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RagDolls Rise: Susie Major's Tribute Band Story


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Ever wondered how an all-female Aerosmith tribute band came to be? Meet Susie Major, the voice behind Ragdolls, who defied expectations and carved a unique path in the tribute scene.

Susie shares her journey from singing male-dominated rock to leading a band that pays homage to Aerosmith while maintaining its own identity. Discover how she navigated the challenges of forming a tribute band and the unexpected twists along the way.

Press play to hear about the creative process, the importance of authenticity, and why Ragdolls stands out in a crowded field. Don’t miss this insightful conversation that redefines what it means to be a tribute band.

  • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 455 – Monday, November 11th, 2024
    • November 11th: National Metal Day (because this one goes to eleven!)
    • 00:01:43 Susie Major from RagDolls
    • 00:02:42 Singing for Roctober BloodSharknado
    • 00:04:17 Susie’s always been singing “male” songs
      • Evergreen (Barbara Streisand)
      • Pay Your Dues: “You didn’t flyer grocery store parking lots!”
      • 00:10:13 Detouring into postcards that you send to your fans
      • 00:11:22 Trying to be herself, while singing song to men
        • Chicago was the bridge from Show Tunes to Aerosmith
        • 00:16:15 Bandzoogle makes it easy to build a stunning website and online store for your music in minutes. Try it free for 30 days, then use promo code “giggabpod” to get 15% off your first year.
        • 00:17:45 From cover bands to original bands
          • Third World club in Las Vegas
          • 00:21:01 From Original Music to…Tribute Bands?
            • Robbie Rist: “You gotta start a tribute band!”
            • 00:26:05 Tributes vs. Covers
            • 00:28:15 Playing NAMM with an all-female tribute band
            • 00:29:34 Building relationships before endorsements
              • Microphones – Shure USA
              • Blue Yeti microphone
              • 00:32:14 Cousin Oliver said “You Gotta Start a Tribute Band”
              • 00:33:11 Starting a Tribute Band During Covid
              • 00:39:00 Soft Tickets vs. Hard Tickets…when you’re an all-female band
                • Becoming your own agent (or manager?)
                • 00:47:44 In-Ear Monitors
                  • Alclair
                  • 01:03:07 Gig Gab 455 Outtro
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