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Rocking the Stage: Richard Page's Tribute Tales


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Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of tribute bands with Gig Gab! Join host Dave Hamilton as he chats with Richard Page, a seasoned musician with a wealth of experience in cover and tribute bands.

Dive into Richard’s musical evolution: from his early days with the cover band Rewind to leading the Black Crows tribute band, Remedy, and finally, his adventures with a Grateful Dead tribute, Dead Band. Discover the challenges and triumphs of replicating iconic sounds and the importance of visual elements in live performances.

Explore the art of booking gigs and building strong venue relationships. Richard shares his strategies for navigating proximity clauses and maintaining professional ties while pushing for better promotion. Learn how to leverage tools like Dropbox and archive.org to enhance your band’s reach and efficiency.

The episode also delves into the world of in-ear monitors…because of course it does! Richard recounts his journey in adopting this technology, highlighting the improvements in sound quality and performance. With tips on hearing protection and audience interaction, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to elevate your live shows.

Join Dave and Richard for a lively discussion filled with humor, expertise, and actionable advice. Whether you’re a musician or a music enthusiast, this episode of Gig Gab is packed with insights to inspire and inform!

  • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 464 – Monday, January 13, 2025
    • January 13th: Stephen Foster Memorial Day
    • 00:01:44 Guest co-host: Richard Page from Rewind, then Remedy, Dead Band (Tribute)
      • Started a cover band… then joined Remedy, a Black Crowes Tribute band
      • 00:04:57 When your cover band is really a vanity band
        • Set guardrails for your cover band!
        • 00:09:53 Run as a democracy, with a shared vision
          • And also guardrails!
          • 00:11:44 Image matters
            • Live music is a visual art (h/t Paul Kent!)
            • 00:13:45 Everyone we play with Musical Family
            • 00:14:43 Moving from Cover Band to Tribute Band
            • 00:18:53 How long should your sets be?
              • Play your own shows? Or partner with other tribute bands?
              • 00:26:21 If you have a good gig…quickly rebook for the next year!
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              • 00:29:35 What does Dave think about jam bands?
              • 00:35:08 And then came a Dead tribute band
                • 130 Song catalog…and adding more every time
                • 00:40:00 Booking a Dead tribute
                • 00:43:00 Selecting songs for Dead tributes
                  • Learn the studio version, then… live (probably Europe ‘72)
                  • 00:44:32 Making a club an offer they shouldn’t(?) refuse
                  • 00:50:07 Proximity Clauses for either Tribute Band?
                  • 00:54:17 The motivation to keep booking your band
                  • 00:58:00 Applying the Freemium Model to your cover band
                    • Make an RFC Sheet (Reasons for contact)
                    • 01:03:28 Richard’s Bands’ In-Ears Journey
                      • Behringer X32 with a split-snake to run
                      • Music Audiologist, Frank Wartinger on Gig Gab 411
                      • AirPods Pro hearing test
                      • 01:13:36 Using an ambient mic with in-ears
                      • 01:18:22 Gig Gab 461 Outtro
                      • Follow Richard Page on Facebook
                        • Remedy
                        • Dead Band
                        • Contact Gig Gab!
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