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Tribute Band Sessions

Tribute Band Sessions

著者： Mike Gendler
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 Tribute Band Sessions takes you behind the curtain of the billion-dollar tribute industry—where legendary music is reborn every night. Hosted by creator, music producer, musician, and talent manager Mike Gendler, along with rotating celebrity co-hosts, each episode features unfiltered conversations with tribute performers, booking agents, and insiders. From tour life and gear to sold-out shows at venues like Red Rocks, this is your all-access pass. New episodes drop every Wednesday.All Rights Reserved 2025 音楽
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  • Rudy Cardenas – Journey & Foreigner Tributes, American Idol & Touring Europe’s Biggest Rock Shows EP 020

    Rudy Cardenas – Journey & Foreigner Tributes, American Idol & Touring Europe’s Biggest Rock Shows EP 020
    2026/02/11
    In this episode of Tribute Band Sessions, hosts Mike Gendler and Ray Yslas (Chicago) sit down with powerhouse vocalist Rudy Cardenas — known for his stunning work with FJ Tribute (Journey & Foreigner) and The Classic Rock Show, one of Europe’s largest touring rock productions. Rudy shares his journey from growing up with Latin, pop, and rock influences to becoming a season 6 American Idol finalist, auditioning in front of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul. He opens up about the real American Idol process, the pressure of massive auditions, and why he walked away from the Idol machine to carve his own path. We dive deep into: Singing Journey vs Foreigner — and why Rudy says Foreigner is actually harder Vocal technique, range, and respecting iconic singers like Steve Perry and Lou Gramm How Randy Jackson helped him realize his natural Journey tone The rise of high-production tribute shows playing theaters, arenas, and international tours Touring the UK and Europe with The Classic Rock Show Legal challenges, band naming rights, and why Foreigner’s Journey became FJ Tribute Social media, YouTube, and why tribute bands now reach millions of fans worldwide Advice for young singers entering the tribute and legacy-act scene Rudy’s upcoming Miles Schon’s Journey Experience legacy project From American Idol to sold-out European tours, Rudy explains why tribute bands aren’t competing with original artists — they’re keeping the music alive for fans who still crave the experience. 👉 Subscribe, like, and comment with the artist YOU think deserves the next great tribute show. 🎸 Listen & Follow Tribute Band Sessions: 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍎 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠⁠Watch Tribute Band Sessions on YouTube #RudyCardenas#JourneyTribute#ForeignerTribute#TributeBandSessions#ClassicRockTribute Clickable Chapters 00:00 Journey vs Foreigner – which is harder to sing? 00:58 Welcome to Tribute Band Sessions with Mike & Ray 01:31 Meet Rudy Cardenas – vocalist for FJ Tribute & Classic Rock Show 03:01 Early music influences & growing up in a musical family 04:24 Latin roots, Luis Miguel, Marc Anthony & pop crossover 05:40 Auditioning for American Idol (Season 6) 07:09 Flying to Memphis & surviving massive Idol auditions 09:07 Singing in Spanish to stand out 10:27 The real American Idol process behind the scenes 12:22 Randy Jackson, Journey & discovering Rudy’s vocal lane 13:09 Post-Idol burnout & walking away from the machine 14:25 Joining a Journey tribute & finding the Steve Perry sound 15:22 Why Foreigner songs are actually harder than Journey 16:23 Touring Europe with The Classic Rock Show 17:03 Tribute bands becoming full-scale productions 18:24 Brit Floyd, Leonid & Friends & next-level tribute shows 20:01 Respecting the song vs impersonating the artist 22:55 Legal issues, band names & becoming FJ Tribute 25:03 Challenges & rewards of tribute band life 27:58 Tribute bands going big — theaters, tours & real money 29:23 YouTube, viral views & fans wanting something to take home 32:17 What is a tribute band anymore? 33:00 Advice for young singers entering tribute & legacy acts 35:45 Where the tribute industry is headed next 37:04 Big venues, production & multimedia shows 39:21 Upcoming projects – Miles Schon’s Journey Experience 40:41 Where to find Rudy & his bands online Find Rudy Cardenas – Classic Rock Show Tribute & FJ Tributes https://theclassicrockshow.com/ https://fjtribute.com/rudy-cardenas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 分
  • Tribute Bands STOP Playing For Peanuts! Top Agent & Boston/Styx Singer Reveals the ONE Trick to Getting Huge Gigs EP :019

