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Tribute Band Sessions

Tribute Band Sessions takes you behind the curtain of the billion-dollar tribute industry—where legendary music is reborn every night. Hosted by creator, music producer, musician, and talent manager Mike Gendler, along with rotating celebrity co-hosts, each episode features unfiltered conversations with tribute performers, booking agents, and insiders. From tour life and gear to sold-out shows at venues like Red Rocks, this is your all-access pass. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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57:32

Billy May's Kiss Nation As The Starchild's EP : 006

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/11/05

🎸 Alright Rock ’n’ Rollers — buckle up!This episode of Tribute Band Sessions dives into the electrifying world of Kiss Nation with Billy May, the powerhouse frontman who doesn’t just play Paul Stanley — he becomes the Starchild. Billy shares his journey from lifelong KISS superfan to stepping into those platform boots and living the dream on stage. From his early days as a confident performer (but shy offstage) to fronting one of the most respected KISS tributes in the world, he reveals what it

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57:32

Billy May's Kiss Nation As The Starchild's His...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/11/05

🎸 Alright Rock ’n’ Rollers — buckle up! This episode of Tribute Band Sessions dives into the electrifying world of Kiss Nation with Billy May, the powerhouse frontman who doesn’t just play Paul Stanley — he becomes the Starchild. Billy shares his journey from lifelong KISS superfan to stepping into those platform boots and living the dream on stage. From his early days as a confident performer (but shy offstage) to fronting one of the most respected KISS tributes in the world, he reveals what it

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47:15

Kiss and Tell: The Journey of Mr. Speed Ep 005

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/29

Get ready to rock! This week on Tribute Band Sessions, we hang with Rich Kosak, frontman of Mr. Speed—the Kiss tribute that’s been igniting crowds for 31 years. Rich shares his journey from early influences like Cat Stevens and Peter Frampton to the first Kiss concert that lit the fuse. Hear how Mr. Speed was born from a record-show encounter and a shared love of guitar—and how the band evolved into one of the world’s most authentic Kiss tributes.Rich reveals the dedication behind the spectacle: a

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47:15

Kiss and Tell: The Journey of Mr. Speed Ep 005

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/29

Get ready to rock! This week on Tribute Band Sessions, we hang with Rich Kosak, frontman of Mr. Speed—the Kiss tribute that’s been igniting crowds for 31 years. Rich shares his journey from early influences like Cat Stevens and Peter Frampton to the first Kiss concert that lit the fuse. Hear how Mr. Speed was born from a record-show encounter and a shared love of guitar—and how the band evolved into one of the world’s most authentic Kiss tributes. Rich reveals the dedication behind the spectacle: a

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48:54

The Rhythm of the Dead: Rob Koritz and Dark Star...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/22

Hey Deadheads and music lovers! Get ready for an electrifying Tribute Band Sessions episode with Rob Koritz, drummer for the legendary Dark Star Orchestra! Rob takes us through his musical journey, from classical percussion to becoming a cornerstone of one of the world’s most respected Grateful Dead tributes.We dig into DSO’s unique approach—improvisation over imitation, honoring the Dead’s spirit without costumes, and keeping the music fresh every night. Rob shares candid stories of life on the

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48:54

The Rhythm of the Dead: Rob Koritz and Dark Star...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/22

Hey Deadheads and music lovers! Get ready for an electrifying Tribute Band Sessions episode with Rob Koritz, drummer for the legendary Dark Star Orchestra! Rob takes us through his musical journey, from classical percussion to becoming a cornerstone of one of the world’s most respected Grateful Dead tributes. We dig into DSO’s unique approach—improvisation over imitation, honoring the Dead’s spirit without costumes, and keeping the music fresh every night. Rob shares candid stories of life on the

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47:04

Tragedy's Mo Royce Peterson - The Ironic Genesis of...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/15

