On the heels of our Burnout episode, and with some great advice from a great Friend of the Pod, we're pushing back to look bigger-picture at the year in review, what we've accomplished, where we've grown, and what there is to take on next. Also, what would you name a Huey Lewis tribute??

Hit us up with what you see the next year will be about for you, at [email protected]

It happens to all of us, from time to time. What do you do when the joy is gone?

The 2023 Expense Tracker spreadsheet is available here: https://www.adampatrickjohnson.com/products/fj7pch7e7rek61uqvdtlng9xc8wxqw 

After a weekend warrrior recap, Dan raises the question of whether you've ever encountered a song that's too iconically connected to a particular artist to cover--because he may have.

Then Adam raises the real question. We explore the dichotomy between two kinds of bands; Show Bands and Service Bands. We explore the nooks and crannies of this concept and come out agreeing that they're both good, but the focuses are very different. Knowing which  you are and which you want to be is important!

We hate to harsh on people's acts, but Adam saw a show last night that had was rife with teachable moments. At least three lessons were learnable from how this band did--so learn! And do better!

William Nesmith's "Go Tell It On The Mountain": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYSwBfXKYUk&ab_channel=WilliamNesmith 

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Sometimes you find yourself in a rough situation, personnel-wise. People don't work out, or ones that used to don't anymore. That's tough. But when the Internet INSISTS you stay in that situation, while simultaneously complaining about you being in that situation? That's a whole other story.

Good talk this Thanksgiving week, folks! Adam's had not much going on since getting back from his adventures, but Dan's had a big weekend of big new growth, including a new head to feed who more than earned his keep. Takeaway of the episode: Your value is the only thing you have control over. 

Have a great turkey day, American listeners, and a very fine plain old Thursday to everyone else!

Adam's back from outpatient procedures, illness, and adventure for yet another dip into the world of band life! This week: Dusting off holiday repertoire, a BIG shout-out to BandHelper, and Dan talking about bringing in a new don't-call-him-a-roadie to help with gear so he can shmooze. 

A quickie for a sickie this week: Adam's under the weather and needs to try and save his pep for (hopefully) a gig on Saturday. So we catch up quick, talk a little about the power of networking and Musician Karma, and send him back to bed with his soup and tea. 

Thay healthy out there folks! It's not Covid right now, but the current flu is no joke!

Some songs seem straightforward, but when you dig in they're crazy hard. Others seem like they'll be a real challenge, but figuring them out is satisfying and easier than expected. What have you got like that??

No clickbait in THAT episode title! This week the boys talk about what it takes to have pricing leverage in the conversation for bookings with bars and clubs. It's both easier and harder than you think! 

This episode is brought to you by MJ's "Thriller" and every note ever written by Danny Elfman. Happy Halloween, everybody!!