Cover Band Confidential's Podcast
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsA podcast for musicians of all backgrounds to learn how to run your music career like a business! Whether you're a weekend warrior or a hired gun; whether you play cover songs or originals, Cover Band Confidential is your weekly source on how to make GOOD money playing music!
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Episode 132: CBC #130 (Gift Guide for Musicians!)
November 27, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBBuying gifts for musicians is hard. So let us help! This episode is for the non-musicians in your life -- A lovely list of great, sub-$100 prezzies for the musician in your life! SM58- https://amzn.to/35WZ8FH SM57- https://amzn.to/2KAb5Ja Earasers earplugs- https://amzn.to/3kZESHw Whirlwind IMP-2 Direct Box- https://amzn.to/2Ht3cE5 Drum Key 3 Pack- https://amzn.to/2UVWk5c Ernie Ball Super Slinky 6 Pack*- https://amzn.to/370LXD1 Rock N Roller Micro Cart- https://amzn.to/2IVhgqS Dura...
Episode 131: CBC #129 (Who are you entertaining?; Big gear week)
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe boys nerd out about upgrades patches, gear, and goodies. Which is an entertaining listen even if you're a keyboard player. Then Adam recounts is experience with a recent gig playing through the "Cover Band Hell" set list and being paid handsomely for it. Who are we benefitting by being set list snobs? Maybe knock that off and play what the people want?
CBC #128 (Work/Life Balance, Return to Normal Strategies, Live Questions)
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week the lads discuss turning down gigs that don't work for you. For whatever reason--the travel, the money... And how we all need to be making healthy, self-sustaining choices, especially now. But first a chat about what the new vaccine news might mean about coming back to the stage, and what Billboard and Ticketmaster get right and wrong in their approach to protecting their audiences.
CBC #127 (Distraction-Cast part Something)
November 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBLook. Tonight it's either watch votes gradually trickle in from some very very slow states, or talk about random nonsense with the boys. We're choosing the latter. Drunkest audience member. Worst show. Famous people we've met. We're covering the IMPORTANT stuff in this one. Speaking of important stuff, to make clear ice spheres, Dan can vouch for this: https://www.totalwine.com/accessories-more/accessories/bar-tools/tovolo-clear-sphere-ice-mold-s-4/p/176568920
CBC #126 (Guitar Center Chap 11; How to get paid for not working)
October 30, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this fine episode, the two fine lads discuss--with no disrespect but some tough love--the recent Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing of Guitar Center. What do you think will fill the void? Are music stores obsolete? Then we talk about the economics of being a Good Guy, and how Adam made nearly as much money not playing as he did playing. And now if you'll excuse me, I need to go watch Cougar Town.
CBC #125 (Locus of Control)
October 23, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week the fellas discuss a critical aspect of a professional's mindset for success: Locus of Control. Are you in charge of your life's out comes? Or does life determine? Which context you live in is decisive.
CBC #124 (Karen; Open-Air Rehearsal and In-Ears; Neural Quad Cortex)
October 15, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBAdam opens with a story about going full "let me talk to your manager". Then a chat about Dan's rehearsal plans gets us going all over again about in-ears. Then Dan yaps about his pre-order for a fancy new piece of guitar gear.
CBC #123 (RIP EVH; How to approach a booking agency)
October 09, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week the lads reminisce about when the first heard Eddie and the impact he had on them. Then a real good actual meaty conversation about band business stuff! How bout that! Everything you need to know about what you need to have in place to maximize your odds when selling yourself to a booking agency.
CBC #122 (Distraction-Cast with Amber and Mike!)
October 02, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MBWhenever life gets you down, Mrs. Brown, and things seem hard or tough, along comes a CBC Distraction-Cast to put a bright shiny face on things! This week the boys are joined by special guests Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes and Amber Johnson of Members Only for a light hearted chat with only moments of grim seriousness. In this episode: What you watching? What you listening to? What you reading?
CBC #121 (Rant: Don't be toxic.)
September 25, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBThis is a particularly divisive and difficult moment of the world, and that's showing up in the musical community too. A couple recent events show people are ready to be nasty and difficult. So DON'T, people! Repeat after us: "Good for you; It's not for me."
