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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #93 – Build Like Birds
This week Steve and Tony are starting to feel the effects of being sheltered in place as things get a little goofy. With little to no gigging activity, the guys delve into what's keeping them going during this crazy time. And as always, there's plenty of wizdumb...
What’s Next For Gigging Musicians?
Sirens wailed and lights flashed as a string of seven or eight police cars paraded slowly up Bourbon Street. I couldn't hear what the cops were informing the Saturday night revelers due to the fact that my band was on stage blasting through a song. But this was...
Live Streaming Made Easy: A Musician’s Guide to Facebook Live
With the sudden and tragic outbreak of the coronavirus in March of 2020, many musicians all over the world found themselves without a gig. Shows were cancelled abruptly, tours were suspended, weddings postponed, and the music world was turned upside-down overnight....
How-to Flip the Screen on Facebook Live Broadcasts So You Don’t Look Backwards
Live streaming has suddenly taken off as the best way to reach fans due to coronavirus outbreak. People are staying at home more than ever before, and musicians have turned to the internet to find their audience. Facebook Live debuted in late 2015, but didn't start...
Guitarist Shocked When Band Doesn’t Notice His New Axe
Jerry Davis of local cover band Dizzy Dirty hadn't purchased a new guitar in a long time. For years he had been alternating between his prized Squire and an old Gibson SG that he inherited from his uncle. "Both of those guitars are beat to shit," Davis explains. "I've...
Top 10 Accessories Every Musician Should Have
A lot has been written about the different instruments we play, the hardware, effects, and even software. Most musicians read these articles like they did as a kid with the Christmas edition of the Sears catalog. And it’s easy to waste an entire evening reading about...
The Great “Sweet Home Alabama” Debate — What is the Correct Key of the Song?
If you ask Google, they'll tell you that the key of Sweet Home Alabama is G Major. Of course, we all know that the internet is always right, so there should be no further discussion, right? Yeah...no. Why Does This Matter? It really kinda doesn't. "Sweet Home Alabama"...
“Arms Folded Guy” Pissed That Band Doesn’t Notice Him
Chad had heard that local cover band "Stop That Pigeon" was playing at The Sock Hole — a popular weekend nightclub for live entertainment — but wasn't all that psyched about seeing them. "Well, I went to high school with a couple of those guys years ago," Chad...
Bar Owner Realizes He Could Have Advertised Cover Band’s Show, Too
Local cover band Itch Doctor had gained a pretty decent following in the last year. Looking to branch out of their regular routine of playing at the two popular night spots in town, the guys and gal booked a show in the next county. "We were pretty confident that some...
Improve Your Musical Experience By Simply Thinking the Right Thoughts
Thoughts are powerful. They are the genesis of everything that exists. Nothing is this world has ever been created without a thought preceding it. Consider everything that has ever happened to you in your musical life. Before you picked up that instrument, you thought...
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“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” Darlene Love Cover by Joyrider—Video of the Week 12/21/20
Musicians have come up with lots of creative ways to make videos in 2020. The pandemic that has affected the entire world has forced people to stay home, but musicians have still been doing what they do, albeit in new and interesting ways. The split-screen, properly...
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From Billboard.com: "Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, rising from No. 2. The song, first released on Carey's album Merry Christmas in 1994 and which first reigned for three weeks last holiday...
“Underneath The Tree” Kelly Clarkson Cover By First To Eleven—Video of the Week 12/07/20
I have to admit right off the bat that I screwed up this week. I knew that I was going to feature this band, but I did little-to-no research until the 11th hour. That was a big mistake. I'll explain. There is SO much content presented by this band to enjoy. And...
Hall & Oates Hotline Offers Callers Emergency Help
Have you ever found yourself needing to hear a Hall & Oates song right now!? I know you have, and you're in luck.In an age where we consume music through streaming services by something as simple as a voice request, it's pleasantly funny to find a throwback method...
“Christmas Time Is Here” Vince Guaraldi Cover by Daniela Andrade—Video of the Week 11/30/20
For this month with our weekly feature we're going to focus on music that celebrates the holiday season, and we can think of no better way to kick it off than with this holiday classic written by Vince Guaraldi in 1965 for A Charlie Brown Christmas. "Christmas Time is...
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!
