Episode 405: Playing the Jersey Shore: Gig Stories and Working Musician Lessons With John Pizz

In this episode, we talk with John Pizz of Mean Machine about playing the Jersey Shore, surviving the live music scene, and the lessons that come from doing real gigs in the wild. We get into gig stories, musician culture, and the kind of practical knowledge you only pick up by actually being out there doing the job. If you like road stories, working musician insight, and hearing how other players navigate the scene, this one’s for you!John's Socials:https://www.instagram.com/johnpizzhttps://www.instagram.com/meanmachinebandny/MaestroDMX (10% off discount link): https://maestrodmx.com/discount/DISCOUNT4CBC?redirect=%2Fproducts%2FmaestrodmxBlank 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 Introduction and Welcome00:16 Special Guest: John Piz00:38 The Story of How We Met03:03 John's Band: Mean Machine05:06 Challenges of Gigging on Fire Island07:23 Balancing Public and Private Gigs09:25 Engaging the Audience and Bar Sales12:43 Innovative Tips and Tricks15:23 Catching Up and Social Media Shoutouts16:00 Unexpected Gig Extensions: A Musician's Dilemma19:22 Negotiating Overtime: The Right Way21:20 The Impact of Overextending Gigs23:53 The Importance of Professionalism in Music24:55 Reflecting on Long Island's Music Scene26:13 The Value of Communication and Contracts29:34 Closing Thoughts and Social Media Plugs