Ever wondered how an all-female Aerosmith tribute band came to be? Meet Susie Major, the voice behind Ragdolls, who defied expectations and carved a unique path in the tribute scene. Susie shares her journey from singing male-dominated rock to leading a band that pays homage to Aerosmith while maintaining its own identity. Discover how she navigated the challenges of forming a tribute band and the unexpected twists along the way. Press play to hear about the creative process, the importance of authenticity, and why Ragdolls stands out in a crowded field. Don’t miss this insightful conversation that redefines what it means to be a tribute band. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 455 – Monday, November 11th, 2024 November 11th: National Metal Day (because this one goes to eleven!) 00:01:43 Susie Major from RagDolls 00:02:42 Singing for Roctober Blood… Sharknado 00:04:17 Susie’s always been singing “male” songs Evergreen (Barbara Streisand) Pay Your Dues: “You didn’t flyer grocery store parking lots!” 00:10:13 Detouring into postcards that you send to your fans 00:11:22 Trying to be herself, while singing song to men Chicago was the bridge from Show Tunes to Aerosmith 00:16:15 Bandzoogle makes it easy to build a stunning website and online store for your music in minutes. Try it free for 30 days, then use promo code “giggabpod” to get 15% off your first year. 00:17:45 From cover bands to original bands Third World club in Las Vegas 00:21:01 From Original Music to…Tribute Bands? Robbie Rist: “You gotta start a tribute band!” 00:26:05 Tributes vs. Covers 00:28:15 Playing NAMM with an all-female tribute band 00:29:34 Building relationships before endorsements Microphones – Shure USA Blue Yeti microphone 00:32:14 Cousin Oliver said “You Gotta Start a Tribute Band” 00:33:11 Starting a Tribute Band During Covid 00:39:00 Soft Tickets vs. Hard Tickets…when you’re an all-female band Becoming your own agent (or manager?) 00:47:44 In-Ear Monitors Alclair 01:03:07 Gig Gab 455 Outtro Follow RagDolls Follow Susie Major Follow Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List Review Gig Gab The post RagDolls Rise: Susie Major’s Tribute Band Story — Gig Gab 455 appeared first on Gig Gab.