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!<a href="https://www.firsttoeleven.com/?fbclid=IwAR0dboZilAzzL4U-o8BZWKfUW_rQKn128_prhUPQu5VP_-FpULhgqg1A_Ag_aem_Aa3OYH8Kc8F7-P5Kq1KBRA3fuHb_5NvNyEMYf17lWPcywMZoCLaVKoA6_zFyXbm4N5WqDDCaSZ6XLRexq20TcODS">https://www.firsttoeleven.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FirstToEleven?fbclid=IwAR1_hGGcdXeAp8W6RfhBcKywIwuxCFYTM6587-wwX7ZmhDOwqcOnk-5sMj8_aem_Aa30AD63cYpR8iSMu3Uh_xN6PAUPeRDnGUFyp5hdvoG-qzCnrhjj3XgzuienuybRk-3y0D0-Nd8dXCU2PRQyI00S">https://www.youtube.com/@FirstToEleven</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/397316740379432/user/100044148383842/?__cft__[0]=AZXiySyV80FqLM_Xg1cQKYA1y1-dsuEiyYMB8GAuksgOTbDDZoJ0pQhwBCiiydEw-zx2gnGKXJL8PRAY1aESQa4DZVqGBakU3IILJilpbnZ0gFWPhb-l85wFZHQQUr0W5h9OY5yZ2RembzK1yi71BmRh&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">https://www.facebook.com/FirsttoEleven</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Full interview with the entire band

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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https://www.youtube.com/@FirstToEleven
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Interview with First to Eleven

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.Make more money! If you can take tips, sign up at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.mysetmusic.com%2Fsignup%3Fcode%3DCBC%26fbclid%3DIwAR3q9iHSSYdJamXPxlpN5Lls1oPxEzRYKpXh-1YyuaYBBYew96faV3_GzKg_aem_Aa0G0qsQE2HB92IQymGNYQ79UL30ONrkZiCm5F36jCIbDR0lekAstPPTl7KHr5wP5F5U32n--r5F_ryyObqrr-3u&amp;h=AT2fzIHkgmBRej8i-bSidBfxI3wQfSZUVnbl0_b72EbkSJQif3-cEHOG2efyVozf7wZIK8J7gT7zhzNKLdz7HOLNlzavVYBpy8i-WInJyylrHIZ6cg1NjluClM8crEQRI7fo1rwO_EbW3huFIYXHpKM&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0rGU5IIxh2MPfI7d9EXiEF0x3u81HrpLbHLUY7y0o4A8SO8Z9lyjnE1mUfv_M2pFFb4htR-lwoPOEejGL47mEPpn0vvMpvjNsdxJ4gKwa_R9Q7ZGSka57hV8-UKAbL8VPGJUKhiQiNu50Fc0b6hi2MDs72hRDeXi5jiQR7jPC8VTsX--xkTwl7-gqAcrwmzpL7u8iG1QcLhYmbLuZzp8kJ">https://app.mysetmusic.com/signup?code=CBC</a>Get the ebook! - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getemtotheshow.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR00bKKfswtXHbX0171WteaY0wOdL7WDoBq4MVLmLheGhuMomt0COXOwBZQ_aem_Aa0yiCffx5lx9WULz7cBjAlD31XaYqJg4b3VLwHJWBTskiSZAL4p_2fyFHwCG0gTtmrdr0Xgw9oYfKGPgy1jB4MK&amp;h=AT3srQIUmlWXO93l7pw3SKoEuh98RiMzky0Xx8LVLhR8WmCUwuahi6r4XrZWWmTSP4JYmV4kQR1TsaxqGwVGtXTU78OvjO7UzVksCUex9FpkekCLAyusjWnlCR6Yh4g2sELS7GK1gH7Y7EUwRYRdMdk&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0rGU5IIxh2MPfI7d9EXiEF0x3u81HrpLbHLUY7y0o4A8SO8Z9lyjnE1mUfv_M2pFFb4htR-lwoPOEejGL47mEPpn0vvMpvjNsdxJ4gKwa_R9Q7ZGSka57hV8-UKAbL8VPGJUKhiQiNu50Fc0b6hi2MDs72hRDeXi5jiQR7jPC8VTsX--xkTwl7-gqAcrwmzpL7u8iG1QcLhYmbLuZzp8kJ">www.getemtotheshow.com</a>Subscribe to the YouTube channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral?fbclid=IwAR3SZ83pXGOov8S1n5lY8IkTCreBZuDf6wrRE1kEthHNm9VTiaKaQXfqgek_aem_Aa3_oOLYMuyVbJ98aSIHq4sOxmUD0S2RHOqbVTUqhPJrtu_09QLJPMbRDHPZV6tKGtOZbOh0fBIm2_zeSstRstyN">www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>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.
Make more money! If you can take tips, sign up at https://app.mysetmusic.com/signup?code=CBC
Get the ebook! - www.getemtotheshow.com
Subscribe to the YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral
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A.I. and the use of technology in music are huge topics in music these days. Lots to discuss...

