on a taut, focused discussion and largely fail to get there. Some gear news (including first thoughts on the Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster), some complaints about the Way Things Are, and some updates and promo ideas. Mostly just a darn good chat.This episode brought to you courtesy of das blinkenlights at http://chauvetdj.com.2019-12-0438 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #078 (Being a great audience; Gobble Gobble, y'all!)Know that guy from that other band who stands in the back of the room and folds his arms at you while you play? This week Adam and Dan discuss how not to be that guy. Let's all agree to be givers of energy rather than suckers, hmm?Also Thanksgiving gratitudes and seasonal silliness.This episode sponsored by our brilliant and shiny friends at http://chauvetdj.com2019-11-2742 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #077 (Bringing the Enthusiasm Back, and Big Plans for the Future)In answer to a question from listener Ryan O'Leary, the boys discuss how to breathe life back into a band when the thrill is gone. And Also: Big plans for our own projects, both separately and together, for 2020.The show continues to be sponsored by our amigos at http://chauvetdj.com. Get lit with Chauvet DJ!2019-11-2245 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #076 (Make Your Own Opportunities, and Taking Time to Reset)Plate of meatballs, this episode, but it all tends toward a couple things: Taking advantage of opportunities that present themselves, and creating opportunities where you can. And taking the time with the band, as the year comes to an end, to reflect and re-invent.This episode sponsored by http://chauvetdj.com. Get lights!2019-11-1444 min
Indbegrebet af...‘Indbegrebet af': Er Coldplay mest tuderock, kærestepar-stadionrock eller et U2-coverband?Coldplay er en af verdens største bands, og alligevel kan det tit føles som om, at ingen bryder sig om dem. I dette afsnit af ‘Indbegrebet Af' går Andrew, Bjørn og John bandet efter i sømmene, og diskuterer de helt store spørgsmål: Er Coldplay kedelige? Er det tuderock? Er de i virkeligheden bare et Radiohead-coverband, der gik hen og blev et U2-coverband? Og mon ikke drengene i løbet af programmet også finder frem til, hvilken sang der er indbegrebet af Coldplay?Playliste:Coldplay – ‘Speed of Sound...2019-11-101h 20Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #075 (Capo Capers, or Preparation Prevents Performance Problems)This week's episode is brought to you by thinking ahead and bringing everything you're going to need for the gig to go smoothly. A sadly under-utilized skill by the boys this week!This week's episode sponsored by CHAUVET DJ. http://chauvetdj.com2019-11-0538 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #074 (Leadership)It's a big topic, but we're taking it on! What is leadership, in a band context and otherwise? What does it look like? How does it get expressed? How does it get thwarted? This week's sponsors are http://chauvetdj.com and http://facebook.com/bobsangrypins2019-10-3148 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #073 (Listener Questions and Rolling With It)This week we tackle the big questions from our Facebook homies, and talk about the crucial skill of rolling with the punches.This week's episode is sponsored by http://chauvetdj.com and http://fb.com/bobsangrypins.2019-10-2443 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #072 (Singing Sick and Halloween Song Selection)Dude LISTEN to how bad Adam sounds. Poor dude's still got to perform though. A good talk full of tips about how to get through it.And then the songs we're prepping for our Halloween events coming up.This episode sponsored by http://chauvetdj.com and http://facebook.com/BOBSANGRYPINS2019-10-1746 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #071 (Self-Care for Band People)In this episode we take on a tough topic: the health and well being of ourselves and our band-mates. This episode is about self-care: mentally, physically, chemically, and spiritually. Please see the Electronic Music Industry Guide to Mental Health: https://www.dropbox.com/s/700j9st6z56jx0s/The%20Electronic%20Music%20Industry%20Guide%20To%20Mental%20Health.pdf?dl=0This episode is sponsored by Bob's Angry Pins at http://fb.com/bobsangrypins.com, and Chauvet DJ at http://chauvetdj.com2019-10-1150 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #070: Interview with Amber Johnson (The Female Perspective, and What's Your Vibe?)Our special guest this week is co-lead singer for Members Only and official Adam Spouse, Amber Johnson! We invited Amber to crash the all-dude podcast party to provide the female perspective on band life. What's it like being married to a band guy? And an interesting conversation about a performer's "vibe"--what is it, what would you call it, and how to develop it.2019-10-0445 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #069 (Venue Relationship Management)Events conspired in both our hosts' lives this week to suggest this fine topic: Managing the relationships with venues! When they go great, when they present challenges, and when it's time to move on. Also how not to put them on blast when they punch you in the face.This episode is sponsored by Chauvet DJ. Don't rock in the dark! http://chauvetdj.com2019-09-2738 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #068 (Starting a New Project and How to Rehearse)Adam and Dan share the joy of New Project Energy! Discussion of what it takes to get a new band off the ground--logistics, marketing, sales, repertoire, personnel, and the all-important costume