Beyond The Music with Tribute Band "Tom Petty" Bruce Hilton Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

Have you ever stopped to think about what it would take to put together a Tribute band? Bruce Hilton of “Being Petty” did, and with the right people, the right ideas, and a lot of intention it can work out amazingly well.

Listen as Bruce shares his ideas and gives us all some lessons we can apply regardless of whether we’re in a tribute band, cover band, original band, or something else entirely!

Press play and enjoy, and remember: always be performing!



00:00:00 Gig Gab 353 – Monday, August 8th, 2022



Nerd Culture





00:02:24 Featured Guest: Bruce Hilton from Being Petty, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute Experience



The Digbees, with TV and Film placements

All Together Now, Beatles Cover Band

Hilton Park Band





00:05:30 The Origins of Being Petty

00:09:45 The Marketing of a Tribute Band



Leveraging The Proximity Clause

Not Into Excuses

Deadlines Are Great Motivators





00:14:10 Preparing a Band with Intention

00:20:02 Beyond The Music: Gear

00:23:48 The Music Studio or Live?

00:26:14 The Visuals

00:29:18 The Mannerisms and Banter

00:32:30 Singers vs. Vocalists

00:35:28 Bullheaded Persistence

00:41:17 GG 353 Outtro



Bruce Hilton from Being Petty

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