Coverband Confidential's Podcast

This week we tackle the big questions from our Facebook homies, and talk about the crucial skill of rolling with the punches.This week's episode is sponsored by http://chauvetdj.com and http://fb.com/bobsangrypins.

Dude LISTEN to how bad Adam sounds. Poor dude's still got to perform though. A good talk full of tips about how to get through it.And then the songs we're prepping for our Halloween events coming up.This episode sponsored by http://chauvetdj.com and http://facebook.com/BOBSANGRYPINS

In this episode we take on a tough topic: the health and well being of ourselves and our band-mates. This episode is about self-care: mentally, physically, chemically, and spiritually. Please see the Electronic Music Industry Guide to Mental Health: https://www.dropbox.com/s/700j9st6z56jx0s/The%20Electronic%20Music%20Industry%20Guide%20To%20Mental%20Health.pdf?dl=0This episode is sponsored by Bob's Angry Pins at http://fb.com/bobsangrypins.com, and Chauvet DJ at http://chauvetdj.com

Our special guest this week is co-lead singer for Members Only and official Adam Spouse, Amber Johnson! We invited Amber to crash the all-dude podcast party to provide the female perspective on band life. What's it like being married to a band guy? And an interesting conversation about a performer's "vibe"--what is it, what would you call it, and how to develop it.

Events conspired in both our hosts' lives this week to suggest this fine topic: Managing the relationships with venues! When they go great, when they present challenges, and when it's time to move on. Also how not to put them on blast when they punch you in the face.This episode is sponsored by Chauvet DJ. Don't rock in the dark! http://chauvetdj.com

Adam and Dan share the joy of New Project Energy! Discussion of what it takes to get a new band off the ground--logistics, marketing, sales, repertoire, personnel, and the all-important costume changes.Then we respond to a listener question about how to rehearse. How long? How often? What's it like? The boys give their hard-earned opinions.

This week Adam interviews Ernie Ball endorsee and Fractal Audio Brand Ambassador Cooper Carter. We talk about his viral breakout with his cover of the "Star Wars" main score, his path to guitar, and the journey that is the creative process.You can find Cooper's info at www.coopercarter.comPlease consider supporting us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential

All the "meat" of this episode comes in small, self-contained chunks. "Meatballs", if you will. Meatball #1: An update on the performance of Dan's free range merch.Meatball #2: Answer to a listener question about the balance of technique drills and songwork when learning an instrument.Meatball #3: Acoustic Duos. Dan's in a new one. What's up with thatMeatball #4: A quick-but-deep revisit of song selection and what's hot right now (NOT just recent stuff!).

Yet another Two-Guys, Two-Rants episode.First Adam assiduously advises all on the value of value; providing it, sharing it, and being generous with it. Don't be socially stingy, CBCers!Then Dan dives deep into the power and freedom that comes with the courage to say that magical word: No. What "no" enables, and what the freedom to say "no" allows you to say "yes" to.This episode is sponsored by CHAUVET DJ. Rock in the spotlight! https://chauvetdj.com

Dan and Adam ride again! An update on the gigging life, and all the mundane business it takes to keep it all running. Then Dan rants about dealing with the perceived "fakeness" of branding communication.Thanks as always to our sponsor CHAUVET DJ! Learn more at http://chauvetdj.com.Thanks also for your support at http://patreon.com/coverbandconfidential.

After we finished recording the episode Jimi and I kept talking and after a few minutes realized there was some good stuff going on. So we started recording again and decided to share it with you guys as a bonus episode! Please let us know your thoughts!

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.rektwww.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 just rock. rock in the spotlight! Learn more at http://chauvetdj.com

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" contest, and won a free hour conversation with us about how to move the band forward! Listen in while we work with him on how to brand, communicate, and sell his band!Links:Party Cannon's Press Kit: https://wp.me/a8CI0p-dcThe Clanky Lincon's 2019 one-sheet: https://theclankylincolns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-Lincolns-One-Sheet.pdf Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential

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