Every once in a while we come across a cover that's so good, we can't believe we've never heard of this band before. This is one such time. One of the advantages of having the Cover Band Central Facebook Group is that we get to discover "new" talent that gets posted...
Articles - Video Of The Week
Video of the Week: “What’s Going On” Marvin Gaye Cover by Emily Elbert – 06/01/20
We're all experiencing a tumultuous time in history where every day seems to bring more turmoil and chaos to our everyday lives. With the coronavirus having introduced us to a new way of day-to-day living, and the recent civil unrest due to unnecessary violence,...
New Feature – Video of the Week!
We're psyched to introduce you to our new feature - Video of the Week! Every Monday we will select a clip that displays many of the essential qualities for success that we focus on here at CBC. We're looking for good musicianship, a professional performance, quality...
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“Jane” Jefferson Starship Cover by Dino Jelusick featuring Mike Portnoy – Video of the Week 03/01/21
Each week I scour the web for a video to feature, and sometimes it's a long process. But sometimes, a friend will send me a video that blows me away. That happened this week.For decades now, when things shift in the music business, you'll hear the cry of rock being...
“How Deep Is Your Love” Bee Gees Cover By REO Brothers — Video of the Week 02/22/21
Despite what some musicians may spout, playing covers is not easy. You have to be good at your craft to pull it off well, and it does take a lot of work. If you're writing an original, nobody can tell you that you played something wrong. The same is not true for...
“Baby Come Back” Player Cover by Phaze V — Video of the Week 02/15/21
It's a tough time for people in New Orleans. It's a tough time for people everywhere, I know. But it's where I am, and where I've worked for the last decade, so I'm feelin' it.Everybody on planet Earth is familiar with Mardi Gras. Hundreds of thousands of people come...
“Three Little Birds” Bob Marley Cover by T Sisters—Video of the Week 02/01/21
We have to admit, we're suckers for girls who can sing really well. We're also suckers for three-part harmony. When we find that combination in a capella form, it simply can't be ignored.This selection checks off a couple of boxes. For one, since it's Bob Marley's...
Van Halen Songs Covered By Famous Musicians
Anybody that grew up in the 70s or 80s and picked up a guitar tried to learn a Van Halen song. Eddie was THE guitarist to emulate. He introduced the now famous tapping technique first heard on Van Halen 1's lead-in to The Kinks' cover of "You Really Got Me."...
Get 'Em to the Show—How to Beat the Facebook Algorithm and Successfully Promote Your Gigs Online
Tired of scratching your head over Facebook’s mysteries? Frustrated by the lack of response when promoting your shows? The solution is here, and it’s time to take action!