Cover Band Central is giving away a BRAND NEW electric guitar courtesy of Reverend Guitars!We had the pleasure of sitting down with the designer of this guitar Kyle Shutt.Kyle is a die-hard musician - having worked in a number of bands over the last decade and a half. Among his credits are original band The... Read more
In the age of EDM, DJs, hip-hop, and auto-tune, it's refreshing to see some of the younger generation embracing the rock music from their parents' catalogue, and even taking things further by picking up a guitar. Los Angeles based band Liliac is made up of three brothers and two sisters...all who are proficient at their... Read more
All around the world, wherever you go, there are musicians playing covers. Whether it be in a wedding band, a tribute act, a classic rock group at the corner bar, a variety band at a casino, a backyard party, or a busker on the street corner - every musician at one time or another has... Read more
We'll never get used to the tragedy of losing some of our most celebrated music icons. When someone as gifted as Chris Cornell passes on, it's difficult to accept. With an incredible body of work including Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, as well as his solo work, Cornell has left a legacy of memorable... Read more
Ronnie James Dio is arguably one the most iconic singers in the history of rock and roll and more specifically...heavy metal. With a resume of bands like Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, as well as his namesake band, Dio has made a mark on music history that few will surpass. Although we've sadly lost his presence... Read more
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 wither away, there are a select few who are able to persevere through... Read more
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 below Family Feud at #2 and Judge Judy in the top spot.During the... Read more
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... Read more
