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Why Cover Bands and Musicians are More Important than Ever
As I type this, the world just learned yesterday that we lost yet another music icon...the incomparable Chris Cornell. As with when anyone else passes away, people all over the globe are celebrating his life and music. We're sure to see tributes to follow where...
Song Selection in a Cover Band – 10 Factors to Consider
Among the important decisions that you'll make when playing covers, one of the most vital for your success is the songs you choose. There are thousands of great songs to pick from that will work on the cover band circuit; but in order to have some longevity, you want...
Great Ways for Musicians to Get Kicked Out of a Band
Playing in a band is quite a bit different than any other job. There are things that you can get away with that you aren't able to if you're punching a time clock or working in an office. However, that doesn't mean you're immune from getting the boot if you're...
5 Reasons Why Musicians Should Be Using Facebook Live Right Now
Unless you’ve been living completely off the grid for the last six months, you know that internet behemoth Facebook launched its Live function for all to use anytime they choose. The social media leader is aggressively promoting this feature through numerous...
10 Tips for Playing a Cover Song
Although I've never counted, I can guess with confidence that I've learned and played well over a thousand different cover songs in my career. I have a specific system that has developed over time that has proven effective for me in maintaining a career as a...
What’s So Bad About Playing Cover Songs?
I'm willing to bet that some people will see this headline and answer the question in the comments without even clicking to read the article. But for those of you that have taken the step to see what this is about, read on. For starters, why even ask this question?...
Common Mistakes Musicians Make With YouTube Videos…and How To Fix Them
You Tube is the third most popular website in the world, and the fourth most popular in the United States, behind only Amazon (3), Facebook (2), and Google at the top slot – according to Alexa.com. More than 1 billion unique users visit You Tube every month....
10 Perks of Playing in a Wedding Band
When I started Cover Band Central, I had played in almost every variation of a cover band. I've worked extensively in classic rock bands, had long stints in a couple of blues bands, gigged with an all female dance outfit, played with party bands at casinos and...
Top 10 Reasons Why Drummers Rule
I’m not a drummer. But I’m pretty sure that I could play fairly okay if I had a kit and put in some work. A lot of other musicians would say the same thing, because knowing how to play an instrument with proficiency requires that you understand how to maintain a...
16 Tips For Musicians On How To Learn Songs Quickly, Easily, and Effectively
I was recently offered a gig with a well-known, hard-working cover band on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. and had to learn their song list quickly. While the task of picking up 60+ new tunes in about two weeks was somewhat overwhelming, I realized during the process that...
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Dark Times For Musicians As Facebook’s Newest Music Guidelines Clamp Down on Videos and Live Streams
Oh...hey, 2020. You're still here? Seems like you've been hanging around for years. We should have known that starting January off with the death of one of the greatest rock drummers to ever sit behind a kit—Rush's "Professor" Neil Peart—that we were in for a rough...
Video of the Week: “Easy Lover” Phil Collins/Philip Bailey Cover by The Hindley Street Country Club – 09/07/20
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...
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,...
The CBC Wizdumb Hour #94 – Dusting Off the Tapes
It's week six of quarantine, but that's not leaving any shortage of wizdumb to discuss.! This time around, Steve and Tony talk about the joy of looking back at old recordings, remind each other and you to be grateful, and extol the values of a hot tub. All this and...
New Study Finds Most Live Streaming Musicians Aren’t Wearing Pants
When the worldwide stay-at-home recommendations went into place, many musicians who lost gigs turned to live streaming. Players found it to be the easiest way to still reach their fan base. Local guitarist Richard Dangles took to the medium right away. He quickly...
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!