changes.Then we respond to a listener question about how to rehearse. How long? How often? What's it like? The boys give their hard-earned opinions.2019-09-1941 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 067 (Interview with Cooper Carter)This week Adam interviews Ernie Ball endorsee and Fractal Audio Brand Ambassador Cooper Carter. We talk about his viral breakout with his cover of the "Star Wars" main score, his path to guitar, and the journey that is the creative process.You can find Cooper's info at www.coopercarter.comPlease consider supporting us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-09-1245 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #066 (Merchanomics part Deux, Instrument Learning, Acoustic Duos, Song Selection)All the "meat" of this episode comes in small, self-contained chunks. "Meatballs", if you will. Meatball #1: An update on the performance of Dan's free range merch.Meatball #2: Answer to a listener question about the balance of technique drills and songwork when learning an instrument.Meatball #3: Acoustic Duos. Dan's in a new one. What's up with thatMeatball #4: A quick-but-deep revisit of song selection and what's hot right now (NOT just recent stuff!).2019-09-0546 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #065 (Providing Value, and The Power of Saying No)Yet another Two-Guys, Two-Rants episode.First Adam assiduously advises all on the value of value; providing it, sharing it, and being generous with it. Don't be socially stingy, CBCers!Then Dan dives deep into the power and freedom that comes with the courage to say that magical word: No. What "no" enables, and what the freedom to say "no" allows you to say "yes" to.This episode is sponsored by CHAUVET DJ. Rock in the spotlight! https://chauvetdj.com2019-08-3039 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #064 (The Grind Goes On, and Stop Faking it Till You're Making it)Dan and Adam ride again! An update on the gigging life, and all the mundane business it takes to keep it all running. Then Dan rants about dealing with the perceived "fakeness" of branding communication.Thanks as always to our sponsor CHAUVET DJ! Learn more at http://chauvetdj.com.Thanks also for your support at http://patreon.com/coverbandconfidential.2019-08-2238 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC BONUS EPISODE (Extended talk with Jimi Kimball from REKT)After we finished recording the episode Jimi and I kept talking and after a few minutes realized there was some good stuff going on. So we started recording again and decided to share it with you guys as a bonus episode! Please let us know your thoughts!2019-08-1957 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #063 (Cover Band Coaching: REKT)REKT is a rock/funk/country band based out of Auburn, Indiana. In this episode we talk to Jimi Kimball, their fearless leader about the strength of variety and the challenges of marketing that variety to potential clients. Check them out on social media! Facebook.com/getrektlive Instagram @The.band.rektwww.rektmusic.com2019-08-1631 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #062 (Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes)The Pork Tornadoes out of Iowa are a band that lots of us at Cover Band Confidential might aspire to be. Drummer and band-businessman Mike Schulte joins us to talk about their growth and success, and the ongoing hustle that has gotten them where they are! Deeply inspiring conversation!Our sponsor is CHAUVET DJ lighting! Don't just rock, rock in the spotlight. Learn more at http://chauvetdj.com2019-08-0837 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #061 (Running your Band like a Business)A dip into the philosophical and existential underpinnings of this whole Cover Band Confidential thing. What IS it to run a band like a business? What are its foundations? What kinds of decisions are part of it? What kind of mindset does it take? This week the boys break it all down.Great thanks to our sponsor CHAUVET DJ. Don't just rock--rock in the spotlight! Learn more at http://chauvetdj.com.2019-07-3048 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #060 (Blues Lawyers and Capital Exprences)This week the boys discuss two divergent topics and, as usual, fail to completely tie it all together. First a followup on Episode #54 (Merchanomics, and Musical Wallpaper) from Dan about DIY merchmaking. Tips, tools, techniques, and pricing strategies galore! Then a stump speech from Adam defending the newly-coined phenomenon of the Blues Lawyer.This week's episode sponsored by CHAUVET DJ. Don't just rock. rock in the spotlight! Learn more at http://chauvetdj.com2019-07-2537 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #059 (Hello. Is it Abundance you're looking for?)Adam and Dan do quite a big update, given the focus of last week's episode. We cop to a secret plan we've had for a while now, and update everyone on the state of our gigging lives. Then we break down what an abundance mindset means for band folk.2019-07-1743 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #058 (Cover Band Coaching: Party Cannon)Party Cannon is a Rock 'n' Roll party band out of Bloomington, IL. They've been together for almost 8 years, and been through a number of personnel changes and reinventions. They're looking to take it to the next level of bar bookings, and get into corporate events and private parties. Bassist and band leader Seth Hatlelid had the dubious luck of guessing closest on our "how much money is this" contest, and won a free hour conversation with us about how to move the band forward! Listen in while we