This week, Adam and Dan recap a Fourth of July gig in Newnan, GA—heat, big municipal-event logistics, a few new/old songs, and lingering monitor gremlins—then pivot into a bigger industry issue: a Bloomberg article arguing a real “fun shortage,” with fewer places to hang out and higher costs, hurting venues and performance opportunities. But this isn’t just another “venues are closing and everything is terrible” conversation. The bigger question is whether there are fewer gigs… or just fewer easy gigs. If bars, clubs, and casual hangout spots are disappearing, bands have to rethink how they create opportunities. That means better marketing, clearer branding, stronger promo assets, faster communication, and finding ways to turn “a gig” into an actual event people want to leave the house for. We also get into public gigs, private events, DIY scenes, themed shows, and why the bands that can reliably create fun may be the ones that survive the shift. Topics include:– Why “extra” spending is usually the first thing to go– What bands can do instead of waiting on venues and promoters– Whether the market is worse, different, or just harder to fake your way through Is having fun actually harder than it used to be? Are you seeing fewer gigs in your market? Or are the opportunities just moving somewhere else? Let us know: coverbandconfidential@gmail.com Sweetwater Affilate Link: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xJE4rk BACTrack Affiliate Link: https://www.bactrack.com/coverbandconfidential MaestroDMX (10% off discount link): https://maestrodmx.com/discount/DISCOUNT4CBC?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmaestrodmx Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contracts Backing Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/backing-track-resources 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 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 cover band confidential, cover bands, working musicians, band business, live music venues, fewer gigs, bar gigs, private events, gigging musician, live music business, booking gigs, band marketing, how to get more gigs, music venues closing, live entertainment, event bands, wedding bands, corporate bands, musician podcast, cover band podcast, fun shortage, Bloomberg fun shortage, bands getting gigs, DIY music scene, local music venues