    Tribute Bands STOP Playing For Peanuts! Top Agent & Boston/Styx Singer Reveals the ONE Trick to Getting Huge Gigs EP :019
    2026/02/04
    The Dual Threat: How to Sing Boston, Styx & Foreigner AND Become a Max-Level Agent Frank Vestry (Smokin' Renegade / Maximum Bands) spills the secrets on what agents really look for, the 6-month rehearsal marathon, and why fans think they're using tracks. Welcome back to Tribute Band Sessions! Today we have an absolute double threat in the house: the incredible Frank Vestry. Not only is he the powerhouse vocalist for the legendary Smokin' Renegade—a tribute covering the monstrous catalogs of Boston, Styx, and now Foreigner—but he also works the other side of the stage as an agent for Maximum Bands, one of the biggest agencies in the US! Frank holds nothing back, revealing his family’s surprising musical lineage (including a singer who filled in for Tony Bennett!) and detailing the grueling six-month rehearsal period required just to make his band sound authentic enough to avoid accusations of using backing tracks! We dive deep into the business: what does a Band Agent actually look for when scouting new talent? Is it the right niche, or is it pure dedication? Plus, we tackle the growing Tribute Band phenomenon, the future of the 80s/90s scene, and exactly which songs are his favorite (and toughest) to perform live. If you’ve ever wanted to know the truth about booking and surviving the music world, you need to hit play. 🎸 Listen & Follow Tribute Band Sessions: 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ 🍎 ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ 📘 ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠Watch Tribute Band Sessions on YouTube ⏱️ Clickable Chapters 00:00 – Intro: The Dual Threat — Smokin' Renegade & Maximum Bands01:05 – Frank’s Musical Lineage: The Vocalist Who Filled In for Tony Bennett03:52 – From NYC Discouragement to the Florida Tribute Scene05:20 – Why Boston, Styx & Foreigner? Finding the Right Niche06:45 – The Agent’s Hat: What Maximum Bands Looks for in New Clients08:50 – The Growing Popularity of Tribute Bands: Ticket Prices & Nostalgia11:00 – Production Wars: Costumes, Video Walls & Rising Audience Expectations13:58 – Building a Fanbase: The Commitment & the 6-Month Rehearsal Rule16:45 – Keeping the Passion Alive as Performer and Agent19:02 – Smokin’ Renegade’s Evolving Setlist: Adding Foreigner20:15 – Touring Life: Daytona Beach & Large Amphitheater Shows21:44 – The Future of the Industry: The Rise of 90s Tribute Acts23:05 – The Toughest Songs: Frank’s Favorite Tracks to Perform Live Smokin' Renegade Website: smokinrenegade.com Maximum Bands Website: maximumbands.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 分
  • Bill “Billy” Jolly – Love TKO, Teddy Pendergrass Tribute & The Future of Tribute Bands EP 018

    Bill “Billy” Jolly – Love TKO, Teddy Pendergrass Tribute & The Future of Tribute Bands EP 018
    2026/01/28
    In this episode of Tribute Band Sessions, host Mike Gendler sits down with Bill “Billy” Jolly – a three-time Emmy Award–winning producer, writer, and musical director and the MD of Love TKO: The Teddy Pendergrass Tribute Band. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Bill shares how Motown bass lines, James Brown’s “Cold Sweat,” and the lush productions of Tom Bell, Gamble & Huff shaped his ears. He walks us through his journey from local drummer to touring pianist with Norman Connors (“You Are My Starship”), MD for Gene Kahn and Grover Washington Jr., and eventually music director for Teddy Pendergrass after Teddy’s accident. Bill talks about: Working with legends like Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Chaka Khan, Tina Marie, Bill Withers, Phyllis Hyman, Patti LaBelle, Michael Bublé, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Pink, The Roots, Jadakiss and more What it really takes to be a successful musician (“be a Walmart, not a Dunkin’ Donuts”) Writing full orchestral arrangements for PBS, symphonies, and even Tony Danza’s Frank Sinatra tribute How Love TKO was formed with original Teddy band members and why having the official endorsement of the Teddy Pendergrass estate matters Why tribute bands exist, how they fill a real emotional and musical need, and his advice for new tribute bands on setlists, venues, and marketing From panties still flying onstage to building the perfect Teddy set, Bill explains how Love TKO makes audiences feel 18 again for 90 minutes – and why tribute bands aren’t going anywhere. Subscribe, like, and drop a comment with the Teddy song you’d HAVE to hear at a Love TKO show. #BillJolly#LoveTKO#TeddyPendergrass#TributeBandSessions#PhillySoul 🎸 Listen & Follow Tribute Band Sessions: 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍎 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠⁠Watch Tribute Band Sessions on YouTube Find Billy Jolly – Love TKO https://teddypendergrassofficial.com/tour-dates/ Clickable Chapters 00:00 Why tribute bands exist & artists Bill has worked with 00:45 Intro – Mike welcomes three-time Emmy winner Bill “Billy” Jolly 01:42 West Philly roots, Motown bass & “Cold Sweat” drum epiphany 04:52 From local bands & drums to teaching himself piano 06:18 Touring with Norman Connors & becoming MD for Gene Kahn 07:57 Grover Washington Jr.: second keyboardist to music director 09:32 Meeting Teddy Pendergrass & joining his band after the accident 12:18 Rebuilding Teddy’s live show, keys, arrangements & earning trust 14:09 Working with Aretha, Chaka, Celine, Pink & more – “be Walmart, not Dunkin’” 16:34 From self-taught player to orchestrating PBS, Bee Gees, Jadakiss & Tony Danza 20:55 Adapting with technology & AI while protecting musicianship 22:04 What makes tribute bands powerful & why fans crave the classics 25:31 Birth of Love TKO – Robert LeGrand, Joan Pendergrass & Primary Wave 27:35 City Winery, casinos & smart marketing for tribute bands 31:15 Advice to new tribute bands: prove yourself, pack the room, then negotiate 38:47 Building a Teddy setlist: must-play hits, deep cuts & pacing the show 41:49 The Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes medley that almost got him fired 47:35 Where Love TKO plays now – theaters, festivals & Atlantic City Showboat 49:27 Teddy’s birthday show in AC & what fans can expect 50:43 Panties on stage then and now – Damon’s showmanship & fan energy 51:50 New York, Europe & future international plans for Love TKO 53:18 Meet & greets, fan stories & recreating that first-time feeling 55:08 Are all bands really tribute bands? Bill’s take on covers vs tributes 56:31 Where to find Love TKO online & episode wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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