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“Pun intended…there is so much more to being in a cover band than just showing up and playing. Adam and Dan do a remarkable job of bringing attention to the fine details of being a professional musician in addition to being an efficient band leader as well. I particularly like when the guys...”Read full review »
VinnyDrummer12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Adam and Dan have put together a treasure trove of information about the trials and tribulations of trying to traverse the traditional cover band world.
Pay attention.
You’ll learn a ton.
My band “Catawampus” plays in The Hudson Valley of New York and we’ve learned valuable information from...”Read full review »
Cascabell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Adam and Dan do a great job picking topics and discussing them. As a member of a popular Tom Petty tribute band out of Massachusetts (Petty Larceny), a lot of what they talk about is very relevant. I’d love a discussion of differences between cover and tribute bands. There are pros and cons to...”Read full review »
ksensei via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“Love the show guys! I found you guys by accident and am neck deep trying to catch up. I started playing guitar and then bass a few years ago and accidentally joined a band as the bass player last summer. The entire summer was a summer of fun firsts to me and my band (the Evan carter band) just...”Read full review »
scrappod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
“I love this podcast!!!!”
bass player steve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“I found the coverband confidential podcast a couple of weeks ago and have been listening to past episodes all most every day since. As a gigging musician i find the content extremely useful and the shared experience of Adam and Dan to be spot on with experiences i have had myself. I love all...”Read full review »
LaneMilesMusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“Great podcast if you are restarting to gig, as I am, or am a seasoned vet looking for some inspiration and tips. They guys do a great job of explaining lessons learned and bringing interesting perspectives to the craft. Highly reccomend.”
allanplaysguitar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“The title says it all -If your in a band you need to check out this podcast.
This is a must listen not only for bands but also solo performers too. Tips on booking gigs, getting better paying gigs and generally helping solve the everyday problems of being in a band. Adam and Dan share a wealth of...”Read full review »
Moribimur via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/23
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“The most relatable and valuable podcast for performing cover musicians.”
Mikkeljuelhansen via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
08/02/23
“Found this pod a little while ago and have basically gone back and listened from the start. Let me say this: I have been active in the cover band world for over 20 years and playing in bands almost 30. I work in Live sound/event and show production (sound, lights, video/LED walls, etc…) for a...”Read full review »
Missed The Messenger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23
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“Woooh I finally caught up. 280 episodes in 3 months. Thanks Guys for this podcast. As a newbie to the music world it has helped and encouraged me with getting my first band going. I enjoy listening to gear talk, how to communicate with band members and expectations with each other, how to book...”Read full review »
Yeti.Rider via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/23
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“As a truck driver I have more time that most for podcasts, and less time for everything else, which explains why I don’t do gigs. These guys are my number one go to cast because I am interested in playing live someday, and find the insight of Cover Band Confidential inspiring and entertaining. I...”Read full review »
Dude in long johns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
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“Hello, it’s Gary from Saloon No. 12 in southern California. I listen to this podcast weekly to get some ideas for new things to try and to hear the victories and defeats of these 2 working musicians. Very relatable and entertaining.”
garwig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/23
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“I’ve been a weekly listener for a year or two now and I really enjoy this show! These guys give insanely relevant advice (for instance, I just filed for an LLC for our band last week and- Voila! this week’s episode is about forming a formal business entity!). I’ve been in cover bands off and on...”Read full review »
Jesse from Voodoo Lane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/23
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“A bandmate sent me a link to an episode a few weeks back and I’ve been subscribed ever since. I’ve been a working cover musician for 20 years and I’ve picked up some helpful tips to improve my business and my bands live sound. Thanks for the good work, guys. Really appreciate it.”
dwmock79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/23
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“Such a valuable resource. Every week, Dan and Adam give entertaining, clear-eyed and practical advice on how to work with clients, how to deal with the *many* personalities of musicians, which gear they find useful and so much more. A great pod by two guys who are good at what they do and who...”Read full review »
John Zaremba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/23
“I can't say enough good things about Cover Band Confidential! Adam and Dan have created an absolute gem of a podcast that caters to cover bands at every stage of their journey. From those just starting out to those who've been established for years, they provide a wealth of invaluable...”Read full review »
Rhino615 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/23
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“Just wanted to leave a review to say thank you for doing this podcast every week. The commitment you guys have to releasing these episodes is commendable and the content is always fantastic. It’s brilliant to hear you guys discuss the things that we all experience and no one else understands!...”Read full review »
Rob91* via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/23
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“Valuable information for any band leader”
Tone_Knee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
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“Adam and Dan are excellent podcast hosts of an extremely informative and fun show suitable for cover band members of levels. Providing balanced opinions on a wide array of cover band topics, and with an extensive back catalog of prior episodes, these guys are an invaluable resource. Keep up the...”Read full review »
Conor PS via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/04/23
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“I have one person that I can talk with about my band (Jukebox Productions). She’s a competitor but we have built a relationship that allows us to share openly about our challenges, successes, pay, personnel problems, etc… Really anything (good or bad). It’s 100% confidential and counts as...”Read full review »
Johnnypisano via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/23
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“I'm just starting to dig into past episodes on this informative conversation between two upbeat professional musicians whose expertise has me considering aspects of improving my band (Whack Daddy Down, in Singapore) in ways I would not have thought of on my own. I dig the natural, relaxed...”Read full review »
ACY SG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/22
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“Discovered y’all from the Cover Band FB group (which is about the only good thing from that group tbh). My husband and I are a cover duo (Gilly & the Girl) but I enjoy learning from you two for future band endeavor ideas. We live in Orlando but work a lot up in The Villages which is an hour...”Read full review »
meant2makemusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/22
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“I started listening in April 2022 (not coincidentally about the same time that my most recent band’s lead singer and guitarist moved out of state) and I became an instant fan. Adam and Dan’s podcast is filled with provocative topics relevant to any gigging musician and the weekly road-warrior...”Read full review »
StringKong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/22
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“Most of us are good at music. That’s why we’re in bands. But if you’re not as good at the business aspect of playing in a cover band, you need to listen to this podcast. So much good stuff here from gear to branding to logistics to mental health. This has quickly become my favorite podcast!
