Coverband Confidential's Podcast

Folks, 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.comhttp://Facebook.com/coverbandconfidentialInstagram @coverbandconfidentialTwitter @coverbandconfidIf you have any questions please email us at mailto:coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialAnd for more info check out http://www.coverbandconfidential.com

In 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

Adam 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

On 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.

The 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.

That'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

[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

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 all about at http://chauvetdj.com.

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://chauvetdj.com

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