The Cover Band Central Podcast
Veteran musicians Steve Witschel and Tony Bienert are here to inform, entertain, and delight you with all topics related to playing music in a cover band...and everything that comes with it!
Episodes
November 20, 2024 • 55 mins
Life happens...and after several years of doing this show, it might be time to wrap it up...or is it?
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October 23, 2024 • 57 mins
Steve and Tony return to discuss venues advertising shows, what it was like in the old days, and the recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
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Mark as Played
October 2, 2024 • 45 mins
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September 5, 2024 • 60 mins
As teased a couple of weeks ago, Steve announced that Cover Band Central radio is now getting started. The Indiegogo campaign has been launched here - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/co...
Tony dispenses some extra wisdom this week with some valuable life/musician lessons.
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August 21, 2024 • 60 mins
Steve recounts his gigs from the past 2 weekends including some marathon sets. Meanwhile, Tony has to deal with monsoon rains at 2 outdoor gigs. Steve shows the new Cover Band Central t-shirt and teases a big new idea!
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June 14, 2024 • 48 mins
Steve and Tony get deep discussing the rapid growth of A.I. and how it's affecting the music business and more.
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May 28, 2024 • 50 mins
Steve and Tony discuss how every day is a celebration of something...and some of the subjects are very interesting! They also delve into the uniqueness of every gig versus falling into a routine.
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May 21, 2024 • 50 mins
Vaughan Fleischfresser is a music educator, saxophonist, and an active social media influencer from Scotland. We stumbled upon his Facebook Page, where he boasts 25k followers, and shares several inspirational posts per day about the importance of music education.
Today we talk with him about his background, his current activities, and why he's so passionate about educating our younger generation through music.
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May 17, 2024 • 45 mins
Steve went to see Judas Priest this past weekend, and the guys talk about that show and the difference between arena concerts now and decades ago.
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May 8, 2024 • 56 mins
Due to Facebook's limitations on live streaming, the guys decided to record this week's episode without the live audience interaction. Topics discussed include Steve's early years of wanting to be a DJ, and how that helped him get comfortable filling in "dead air" on the mic on stage.
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April 29, 2024 • 59 mins
Every musician has had some form of music education. Whether it be private lessons, classes in school, or learning on the job, how each musician obtains information is integral to their success. Steve and Tony discuss their experiences with their own music education - both with learning and teaching.
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April 3, 2024 • 77 mins
First to Eleven is perhaps the single most ambitious and prolific cover band in the country. Their YouTube channel boasts hundreds of high-quality videos with a new clip posted every week. Just ahead of the band heading out on tour, we'll have a chat with founder and guitarist Ryan Krysiak and lead singer Audra Miller and talk about their creative process, their upcoming shows, what keeps the band motivated, and much more!
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April 3, 2024 • 58 mins
This past weekend, Steve went to see Geoff Tate (lead singer of Queensryche), and noticed that there were no amps on stage. The topic of IEMs and backing tracks comes up often in the Cover Band Central Group, so Steve and Tony weigh in on this growing trend. Also, the conversation starts with the wide use of A.I. and how it's affecting the art industry.
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March 20, 2024 • 53 mins
One of the biggest challenges for musicians is knowing how to manage the confusing landscape of social media. Steve has written the blueprint for building your online audience and reaching the people who will actually support you and come see you play. Tony has read the ebook, and the two of them dig deeper into the wisdom shared.
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February 28, 2024 • 59 mins
The Cover Band Central Facebook Group is the most active and vibrant community of musicians on the internet. This episode, Steve and Tony check in on what people are posting and talking about, and add their own unique thoughts.
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February 21, 2024 • 53 mins
Since American Idol debuted in 2002, music contest shows have become ubiquitous. In most cases, singers (and sometimes bands) vie in a competition to achieve stardom. Most don't see anything beyond a few minutes of screen time (if they even get that), but a select few have gone on to major success...all while performing covers to get there.
Steve and Tony discuss this 21st century phenomenon and how it has affected the community at...
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February 7, 2024 • 58 mins
Nobody's perfect. Yes, that is a cliche', but when it comes to being a musician, it's important to remember this. From the kid jamming in his bedroom, to the multi-platinum rock stars, everyone makes mistakes, struggles with confidence, and sometimes wants to throw in the towel. Steve an Tony discuss this and more including Steve working at the Grammy Awards in 1991, this years' Grammys, and the amazing Netflix special "The Greates...
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January 31, 2024 • 56 mins
We all love getting a shiny new piece of musical equipment. The old joke is that if you get new gear, you'll improve at your craft. But is there any truth to this? Steve and Tony explore this topic, along with anything else that comes up.
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January 24, 2024 • 62 mins
After an extended leave, Steve and Tony are back to talk about all that's going on in the world of cover bands and musicians! They'll recap what's been going on in their respective careers since the last episode, and discuss random topics that come up. Join us!
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August 30, 2023 • 64 mins
Whether we are intentional or not, we as musicians are always learning and teaching. We absorb what happens when we play with others, and many of us give our advice joyfully to other players.
Some of us though, who are looking to excel at what we do, seek guidance from those who are accomplished. Today, Steve and Tony discuss their experiences with learning and teaching through the years, the benefits of having an instructor, and d...
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