I’m...”Read full review »
cmosermusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
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“Patreon community advice is also invaluable!”
DirtyThrill via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/20/22
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“I am a regular, avid listener. These guys know their stuff and the content is both entertaining and informative. If you’re a cover band musician this podcast is a must listen.
Russ from the band Level Up in NJ 🤘”
rjmbass76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/22
“I am a bit late to the show, but I just finished about a 3 month marathon where I listened to all (up to this point) 187 episodes! Whew. Dan and Adam have such valuable information and experiences that they share to help cover bands along their own respective journey. Whether you are a band...”Read full review »
_Jeb via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/09/21
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“Whether you need to be challenged, need direction, encouragement, or a different perspective, this podcast is a great resource for the working musician.
Dan and Adam approach the content with a wealth of professional experience, but also a sense of humor, humility, and openness to other...”Read full review »
RobSharp72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/21
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“Good content but the amount of “ahs” and “uns” is very distracting.”
RetroNerd STL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
“Adam and Dan have done an amazing job shining light upon the working band business. If you’re a band leader or just want to be a better band member listen to this podcast. I would start at the first episode and work your way to the current stuff. These guys are genuine and have great advice for...”Read full review »
Matt Nielson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/21
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“Two down to earth dudes talking about making your band better with great achievable advice. Always get pumped when the next episode hits my queue. Also, the show is now surrounded by a community in which cover band folks can bring their questions and ideas without fear of being judged by music...”Read full review »
Doozle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/21
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“Hey guys, great work on this podcast. It’s so refreshing to listen to the two of you talk about all facets of what we do. Everything from marketing to a typical night at a gig. Also, it’s good that you sprinkle in a little bit of gear talk. Thank you for that! Actually… Anytime you want to add...”Read full review »
Fredellsworth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“Holy cr$& guys, clearly I fat-fingered the star review on my last review. So freakin sorry. If I could figure out a way to edit the dang thing I would but you guys are five stars all day!”
RealityStop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/21
“Been listening since the beginning and pick up great tips every week for things to keep working at, and keeping an eye on how the market is changing. My bands have benefitted from Adam and Dan’s generosity with their time and experience in all things from gear to their abundance mindset, to...”Read full review »
NRFG Von kleinstadt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/20
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“Been listening since early 2019 and the podcast continues to get even better. You can tell Adam and Dan are continuously trying to improve the show. The topics they cover provide some great advice to the cover band community. The conversation is always enjoyable and informative at the same...”Read full review »
and on bass...Jeff M. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“I started listening to these guys over the summer of ‘20 on a long road trip and got hooked immediately. If you’re in a band, or are even looking to start a band, give these guys a listen. They cover topics from band conception to success, advertising, fan interaction and much more. Now my only...”Read full review »
TimmyB80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/20
“I play in a cover band and this my #1 weekly podcast. I’ve learned a lot listening to these dudes and it’s nice to hear the perspective from fellow coverbandies.”
Bandy Dumbledore Batman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/20
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“I found this podcast about a year ago and have listened to every episode. They either validate thoughts that I already have or give me great new ideas to put into practice. If you are trying to take your band to the next level, look no further and hit the subscribe button. You will be happy...”Read full review »
ConfusedBreakfastPodcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/20
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“Dan and Adam want to see their listeners succeed at whatever level they play the cover band game at. If cover band life is your hobby or profession, this show has something for you.”
KaSmith81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/20
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“Too often musicians are only out for #1, and getting anyone to share a contact or talk ideas can be like pulling teeth. It’s great to hear y’all pass along knowledge and ideas. I can’t wait to get out of quarantine and play again, using some of the ideas this show has given me.”
jmp111181 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/20
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“Theirs a pandemic.. you aren’t playing anywhere for a long long time”
PRS6565 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/20
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“Not much more to say. Love Adam but Dan is just beyond terrible.
Im hanging on hoping Dan moves on.
Sorry just being honest.”
bobpick68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/20
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“Listen to this podcast. Real people in real bands with real issues. Lots of tips on how to move through the issues that are fairly common in all entertainment situations.
These fellas do a great job.
Keep up the good work, guys!”
Erock1MG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/20
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“Been listening for over a year, super helpful content. Entertaining and insightful. Keep up the great work guys!”
BassBehaviour via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/19
“As a band leader I have to say, this is the best resource I’ve found for inspiration and valuable information. Adam and Dan are great hosts who are knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced. Well done!”
Phil S. (The 90's Band) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/19
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“I was a touring professional musician from the time I was 17 until about age 30. I went home to raise kids, no regrets. I’ve come back at age 45 and boy has the game changed. So much talent out here and I was wondering how could I separate myself from the herd? Thanks Dan and Adam. I’ve...”Read full review »
Deece13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/19
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