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.
Make more money! If you can take tips, sign up at https://app.mysetmusic.com/signup?code=CBC
Get the ebook! - www.getemtotheshow.com
Subscribe to the YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral
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The Cover Band Central Podcast #212 - Silent Stages and A.I.

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.To get the ebook - www.<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgetemtotheshow.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0ksDZAkcN-MXXKHE6VDu_aUZ4bHEmwn2PDxLrtF9flyeDFykGZUUBvM7Y&amp;h=AT1BlYoMzevNb-e3l6ciJFONPjwMLojNoSyjugKSkIseeKMnZfvZDttqniC75fdeP4drgGe6J77UuMnh90YtXgI86CYRQiycYXUphrsCX-ydFrTFieRI8WNihp9MwEgp_690F73ZgjUZfqHVbXiHHPI&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1NLJhX8YjTs9yHp_he7cZ6fMy49OLzm1vniD1sTWDBGtiKfcZJ0r2tzJBk73MB02D2XD1pyEiOdwRHO0LfHSsTif9124gRJ4wArvEu99njzFGxMOwsb-8rs28-4t_slApTkux60GKByHEtdA0wwh0q2x_yRwCEhAAJAmvZKjKk3cve2tVjCDMd2W27HqXMNv1jKbCY_sZ2S0JgtZP6Urk">getemtotheshow.com</a>Take tips at your show? Get the best app who requests and tips on the market - <a href="https://app.mysetmusic.com/signup?code=CBC&amp;fbclid=IwAR2b3KFkyG5ogJTYPUf9Phh6ntKKrj7a7oxLcv2EA6q4zM96oc0ed_C4Jjk">https://app.mysetmusic.com/signup?code=CBC</a>Get one-on-one coaching for you or your band - <a href="https://cbcentral.samcart.com/products/coaching?fbclid=IwAR2J4xc0obWvLJMyIKreyc9_cWy4T_H5aD5kj-l7yZwcLe94rt6dAgGegH8">https://cbcentral.samcart.com/products/coaching</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>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.
To get the ebook - www.getemtotheshow.com
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The guys show you how to make the most of your online marketing efforts

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.
To get the ebook - www.getemtotheshow.com
Take tips at your show? Get the best app who requests and tips on the market - https://app.mysetmusic.com/signup?code=CBC
Get one-on-one coaching for you or your band - https://cbcentral.samcart.com/products/coaching
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The Cover Band Central Podcast #211 - Get 'em to the Show

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.Join the Group at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral/?__cft__[0]=AZXw32UDj_EV0qH1BqOjRXJMl69omVsXjYu-X8NhJfzmzwA7QmsfSsY14Xi27sSivOdLpTBk7VJK3aa-u_8ld6kdMFL94sPkDecWCHxeH1mgNFMTVFY1sb7l0fdBT6O6TH2j_UCmLYU2eLBq8LEjxsPv7OjgVziPO_ZxRlO-cis9Apb1cEyh_zuQwqpsFaBq2-8&amp;__tn__=-UK-R">www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral</a>Get the ebook - <a href="http://www.getemtotheshow.com/?fbclid=IwAR2jeuHhUhrXoxalrr70mYdzF6jx-KTQv8fRgoSF3igXnKUzVNYwlbxONwM">www.getemtotheshow.com</a>Subscribe to our YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral?fbclid=IwAR1vtRJEpyUZUE0aP7t2Tm85Ramwrtiey7UMaHL8uRfN5ZLdrH7Xn5EY8C8">www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>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.
Join the Group at www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral
Get the ebook - www.getemtotheshow.com
Subscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/coverbandcentral
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Lots of daily activity in the FB Group. We check it out!

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.
Join the Group at www.facebook.com/groups/coverbandcentral
Get the ebook - www.getemtotheshow.com
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The Cover Band Central Podcast #210 - Checking in with the Group

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 large.Get the ebook and level up your social media game - <a href="http://www.getemtotheshow.com/?fbclid=IwAR3qj4yl9SlAqUmeug_VEc63pGxpQQKqRDi2piDgGzsToMGhixrLVXxSPwc">www.getemtotheshow.com</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>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 large.
Get the ebook and level up your social media game - www.getemtotheshow.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

There are so many TV shows that spotlight music...specifically covers. We talk about that.

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 large.
Get the ebook and level up your social media game - www.getemtotheshow.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cover Band Central Podcast #209 - TV Shows

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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