Cover Band Central Podcast

This week is extra special because we have our first ever CBC guest! Joining the show is John Monnecka - a die-hard musician who performs solo gigs several times a week. His repetoire is extensive, and John has mastered the art of live streaming and growing a fan base online. There's a wealth of wizdumb this week. Check it out and share!Timestamps:01:35 - Ladies and Gentleman...John Monnecka03:18 - Australia03:58 - Moderators rock05:20 - Taking donations06:00 - Guts to go live06:52 - No troll zone09:40 - Sweatpants and t-shirt11:14 - Play by ear12:45 - Keepin' it real13:15 - Funky lovechild14:10 - Tip jars19:32 - Be approachable24:36 - Living room concerts27:58 - Crazy37:12 - The book43:30 - How to play the song47:36 - Music is emotion50:56 - The best songs come from pain55:14 - Honor the artist62:00 - All of Me68:55 - Steven Tyler is the coolest human on the planet73:26 - The beginning75:10 - Whitesnake79:56 - Rainbow in the DarkCheck out John's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/JohnMonneckaMusic/ Lea

We're back! After a month off, due to scheduling conflicts, we're here to cover a wide range of issues including the value of Facebook "Likes." the updates from our recent gigs, and the widespread world of cover musicians. All this and more!Timestamps:02:49 - The new studio03:35 - Drum master Tony04:20 - Still workin'05:50 - CBC Group06:40 - Alec!!08:38 - Likes for Likes16:00 - Pages options16:42 - The future?21:12 - Adding new members22:23 - The website26:42 - Tony's gigs28:16 - Website contributers29:09 - Tony B corner29:45 - Big vision30:21 - Madonnica31:50 - Van Hagar33:35 - Mac Sabbath35:32 - Here's the the small band35:51 - Dread Zeppelon36:35 - Herb Tarlicks38:38 - The Nerds40:22 - Molly Ringwalds42:45 - Stache Gordon45:00 - Video screens47:32 - Foreigner is a tribute band51:20 - Brian Tichy53:20 - Are we the bastard child?55:10 - We're the new rock stars56:09 - It's all about the Group57:24 - The Verve Pipe58:50 - Hand off the baton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New week, and new wizdumb to be had!Timestamps:01:52 - Hurricane Nate05:32 - 6 nights again07:16 - Private parties08:35 - Tony's charity event10:42 - Live video18:58 - Reality check20:40 - Listen to the bass player21:30 - CBC Group grand puba24:10 - How about a show?26:25 - Laying down the law26:46 - Website plan30:52 - Steve's tour32:04 - It's (almost) all covers36:30 - Getting down with Stevie40:24 - How close do you play to the recording?43:40 - Check out the live stuff45:45 - YouTube as a tool48:00 - Changing the key51:43 - Mods in the Group54:21 - Changing positionshttp://www.facebook.com/coverbandcentralhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral/http://www.thewisenheimers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our icons keep passing away, it's more important than ever for us musicians to carry the torch of the amazing music that has been written. Steve and Tony get into the fundamentals of maintaining a career in music, staying cool on stage, and stupid stuff!Timestamps:03:21 - New toy04:17 - The Great Pumpkin Blaze08:00 - Heightened awareness11:55 - Our responsibility12:34 - Tom Petty18:54 - Rock Star19:28 - Don't Stop Believing22:58 - We need to adapt25:08 - Know the fundamentals 27:37 - Follow direction - Take heed and note33:05 - Steve is busy36:28 - Wisdom!37:45 - GigGab Podcast39:50 - Staying present43:18 - LOA stuff47:50 - Keeping emotions in check48:49 - Saxy!49:38 - Stupid stuff50:33 - Live broadcasts/Group coaching54:28 - Gain a month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want your videos and music promoted for free? Of course you do! This week, Steve and Tony discuss ideas for an upcoming contest where YOU will be the star! Tony digs deep into the world of written contracts, and Steve teases the soon-to-be-live website! All this and more!Timestamps:03:54 - Don't Stop Believing07:01 - Contracts11:15 - Who?17:45 - How?26:21 - How to handle being handed a contract29:20 - Handshake agreement31:16 - Have respect for yourself36:33 - Steve's weekend40:45 - Performance area41:36 - Stage plot46:38 - Terms and conditions50:02 - Video contest55:25 - The website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new week, and there is more wizdumb to be enjoyed! Steve and Tony give some tips on business steps to take to get better gigs, what an EPK is and how to use it, and much more!Timestamps:00:56 - This better be cool02:45 - The Group06:31 - Rained out07:40 - Brrrr!08:42 - Six nights12:32 - I'm not a singer, but I can sing16:22 - Brain stuff18:15 - Monitors are important18:45 - Singing drummers23:01 - Drinking on the job31:30 - Steps to take to get better gigs34:04 - Play for the gig you want, not the one you have35:50 - Virgin success39:35 - Aim high42:53 - You can sub, too46:08 - EPKs47:59 - Vision for the site49:02 - How do you find a musician or band?57:16 - We want to be the best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week - Steve and Tony discuss your favorite cover songs to play live, Steve sheds his inhibitions, and the guys try to stay in time. All this and more!!Timestamps:00:43 - Drummers rule!02:28 - Rained out03:35 - Harvey05:27 - More themes07:17 - Tribute bands15:40 - Steve sings20:06 - Calling the show23:40 - Weddings vs. clubs26:30 - Tempo talk28:20 - You gotta feel it32:25 - Learn the click36:35 - The key39:14 - More click51:40 - Your favorite song Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week - Steve and Tony give more tips on hiring or being a sub. They also tell your jokes, recap their gigs, and marvel and the insane growth of the Cover Band Central Facebook Group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few weeks off, Steve and Tony are back to impart some wizdumb! This time out, they talk about the best practices working as a sub or hiring a fill-in player, some of the most embarrassing things that have happened on stage, and some exciting CBC updates!Timestamps:00:45 - Tony's vacation02:35 - 12 nights in a row03:32 - Maiden vs. Steve06:16 - Cool things08:40 - The CBC Group is exploding!13:06 - Believe13:15 - Heading to the big time?17:02 - The most embarrassing things that have happened on stage24:19 - Having to pee26:06 - Swallowing flying insects27:18 - Jump!30:21 - Tony bonks someone on the head31:40 - Magic carpet ride32:11 - Where is Faye?33:36 - Alex Van Halen35:45 - Pointers for subs38:45 - Steve subs for Tony's band42:48 - Magic moments43:19 - Know the songs45:15 - Have a song list48:04 - Learning songs for fun51:50 - Learning songs for work54:22 - Turn off the TV56:00 - Own the songs57:00 - Love a song59:55 - Listen first65:01 - Wraphttp://www.facebook.com/coverbandcentral Learn more about

