This week Adam and Dan catch up on gigs, gear, and the weird life of being a musician. Check out the highlights below and jump to what interests you!

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NES Hard Case (Tiktok Shop):  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTHngafVNkBa3-vJp30/
Direct Link: https://www.eylar.com/intact-premium-series-22-inch-rolling-carry-on-travel-hard-case-with-retro-controller-graphic.html#color=4 

MaestroDMX (10% off discount link): https://maestrodmx.com/discount/DISCOUNT4CBC?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmaestrodmx

BOTH Lighting 360 Tubes (Use “DISCOUNT4CBC” to save 5%): https://bothlightingusa.com/collections/all-products/products/360-tubes-copy

Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contracts

Backing Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/backing-track-resources


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00:00 - Kicking things off & intros
01:20 - Dan’s upcoming gig & karaoke story
04:45 - Adam’s mic saga: Sennheiser support adventure
07:15 - New gear: NES controller case & TikTok finds
10:00 - VX5 review & why it’s (almost) awesome
13:00 - Ableton on Mac Mini: stress testing for gigs
16:30 - Musicians going to shows as fans (or not)
25:00 - Why musicians should see stuff outside their wheelhouse
28:00 - New music recs: CMAT, Alabama Shakes, Weird Al, and more
31:00 - Final thoughts & community shoutouts