Three Decades of Harmony: Bob Vose on Fortune's Formula for Staying Together

Dive into this week’s Gig Gab podcast, where Dave Hamilton and guest co-host Bob Vose tackle the highs and lows of a musician’s journey. From the golden days of Fortune’s original reign to navigating the challenging shifts brought by grunge, Bob dishes out stories of the Peanut Butter & Jelly Tour, selling out 700-seat venues, and the reality of playing “risky” songs that most bands avoid. With nods to industry greats like Boston and Queensryche, and tales of relentless rehearsal schedules, Bob reminds us that even as trends change, the secret to longevity is to “Always Be Performing.” They explore Fortune’s evolution from originals to covers, underscoring the necessity of putting “fannies in the seats”, starting with the tried-and-true formula: one cover, two originals, repeat. Vose shares insights on preserving your voice, the chemistry of a tight-knit band, and how to keep shows fresh…all while handling uninvited guests on stage! Whether you’re playing Foreplay/Long Time or Stairway to Heaven, the art of performing is vital, so remember: maintain your voice, rehearse responsibly, and deliver every show like it’s your last! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 430 – Monday, May 20th, 2024 May 20th: International Red Sneakers Day 00:01:06 Bob Vose from Fortune00:02:07 From Originals to Covers Boston, Journey, Yes, QueensrycheBig Vocals, Harmony GuitarsPete Destefano from Fortune (band)Entrain – Brian Allen 00:04:20 From Mark Bistony (drummer) 00:04:46 Pushing an Odometerless Winnebago Over the Hill00:07:56 Peanut Butter & Jelly Tour Learning the Music Business The Hard WayHuge in Japan! 00:10:23 Grunge Came in and ended Fortune’s Original-only reign New Formula: One cover, two originals, repeatGotta Put Fannies in The Seats 00:11:11 Now in 2023, Selling out 600-700 seat venues Bill Plor, Guitar 00:12:39 Still Playing Percussion on Frankenstein Louis Spagnola, bass player 00:13:22 Keeping a band together for three decades Added Chris Lester (from Sully Urna, Dark Desert Eagles) 00:16:26 Preserving Your Voice00:17:58 Playing the “Risky” Songs That No ONe Else Attempts To Do00:18:45 Dirty Water — with Barry Goudreaux, Sib Hashian…and Bob Vose00:21:34 Sibby Hashian on Legends of Rock Cruise00:24:43 Steve Baker00:26:45 How Many Bands are You In? Brian Maes A small family linking many bands together Bob is Very Proud of the Talent In His Band 00:30:45 The Chemistry of a Rehearsed Band Carry On Wayward SonForeplay/Long TimeWhole Lotta Love, Black Dog, Stairway to Heaven 00:34:46 Is there such a thing as “over-rehearsing”? Separate Ways 00:35:41 On Using Tracked Vocals…Or not! Inspired by Extreme 00:43:20 Rehearsing because it’s responsible00:46:00 Dealing with Uninvited Guests on Stage00:48:00 Getting More Popular…Again! Playing 100% Covers…for now 00:53:10 Contact Bob Vose Friends of Fortune on Facebook 00:56:41 The Artform of Covering Up Mistakes00:58:15 Keeping the show fresh Roll With The ChangesCold As IceFeels Like The First TimeJane by Starship 01:00:54 Gig Gab 430 Outtro Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on [e-mail] Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Three Decades of Harmony: Bob Vose on Fortune’s Formula for Staying Together — Gig Gab 430 appeared first on Gig Gab.