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Today’s guest is the Entertainment Director for one of Las Vegas busiest casinos. There’s lots to learn from Michael Libonati. In this episode: Is your EPK up to par? Are your emails getting read by the people who do the bookings? Are you even a “tribute” band?  

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Today’s episode features Mystified, Southern California Tribute to INXS. Watch and listen as Rocky talks about the challenges and highlights for his new band as they get started marketing themselves.  

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Josh, Jon and Christian are in some of the country’s most successful tribute bands. Now they’ve teamed up to start a tribute to The Police called The Police Academy. Another fun episode starts right now.  

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When it comes to legendary women in music, you don’t get more iconic than Debbie Harry and Madonna. Listen to the story of how Mindy decided to tackle both legendary artists in this week’s episode.  

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Heartbreaker is America’s Tribute to Pat Benatar. Founder David Lowry brings his decades of national artist experience to this high-quality tribute. It’s a fast moving and enjoyable episode.

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In the world of tribute bands, Fleetwood Mac is one of the most popular. Listen as Melia from Twisted Gypsy talks about her tribute’s re-imagined take on this iconic 70’s - 80’s band.  

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What does it take to stand out in a field of competing tributes to the same artist? Find out as Roger talks with Derek, founder of Fan Halen. One of the longest running Van Halen tributes in the business.

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Toto was made up of some powerhouse L.A. session musicians and Child’s Anthem is made up of some powerhouse Nashville session musicians, including one who sang as a member of Toto. Listen to this fun episode as I get to know the history and direction these super talented players are taking the music of Toto.

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Who says a successful tribute has to be pop? Can it be alternative? Hard? Political? Listen as I interview Carrie and Khadejhia from Babes Against the Machine, the world’s only all-female tribute to Rage Against the Machine. Hear about the incident that sparked the start of this amazingly talented group of musicians and the obstacles and challenges they’ve faced. It’s a fun and fast-paced show that gets a little spicey at times. Check out Babes Against the Machine.

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On this episode, I talk with keyboard player Scott Sheriff. Scott currently tours with Carrie Underwood and has toured in the past with Kenny Loggins, Steven Curtis Chapman and others. Find out what makes a high level player like Scott still want to spend his personal time putting together elite tribute bands and even play the occasional solo piano gig at his local Nashville venues.

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Ron McNeil, founder of legendary Beatles tribute The Fab Four takes us behind the scenes as he starts a brand new tribute to The Monkees. Hear all about how he built his line up of Monkee Men and the attention to detail involved. From costumes to comedy and the story of building the drum kit from hell, it’s a fun episode you’re sure to enjoy.

Lone Star Skynyrd is the award-winning tribute to rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd. Based in Dallas / Ft Worth, TX, they travel all over the country keeping the southern fried power of Ronnie Van Zant alive.

Get ready for a really big shoo as Roger interviews a guest that can truly be called the ultimate tribute band. Listen as you hear the story of The Fab Four, the ultimate tribute to the Beatles. You’ll hear about how they started as a local Southern California tribute almost 30 years ago and grew to world wide status, performing at Beatles festivals in Liverpool, winning an Emmy and so much more. It’s a fascinating episode that offers lots of insight, laughs and sexiness.

Launching his tribute just before the pandemic, Adam Shapiro overcame the downtime and frustration and put together a stellar tribute to the legendary Piano Man, Billy Joel. In just a few short years, Adam has worked hard to create a show that is playing to sold out crowds around the country. Hear his story here and then check out Billy Nation Tribute when they come to your town.

Kicking off season 2 is one of the most successful tribute bands in the country. DSB has been performing the music of Journey for 15 years and they're showing no signs of slowing down. Founder and frontman Juan Del Castillo talks all about the band's formation, what it takes to achieve the highest level of success and what the future holds.

In honor of our host Roger's birthday we present a special episode where we switch things up and have Roger as the guest to talk all about his tribute to Huey Lewis & The News, The Heart of Rock & Roll. Join guest host Chrissy Marquez for all the news that's fit to...air.

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Another powerful show with our guests Mike & Debbie Sierras of We Belong - A Tribute to Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo.

Meet Chrissy Marquez from the all female cover band Pulp Vixen. They're one of the hardest working bands in So Cal and one of the best marketed. Watch as Chrissy describes her journey and how she morphed her variety cover band into tributes to Van Halen and The Go-Go's.

One of San Diego's best and most active tribute bands, the Fooz Fighters recreate the complete Foo Fighters concert experience with a Dave Grohl frontman that is second to none.

Queen Nation is quite simply one of the best and most successful tribute bands working. Listen as Mike McManus, who portrays guitar legend Brian May, talks about how it all started and what it's like to play in front of over 10,000 Queen fans. And in front of some naked fans too.

It's the premier episode of our show all about the world of tribute bands. We kick things off with Kenny Metcalf as Elton John. Learn all about how he got started and how he transformed himself into the nation's leading Elton John tribute act. You'll also hear his inspiring story of coming back from a deadly disease and the faith that kept him going.