RagDolls Rise: Susie Major's Tribute Band Story

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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
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• 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
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