(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...
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....
Live streaming has suddenly taken off as the best way to reach fans due to coronavirus outbreak. People are staying at home more than ever before, and musicians have turned to the internet to find their audience. Facebook Live debuted in late 2015, but didn't start...
Everyone claims to be a Marketer. And they are right. We are all “marketing” ourselves everyday whether it’s our job performance to our employer, our worthiness to our spouses, our opinions on social media, or why you should come see my band play Friday night. We are...
If you've spent any time whatsoever in the wildly popular Cover Band Central Facebook Group, you'll know that dozens of people every day post something about their upcoming event — usually a band performance. While I applaud people for trying to get the word out to...
If you want to excel in the cover music scene, it's not always a question of your level of skill, but often just a matter of focusing on the right things that makes a difference. In just about every city and town in the United States, as well as many around the world,...
One of the joys of playing music in a cover band is that you get to replicate some of the most popular songs in the history of music. Audiences throughout the world love these songs, which of course contributes to their longevity. Not every band will play all of these...
The 1990s were a time of major change in the world of popular rock music, unlike any that had been seen before—or since. The excess and showmanship of the '80s had grown tired, and a new paradigm emerged, temporarily obliterating every hair-metal and glam-rock band....
If you play music either as a profession or just as a hobby, it's imperative to create and maintain an online presence. In these times, there is no easier way to get yourself out there, connect with the right people, and develop a rapport with industry folks and fans...
Among the important decisions that you'll make when playing covers, one of the most vital for your success is the songs you choose. There are thousands of great songs to pick from that will work on the cover band circuit; but in order to have some longevity, you want...
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In a shocking revelation that has left fans reeling, members of a popular local cover band have come forward to confess that they have been lip-syncing their performances all along. What was once thought to be a flawless replication of beloved songs has turned out to...
Musician and Band Marketing, What does that even mean? It's a scary term to some people. It just sounds so "business-like." It can generate images of someone wearing a suit and tie, sipping on a Starbucks latte' at their corporate office and attending board...
Few songs elicit more of a groan from cover band musicians more than "Mustang Sally." It has been played to death for decades at bars, pubs, weddings and more. Much to musician's dismay though, people still seem to love it and request it often. Funny enough, the...
In the world of cover bands and artists, musicians quite often find themselves needing additional instruments on stage when they don't have enough players to handle all of the parts. Backing tracks are widely used in the gigging arena, but programs have been difficult...
Musicians have never been afraid to address social concerns through song. There is a long list of past and current performers who have taken a stand on issues such as politics and climate change. The latest to pop up is this cover of Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee...
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