Episode 407: Mechanical Reindeer, Broken Heaters, & Adult Show Choir (but with less clothing)

This week, Adam and Dan dive into a mix of holiday gig stories, parenting wins, and gear talk. From the "Star Wars fans of bass guitar" to the unexpected joys of “Runaround Sue”, the guys cover it all.Episode Highlights: Hot Water Saga Continues: Dan gives an update on his broken water heater and the glorious shower he finally took at a friend's house. Plus, chimney repairs hit a snag. Adam's Sabbatical: Adam shares news about his upcoming 5-week work hiatus and the release of his latest video projects. Proud Dad Moment: Dan recaps his child's "spectacular" performance as Scar in The Lion King Jr. Savannah Shenanigans: Adam and Amber visit a burlesque show in Savannah that felt suspiciously like "adult show choir." Live Band Karaoke Report: Tech Upgrades: The band successfully tested the new "Band Leader" signup app (shoutout to Patron Ando!) and the "AbleSet" automated lyrics system. Hardwired is Better: A lesson learned about trusting WiFi for live lyrics—Ethernet cables to the rescue. The "Audibles": How the band handled on-the-spot requests for "Family Tradition," "Redneck Woman," and even "Baby Got Back." The Mechanical Reindeer: A wild story about a bespoke gingerbread house mechanical bull at a corporate holiday party. Gear Review & Parenting: Adam reviews a Vangoa pedalboard with built-in power and sound-reactive lights. He discusses setting up a rig for his son, who is getting serious about bass, and the potential for a future father-son rhythm section. Mentioned in this Episode: Band Leader App: The new signup system developed by patron Ando. AbleSet: The tool used for automated scrolling lyrics with Ableton Live. Vangoa: The pedalboard brand Adam is reviewing. Call to Action: Are you in a band with your kids? We want to hear your "Partridge Family" stories! Email us at [email protected] (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/cbconfidential