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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #167 - Subs and fill-ins from 2022-04-09T01:10:51

How do you handle situations in which you need someone to sub for one of the members of your band? Do you have a go-to list? Do you work sometimes as a sub yourself? Steve and Tony discuss their ex...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #166 - Embarrassing moments at a gig from 2022-04-02T01:41:01

We've all been there. We're on stage or at a gig and something happens that you wish didn't, but in hindsight it's funny to talk about. Steve and Tony will go through responses of embarrassing mome...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #165 - How to make more money playing gigs in 2022 from 2022-03-26T01:22:11

Money. It's the single most talked about topic among working musicians. The guys will discuss opportunities that exists, and even ones being used, in modern times. As always, Steve and Tony talk ab...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #164 - It's gonna be a gas! from 2022-03-12T02:47:10

How have the recent increases in fuel prices affected your musical life? The guys will weigh in on their current situation and field responses from the listeners. They'll also talk live streaming, ...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #163 - Playing songs you don't like from 2022-02-09T02:53:10

The guys are back after an extended vacation! This time around the topic was brought about by a post in the Cover Band Central Group: How do you get through playing songs that you don't really want...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #162 - New Year's resolutions and backing tracks from 2022-01-12T02:18:43

It's the first podcast of 2022 for Steve and Tony! This episode will focus on what's in store for you in the new year, and the hot topic of backing tracks will be discussed.

This episode...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #161 - The Christmas Episode from 2021-12-22T02:26:57

We're gearing towards the big holiday, and Steve and Tony are here to help you celebrate! They'll be discussing recent gigs, what's coming up, and scroll through the Cover Band Central Group to see...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #160 - What advice would you give your younger self_ from 2021-12-08T02:55:42

Another great question was posted this week in the Cover Band Central Facebook Group. What advice would you give your younger self starting out in music? Steve and Tony will chime in and take a loo...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #159 - "Get Back" to band rehearsals from 2021-12-01T03:14:49

With the immense popularity of the recent Beatles documentary "Get Back," the guys discuss what it's like to be in the rehearsal room with a full band days on end. They'll also be scrolling through...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #158 - Gratitude from 2021-11-24T02:18:13

It's Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., and this time around Steve and Tony focus on one of the most powerful ways to get what you want in your musical life, and life in general...gratitude!
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #157 - Your best gigs from 2021-11-17T02:25:54

Steve and Tony are in a celebratory mood with it being the holiday season and all. This week, the question was posted in the Cover Band Central Group "What was the best gig you ever played?' As alw...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #156 - Embarrassing moments on stage from 2021-11-12T02:54:48

We've all been there. We're on stage and things are going great, then all of a sudden...the worst happens, right in front of everybody!

The question was posted in the Cover Band Central ...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #155 - Challenges from 2021-11-03T02:08:27

What are some of the biggest challenges that musicians face while working in a band? Steve and Tony discuss their experiences and take a look at what the Cover Band Central community has to say. Listen

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #154 - Why do we play music? from 2021-10-27T01:39:03

An interesting question was raised in the Cover Band Central Group. Why do we do this (play music)? What is the driving force behind doing what we do? Steve and Tony give you their take on the answ...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #153 - Clash of the Cover Bands from 2021-10-20T01:52:21

This week, Steve will tell Tony about the new reality competition show "Clash of the Cover Bands" and get feedback from the audience about how much they like/dislike it.

Also...Steve has...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #152 - What would you do without Facebook? from 2021-10-06T02:51:03

Yesterday Facebook was down for about 7 hours. It got people wondering what their lives would be like without the social media giant. Tonight Steve and Tony discuss this topic and some possible alt...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #151 - How do you handle losing a gig? from 2021-09-29T02:30:51

Some major changes took place in the last week. Steve and Tony will discuss what's going on, and what lies in the road ahead...including big plans for the future of Cover Band Central.

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #150 - We hit a milestone! from 2021-09-22T02:16:25

This podcast started as a fun thing to do once a week. 150 hours later, the guys have built a library of great content full of Wizdumb! For this milestone episode, we'll look back on the journey an...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #149 — TV and its influence on music from 2021-09-15T03:22:01

Back after another week off due to hurricane displacement, Steve and Tony discuss music on television and its influence on the entire industry. All this and more...