Get ready to crank up the volume and break out your sequined spandex! This week on Tribute Band Sessions, we’re going full-throttle into glittering chaos with Mo Royce Peterson, frontman of Tragedy – the all-metal tribute to the Bee Gees (and beyond). Mo reveals the hilariously ironic story of how disco classics became roaring heavy-metal anthems. From his early days as a violin prodigy on the front page of his local paper to the moment a promoter suggested, “Hey, ever think about a tribute band?”,

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47:09

Tragedy's Mo Royce Peterson - The Ironic Genesis of...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/15

Get ready to crank up the volume and break out your sequined spandex!This week on Tribute Band Sessions, we’re going full-throttle into glittering chaos with Mo Royce Peterson, frontman of Tragedy – the all-metal tribute to the Bee Gees (and beyond). Mo reveals the hilariously ironic story of how disco classics became roaring heavy-metal anthems. From his early days as a violin prodigy on the front page of his local paper to the moment a promoter suggested, “Hey, ever think about a tribute band?”,

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51:51

The Unofficial Eras Tour: Charity Eden's Journey to...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/15

The Unofficial Eras Tour: Charity Eden’s Journey to Becoming Taylor Swift What does it take to quit a high-stakes career, step into the shoes of a global superstar, and tour the world—all while paying tribute to Taylor Swift? In this electrifying episode, we sit down with Charity Eden, the powerhouse behind the acclaimed tribute band Lover. Charity shares how Taylor’s Midnights album and the Eras Tour inspired her leap from wealth management into music less than two years ago. Within months, she

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52:51

The Unofficial Eras Tour: Charity Eden's Journey to...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/15

The Unofficial Eras Tour: Charity Eden’s Journey to Becoming Taylor Swift What does it take to quit a high-stakes career, step into the shoes of a global superstar, and tour the world—all while paying tribute to Taylor Swift? In this electrifying episode, we sit down with Charity Eden, the powerhouse behind the acclaimed tribute band Lover. Charity shares how Taylor’s Midnights album and the Eras Tour inspired her leap from wealth management into music less than two years ago. Within months, she

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43:16

Unlocking the Zeppelin Code: The Get the Led Out...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/15

Alright, music aficionados, settle in—because on this episode of Tribute Band Sessions, we’re diving deep into the electrifying world of Get the Led Out! This isn’t just a band; it’s a phenomenon, channeling the seismic power of Led Zeppelin into packed arenas and captivated audiences. We’re joined by Paul Hammond, virtuosic lead guitarist and co-founder, for an unfiltered conversation. He takes us inside his journey—how an obsession with pristine, authentic sound sparked a band that doesn’t just

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43:21

Unlocking the Zeppelin Code: The Get the Led Out...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/15

Alright, music aficionados, settle in—because on this episode of Tribute Band Sessions, we’re diving deep into the electrifying world of Get the Led Out! This isn’t just a band; it’s a phenomenon, channeling the seismic power of Led Zeppelin into packed arenas and captivated audiences. We’re joined by Paul Hammond, virtuosic lead guitarist and co-founder, for an unfiltered conversation. He takes us inside his journey—how an obsession with pristine, authentic sound sparked a band that doesn’t just

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4:11

Welcome to Tribute Band Sessions

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/01

Tribute Band Sessions takes you behind the curtain of the billion-dollar tribute industry—where legendary music is reborn every night. Hosted by creator, music producer, musician, and talent manager Mike Gendler, along with rotating celebrity co-hosts, each episode features unfiltered conversations with tribute performers, booking agents, and insiders. From tour life and gear to sold-out shows at venues like Red Rocks, this is your all-access pass. New episodes drop every Wednesday.Premiere

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4:11

Tribute Band Sessions Official Trailer - Premiere...

Tribute Band Sessions ·

2025/10/01

Tribute Band Sessions takes you behind the curtain of the billion-dollar tribute industry—where legendary music is reborn every night. Hosted by creator, music producer, musician, and talent manager Mike Gendler, along with rotating celebrity co-hosts, each episode features unfiltered conversations with tribute performers, booking agents, and insiders. From tour life and gear to sold-out shows at venues like Red Rocks, this is your all-access pass. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Premiere

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