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A podcast for musicians of all backgrounds to learn how to run your music career like a business! Whether you're a weekend warrior or a hired gun; whether you play cover songs or originals, Cover Band Confidential is your weekly source on how to make GOOD money playing music!

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Episode 363: Vegas Gigging Secrets: Hidden Rooms, High Rollers & Crazy Stories

Feb 06 2025 44 mins

This week on the Cover Band Confidential Podcast, Adam hosts solo while Dan recovers from surgery. Filling in is longtime listener and patron, John Wolske, a Las Vegas-based musician and production coordinator. John, wears a lot of hats and breaks down his journey, the venues he works in, and the Vegas music market. Expect tales of high rollers, special guest appeara

Episode 362: YOUR GUIDE TO NAMM 2025: HOT NEW GEAR, 80'S VIBES & FART PEDALS!

Jan 30 2025 32 mins

Join Adam and Dan in this episode of the Cover Band Confidential Podcast as they discuss Adam's recent experiences at NAMM! Adam recounts his jet-lagged journey from Atlanta to Anaheim, highlighting new products, weird inventions, and nostalgic returns of 80s gear. They dive into standout items like the Lily Pad mic ducking system, Rev Amps' innovative LED cab displays, a

Episode 361: Dan Muses on Knowing Your Worth

Jan 23 2025 7 mins

Dan here, team! Just a quick one for you and me while Adam's off hobnobbing with the music greats at NAMM!Ever think about concepts like worth and value and saying no? I do. And so do some folks on our Patreon. Here's a hot five minutes on my thoughts about whether worth is set by the market, or if it's something you can stand for and build from pure intention. Hope you enjoy!Thank

Episode 360: Band Breakup Drama: Handling the Fallout with Professionalism

Jan 16 2025 37 mins

This week, we tackle a juicy band drama story submitted by our community. When band members clash on the band's direction, things get messy. Learn what to do (and what NOT to do) when band conflicts erupt, from aligning ambitions to navigating media fallout. Plus, hear about the worst ways to handle getting fired from a band, straight from real-life examples. We

Episode 359: Spider Bites, Free Gym Memberships & Why not all "free" gigs are bad ! 🕷️🏋️‍♂️🎸

Jan 09 2025 31 mins

In this episode of the Cover Band Confidential podcast, Adam and Dan dive into everything from mysterious spider bites and urgent care visits to the intriguing proposition of playing gigs in exchange for services. They discuss the highs and lows of taking gigs with non-monetary compensation, prepping for surgeries, and the value of staying sharp during the slow season. Pl

Episode 358: From Local Bar to Local Star: Tone Merchants' Band Coaching

Jan 02 2025 67 mins

Join Michael, Eric, and Eren from Raleigh's high-energy cover band, The Tone Merchants, as they chat with Adan & Dan about their journey from Craigslist ads to packed gigs. Learn their struggles with marketing to a divided triangle of cities and how they're navigating social media and content creation to attract more fans. This episode is a goldmine for band promotion

Episode 357: Quick Christmas Update: Our Best Year Yet! 🎄

Dec 26 2024 6 mins

Join us for a brief holiday check-in on the Cover Band Confidential Podcast as we reflect on a record-breaking year and share personal stories. Adam and Dan discuss their busy Christmas schedules, upcoming plans for the new year, and some heartwarming updates. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus, we wish you all the best. Tune in for

Episode 356: How to Make it as a Full-Time Musician - Interview with Michael Collinson- York, UK

Dec 19 2024 46 mins

This week, I sat down with York-based musician Michael Collinson at the RWB Music store in York to discuss his journey as a full-time musician in northern England. We dive deep into his background, how he juggled various gigs and teaching roles, and the ups and downs of sustaining a musical career. From playing in multiple bands, handling repairs at the shop, and even consider

Episode 355: Gear Shopping Across the Pond + A GENIUS Corporate Gig Hack!

Dec 12 2024 35 mins

In this week's Cover Band Confidential Podcast, Adam and Dan dive into the intricacies of rocking gigs and gear in two continents. Adam spills about a mind-blowing trip to York where he mingled with local guitar gods and explored some jaw-dropping music stores. Meanwhile, Dan nerds out over his latest gear acquisition and the guys celebrate an unexpected rank in Lux

Episode 354: Make It Your Own (w/ guest Ben Hulan)

Dec 05 2024 52 mins

This week while Adam visits Merrye Olde Englande, Dan brings in guest Ben Hulan, longtime Patreon member and all around Interesting Dude. This week's discussion: Making material your own. Sometimes the right decision ISN'T to recreate the recording exactly. Is that okay? When should you make that choice, and how? How much of it really IS "your own"? Ben's projects:La Murga de