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #148 - Hurricane Ida changes everything from 2021-09-02T03:49:53

As if it wasn't enough for Steve to have Covid, Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans a few days ago and forced his evacuation. The entire city has been decimated, so no musicians in town will be working a...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #147 - Covid Takes Steve Down from 2021-08-19T01:32:33

The last broadcast was over a month ago, and a lot has happened since. Steve contracted Covid-19 and ended up in the ICU for 7 days. He's now home on oxygen and being treated for blood clots in his...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #146 — You have questions, we have answers! from 2021-07-14T03:53:27

With decades of experience under our belts, we're opening up the floor to your questions. What advice do you need? What is something you've always wanted to know? We'll recap our own lives from the...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #145 — Set Lists from 2021-07-08T03:04:37

People have been posting their set lists in the Cover Band Central Group (www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral) a l...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #144 — What makes a great cover band? from 2021-06-30T05:49:28

What makes a great cover band? Is it the songs? The quality of musicians? The overall show? Tony and Steve will discuss this topic this week...and much more!

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #143 - Tip jars from 2021-06-23T02:49:05

Does your band use a tip jar? And more importantly...should you? The guys will discuss this controversial topic along with anything else that comes up!

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #142 - Gigs Galore from 2021-06-17T04:11:06

With two gigs for Tony and three for Steve over the weekend, there is plenty to talk about!

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #141 - Anything goes from 2021-06-09T05:49:16

We talk about so many things during the podcast each week. who knows what topics will arise tonight...

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #140 - It's summertime! Let's get back to work! from 2021-06-02T06:34:06

More and more places are opening back up, more and more bands and artists are getting back out playing gigs, and it's time to celebrate! The dark times are over! We'll talk about what's going on in...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #137 from 2021-05-26T04:12:39

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #139 - ipads on stage from 2021-05-26T04:10:24

Steve gave his singer a new tablet this past weekend for use at the gigs. He also started using one himself. This is a hotly debated topic in the CBC Group, so it's time to break it all down.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #138 - More about tribute acts from 2021-05-19T03:23:14

On the fourth anniversary of Chris Cornell's passing, we'll talk tonight about the importance of tribute acts.

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #136 - A quarter million and counting... from 2021-04-28T03:57:35

The Cover Band Central Facebook Page just crossed 250,000 followers! Steve and Tony will be discussing the journey so far, what it took to get to this milestone, and what's in store for the future....

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #135 - Gigs are coming back! from 2021-04-21T05:06:01

As the guys celebrate four years of this podcast, they're happy to also welcome gigs coming back. Both Steve and Tony had shows this past weekend, and will be discussing the joys of playing once ag...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #134 - Cover Band Crossover from 2021-04-14T06:12:06

This is not the only podcast on the interweb that deals with cover bands! Our special guests today are Adam Johnson and Dan Ray who are celebrating episode #150 of their show Cover Band Confidentia...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #133 - Have you ever had to fire someone? from 2021-04-07T03:54:35

Lots of stuff going on in the world of gigging now that places are starting to open back up and feature live music.

Steve's triple gig weekend was loaded with...stuff. We'll talk about t...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #132 - Special guest Jean Violet of Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir from 2021-03-31T03:19:37

We love having guests and this week is extra special!

Jean Violet has been fronting the Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir for over 20 years, and he recently released his book "In the Sh...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #131 — All About Set Lists from 2021-03-24T04:55:15

With musicians and bands starting to get back to work, there has been a lot of chatter about set lists in the CBC Group. Steve and Tony take a look at some that you have posted and give you our fee...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #130 - Do the Grammy Awards suck? from 2021-03-17T03:25:31

The Grammy Awards were this past weekend, and a people had a lot to say about it. We'll do that, too.

Steve had two gigs this past weekend as well, and we'll review those and discuss ho...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #129 - Beating the Trolls with Wizdumb from 2021-03-10T07:31:08

People on the internet can be ruthless. This is even more evident with musicians who debate topics in our Group. Many have no filter, and it's a daily challenge to keep things in check.

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #128 - Special Guest Mike Shulte of The Pork Tornadoes from 2021-02-24T03:25:21

Today we welcome drummer Mike Shulte of The Pork Tornadoes—one of the premiere cover bands in the United States. We'll be talking to Mike about how his band has kept busy through the pandemic, what...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #127B - Happy Mardi Gras? from 2021-02-18T05:15:43

Due to rolling blackouts, we got abruptly cut off last night, but we have some stuff to talk about, so here we are again!

Mardi Gras has come and gone with no celebrations this year, and...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #126 - The Birth of the Wizdumb Whistle from 2021-02-10T06:13:29

Another Tuesday, and another 60 minutes of wizdumb!

This week, we recap Steve's surgery experience, talk about the craziness of Mardi Gras, or lack thereof in New Orleans, discuss what t...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #125 - Our First Video Podcast! from 2021-02-03T06:57:13

A first for our podcast, we're broadcasting on Facebook Live!

After a few years of audio only, we've decided to bring our show into the modern age and utilize technology with live video....

