
A podcast for musicians of all backgrounds to learn how to run your music career like a business! Whether you're a weekend warrior or a hired gun; whether you play cover songs or originals, Cover Band Confidential is your weekly source on how to make GOOD money playing music!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 411 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

In this episode, Adam and Dan kick things off with a Christmas gear rundown, then dive into a 'Year in Review' segment for 2025.
They chat about this year's game-changing gear purchases, reverb.com's most sold gear of 2025, and trends that have sha... more
Welcome back to the Cover Band Confidential podcast! 🎸
This week, Adam and Dan share some festive shenanigans in the lead-up to Christmas. 🎄 Adam kicks things off with some gig stories from the Basketball Team Christmas Spectacular World Tour in ... more
In this episode, Adam and Dan discuss their holiday preparations, share personal anecdotes, and dive deep into band logistics for smoother operations.
The main thrust of the episode is a detailed look at Taylor Swift's leadership approach during he... more
This week, Adam and Dan dive into a mix of holiday gig stories, parenting wins, and gear talk. From the "Star Wars fans of bass guitar" to the unexpected joys of “Runaround Sue”, the guys cover it all.
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Long time listener. Great content for musicians. Can we hear a little less about Dan’s health problems?
This is a GREAT podcast! Really informative. If you are in a gigging band, you have to be listening to this podcast.
First off, love the show, 5 stars! Adam & Dan provide really great and sensible advice for musicians who enjoy the craft of making music and playing live.
Show topic for you all if you need one: This may be a little long but I’d love to hear your take. First off, I’m in a band called Craig James & The Hawthorns out of the Portland, Oregon area. We’re an original band (mostly) in the pop-punk emo variety (or so we’ve been told). How do you all feel about a band that bounces back and forth betwee... more
I am in the cover band Taking Off Monday out of Cleveland, Ohio. I have been listening for more than a year and still working to get through the back catalogue. There is so much information in this pod to help every cover band.
My main topic I would like hear discussed would be about gig pay. You touch on it in certain episodes but a deep dive on expectations would be greatly appreciated.
I enjoy listening to this podcast because it is giving me interesting and useful tips. I play in a music school cover band cover band. the tips they give have helped me learn how to play better with other players and think about how to play and entertain better win we take our band out of the schoolhouse and play at venues. There are many more dynamics to playing than striking notes on your instrument. The audience is looking for engagement, enthusiasm, energy, and much more that must be conside... more
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A weekly podcast aimed at musicians, focusing on the business side of running a music career. The dialogue covers practical advice for both cover bands and original acts, addressing various challenges including gig opportunities, audience engagement, and effective marketing strategies. Unique episodes discuss live performances, gear reviews, personal anecdotes, and listener interactions, ensuring content is relatable for musicians at all levels. Listeners can expect actionable insights paired with humor and camaraderie, making it not just informative but also a community-building experience for artists and band leaders alike.
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