Episode 363: Vegas Gigging Secrets: Hidden Rooms, High Rollers & Crazy Stories

This week on the Cover Band Confidential Podcast, Adam hosts solo while Dan recovers from surgery. Filling in is longtime listener and patron, John Wolske, a Las Vegas-based musician and production coordinator. John, wears a lot of hats and breaks down his journey, the venues he works in, and the Vegas music market. Expect tales of high rollers, special guest appearances from big names like Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker, and the ins and outs of gigging in Sin City. Whether you're curious about breaking into the Vegas scene or just love great gig stories, this episode has it all!Blank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contractsBacking Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/backing-track-resourcesThank 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/coverbandconfidentialFollow us on Instagram!@coverbandconfidential@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email at:[email protected] supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.comGear Used in this Video (Affiliate):Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/3DBqtOyElgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3X3IAq8 Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/4dDCJx0 Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/3gKjhqiMagic Arm Camera Friction Mount: https://amzn.to/3SK5yNk00:00 Welcome to the Cover Band Confidential Podcast00:18 Introducing Special Guest Host: John Walsky00:48 John's Musical Journey and Career in Vegas04:53 Breaking into the Vegas Music Scene11:16 Navigating the Vegas Gig Landscape13:08 Behind the Scenes: Vegas Venues and Production Work18:23 The Unique Challenges of Performing in Vegas21:45 The Reality of Working in Vegas22:57 Vegas Music Scene: A Market Like Any Other25:51 Musical Projects and Aspirations29:54 Unexpected High Roller Moments31:04 Celebrity Encounters and NAMM Stories38:37 Craziest Gig Experiences39:57 Connecting with the Community