CBC #120 (It's All About the Fans)
September 18, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBYou know, the people who support us and love us and come out for us no matter what. Even in times we can't go out, fans are everything. This week the lads discuss the art and science of meeting them, making them, creating them, and nurturing them.
CBC #119 (Diversity, Music Theory, and Song Selection)
September 12, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBHaving been prompted to think about it by a fascinating YouTube video from Adam Neely (link below), the boys explore their thoughts about diversity, race, and music theory. How much does our own lived experience limit our song selection? How can we think more broadly to hit audiences of all types? Please don't miss this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr3quGh7pJA&ab_channel=AdamNeely
CBC #118 (If you were Starting from Scratch)
September 04, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe 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.
CBC #117 (Finn McKenty, marketing strategist and social media coach)
August 28, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBPlease 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...
CBC #116 (Cybersecurity Matters)
August 22, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBA 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.
CBC #115 (Finding Charts; Opportunities Abound)
August 14, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis 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.
CBC #114 (Song Selection Revisited)
August 07, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen 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.
CBC #113 (Nick Niespodziani of Yacht Rock Revue)
July 29, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOur 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!
CBC #112 (Making What's Next Happen)
July 24, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIt'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.
CBC #100 And GigGab #265 (The Meeting of Four Minds)
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBCelebrate 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.
CBC #111 (SO much to talk about!)
July 17, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAfter 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!
CBC #110 (Plans & Schemes, w/ Guest Host Mike Schulte)
July 10, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MBAdam'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.
CBC #109 (Constraint Drives Innovation)
June 30, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBYa 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.
CBC #108 (Back in the Saddle)
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThings 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.
CBC #107 (Gigs? Gigs!! Also: Gear! and Viruses!)
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 57.1 MBIs 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.
CBC #106: Distractioncast Part Deux (Shootin' the Sh*t with Schulte)
June 05, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 25.5 MBThe 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.
CBC #105: Back to Normal?
May 29, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 19 MBAs 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.
CBC Podcast Episode #104 (Interview with Jordan Olds of Two Minutes to Late Night)
May 22, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBIn 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 ...
CBC #103 (Personal Growth Stuff)
May 15, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWhat 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?
CBC #102 (Remote Recording, and a Return to Branding)
May 08, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBThis 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!
CBC #101 (What About When This is All Over?)
May 01, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 23.7 MBHere 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?
CBC #099 (Downtime Gearfest)
April 23, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe 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!
CBC #098 (Self-Care for the Quarantined Musician)
April 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBThe 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.
CBC #097 (The Nobody's-Listening-Cast)
April 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBPodcast 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!
CBC #096: Livestreaming 101
April 03, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBYou 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.
CBC #095: Interview with vocal coach Jaime Vendera
March 27, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBOur 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.com https://www.jaimevendera.com
CBC #094 (Distractioncast 2020, part 1 of ?)
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBYour 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 ?
CBC #093 (Love in the time of Corona)
March 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 18.6 MBAnd 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.com
CBC #092 (Blue Sky Days and Grey Sky Days)
March 06, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 18.6 MBFolks, 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.com http://Facebook.com/coverbandconfidential Instagram @coverbandconfidential Twitter @coverbandconfid If you...
CBC #091 (Learning a new Audience; Trolling Nigeria)
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBIn 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.com
CBC #090 (Preparation and the Power of Networking)
February 20, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBAdam 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.com
CBC #089B - (Green Room chat- Members Only)
February 14, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBOn 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.
CBC #089A - (Dan Microsode: Leverage)
February 13, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 5.13 MBThe 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.
CBC #088 (GigMasters/Salad, and Whose job is it to bring the audience?)
February 07, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MBThat'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.com
CBC 087(Interview with Braxton O'Neal from El Scorcho (Weezer Tribute)
February 04, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 76.6 MB[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.com...
CBC #086 (Audibles & Injuries)
January 31, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBEverything 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
CBC #085 (Big Boy Moves)
January 24, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBA 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
CBC #084 (Set List Doctor, 90's Edition)
January 16, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBAnother 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.
CBC #083 (So you want to start a karaoke band!)
January 10, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBThe 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.
CBC #082 (The Airing of the Neuroses)
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat 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.