Tribute Bands STOP Playing For Peanuts! Top Agent & Boston/Styx Singer Reveals the ONE Trick to Getting Huge Gigs EP :019

The Dual Threat: How to Sing Boston, Styx & Foreigner AND Become a Max-Level Agent Frank Vestry (Smokin' Renegade / Maximum Bands) spills the secrets on what agents really look for, the 6-month rehearsal marathon, and why fans think they're using tracks.

Welcome back to Tribute Band Sessions! Today we have an absolute double threat in the house: the incredible Frank Vestry. Not only is he the powerhouse vocalist for the legendary Smokin' Renegade—a tribute covering the monstrous catalogs of Boston, Styx, and now Foreigner—but he also works the other side of the stage as an agent for Maximum Bands, one of the biggest agencies in the US! Frank holds nothing back, revealing his family’s surprising musical lineage (including a singer who filled in for Tony Bennett!) and detailing the grueling six-month rehearsal period required just to make his band sound authentic enough to avoid accusations of using backing tracks! We dive deep into the business: what does a Band Agent actually look for when scouting new talent? Is it the right niche, or is it pure dedication? Plus, we tackle the growing Tribute Band phenomenon, the future of the 80s/90s scene, and exactly which songs are his favorite (and toughest) to perform live. If you’ve ever wanted to know the truth about booking and surviving the music world, you need to hit play.

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⏱️ Clickable Chapters

00:00 – Intro: The Dual Threat — Smokin' Renegade & Maximum Bands
01:05 – Frank’s Musical Lineage: The Vocalist Who Filled In for Tony Bennett
03:52 – From NYC Discouragement to the Florida Tribute Scene
05:20 – Why Boston, Styx & Foreigner? Finding the Right Niche
06:45 – The Agent’s Hat: What Maximum Bands Looks for in New Clients
08:50 – The Growing Popularity of Tribute Bands: Ticket Prices & Nostalgia
11:00 – Production Wars: Costumes, Video Walls & Rising Audience Expectations
13:58 – Building a Fanbase: The Commitment & the 6-Month Rehearsal Rule
16:45 – Keeping the Passion Alive as Performer and Agent
19:02 – Smokin’ Renegade’s Evolving Setlist: Adding Foreigner
20:15 – Touring Life: Daytona Beach & Large Amphitheater Shows
21:44 – The Future of the Industry: The Rise of 90s Tribute Acts
23:05 – The Toughest Songs: Frank’s Favorite Tracks to Perform Live

• • Smokin' Renegade Website: smokinrenegade.com

  • Maximum Bands Website: maximumbands.com

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