work with him on how to brand, communicate, and...2019-07-081h 03Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #057 (Be The Thermostat)Adam and Dan discuss the virtues of setting the temperature versus taking the temperature. Also the value of vocal warmup, and the beauty of playing for brits.Support us on Patreon if you wanna: https://www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-07-0204 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #056 (Preparation, H and otherwise)This week Adam and Dan talk pre-work. The thinking, planning, and preparation that goes into all the aspects of what we do.Congrats to Jimi Kimball and Seth Hatlelid for winning free personalized coaching calls with the boys! Closest guessers as of recording time, both bracketing the correct answer of $12,000.2019-06-2048 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #055 (Promo videos, Guitar rigs, and Karaoke Koncepts)This episode literally starts with a story about stained underwear. It improves from there.Miracle gigs, how to make killer promo videos, and what's new with our guitar rigs. Discussion of what it takes to do live karaoke.The cheap-but-decent in-ears mentioned in this episode are these: https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Armature-Earphone-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B07GWLJFQ2/ref=sr_1_52019-06-1258 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #054 (Merchanomics, and Musical Wallpaper)A free-wheeling and broad-ranging ramble across such topics as screenprinting, the beauty of being in demand, and what to do with your brain when you're not the center of attention.You Are A Badass Audiobook: https://amzn.to/2MyduobHardcopy: https://amzn.to/2Mu1uUI2019-06-0745 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #053 (Smashing the Comfort Zone and Chatting with Mr. Cracklepants)Okay. Yes. The audio in this episode is, let's say, imperfect. Flawed, perhaps. Some might say unlistenable, but let's not worry about them. YES Adam is crackley. YES his track was sped up like a chipmunk, and in slowing him down we made Dan sound like Barry White. YES to all those things, a thousand times YES. STILL. Lean into it. Lean INTO the weird. Lean INTO bad audio. Lean IN, friends. Lean IN.2019-05-3138 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #052 ("What Now?" and Geopolitically Schmancy)Dan reveals some amazing news, and then he and Adam muse on the nature of good fortune, and means to capitalize thereupon.2019-05-2250 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 051 (Get. It. In. Writing.)The ins and outs of contracts, agreements, and documentation. Also the joy of passive income and cancellation fees. Plus check out our nifty new section titles, for those of you listening in players that support them.Carsie Blanton: http://carsieblanton.com2019-05-1050 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #50 (Wireless Gears; Tears for Fears)In which Adam and Dan nerd out on wireless systems for guitars, mics, and in-ears. Also recap of our busy gigging weeks and a big welcome to new Cover Band Confidential listeners and Facebook group members!2019-05-0335 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC #049 (Tales from the Gig: Cops and Consequences)In which Adam and Dan lowball an episode by telling battle stories from stages past. This time around: Cops and paramedics and firemen, oh my!Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-04-2416 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 048 (Break Evens and Holding hands with failure)In this episode we discuss communicating with venue owners, learning from falling on your face, and all the stuff that Bandhelper can do. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-04-1948 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 047 (Eidelweiss and Coming home to roost)In this episode we discuss Adam's Disney revelation and how marketing is a long game. Please support us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-04-1146 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 046 (How to break into the fraternity circuit)In this episode we talk Frat Party 101 and why if you haven't done one recently it may be time to reconsider.Please support us on patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-03-2643 min
Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 045 (ROCKSTAR 101-Assembly Required)This week we celebrate our first anniversary and talk about what it takes to build your confidence and ability as a front person.2019-03-1244 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 044 (Frontperson 102: Electric Boogaloo)This week we commiserate about bar gigs and wrap up our front person forum.2019-03-0548 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 043 (How to get out of load in, a singer's episode pt.1)In this episode we answer your questions about singing! If there's something we missed email us at coverbandconfidential@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-02-2855 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 042 (Gigs, gear, buttons, and beer?)This week we recap our gigs from the week, talk new gear, answer some fan mail and help save you guys some money on buttons!Check out Bob's Angry Pins:https://www.facebook.com/BOBSANGRYPINS/?