There are two schools of thought with cover band performances. The first is that it's a show, and there is a separation between the band and the crowd. In other words, the fourth wall remains up and t

This week the guys explain the transition, and delve deep into Steve's crazy six weekend gigs in three days during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Our guest today is Guitar World tech editor and guitarist Paul Riario. Paul has been with the popular musician magazine for over 25 years. He also has been playing on the music scene for decades, with

In olden days, we used to have to design and print flyers, post them in the venue or places around town, curate a mailing list, send those flyers out to people who like us and hope that they come to t

Being a musicianespecially in a bandisn't just about being good at your craft. More of the experience is about your relationships with others. You meet new people all of the time, and some become yo

If you've been playing music for any length of time, you know that there are many ups and downs. Sometimes you're playing to a full house, and sometimes it's just the staff and a couple of friends in

Playing in a band can often lend itself to being exposed to various legal and illegal substances. There are many stories of overuse by famous artists, at times leading to their demise. In the cover ba

Lots of great topics in the Cover Band Central Facebook Group lately, so Steve and Tony will scroll through and discuss what's being discussed. If you're not part of it, join here - www.facebook.com/g

How close should you try to get to replicating the original recording when playing covers? Should you dig deep down tot the most minute details, or scrap that idea and just make it your own? Steve and

When a band changes even just one member, the whole dynamic changes. It can be a challenging situation for both the band and the new member, and it just so happens that Steve experienced that this pas