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #124 from 2021-01-27T01:00:47

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #123 from 2021-01-20T01:00:03

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #122 from 2021-01-14T01:00:47

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #121 from 2021-01-06T01:00:40

It's a new year, and a whole new direction for this podcast! The guys are gearing up to go live on video in a few weeks, and it couldn't be more exciting!

Steve and Tony discuss a breakd...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #120 from 2020-12-30T01:03:05

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #119 from 2020-12-23T01:00:25

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #118 from 2020-12-16T01:00:14

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #117 from 2020-12-09T01:03:01

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #116 from 2020-12-02T01:03:05

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #115 from 2020-11-25T01:03:46

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #114 from 2020-11-18T01:06:38

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #113 from 2020-11-05T01:00:39

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #112 from 2020-10-28T00:01:32

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #111 from 2020-10-21T00:03:59

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #110 from 2020-10-14T00:04:44

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #109 from 2020-10-07T00:01:47

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #108 from 2020-09-30T00:02:17

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #107 from 2020-09-09T00:01:12

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #106 from 2020-09-02T00:11:28

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #105 from 2020-08-12T00:02:54

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #104 from 2020-08-05T00:01:43

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #103 from 2020-07-15T00:02:49

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #102 from 2020-07-07T23:58:49

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #101 from 2020-07-01T00:00:22

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #100 from 2020-06-11T00:01:06

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #99 from 2020-06-04T00:01:51

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #98 from 2020-05-27T00:00:14

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #97 from 2020-05-20T00:04:37

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #96 from 2020-05-06T00:02:11

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #95 from 2020-04-29T00:02:52

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #94 - Dusting Off the Tapes from 2020-04-22T00:01:42

It's week six of quarantine, but that's not leaving any shortage of wizdumb to discuss.!This time around, Steve and Tony talk about the joy of looking back at old recordings, remind each other and ...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #93 from 2020-04-15T00:05:13

This week Steve and Tony are starting to feel the effects of being sheltered in place as things get a little goofy. With little to no gigging activity, the guys delve into what's keeping them going...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #92 from 2020-04-08T00:03:26

The CBC Wizdumn Hoiur #91 from 2020-04-01T00:00:23

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #90 from 2020-03-26T00:00:04

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #89 from 2020-03-18T00:01:06

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #88 from 2020-03-11T00:05:53

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #87 from 2020-03-04T01:00:39

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #86 from 2020-02-26T01:01:34

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #85 from 2020-02-19T00:59:39

The CBC Wizumb Hour #84 from 2020-02-12T01:00:55

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #83 from 2020-02-05T01:01:48

The CBC Wizdfumb Hour #82 from 2020-01-29T01:02:38

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #81 from 2020-01-22T01:00:04

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #80 from 2020-01-15T01:01:04

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #79 from 2020-01-08T00:59:56

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #78 from 2019-12-31T01:00:53

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #77 from 2019-12-11T01:01:23

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #76 from 2019-12-04T01:03:41

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #75 from 2019-11-20T01:09:41

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #74 from 2019-11-13T00:58:04

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #73 from 2019-11-06T01:00:30

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #72 from 2019-10-23T00:02:27

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #71 from 2019-10-16T00:00:26

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #70 from 2019-10-02T00:01:31

Listen as we draw the winners of the Reverend Guitar Contest!!

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #69 with Reverend Guitars CEO Ken Haas from 2019-09-18T00:02:11

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #68 from 2019-09-11T00:20:57

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #67 from 2019-09-04T00:06

The CBC Wuzdumb Hour #66 from 2019-08-30T00:06:50

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #65 from 2019-08-21T00:02:22

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #64 from 2019-08-14T00:05:34

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #63 from 2019-07-24T00:03:34

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #62 from 2019-07-17T00:03:38

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #61 from 2019-07-10T00:06:19

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #60 from 2019-06-19T00:01:14

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #59 from 2019-06-04T23:59:43

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #58 from 2019-05-08T00:06:21

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #57 from 2019-05-01T00:00:39

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #56 from 2019-04-24T00:01:06

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #55 from 2019-04-09T20:57:52

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #54 from 2019-04-02T20:04:38

The CBC Wizdumb Hour w/ special guest Mark Weiser from 2019-03-20T01:11:35

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #52 from 2019-03-06T01:40:53

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #51 w/special guest Matt Saincome from The Hard Times from 2019-02-27T00:58:37

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #50 from 2019-02-18T22:07:49

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #49 from 2019-02-06T01:12:35

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #48 from 2019-01-23T01:04:08

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #47 from 2019-01-16T00:16:14

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #46 from 2018-12-05T01:00:09

Here's the link to the e-book: https://www.coverbandcentral.com/2018/11/25/cover-band-riches/

