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, people all over the globe are faced with new challenges. We... Read more
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 unusual. The only time the authorities create... Read more
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.Relegated to performing from their homes, musicians quickly turned to the internet to find a... Read more
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" is one of THE most popular songs... Read more
Kyle was the last one to show up at the club to reunite with "the gang.""Let's get some shots!"As the band was tearing through covers of classic rock from the 60s through the 90s, Kyle and company were reminiscing about the good 'ol days."Man, we used to get LIT back in school," frat brother Jack... Read more
"Y'know it's that song? By that guy? I know you guys know it!"Ashley was normally pretty reserved, but she had several cosmos in her and was feeling brazen. "I'm gonna go request a song!" she informed the rest of the bachelorette party. "Oooo oooo," blurted the bride-to-be's trashy cousin Melissa. "Make 'em play that song... Read more
"I was just drunk, y'know. I didn't think the dude would just appear!"Such is the claim of Richard Klima—occasional barfly and avid shouter."I know it's a popular song and I really wanted the band to play it. The first time I shouted I wasn't sure that they heard me. Then I belted it two more... Read more
"Fuck!" exclaimed Lance Alot, singer of mediocre local bar band Dangling Duty."I know I shared this event with at least a dozen Facebook Groups! Why isn't anybody here?"The band had been preparing for months for this show - getting together two-and-a-half times to rehearse."Well, it would have been a full three times, but (rhythm guitar... Read more
For musicians and cover bands, Halloween season is one of the best times of year. Holiday party gig opportunities start popping up, and people tend to start going out for live entertainment more often and in greater numbers.While it's rare that your set list for the gig will include only Halloween-themed songs (although it can... Read more
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 recording, and a unique, interesting or excellent song selection.Videos can be... Read more
