By Joshua Hall


Tribute bands have been around for quite some time and gained popularity over the years. Some individuals tend to confuse between tributes and cover bands. Cover bands sing songs from different musicians while tribute bands cover one music group like The Iron Maidens. However forming these bands takes time and needs patience before getting popular.

Do not be in a rush to quit your daytime job since one does not make enough in the beginning. If one was to listen to the success story of other tribute bands it is a lesson that one must be patient. Success does not come overnight so be ready for the struggles and still keep your job. However when people get used to having you around things do change.

With passion and persistence the group can pick up quickly. However one must also be ready to adopt the character of the person they are playing. That is the essence of creating the bands and catching the attention of many. Earning good salary comes with time but be ready to commit much of your time and money at first before seeing results.

A crowd can make or break the show depending on the mood they ate on when one walks into stage. Think about those people who cheer the group one you walk on stage. It gives one the energy to keep playing at their best. On the other hands walking to a group of people who are less interested can leave the bands devastated.

Keep the content fresh to have the crowd entertained. Since you are imitating one group be up to date with their latest songs when going on tour. Individuals need to feel that their money was worth it. Mix songs and shun from playing same songs in the same order for every concert. If the band has no new songs find a different way of performing the existing ones.

Buying equipment is expensive since good quality items need more money compared to lower quality ones. You need to get a guitar that can play all tunes and a drum with the best sound. All that does not come cheaply. There will also be a chance that a band travels on tour and losses their guitar which needs a replacement. Get cabinets to keep your equipment safe.

Be ready to be invited to play in some places that you are not so comfortable to be but if people love the performance it will be fun. There is so much more that is out there to learn. When people start they think it is about the music and fans but there is a lot to know. Check your social media pages regularly to engage with fans and haters equally.

Once you choose this life to ensure that one is cut for it since it is a fulltime job. If one is not at a concert they are online talking with their fans and answering their questions. Your page should be kept active too for people to know the tour dates and how to speak with you. If much effort is put into a tribute band it can be as perfect as the original one.




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