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #45 from 2018-11-28T01:03:17

Here is the link for the NEW e-book! - https://www.coverbandcentral.com/2018/11/25/cover-band-riches.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #44 from 2018-11-21T01:02:08

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #43 from 2018-11-14T01:01:39

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #42 from 2018-10-30T00:00:18

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #41 from 2018-10-10T00:17:20

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #40 from 2018-10-03T00:00:12

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #39 from 2018-09-18T23:58:03

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #38 from 2018-08-29T00:00:33

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #37 from 2018-08-22T00:01:24

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #36 from 2018-08-15T00:04:59

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #35 from 2018-07-25T00:00:24

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #34 w/Special Guest Bob Doyle from 2018-07-18T01:00:16

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #33 from 2018-07-11T00:00:28

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #32 from 2018-06-20T00:01:27

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #31 from 2018-06-13T00:01:42

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #30 from 2018-05-16T00:10:17

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #29 from 2018-05-09T00:00:56

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #28 from 2018-04-24T00:00:50

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #27 from 2018-04-17T00:01:10

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #26 from 2018-04-11T00:15:10

The CBC Wizdumb Hour # 25 from 2018-03-06T01:03

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #24 from 2018-02-14T01:05:40

After an extended vacation, Steve and Tony are back to discuss compelling and fun topics going on in their musical worlds in the new year!

CBC Podcast Special Edition with Brian Tichy from 2017-12-13T00:08:33

Today we're talking to veteran drummer Brian Tichy who has played with some of the biggest names in rock music including Foreigner, Whitesnake, Billy Idol, and Ozzy Osbourne! He just released a Chr...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #23 from 2017-11-29T02:14

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,...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #22 from 2017-11-22T02:01:15

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 ...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #21 from 2017-10-18T01:17

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #20 from 2017-10-10T00:00:31

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 -...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #19 from 2017-10-04T01:10:35

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...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #18 from 2017-09-13T01:00:27

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 w...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #17 from 2017-09-06T01:00:16

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!

Tim...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #16 from 2017-08-30T01:00:06

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:

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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #15 from 2017-08-23T01:02:54

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!

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #14 from 2017-08-16T01:00:33

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 t...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #13 from 2017-07-18T01:03:30

This week - our cover band dudes Steve and Tony discuss road safety, give our project band some feedback, and highlight the advantages of aggressive self promotion. All this and more!!

T...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #12 from 2017-07-12T01:01:37

This week...our resident working musicians Steve and Tony discuss some of the strangest places you've played a gig, if it's EVER okay to play for free, and much more. Join us LIVE!

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #11 from 2017-06-27T01:04:11

Have you ever had to deal with an injury/illness while paying on stage? Well this week, Steve talks about his recent surgery and how it affected his giggng life. Steve and Tony also read through yo...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #10 from 2017-06-14T01:01:32

The fellas are starting to aim a bit higher on this week's brand new episode! Steve proposes an interesting plan to reach a million fans, Tony exposes the true availability of stable musicians, and...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #9 from 2017-06-06T01:09:26

This week - Steve and Tony address the biggest challenges that come up as a working musician based on your feedback. We also learn the advantages of traveling with your own beer funnel, why you sh...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #8 from 2017-05-31T01:07:09

Are some booking agents shady? Is rehearsing important? Can Steve pronounce the word "gimmickry" correctly? All of these questions and more are answered during this week's Wizdumb Hour! We also rea...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #7 from 2017-05-24T01:06:46

So much stuff happens in a week! Steve and Tony dig into the long-term affects of losing our beloved music icons, and disseminate the opportunities for cover bands and musicians. They also discuss ...

The CBC Wizdumb Hour #6 from 2017-05-16T01:12:16

Due to the constant early evolution of this podcast, we have decided on a new name. Henceforth, the show will be called The Wizdumb Hour! We explain it all in this episode, plus break down 10 Facto...

The CBC Official Podcast #5 from 2017-05-10T01:10:30

This week our band pros discuss the advantages of a brand spankin' new digital mixing board, the upside of using IEMs (In-Ear Monitors) and how to handle people who want to get up and jam with the ...

The CBC Official Podcast #4 from 2017-05-03T06:37:13

The CBC Official Podcast #3 from 2017-04-25T13:44:07

Steve and Tony discuss a wide range of band related topics including the perks of high paying gigs, the benefits of using in-ear monitors, and much more!

The CBC Official Podcast #2 from 2017-04-11T04:05:41

Steve and Tony discuss the various scenarios that come into play when subbing for a band, then delve into the 50 Songs that Musicians Need to Know as a Working Musician. Listen

The CBC Official Podcast - Premiere Episode #1 from 2017-04-05T06:24:40

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.
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