There's something about music from the 80's when it comes to cover bands. It could be the catchy melodies, the fist-pumping choruses, or perhaps the fact that people born in the 80's are now in or approaching their 30's. It's hard to find a cover band anywhere that...
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Mike Massé and Jeff Hall – Cover Band Central “Spotlight Artists of the Week”
You folks in internet land may have seen a surprisingly good video show up recently on your Facebook News Feed of two guys in a pizza joint slaying Toto’s “Africa.”The YouTube video has nearly three million views as of this writing, and is on its way to becoming a...
Garden State Radio – Cover Band Central’s “Spotlight of the Week”
Most cover bands around the country play a gig. There are only a handful that put on a show. It's the entertainment business after all, and every musician and cover band artist is, by sheer nature of the job, an entertainer. It takes a lot of work to conceive, create...
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“Bridge Over Troubled Water” Simon & Garfunkel cover by James Peach—Video of the Week 01/10/22
We're always on the lookout for something new and different here at CBC, and fortunately for us this showed up in our inbox. Our interest was piqued when the sender stated that this cover was performed all acapella by him alone. Then we watched the video, and...
Whatever It Takes — A Musician’s Journey Through the Storm
The following was originally written in 2000—a year after the actual event. It was first penned as a series of e-mails to a friend, and then later compiled as a story. It has since been edited for continuity, but the spirit remains intact. This occurred over the...
“Mama, I’m Coming Home” Ozzy Osbourne cover by Larkin Poe — Video of the Week 05/17/21
It's still amazes me that I continue to discover "new" artists that have an extensive catalog of songs, but I've never heard of them before. With a ton of music loving friends on my news feed, once in a while someone will post a video that immediately gets my...
“Going To California” Led Zeppelin Cover by Pino Farina – Video of the Week 05/03/21
There's something more genuine about music played by a single person with just a guitar and vocal. Without drums, bass, keys, and loud volume, there's nowhere to hide. Every note needs to be played and sung with care.We came across our selection this week though not...
Jeopardy!™ Gives Tribute Bands Massive Exposure…Again!
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...
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!