Join us for an exclusive interview with Jeff Fite, the drummer from Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band and Mosquitos Jam Band. 🥁 Dive into the behind-the-scenes stories, performance insights, and the dynamics of playing in multiple bands. Jeff shares his experiences, challenges, and advice for aspiring musicians. 🎶 Discover the differences between opening acts and main performances, the importance of sound quality, and the unique chemistry required in a band. Jeff also discusses his career highlights, the significance of stage management, and the intricacies of being a veteran musician playing with rookies. 🎸 Don't miss Jeff's thoughts on his recent shows at Rookies Rochaus, the challenges of quick band changeovers, and the impact of poor sound management. Learn about his favorite drummers, the art of drumming, and why he chose drums as his instrument. 🥁 Upcoming Performances: Heart of Glass Playing Broken Oar 5/31/24: facebook.com/events/2590961247744191/ Mosquitos Playing Sundance Saloon 5/25/24: facebook.com/events/803169318391170/?ref=newsfeed Black Diamond Sessions Playing Wooden Nickel 5/16: facebook.com/events/402391209363522/ Black Diamond Sessions Playing Broken Oar 5/18: facebook.com/events/1074755220290152/ Meet Jeff Fite: Learn more about Jeff Fite on our band’s website at heartofglass.band/meet-the-band/. Key Moments: 0:00 Heart of Glass Playing Broken Oar 5/31/24 https://www.facebook.com/events/2590961247744191/ Mosquitos playing Sundance Saloon 5/25/24https://www.facebook.com/events/803169318391170/?ref=newsfeed Black Diamond Sessions Playing Wooden Nickel 5/16 https://www.facebook.com/events/402391209363522/ and Broken Oar 5/18 https://www.facebook.com/events/1074755220290152/ Jeff Fite https://www.heartofglass.band/meet-the-band/ 0:30 Show Start 1:06 Differences being opening act vs 2nd act of 3 3:20 It matters if you cannot hear your sound 3:39 Bob Cozza Rookies Rochaus 4:53 Why do 3 bands? 6:43 What's a line check? 7:11 Jeff Fite Drummer heart of Glass and Mosquitos Jam Band Joins the show 7:35 Two Costa ricans Join the show 8:11 Two Costa Ricans Kick Off song Badfinger 10:49 drummer Jeff Fite Introduction 12:46 Issue today trying to teach kids music 18:08 Kids Today listening to softer music liek ealry 70's kids did? 19:39 What's it like for a vet having to play with a rookie? 22:39 different playing with experienced band and rookie band or original vs tribute? 23:04 Chemistry is a big part 25:03 Would Jeff Fite like to be the first or 2nd band on a 3 band night? Stage Management is key 25:43 Jeff Fites thoughts on last show at Rookies Rochaus 26:46 Its a respect thing 28:35 Jeff Fite Ripped Out His ear Peace because sound was so bad 29:32 15 Minute Changeovers is not enough time between bands 30:13 In Jeff Fite's decades long career that was one of the worst sound jobs ever 33:18 How good should a set be to publish online? 35:33 Difference between Cover Bands and tribute Bands? 37:38 How does a band pick songs to play ie the politics 40:20 Advice for a band looking for a drummer 41:59 How do you determine the band leader 42:51 Who goes to get payment? 43:36 Putting a band together is rough 46:08 What happens at the end of a gig for a drummer 47:45 Jeff Fite's advice to a rookie and their first gig 49:35 Why did Jeff Pick Drums to play? Micky Dolenz? 50:12 Bill Bruford yes Drummer 51:52 Two styles of drumming 53:48 Most Influential Drummers to Jeff Fite 55:10 Bonzo john bonham versuse Neil Peart 56:12 How Do drummers and percussionists get along on stage? 1:04:24 Two costa Ricans Close out the show with "Don't Bring Me Down" Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content from the Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band! 👍 Follow Us: Facebook: facebook.com/HeartofGlassBlondieTribute Instagram: instagram.com/heartofglassband/ Hashtags: #HeartofGlass #BlondieTribute #LiveMusic #Atomic #BlondieCover #Rochaus #WestDundee #ClassicRock #MusicLovers #ConcertHighlights #shorts #blondieshorts #blondiecover #jenniferqueen #lorriekountz #sophiehafer #jefffite #laurajansons #petejansons #bobcozza #liveconcert #rockmusic #tributeband #WestDundeeMusic #IllinoisLiveMusic 🎸🎤🎶