Cover Band Central Podcast

As a musician, you never know when you're going to have to play a certain song, and you can also never know enough songs. That's why it's always important to keep learning new material. This not only broadens your catalog, but it also stretches and challenges you as a musician. Steve and Tony discuss this...and much more!Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralEnter the Hercules Giveaway Contest at www.coverbandcentral.com/contest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your mindset that of a creative one or competitive? Society, social media, and popular culture have led us to believe that we need to be better than that singer, guitarist, drummer, band, etc. The truth is that nobody is the BEST. Everyone has their own unique strengths and abilities. Steve and Tony discuss this topic today, along with the usual shenanigans. Enter to Win Week 2 of the Hercules 2-in-1 Tablet/Phone Holder Giveaway! www.coverbandcentral.com/contestSubscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralStart making more money at your shows. Use Juke to take requests and tips! juke.band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and Tony back for another week of wizdumb. This time around, the guys discuss the benefit of having a community of cover band musicians, and field input from live viewers. They'll also go through comments in a post from the Group today.You can win a Hercules Tablet Holder! Go to www.coverbandcentral.com/contest to enter!Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musicians aren't normal people...that's a given. But what do you do when someone in the band is off the charts? Steve and Tony discuss this and more during this episode of the Wizdumb Hour.Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no doubt that skill is a factor when playing music. However, there are a good number of things that don't require any talent. Steve and Tony will discuss these traits...and take your questions and feedback!Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it's more fun to pick a topic based on what YOU want to discuss. This is one of those times. Tell us what's on your mind!Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all so used to it now. Social media has taken over our lives. People spend more time on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc, than ever before. How you present yourself online has lasting effects. Steve and Tony will open up this can of worms on today's broadcast.You are now able to send Stars to Cover Band Central! stars are a digital gift you can give during live streams. Any and all contributions are appreciated!Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musicians have a habit of getting into competition mode. We all want to be good, but when someone else is perceived as better, we often get envious or discouraged. Well...here's the truth: You're never going to be the BEST. And it serves you much more to just assume that everyone is better than you. That keeps you striving to constantly improve.Steve and Tony will discuss this topic and much more...as well as taking your comments and questions.Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralVisit our sponsor Bandzoogle and get yourself a pro website from the guys who specialize in web design for musicians. Go to www.coverbandcentral.com/bandzoogle to start your 30-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playing in a band is unlike any other job. You don't need to punch a clock, you don't get vacation days, and in order to be good, one important factor is your reliability. Steve and Tony will discuss their experience here, and take your comments and questions.Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's broadcast, Steve and Tony will discuss various ways musicians and bands can make extra money at gigs. With technology as it is, there have sprung up various ways to take tips. One of CBC's favorite is Juke...and right now, they are extending a generous offer of matching your first $25 with another $25. That's $50 in tips for doing what you already do! Go to juke.band to get started now.Subscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/409143201161224 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 take requests...and tips!Check out the app at https://juke.bandSubscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentralThrow a buck or two in the CBC tip jar at www.paypal.me/coverbancentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 including the Facebook Page and Group, the website, and this podcast, you can do that here - www.paypal.me/coverbandcentral or here - www.buymeacoffee.com/CBCentralSubscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 little back to CBC by buying us a coffee (or beer) right here ---> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CBCentralGet yourself a pro website with Bandzoogle—created by musicians for musicians. Be sure to use the promo code "coverbandcentral" and start your 30-day free trial today! https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=coverbandcentralSubscribe 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.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, or both at www.coverbandcentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 musicians to create and design a fully functional, pro website. Click this link and et started today with your 30-day free trial using the promo code "coverbandcentral." https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=coverbandcentralSubscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentalSign up for a free profile for you, your band, or both at www.coverbandcentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 each of them.This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Get a professional looking website that is super easy to design and maintain. Click this link and use the promo code "coverbandcentral" to start your free 30-day trial today! https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=coverbandcentralSubscribe 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.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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" to get a free poster made just for you! www.mysetmusic.com/appSubscribe 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.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.coverbandcentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "coverbandcentral" to start your 30-day free trial - https://bandzoogle.com/blog/how-to-build-a-website-for-your-cover-band?pc=coverbandcentralSubscribe to the Cover Band Central YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices