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!
The CBC Wizdumb Hour #153 - Clash of the Cover ...
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 returned to playing after a 3 month absence following a bout...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #152 - What would you do w...
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 alternatives.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #151 - How do you handle l...
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.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #150 - We hit a milestone!
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 and discuss what's to come.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #149 - TV and its influenc...
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 chang...
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 anytime soon. Tony and Steve will be talking about this...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #147 - Covid Takes Steve Down
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 lungs. Tony went on vacation and built an epic...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #146 - You have questions,...
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 past week and give you our best responses to your...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #145 - Set Lists
People have been posting their set lists in the Cover Band Central Group (www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral) a lot lately, so we'll take a look at some at break them down.
Need some help putting together your song lists? We've made available a...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #144 - What makes a great ...
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
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!
Our tip jar - www.paypal.me/coverbandcentral
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #142 - Gigs Galore
With two gigs for Tony and three for Steve over the weekend, there is plenty to talk about!
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #141 - Anything goes
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! Le...
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 world of shows, review Tony's gig from this past...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #137
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Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/coverbandcentral
Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral
Tip Jar! - www.paypal.me/coverbandcentral
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #139 - ipads on stage
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.
Links to all Cover Band Central stuff:
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #138 - More about tribute ...
On the fourth anniversary of Chris Cornell's passing, we'll talk tonight about the importance of tribute acts.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #136 - A quarter million a...
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.
Plus...much more wizdumb comes up with every...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #135 - Gigs are coming back!
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 again!
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #134 - Cover Band Crossover
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 Confidential.
Join us as we compare notes on our respective...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #133 - Have you ever had t...
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 that and more this week!
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #132 - Special guest Jean ...
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 Shadow of the Gods: The Memoirs of a Led Zeppelin Tribute Singer."...
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #131 - All About Set Lists
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 feedback.
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #130 - Do the Grammy Award...
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 how things are shaping up as bars and clubs start to re-open....
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The CBC Wizdumb Hour #129 - Beating the Trolls ...
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.
This week Steve and Tony discuss the best ways to avoid...