In this episode Adam and Dan discuss their respective trips to Disney World and NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). 

Adam covers the highlights of his NAMM experience, such as the meetings with representatives from various music gear companies, unique discoveries like 3D printed guitar pedal toppers, and affordable gear from brands like Ibanez. They discuss the changing landscape of NAMM as major companies like Fender and Gibson sat out this year, making room for smaller, lesser-known companies. They also appreciate the Patreon community for their support that made Adam’s trip to NAMM possible.

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00:05 Introduction and Personal Updates
01:38 Reviews!
02:13 NAMM Experience and Insights
06:02 Impressions from the Mackie and NU-X Booths
14:01 Headless Guitars and Extended Range Instruments
14:33 Big Brands Missing and the Rise of Import Companies
15:20 Discovering Affordable and Quality Guitars
17:41 Networking and Meeting Online Contacts in Real Life
18:33 The Unexpected Recognition
19:53 The Fun and Challenges of Attending the Event
20:48 The Unique Offerings of Rockit Music Gear
23:02 Reflecting on the NAMM Experience
24:58 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements
25:25 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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In this episode of the Cover Band Confidential Podcast, Adam and Dan discuss strategies and opportunities for cover band musicians. 

Apparently, The Hives requested cover bands to help meet the demand for their music by playing concerts in their respective cities. 

Is this the beginning of bands franchising themselves on a wider scale? 

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This week the fellas discuss that strategic (vs. the tactical) aspects of the gig booking game. What's the long play? How do you shape your year? What's the brand value you're going to deliver to make your re-hire a no brainer for a booker?


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This week the fellas contemplate the whys and wherefores of The Smashing Pumpkin's recent open audition call for guitarists. Why would they do that? What are they getting? Is it something you should do?

Opinions will vary. Here's ours!

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This week after the usual pleasantries, yer boyz talk about BOIR! That's right, those of you operating small businesses in the US will need to do the new Beneficial Ownership Information Report--or face STEEP consequences! 

Adam walks you through what it took to do it. Not that much, it turns out, once you're over a certain learning curve. And as always, we're here to flatten the curve, and keep you out of the clink!

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This week Adam and Dan reflect on the year 2023. They talk about the remarkable growth they experienced with an increase in downloads, plays, and overall reach. They also discuss how the shift in their band line-up has opened up new possibilities. Plans for the upcoming year are also touched upon, indicating a more focused approach. They remind viewers about new tax reporting requirements for LLCs 


00:00 Introduction and Christmas Recap
00:32 Holiday Concert Experience
01:35 Microphone Discussion
02:22 Christmas Surprise: Disney Trip
05:32 Gear Talk: LG's StanByMe Go
08:24 New Reporting Requirements for LLCs
10:28 Podcast Reviews and Listener Engagement
12:20 Reflecting on the Year's Stats
12:47 Podcast and YouTube Performance Review
13:26 Challenges and Successes in Podcasting
15:28 Boosting Website Traffic and Engagement
17:39 Growth in the Patreon Community
18:03 Planning for the Future: Strategies and Goals
18:32 Most Listened Podcast Episodes
20:04 Feedback and Future Directions
23:22 New Projects and Resolutions
28:06 Looking Forward to NAMM and New Partnerships
29:07 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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This week Adam and Dan respond to an email inquiry from a listener, Brian, curious about why people choose to be in cover bands instead of making original music. We explore the different types of satisfaction derived from being in either a cover or original band, and how the interaction with the crowd, the creative process, and the economic realities form the crux of why most musicians opt for cover bands. They further discuss this phenomenon in light of their own experiences and underscore how even cover bands require significant creativity to adapt songs to a specific band or instrumentation.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:11 Recap of Recent Gigs and Experiences
00:57 Challenges and Rewards of Performing in Small Spaces
01:37 Reflections on the Year's Performances
02:21 The Unforgettable Bartender Incident
03:48 Sharing Experiences from Corporate Acoustic Shows
06:27 Exploring New Songs and Styles
07:53 Listener Review and Contest Update
09:15 Discussion on Original vs Cover Bands
22:41 Exploring the Creative Aspects of Cover Bands
25:37 Conclusion and Contact Information

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A Lesson in Stress and Forgetting Things

This week Adam and Dan discuss their recent experiences with gigs and events. 

Adam recounts attending a comedy show, while Dan narrates a frazzled experience at a weekend gig, which taught him a profound lesson in dealing with stress and the importance of triple-checking things before leaving. 

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes
00:11 Recent Gigs and Experiences
02:00 Upcoming Events and Plans
02:14 Reflections on Work-Life Balance
04:21 Exciting Developments and Future Prospects
04:38 Giveaway Announcement and Patreon Promotion
05:36 Review Reading and Discussion
07:41 Recap of Previous Corporate Christmas Party
08:05 Recent Christmas Party Experience
09:15 Dan's Frazzled Gig Story
15:55 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

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Hey guys RockStock announced the giveaway on Friday and while the link was in last week's notes I wanted to be sure everyone knew about it.  

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This week we have a special spousal visitor: Mrs Adam herself, Amber Johnson! Been a minute since we've had Amber's input on the show, so it's great to have her back. This week we talk about the annual holiday gig that Amber is part of, without Adam but with a whole bunch of players who are a regular project of their own. What's it like onboarding their material? Coming in to nail a show that's "someone else's"? 

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