Cover Band Confidential's Podcast (Music Business, Gigging Tips & Making Money as a Musician)

[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...

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.com

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.com

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.

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.

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 al...

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.com

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:...

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.

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.com

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!

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!

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.com

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/bobsangrypins

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.

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/BOBSANGRYPINS

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=0 This episode is sponsored by Bob...

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.

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.com

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.

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.com Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential

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 that Meatball #4: A quick-but-deep revisit of son...

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...

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.

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!