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...
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...
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....
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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Back in December of 2018 when Alex Trebek was still manning the podium, Jeopardy!™ included a category titled "Their Tribute Band" which featured clues about real-life tribute bands, and the contestants had to figure out the artist being honored. The unstoppable game...
(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...
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...
"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...
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...
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!
