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Burger N’ Fries – Cover Band Central “Spotlight Artist of the Month” – January 2019
One of the biggest challenges that cover bands face is standing the test of time. Cultural shifts, generation gaps, economic swings, and musical evolution all play a part in determining the fortitude of working musicians. While many bands will encounter obstacles and...
Jeopardy!™ Gives 6 Tribute Bands Massive Exposure
Some people would consider that once you’re represented as a Jeopardy!™ clue, you’ve “made it.” For six tribute bands, that very thing happened on the episode that aired on December 3, 2018. Jeopardy!™ is one of the highest rated syndicated programs — landing just...
No Idea – Cover Band Central “Spotlight Artist of the Month” – December 2018
Many bands dream of making a living playing music and never having to set their alarm for the morning or punch a time clock at a miserable job. The fact is that it can be more than a dream — but it takes a vision, hard work, and perseverance.Even with all of that in...
Marketing Bootcamp – Branding Your Band
Everyone claims to be a Marketer. And they are right. We are all “marketing” ourselves everyday whether it’s our job performance to our employer, our worthiness to our spouses, our opinions on social media, or why you should come see my band play Friday night. We are...
Why We Don’t Allow Event Invites in the Cover Band Central Facebook Group
If you've spent any time whatsoever in the wildly popular Cover Band Central Facebook Group, you'll know that dozens of people every day post something about their upcoming event — usually a band performance. While I applaud people for trying to get the word out to...
‘Tis the Season of Cover Songs – 24 Holiday Classics That Are Free to Play, Record and Sell
Brrrrr. It’s getting cold out there. It’s that time again—where people hustle and bustle, flickering lights and decorations are abound on houses and city streets, and there is holiday music in the air. No other part of the year is more inundated with music of the...
Chicken on the Bone – Cover Band Central “Spotlight Artist of the Month” – November 2018
There are certain crucial aspects to running a cover band that make them stand out. In a city where there is live music everywhere, it’s not easy to compete for a crowd. A band has to employ the right mix of song selection, image, energy, and especially the know-how...
Play a cover song just like the original, or make it your own? – A Handy Guide
It's a hotly debated topic, one in which we deal with often in the Cover Band Central Group. Is it better to play a song that was originally written and performed by someone else as close to the original recording as possible, or is it an opportunity to make it your...
Watch local cover band artist sing duet with Kip Winger
It’s a rare opportunity when a fan gets to meet one of their childhood heroes. It’s even far more unlikely that someone gets a chance to sing on stage with someone they’ve admired from afar. But Friday night, that’s exactly what happened for New Jersey singer Wendy...
16 Tips for Working Musicians on How to Be a Successful Club or Bar Cover Band
If you want to excel in the cover music scene, it's not always a question of your level of skill, but often just a matter of focusing on the right things that makes a difference. In just about every city and town in the United States, as well as many around the world,...
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“Halloween Theme” John Carpenter Cover by Wilson—Video of the Week 10/26/20
Ahhh, it finally feels like Fall. The leaves are changing colors, there's a crisp in the air, and plenty of scary movies on television. It's hard to flip through the channels this month without coming across the movie that changed the horror genre (or one of its...
“Eruption” Bass Van Halen Cover by Charles Berthoud—Video of the Week 10/19/20
With the passing of Eddie Van Halen still on everyone's minds, we thought we'd find something that celebrates his playing, but just a little differently. Charles Berthoud (pronounced BEAR-too) is a British bassist who has been playing for close to a decade. Inspired...
Top 8 Van Halen Tribute Bands
The tragic passing of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen has left a serious void in the music world. Many consider him to be the best there ever was, and few could argue. It's inevitable that all or our heroes will eventually be gone, but this one hurts. Van Halen was...
“Right Now” Van Halen Cover by These Guys Live—Video of the Week 10/12/20
With the recent passing of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, we just had to find a good VH cover to feature this week. After spending hours scrolling through YouTube videos—mostly coming across individuals trying to replicate Eddie's solos—we came up empty. But then, by...
Vocal Duo Films A New Music Video Every Day For 100 Days During Quarantine
2020 has hit the entertainment world hard. With the Covid-19 pandemic affecting everyone on the planet, people have been mostly relegated to staying home since mid-March. This "new normal" has especially burdened musicians—who found themselves without any open venues...
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