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...
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How to Audition for a Gig – 8 Important Things You Must Do
Have you ever heard or seen a band and thought to yourself, "I'm better than that!" Most musicians have experienced this feeling at some point. One of the (many) reasons that some players get the gig is that they got started off on the right foot. It's not always the...
12 Perks of Playing in a Cover Band
In the musician community at large, players that perform covers are kinda considered the "black sheep" of the family. Although there are thousands of musicians that play covers in one capacity or another, the practice is still somewhat frowned upon by many musicians....
Rock Against Bullying: Musicians Rally to Support 12-Year Oregon Boy
According to StopBullying.gov, one-in-four students say they have been bullied at school, and that amount has risen to one out of every three kids in the United States. And those numbers are based on children who actually admit it. Growing up is difficult...
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8 Things I’ve Learned as a Full-Time Cover Band Musician
(This article was originally published on Spinditty in January 2017. It has been edited here to reflect the current time passed.) I've been playing in cover bands ever since I started learning an instrument nearly 40 years ago. There have been over forty different...
“Come Together” The Beatles Cover by Sershen & Zaritskaya — Video of the Week 03/29/21
If you're a YouTube junkie like me, you'll notice that there are more and more collaborations popping up. Musicians (and other artistic types) are hooking up with fellow creators with the video version of joint venture partnerships in order to expand their...
“Tennessee Whiskey” Chris Stapleton/David Allan Coe Guitar Cover by 9-year old Taj Farrant — Video of the Week 03/22/21
"These kids today don't understand real music." This is a claim that gets parroted often in the Cover Band Central Facebook Group, and elsewhere in the world of music purists. Part of CBC's mission is to debunk that myth, while also attempting to inspire said younger...
“Beginnings” Chicago Cover by Leonid & Friends — Video of the Week 03/15/21
Part of what I enjoy about writing this feature every Sunday night is exploring the deep catalog of bands I've never even heard of before. I'm on the lookout constantly, videos get suggested, and as a result I always end up finding some serious talent, which is why...
“Crazy” Gnarls Barkley Cover by IMY2 — Video of the Week 03/08/21
For those of you who follow along with the artists that we support, you'll notice that we like to focus on the up-and-comers quite often. In many cases, it includes the younger generation who have taken advantage of the multitude of opportunities available for...
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!