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

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.rekt www.rektmusic.com

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.com

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.

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...

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.

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" co...

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/coverbandconfidential

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.

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_5

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/2Myduob Hardcopy: https://amzn.to/2Mu1uUI

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 I...

Dan reveals some amazing news, and then he and Adam muse on the nature of good fortune, and means to capitalize thereupon.

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.com

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!

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/coverbandconfidential

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/coverbandconfidential

In this episode we discuss Adam's Disney revelation and how marketing is a long game. Please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential

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/coverbandconfidential

This week we celebrate our first anniversary and talk about what it takes to build your confidence and ability as a front person.

This week we commiserate about bar gigs and wrap up our front person forum.

In this episode we answer your questions about singing! If there's something we missed email us at coverbandconfidential@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential

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_FlKZPvKako6lSCT6g And Dan's recommendation for a mic switcher: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EISSASE/ref=ppx_yo_...

This week we talk about new songs, insurance, and other random junk.

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 Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 h...

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/coverbandconfidential