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 appearances from big names like Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker, and the ins and outs of gigging in Sin City. 

Whether you're curious about breaking into the Vegas scene or just love great gig stories, this episode has it all!

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00:00 Welcome to the Cover Band Confidential Podcast
00:18 Introducing Special Guest Host: John Walsky
00:48 John's Musical Journey and Career in Vegas
04:53 Breaking into the Vegas Music Scene
11:16 Navigating the Vegas Gig Landscape
13:08 Behind the Scenes: Vegas Venues and Production Work
18:23 The Unique Challenges of Performing in Vegas
21:45 The Reality of Working in Vegas
22:57 Vegas Music Scene: A Market Like Any Other
25:51 Musical Projects and Aspirations
29:54 Unexpected High Roller Moments
31:04 Celebrity Encounters and NAMM Stories
38:37 Craziest Gig Experiences
39:57 Connecting with the Community