This week - our cover band dudes Steve and Tony discuss road safety, give our project band some feedback, and highlight the advantages of aggressive self promotion. All this and more!!Timestamps:3:15 - The Adrenaline Mob tragedy9:30 - Update on Steve's Krazy Korner band13:03 - A lesson in aggressively getting a gig19:25 - Clanky Lincolns22:44 - V-drums30:25 - How to dictate the flow of the show32:39 - Tuning issues34:30 - Talking on the mic37:45 - I'm gonna make a movie38:48 - New band name?41:45 - How we call the show44:46 - 90's tunes47:20 - How to go about breaking into new venues51:15 - Electronic Press Kit54:12 - Promote yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week...our resident working musicians Steve and Tony discuss some of the strangest places you've played a gig, if it's EVER okay to play for free, and much more. Join us LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had to deal with an injury/illness while paying on stage? Well this week, Steve talks about his recent surgery and how it affected his giggng life. Steve and Tony also read through your physical horror stories, and marvel at the fortitude of working musicians.Timestamps:2:55 - Tropical storm Cindy3:57 - Steve's surgery10:52 - Your mother's ass11:50 - Shot to the face14:52 - Tony's knee16:29 - Tony's shoulder17:20 - Gaining skill due to an ailment19:40 - Steimy Stein's story24:10 - Be sure to duck!27:07 - Vasectomy reversal27:33 - Heart attack on stage28:30 - More vasectomies30:25 - Beware of free meals32:13 - Fall off a waterfall33:10 - First gig with a cast35:30 - Fights on stage/bar fights41:05 - Slamming finger in door46:00 - Reviews tab46:50 - Website stuff52:44 - Getting objective feedback55:50 - Live streaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas are starting to aim a bit higher on this week's brand new episode! Steve proposes an interesting plan to reach a million fans, Tony exposes the true availability of stable musicians, and we learn the best way to escape from reality. All new. All good.Timestamps:1:47 - Clanky Lincolns update5:45 - Just a short email8:05 - Handsome Young Ladies9:16 - itunes, here we come!10:45 - Just ask13:45 - John Monnecka14:59 - FB Live user beware!16:36 - A workaround?17:48 - The Shazzam technology19:47 - A radio show/podcast idea24:01 - Aim high28:45 - Ed Sheeran33:45 - Maiden39:58 - It's live42:02 - New songs44:45 - Double entendre fun46:35 - Escape from reality48:45 - Stable musicians52:56 - You gotta do what you gotta do55:14 - There are plenty56:22 - Be that57:17 - Getting people to the show61:42 - Use every tool availableRelevant links:http://www.facebook.com/coverbandcentralhttp://www.thewisenheimers.com/http://theclankylincolns.com/https://www.handsomeyoungladies.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

