This week is extra special because we have our first ever CBC guest! Joining the show is John Monnecka - a die-hard musician who performs solo gigs several times a week. His repetoire is extensive, and John has mastered the art of live streaming and growing a fan base online. There's a wealth of wizdumb this week. Check it out and share!

Timestamps:

01:35 - Ladies and Gentleman...John Monnecka
03:18 - Australia
03:58 - Moderators rock
05:20 - Taking donations
06:00 - Guts to go live
06:52 - No troll zone
09:40 - Sweatpants and t-shirt
11:14 - Play by ear
12:45 - Keepin' it real
13:15 - Funky lovechild
14:10 - Tip jars
19:32 - Be approachable
24:36 - Living room concerts
27:58 - Crazy
37:12 - The book
43:30 - How to play the song
47:36 - Music is emotion
50:56 - The best songs come from pain
55:14 - Honor the artist
62:00 - All of Me
68:55 - Steven Tyler is the coolest human on the planet
73:26 - The beginning
75:10 - Whitesnake
79:56 - Rainbow in the Dark

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We're back! After a month off, due to scheduling conflicts, we're here to cover a wide range of issues including the value of Facebook "Likes." the updates from our recent gigs, and the widespread world of cover musicians. All this and more!

Timestamps:

02:49 - The new studio
03:35 - Drum master Tony
04:20 - Still workin'
05:50 - CBC Group
06:40 - Alec!!
08:38 - Likes for Likes
16:00 - Pages options
16:42 - The future?
21:12 - Adding new members
22:23 - The website
26:42 - Tony's gigs
28:16 - Website contributers
29:09 - Tony B corner
29:45 - Big vision
30:21 - Madonnica
31:50 - Van Hagar
33:35 - Mac Sabbath
35:32 - Here's the the small band
35:51 - Dread Zeppelon
36:35 - Herb Tarlicks
38:38 - The Nerds
40:22 - Molly Ringwalds
42:45 - Stache Gordon
45:00 - Video screens
47:32 - Foreigner is a tribute band
51:20 - Brian Tichy
53:20 - Are we the bastard child?
55:10 - We're the new rock stars
56:09 - It's all about the Group
57:24 - The Verve Pipe
58:50 - Hand off the baton

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New week, and new wizdumb to be had!

Timestamps:

01:52 - Hurricane Nate
05:32 - 6 nights again
07:16 - Private parties
08:35 - Tony's charity event
10:42 - Live video
18:58 - Reality check
20:40 - Listen to the bass player
21:30 - CBC Group grand puba
24:10 - How about a show?
26:25 - Laying down the law
26:46 - Website plan
30:52 - Steve's tour
32:04 - It's (almost) all covers
36:30 - Getting down with Stevie
40:24 - How close do you play to the recording?
43:40 - Check out the live stuff
45:45 - YouTube as a tool
48:00 - Changing the key
51:43 - Mods in the Group
54:21 - Changing positions

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As our icons keep passing away, it's more important than ever for us musicians to carry the torch of the amazing music that has been written. Steve and Tony get into the fundamentals of maintaining a career in music, staying cool on stage, and stupid stuff!

Timestamps:

03:21 - New toy
04:17 - The Great Pumpkin Blaze
08:00 - Heightened awareness
11:55 - Our responsibility
12:34 - Tom Petty
18:54 - Rock Star
19:28 - Don't Stop Believing
22:58 - We need to adapt
25:08 - Know the fundamentals
27:37 - Follow direction - Take heed and note
33:05 - Steve is busy
36:28 - Wisdom!
37:45 - GigGab Podcast
39:50 - Staying present
43:18 - LOA stuff
47:50 - Keeping emotions in check
48:49 - Saxy!
49:38 - Stupid stuff
50:33 - Live broadcasts/Group coaching
54:28 - Gain a month

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Do you want your videos and music promoted for free? Of course you do! This week, Steve and Tony discuss ideas for an upcoming contest where YOU will be the star! Tony digs deep into the world of written contracts, and Steve teases the soon-to-be-live website! All this and more!

Timestamps:

03:54 - Don't Stop Believing
07:01 - Contracts
11:15 - Who?
17:45 - How?
26:21 - How to handle being handed a contract
29:20 - Handshake agreement
31:16 - Have respect for yourself
36:33 - Steve's weekend
40:45 - Performance area
41:36 - Stage plot
46:38 - Terms and conditions
50:02 - Video contest
55:25 - The website

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It's a new week, and there is more wizdumb to be enjoyed! Steve and Tony give some tips on business steps to take to get better gigs, what an EPK is and how to use it, and much more!

Timestamps:

00:56 - This better be cool
02:45 - The Group
06:31 - Rained out
07:40 - Brrrr!
08:42 - Six nights
12:32 - I'm not a singer, but I can sing
16:22 - Brain stuff
18:15 - Monitors are important
18:45 - Singing drummers
23:01 - Drinking on the job
31:30 - Steps to take to get better gigs
34:04 - Play for the gig you want, not the one you have
35:50 - Virgin success
39:35 - Aim high
42:53 - You can sub, too
46:08 - EPKs
47:59 - Vision for the site
49:02 - How do you find a musician or band?
57:16 - We want to be the best

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This week - Steve and Tony discuss your favorite cover songs to play live, Steve sheds his inhibitions, and the guys try to stay in time. All this and more!!

Timestamps:

00:43 - Drummers rule!
02:28 - Rained out
03:35 - Harvey
05:27 - More themes
07:17 - Tribute bands
15:40 - Steve sings
20:06 - Calling the show
23:40 - Weddings vs. clubs
26:30 - Tempo talk
28:20 - You gotta feel it
32:25 - Learn the click
36:35 - The key
39:14 - More click
51:40 - Your favorite song

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This week - Steve and Tony give more tips on hiring or being a sub. They also tell your jokes, recap their gigs, and marvel and the insane growth of the Cover Band Central Facebook Group!

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After a few weeks off, Steve and Tony are back to impart some wizdumb! This time out, they talk about the best practices working as a sub or hiring a fill-in player, some of the most embarrassing things that have happened on stage, and some exciting CBC updates!

Timestamps:

00:45 - Tony's vacation
02:35 - 12 nights in a row
03:32 - Maiden vs. Steve
06:16 - Cool things
08:40 - The CBC Group is exploding!
13:06 - Believe
13:15 - Heading to the big time?
17:02 - The most embarrassing things that have happened on stage
24:19 - Having to pee
26:06 - Swallowing flying insects
27:18 - Jump!
30:21 - Tony bonks someone on the head
31:40 - Magic carpet ride
32:11 - Where is Faye?
33:36 - Alex Van Halen
35:45 - Pointers for subs
38:45 - Steve subs for Tony's band
42:48 - Magic moments
43:19 - Know the songs
45:15 - Have a song list
48:04 - Learning songs for fun
51:50 - Learning songs for work
54:22 - Turn off the TV
56:00 - Own the songs
57:00 - Love a song
59:55 - Listen first
65:01 - Wrap

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