__tn__=%2CdK*F-R&eid=ARB-B-Rf_7Ws7hHef13y4WwY4SA__6KVl3e-SuJREWsfmUQhyCGJBdz8WX0LSe_FlKZPvKako6lSCT6gAnd Dan's recommendation for a mic switcher:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EISSASE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Please consider supporting us on Patreon!www.patreon...2019-02-1940 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 41 (New tunes, runes and deblunes)This week we talk about new songs, insurance, and other random junk. 2019-02-0839 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 040 (The Dan-isode)In this episode we incorrectly state it's the 39th episode because we're dumb amateurs and not professional podcasters. We talk about IEM's, Tracks, and other assorted melange. It's a French word, look it up.If you need to talk to someone after listening to "Christmas Shoes" (or for literally any other reason) please call the National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall 1-800-273-8255Available 24 hours everydayAlso on live chat if you google them.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-02-0148 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 039 (Death & Taxes; a love story)In this episode we consult the sage wisdom of a CPA around tax stuff and music stuff. Please consider sponsoring us on patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-01-2441 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 038 (The Dave-isode)In this episode we take some fan questions and talk about stuff.Check out www.galaxydrumlights.com and listen for the EXCLUSIVE 10% discount code!Please support us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-01-1857 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 037 (Transitioning to Ticketed Events)In this episode we talk about ticketed events, the ins and outs and the ways you can make (and lose) good money in the process. Also check out www.picksofdestiny.com and listen to this episode for an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER!Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2019-01-1053 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 036 (New Years Resolutions and Odds & Ends)In this episode we talk about stuff that happened and stuff that will happen. Here's the link to vote for Dan's projects!Thetriadsbest.com, in the "Music Scene" section. You have to vote in ten categories or your vote doesn't count, to prevent random nefarious podcasters from gaming it. So vote for us where we show up, and make some other stuff up.2019-01-0137 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 035 (Wham-ageddon, Get it in Writing and Shipping is a Feature)In this episode we talk about Holiday gig recap, mental health during this season and how perfection is the enemy of good. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!www.pateron.com/coverbandconfidential2018-12-1940 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC 034 (Airing of Grievances and Tough Rooms)In this episode we talk about things that are bugging us, things that are awesome, and tough rooms of all kinds. Please support us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-12-0744 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 033 (Creativity and rut busting)In this episode Adam & Dan discuss creativity in all of its forms, talk about rut busting and give a homework assignment to our listeners.Adam's T-Shirt:https://adamj.threadless.comConsider supporting us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-11-2942 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 032 (Interview with Jeff Wall aka Big Dumb Hick)This week Dan talks with Jeff Wall about his approach to music and a number of other topics. Check him out at www.bigdumbhick.comPlease consider sponsoring us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-11-2141 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 031- Put in the Work (a primer in elephant consumption)In this episode we talk about church gigs and the benefits of putting in the work. Please support us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-11-151h 06Cover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 030 (Shows, Segues, and Sequiturs (of the non persuasion)This week we catch up on gigs and discuss song transitions and segues to improve the flow of your shows!Thanks to Adam R for supporting us on Patreon! You can contribute to our podcast at www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-11-0944 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 029 (Interview with Mark Dannells of Yacht Rock Revue)In this Episode Adam talks with Mark Dannells, guitar player for Atlanta-based cover band Yacht Rock Revue. We discuss his journey from major label sideman to full blown cover success story, with a lot of colorful commentary along the way. This episode is sponsored by no one, but if you'd like to sponsor us you can check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-11-0149 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 028 (The Show Must Go Wrong)In this episode we talk about Murphy's law, the pros of insurance, and how to prepare for the worst.2018-10-2539 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 027 (Beaches, Gear, and Self Branding)This episode we recapped our trips, talked through some gear and how to brand yourself as an individual. Support us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential2018-10-1137 minCover Band Confidential's PodcastCBC Episode 026 (Patrons, Patronage, and Patronizing)In this episode we talk about the launch of our Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential) We tell tales of our acoustic adventures, and we discuss the role we as band members play at venues where we see things security doesn't always see. Thanks again for your continued support! Please send any/all tales from heck, suggestions for topics and other miscellany to coverbandconfidential@gmail.com2018-10-0339 min