In this week’s bite-sized-but-beefy episode, Adam and Dan dig into a fun little thought experiment: If you weren’t playing your current role in your band… what would you play instead? A surprising number of bandleaders in our Patreon community dream of swapping their front-and-center duties for a backline spot—and let’s be honest, we kinda get it.

From the romanticized lives of bass players and drummers (spoiler: not as chill as they look) to the hard realities of load-in, leadership, and showing up late without consequence, we unpack the psychological and practical trade-offs of switching roles in your band. We also dig into how being a multi-instrumentalist or doubling as a front-of-house tech makes you better at your main gig.

Oh—and we roast bass players. Lovingly. Because we are them. Sometimes.

Topics Covered:

Why bandleaders fantasize about being sidemen
The great drummer delusion: is sitting down actually easier?
Subbing on bass: heroic or horrifying?
FOH techs as secret weapon gig ninjas
How learning other roles sharpens your primary skillset
Air drumming, finger twirls, and the dark truth of gear load-outs
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What role would you want to play if you weren’t doing your current thing? Let us know at coverbandconfidential@gmail.com or drop us a line on [your socials].

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