FULL EPISODE: Decoding Your Band's First Setlist: Don't Make These Rookie Moves!

Hey ho, it's Adam and Dan here to make sure your first gig isn't a disaster. Tune in as we dissect a setlist from a new band out of Austin, Texas, figuring out which tracks will keep the dance floor packed and which ones will have your audience making a beeline for the bar. Spoiler: Your favorite obscure tunes? Not a good look. Plus, some juicy gear talk just in time for Black Friday. Don't miss this episode full of sage advice, and maybe a little bit of jealousy. Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com... Backing Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com... Thank 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/coverbandconfidential Follow us on Instagram! @coverbandconfidential @adampatrickjohnson @danraymusician If you have any questions please email at: [email protected] Consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidential Or buy us a cup of coffee! paypal.me/cbconfidential And for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.com Gear Used in this Video (Affiliate): Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/3DBqtOy Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3X3IAq8 Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/4dDCJx0 Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/3gKjhqi Magic Arm Camera Friction Mount: https://amzn.to/3SK5yNk 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Special 01:00 Gear Talk: Finding the Perfect Rig 02:58 Firmware Updates and New Features 07:44 Housekeeping and Upcoming Topics 11:11 Setlist Doctor: Variety Band Edition 20:33 Debating Song Choices for High Energy 21:17 Paramore's Universal Appeal 21:48 Song Selection Strategies 24:08 Balancing Setlists with Audience Preferences 25:32 Navigating Deep Cuts and Crowd Pleasers 26:54 Context Matters in Song Choices 30:47 Reflecting on Band Dynamics and First Gigs 37:47 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement