The Cover Band Central Podcast

With the recent incarceration of Steve on FB, he and Tony will talk about censorship in the music industry—both online and at shows. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralOur big event is coming up quickly! Make sure to register for our interview with Bob Doyle from The Secret on Monday, July 18th. Here is the link - https://www.facebook.com/events/...

If you've spent any time playing in bands in a live situation, you'll have received a request from someone in the crowd at some point. Often, it happens multiple times during the show. How do you handle it? Steve and Tony will discuss their experiences, as well as recap their gigs from the last few weeks. They'll also introduce you to Juke—a fantastic app that you can use during your live shows to...

Why do we play music? What drives us to deal with the years of practice, the shitty gigs, the hours of travel, the lousy pay, and the time away from our homes and families? That is the discussion for this episode. Running Cover Band Central has involved years of work and time investment...all done for free for the worldwide music community. If you'd like to contribute to the sustainability of CBC...

We've recently started sharing YOUR videos on the Cover Band Central Facebook Page. The goal is to help musicians and bands get access to a HUGE audience of music fans...and so far it's going great! Steve and Tony will discuss their experience with this, and offer practical tips so that you can up-level your game, and make the most of the world of opportunity that exists today. You can now give a...

Being a musician is one of the very few professions where you're not only allowed to consume alcohol, sometimes you're even encouraged to drink. Steve and Tony will discuss their thoughts and experiences on this topic, and have the viewers weigh in on their feelings. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralSign up for a free profile for you, your band...

How do you handle situations in which you need someone to sub for one of the members of your band? Do you have a go-to list? Do you work sometimes as a sub yourself? Steve and Tony discuss their experiences and field watchers questions and comments. Websites are still the best way to maintain a professional presence online. Nobody helps make it easier and more affordable than Bandzoogle for musici...

We've all been there. We're on stage or at a gig and something happens that you wish didn't, but in hindsight it's funny to talk about. Steve and Tony will go through responses of embarrassing moments at a gig from the Cover Band Central audience. It will make you feel better about yourself! The guys also discuss the sudden passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and how it has affected eac...

Money. It's the single most talked about topic among working musicians. The guys will discuss opportunities that exists, and even ones being used, in modern times. As always, Steve and Tony talk about their recent gigs and musical happenings, and they field your comments and questions. Check out this great app and start using it right away to make more in tips! Be sure to use the promo code "CBC"...

How have the recent increases in fuel prices affected your musical life? The guys will weigh in on their current situation and field responses from the listeners. They'll also talk live streaming, metaverse and the potential future of gigs. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralSign up for a free profile for you, your band, or both at www.coverbandc...

The guys are back after an extended vacation! This time around the topic was brought about by a post in the Cover Band Central Group: How do you get through playing songs that you don't really want to play? Steve and Tony will give their take, and then scroll through the responses given by group members. This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. Use this link and the promo code "coverbandcentr...

It's the first podcast of 2022 for Steve and Tony! This episode will focus on what's in store for you in the new year, and the hot topic of backing tracks will be discussed. This episode is sponsored by JamZone. The guys will show you this amazing app and how you can use it to help with learning songs, adding instruments to your live shows, and more! Visit www.jamzone.com for a free download! Subs...

We're gearing towards the big holiday, and Steve and Tony are here to help you celebrate! They'll be discussing recent gigs, what's coming up, and scroll through the Cover Band Central Group to see what everyone is talking about. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralSign up for a free profile for you, your band, or both at www.coverbandcentral.comJ...

Another great question was posted this week in the Cover Band Central Facebook Group. What advice would you give your younger self starting out in music? Steve and Tony will chime in and take a look at the answers that the community has provided. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralSign up for a free profile for you, your band, or both at www.cove...

With the immense popularity of the recent Beatles documentary "Get Back," the guys discuss what it's like to be in the rehearsal room with a full band days on end. They'll also be scrolling through the Cover Band Central Group to see what everyone is talking about today. This episode is sponsored by Band Helper. Sign up for a free 30-day trial today at www.bandhelper.comSubscribe to Cover Band Cen...

It's Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., and this time around Steve and Tony focus on one of the most powerful ways to get what you want in your musical life, and life in general...gratitude! Being happy with what you already have is always the starting point for getting more of what you desire. The question was posted in the Group, and the guys will check out what everyone is thankful for this ye...

Steve and Tony are in a celebratory mood with it being the holiday season and all. This week, the question was posted in the Cover Band Central Group "What was the best gig you ever played?' As always, the guys will scroll through the answers and provide feedback and witty commentary. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralSign up for a free profile...

We've all been there. We're on stage and things are going great, then all of a sudden...the worst happens, right in front of everybody! The question was posted in the Cover Band Central Group, and now Steve & Tony will go through your responses of one of the most embarrassing things that have happened to you or you have done on stage. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.yout...

What are some of the biggest challenges that musicians face while working in a band? Steve and Tony discuss their experiences and take a look at what the Cover Band Central community has to say. Subscribe to the YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralJoin the community at www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An interesting question was raised in the Cover Band Central Group. Why do we do this (play music)? What is the driving force behind doing what we do? Steve and Tony give you their take on the answer, and explore what other people in the Group have to say. Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralCover Band Central Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/gro...

This week, Steve will tell Tony about the new reality competition show "Clash of the Cover Bands" and get feedback from the audience about how much they like/dislike it. Also...Steve has returned to playing after a 3 month absence following a bout with Covid. And...the guys will react to some of YOUR videos! All this and more this week! Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.yo...

Yesterday Facebook was down for about 7 hours. It got people wondering what their lives would be like without the social media giant. Tonight Steve and Tony discuss this topic and some possible alternatives. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralSign up for a free profile at www.coverbandcentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some major changes took place in the last week. Steve and Tony will discuss what's going on, and what lies in the road ahead...including big plans for the future of Cover Band Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast started as a fun thing to do once a week. 150 hours later, the guys have built a library of great content full of Wizdumb! For this milestone episode, we'll look back on the journey and discuss what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back after another week off due to hurricane displacement, Steve and Tony discuss music on television and its influence on the entire industry. All this and more...Subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As if it wasn't enough for Steve to have Covid, Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans a few days ago and forced his evacuation. The entire city has been decimated, so no musicians in town will be working anytime soon. Tony and Steve will be talking about this and more. The gofundme for Steve's recovery is still open if you'd like to throw in a buck or two: https://gofund.me/7201ae82You can also pitch into...