This week - Steve and Tony address the biggest challenges that come up as a working musician based on your feedback. We also learn the advantages of traveling with your own beer funnel, why you should give technology a big hug, and answer the age-old question - does size really matter?Timestamps:2:30 - The funnel crew4:54 - The computer has taken over5:32 - Working with the sub7:33 - 90's rock9:51 - Case study band update18:16 - Recording live shows in the old days20:00 - Late 80s/Early 90s club scene22:15 - Gig attire25:25 - What are the biggest problems/challenges for musicians?26:00 - Booking gigs31:10 - Oopsie! Audio dropout for a few seconds.32:30 - Work with what you got35:28 - If you want to play - play!42:10 - Does the venue size matter?44:40 - Cover scene in NJ47:12 - Embrace technology50:02 - The drummer! lol52:16 - Getting together for rehearsal54:06 - Practice vs. rehearsal55:45 - Difficult band members60:10 - See ya next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are some booking agents shady? Is rehearsing important? Can Steve pronounce the word "gimmickry" correctly? All of these questions and more are answered during this week's Wizdumb Hour! We also read some fan email and provide super valuable tips. Give it a listen...and a share!Timestamps:1:50 - Tony's weekend gigs3:30 - The 50th birthday party5:45 - Sunday night at The Swamp10:16 - An X32 update14:50 - Stabbed with a fork15:40 - Song selection again?!16:25 - 90's music today17:22 - Like a Stone19:01 - We don't rehearse19:53 - Limelight20:56 - Make a small kit sound big24:10 - Letters...we get letters!28:55 - Tony's breakdown31:30 - I'll drink to that32:56 - Take video36:15 - Set list47:06 - Set 250:57 - Set 357:36 - Theatrical gimmickry60:45 - The Nerds63:17 - Wedding band 10169:45 - Marketing71:50 - Use a booking agent, or no?Links that pertain to this episode:https://www.facebook.com/coverbandcentralhttp://www.thewisenheimers.com/http://www.the-nerds.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

So much stuff happens in a week! Steve and Tony dig into the long-term affects of losing our beloved music icons, and disseminate the opportunities for cover bands and musicians. They also discuss the pros and cons of a live click track, read listener feedback, and reminisce over concert days of yore. All this and more on lucky number seven!Timestamps:1:20 - Steve's week2:50 - Keepin' things moving4:00 - The art of visual cues5:30 - Chris Cornell14:00 - Reasons why cover bands and musicians are more important than ever (https://hubpages.com/entertainment/Why-Cover-Bands-and-Musicians-are-More-Important-than-Ever)19:14 - Tony's Rush experience25:30 - Live music is where it's at30:20 - Use the internet34:45 - No fear40:08 - Using a sequencer/click track live47:30 - Fan mail with a great idea!55:20 - Challenges at every level56:14 - The weekend ahead58:55 - The mad drummer! (Watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItZyaOlrb7E)http://www.facebook.com/coverbandcentralhttp://www.thewisenheimers.com Learn more

Due to the constant early evolution of this podcast, we have decided on a new name. Henceforth, the show will be called The Wizdumb Hour! We explain it all in this episode, plus break down 10 Factors to Consider when Selecting Songs for your Set. All this and more on Episode #6!!Here is a link to the article being discussed: https://hubpages.com/entertainment/Song-Selection-in-a-Cover-Band-10-Factors-to-ConsiderTimestamps:1:20 The New Name7:14 The weekend8:06 Summer in New Orleans9:30 A guy from the crowd gets up to jam12:45 More about the Behringer x3214:50 Android vs. iphone18:15 Song Selection - 10 Factors to Consider21:28 Venue/Type of Gig22:50 Genre23:00 The Po-dunk Bar Story27:45 Popularity32:00 Stump the Drummer!42:08 Tempos45:15 What a load of shit46:09 Is it Dance-able?48:00 Do Women Like it?54:50 Can the Singer Pull it off?57:23 Instrumentation58:40 Does it Work?60:13 Requests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week our band pros discuss the advantages of a brand spankin' new digital mixing board, the upside of using IEMs (In-Ear Monitors) and how to handle people who want to get up and jam with the band. All this and much more!Timestamps:2:15 Tony's Cinco de Mayo party gig3:00 The Behringer x3210:27-10:47 The audio drops out (D'oh!)14:00 All about in-ears16:35 Earbud drivers20:00 Forming an LLC26:10 Beauty of the Board26:30 The nasty side31:55 Three different colors of duct tape37:01-37:07 Another brief audio blank spot37:47 Ear plugs vs. IEMs42:42 People who ask to jam44:40 The Halloween story48:38 Firehouse wetdown party50:22 "Hey drummer..."50:55 Take your Harley for a spin53:08 Coming up with a song54:00 The good ones60:00 Re-tuning?Here are the relevant links for this episode:http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Digital-Mixers/X32/p/P0ASFhttp://www.facebook.com/coverbandcentralhttp://www.thewisenheimers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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