About this episode
This week on the pod, Adam and Dan are back in the saddle for a classic meatballs-style episode—light on the structure, heavy on the sauce.First up, Adam finally built his own RJ45 audio snake! It’s official: he’s the kind of guy who owns a punch tool and knows how to use it. We dive into what that means, how it works, and why you might want to DIY your own cables too. Spoiler alert: it’s cheaper, easier than expected, and makes you feel very powerful.Then we get into auditions—when to pre-screen, how to test prep vs. bluff, and why personality matters as much as chops. Whether you’re a dictator or just the guy who set up the rehearsal room, we’ve got practical advice for building a team that actually gels.Also in this episode:-Dan’s easing back into acoustic gigs post-surgery-Adam’s mystery gig is stirring up conspiracy theories-A PRS-Les Paul Jr. trade loop finally closes-The Billy Joel doc on Max is three hours long and barely gets into the '80s-K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix absolutely rules (Adam cried)-We hit 900 YouTube uploads… and the money's still not there-The Great Brussels Sprouts Debate™ rages on-And yes, we did reference Face/Off, Coneheads, and Miracle on Ice in a single episode. You're welcome.💬 Listener Highlight: Shout-out to Redditor Dimzy5150, whose cover band subreddit post came full circle—, feedback was received, and Brussels sprouts were judged.📎 Links & Resources:The RJ45 audio snake Adam bought: https://amzn.to/45fGh7j Billy Joel: And So It Goes on Max: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/billy-joel-and-so-it-goes/2abc1a61-f4ac-4b0e-ae84-3cc5a3b53d03K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621 Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contracts🎤 Join the Conversation:Have a hot take on auditions? Building your own gear? Just wanna share your favorite Billy Joel category? Hit us up on Threads, IG, or email us at coverbandconfidential@gmail.com.💡 Pro Tip: Don’t let the AdSense dream fool you. 900 videos = maybe enough for one really good cheeseburger.MaestroDMX (10% off discount link): https://maestrodmx.com/discount/DISCOUNT4CBC?redirect=%2Fproducts%2FmaestrodmxBOTH Lighting 360 Tubes (Use “DISCOUNT4CBC” to save 5%): https://bothlightingusa.com/collections/all-products/products/360-tubes-copyBacking Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/backing-track-resourcesThank you so much for tuning in! If you want to help be sure to like, subscribe and share with your friends! Linktree: linktr.ee/adampatrickjohnson linktr.ee/coverbandconfidentialFollow us on Instagram!@coverbandconfidential@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email at:Coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! ww
