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We're back from the new year FULLY this time--Dan's out of isolation, things are moving, and despite the world being in a weird covid-y place, we're still making plans and moving forward with stuff.A lot of good gear talk happening this week, then a dive into the world of backing tracks. There are original studio multitracks out there to be used, for those what have the wherewithal. This conversation might be the first of several to dig into what that looks like.

The more things change, friends. Wasn't it this time last year we were feeling like we were supposed to be all done with this Covid thing by now, but the end just kept getting further away? Seems somehow... familiar.Only difference is, this time around one of us is actively plague-ridden. Listen up to find out who is and who isn't-yet.

The ball is falling on 2021, friends! And as the Earth hits this arbitrary point in its cycle, we pause to look at the year just passed with all its successes, challenges, and growth opportunities. And we look forward to the next one, full of opportunities, risks, possibilities, and uncertainty.What are you thinking about, here at the turning of the year? Let us know at coverbandconfidential@gmail.com!

The holiday is upon us! Quick update of gigs and events, a sudden change of plan around Dan's new project, and the beginning of our thinking to review the year-just-passed and plan for the year-just-starting.Hit us up with your year-end reflections at coverbandconfidential@gmail.com! 

Oh sure--in past years we've spouted opinions. And yes: "Christmas Shoes" will always reign supreme. But this year we've gotten SCIENTIFIC. We crowd-sourced a bracket of 16 of the worst of the worst of holiday nonsense, and with the help of a certain lead-singer-and-spouse as a tiebreaker, we narrowed it down to the VERY WORST Christmas song of all time.Here are the tracks we started with, for those of you following along at home:Band Aid  - ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’John Denver - ‘Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas)’Justin Bieber - “Mistletoe”Paul McCartney and Wings - “Wonderful Christmas Time”Ariana Grande- “Santa Tell Me”New Kids on the Block- “Funky, Funky Xmas”Dan Fogelberg, “Same Old Lang Syne”Madonna, “Santa Baby”The Robertson - “Santa Looks A Lot Like Daddy”Barry Gordon- “Nuttin' for Christmas”Lou Monte- “Dominic the Donkey”Wham- “Last Christmas”FF5- “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer”Bruce Springsteen- “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”Bob Seger- “Little Drummer Boy”Twisted Sister- “Silve

When somebody asks for your services on not-nearly-enough notice and has weirdly specific conditions to your participation in their event, what do you do??

This episode's special guest is Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes! Filling in for an anniversary-vacationing Adam Johnson!What it feels like when something is new--the small wins start piling in and the whole thing starts feeding on itself in a virtuous circle of success! A discussion of the operating states of a project, and what it feels like when the state is Momentum!

Ever had a time when suddenly all the attention was on you? Today's episode deals with two cover/tribute acts who suddenly found themselves in the limelight, and what each of them did about it. We apologize for the presence of the phrase "The Pee Band" in this episode.

Among the topics we touched on this week: What it's like when you don't feel like you can trust your rig. (Hint: It's not great.) Plus, now is the time to spend your year's earnings with "tax purposes" as the excuse, so let 'er rip.

This week our first Patreon supporter Adam Runnels co-hosts the podcast and we discuss how to handle a gig where nothing goes right, and how much rehearsal is TOO much rehearsal.Thank you so much for tuning in!  If you want to help us be sure to like, subscribe and share us with your friends!  Follow us on social media Facebook.com/coverbandconfidentialInstagram @coverbandconfidentialTwitter @coverbandconfidFollow our Hosts on Instagram!@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email us at coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.com

A very zen episode from your boys. First, a story about changing leadership at venues, and how we have to not let that throw us. Then new songs for 2021! Then two contrasting gear stories, one with a happy ending, one less so.

A big old catch-up-fest for a couple podcast pals who haven't seen each other in a couple weeks. Then: Dan unveils the branding and thinking behind his new project, named The.... well listen and find out.

This week Adam interviews his drummer,  Nathan Weaver, about how he got into the band, and something that COMPLETELY changed how he approaches gigs in the past year. You can follow Nathan  on IG at @natethedrummer81 or subscribe to his YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77fEQ7fVYGpBMf94qTKofAThank you so much for tuning in!  If you want to help us be sure to like, subscribe and share us with your friends!  Follow us on social media Facebook.com/coverbandconfidentialInstagram @coverbandconfidentialTwitter @coverbandconfidFollow our Hosts on Instagram!@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email us at coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.com

What documentation do you need to do this job professionally? What do you need to sit down at your computer and just create? This week we talk about the documentation, materials, and collateral that your band needs to represent itself well, protect its interests, and communicate with marketers, venues, and technicians!

This week we are pulling an episode previously only available on Patreon for you guys!  Ben Ivey is a full-time audio engineer who has worked with Members Only as well as national touring acts all over the country.  This episode is all about how you as a musician should approach sound checks as well as how musicians can do this kind of work themselves for their own bands.Thank you so much for tuning in!  If you want to help us be sure to like, subscribe and share us with your friends!  Follow us on social media Facebook.com/coverbandconfidentialInstagram @coverbandconfidentialTwitter @coverbandconfidFollow our Hosts on Instagram!@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email us at coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.com

Scared to have a straightforward pricing conversation with your customers? Does the thought of designing price tiers give you nightmares? Do you shiver at the thought of losing business to cheaper competitors, or charging so little it's not worth your while? Well this is the episode for you because we deal with pricing and then we deal with scary material for this season!Shouted-out particulars you Must See:Dead Man's Party - Oingo Boingo covered by A Thorn For Every HeartDream Warrors - DokkenI Put A Spell On You - Screamin' Jay Hawkins

What is there to deal with while getting your sound right for a particular space? Is the group of humans there your audience already? How should you deal with them? These questions and more on this week's episode!

How to know when it's time to confront one of your people about their performance, their impact on your brand, or any other reason. If you're going to be the band leader, that means you have to be be the grown-up. Here's our thoughts on how to deal with that!

We all experience it--the inevitable negative review, Internet hater, or snarky jealous musician. How do you handle it? Go into a spiral? Brush off your shoulder? Take the feedback and improve? This episode with special guest Mike Schulte (who's gotten some Internet hate in his time) talk about what that feels like and what to do with it.Also Disney, Halloween, and RIP Norm MacDonald.