Traits To Look For in Popular Cover Bands

What can be more magnetic and exciting than watching a live cover band do their thing on stage? The performances of some of the most popular covers bands in South East Queensland are so enigmatic, playing hit sets from the oldies and classics that take the audience straight down memory lane.

Now the question of weeding out the more reliably popular ones from the not-so-popular ones can be answered by reading about some of the following traits.

Familiar with Playing the Crowd

For some of the greats playing the greats, for cover bands playing music is like a two-way conversation with the crowd. They vibe with their audience and their surroundings in ways like complimenting the bar, acknowledging someone’s birthday, and involving the audience. They set hit songs that have been tried and tested on past shows. The musicians also switch things when they read the energy is low.

Realizing their Band Brand

What makes the difference when a band outlines their brand of music? To put it simply, by knowing their strength, style of performance, and musical genre, brands can put on a performance that mesmerizes the crowd. In doing so they specialize in a particular type of crowd. For instance, a hard rock band is bound to set in well in a room full of metal heads. It is their uniqueness that makes them stand out from other bands.

Established Set Lists

At some point, an experienced cover band would have established a set list of music that provides an experience the crowd is sure to vibe with. Set lists provide a clear direction for all the musicians playing in the band to expect what song is coming up and make the transition seem gradual rather than spontaneous.

Fine Tune their Tech

Although the tech contributes to only 30% of the musical performance (more or less) it certainly has its contribution. Getting the technical aspect tuned to perfection ensures the performance stays on course without any ‘technical’ glitches. The band needs to have a clear idea of the proper equipment, carry out diligent sound checks and set the correct volume.

Making it Enjoyable

In the end, it always helps when the band member themselves are enjoying their performance as much as the audience. The people in the crowd showed up for an experience they can cherish and revel in among their friends. Word of mouth is the most powerful tool to find the ideal band hire for an event.

Conclusion

Music has an undeniable joyous effect on the crowd, it helps streamline their mood and crank up those dopamine receptors. No matter if it’s a live cover band or a corporate band in South East Queensland, there are popular choices in every genre. The best place to start is in understanding the audience itself – all other choices will eventually follow suit.