Improvisation is a key element in performing music. Players often like to jam on sections of songs in order to put their own stamp on the tune. There are also some situations in which a band member has to improvise for a different reason. Even if you always carry a...
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Top 10 Reasons Why Your Cover Band Is Not Successful
All around the world, there are tens of thousands of musicians that play covers. The presentations vary considerably including, but not limited to – wedding bands, tribute bands, corporate bands, party bands, top 40 bands, bar bands, acoustic happy hour solo artists,...
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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...
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...
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!