Coverville: The Cover Music Show (AAC Edition)

For Bob’s 85th birthday, another great collection of interpretations of his work, with a special tribute to The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, which came out in May 1963! (72 minutes) Sponsored by Factor Meals – listen to this episode to found out how you can get 50% off your first subscription, and free greens!

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

About time I get a full Janet Jackson Cover Story in the books (Coverville 1249 had a set of her music when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Incredible artist, and amazing singer – which is why so many people love and want to interpret her songs. Enjoy this set! […]

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

For his 80th birthday, a celebration of the incredible songwriting of Graham Gouldmanand just a taste of the songs he wrote for Herman’s Hermits, The Hollies, The Yardbirds and 10CC! (51 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

Birthday tributes for Lesley Gore, who would have been 80 this weekend and Christoper Cross, who’s turning 75! (57 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

A tribute to Traffic singer & songwriter Dave Mason, and a 75th birthday tribute for my favorite vocalist, Paul Carrak! (74 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

In April 1976, Ramones released their self-titled debut album, and we’re going to cover it track-by-track! (well, almost – a technical issue prevented the cover of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World getting recorded, but we’ll save that for another time) Gabba Gabba Hey! (45 minutes) This episode brought to you by Factor Meals – […]

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

A Cover Story for Al Green’s 80th birthday, and birthday tracks for Jan & Dean, Janis Ian, and Peabo Bryson! (68 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

She’s influenced other musicians far and wide, acted, and contributed to some amazing humanitarian causes. For her 40th birthday, let’s listen to covers of and by Lady Gaga! (70 minutes) This episode is brought to you by Squarespace!

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

On what would have been his 85th birthday, a set of covers of (and a couple covers of covers by) Wilson Pickett! (58 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

On what would have been his 85th birthday, a set of covers of (and a couple covers of covers by) Wilson Pickett! (58 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2026

The slate of nominees for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced, and while the voting is going on, let’s celebrate the nominees! A cover of each of the artists and bands in the nomination slate in today’s show! (85 minutes) This episode is sponsored by Squarespace!  

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026

Tomorrow will be David Gilmour’s 80th birthday, and because I like any excuse to play amazing Pink Floyd covers, that’s just what we’re doing today! (74 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026

Birthdays for Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, J. Geils and Peter Wolf all have birthdays this month and next, and since I’ve never done a cover story for TLC or The J. Geils Band, it seemed like the right time! (58 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

You might not know his name, but you definitely know his music – Otis Blackwell, who wrote or co-wrote so many of the songs you know and love from the 50s and 60s, would have turned 95 this month. And I’ve never done a cover story for MGMT, so let’s do those together! (66 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026

He’s turning 35 next week, so it’s about time! (75 minutes) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/COVERVILLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code COVERVILLE!  

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

A tribute to lead vocalist and co-founder of Three Dog Night, Chuck Negron, who passed away earlier this week. (48 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026

Between his work with Genesis and his solo releases, Phil Collins has given us a ton of songs, and inspired a lot of artists to cover them – let listen to some! (72 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026

For Bob Weir, co-founder of The Grateful Dead, who passed away last week. (81 minutes) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/COVERVILLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code COVERVILLE!

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

For Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne, who just turned 65 and has those cool Dr. Strange gray spots on his temples! (50 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

For founding member (and lead singer) Bernard Sumner’s 70th, let’s listen to some New Order covers, as well as some Electronic and Joy Division for good measure! (66 minutes) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/COVERVILLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code COVERVILLE!

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

It’s all come down to this – the last show of the year, and the 20 best cover songs of 2025. Which do you like? And which do you love? (87 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025

Here we go! The last two episodes for the year, and you know what means – it’s time to listen to the top 40 covers of 2025! This is part one – next week is part 2! (92 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

Once again, it’s time to dip into the Christmas Cover Bag and find some new great stuff to introduce you to! (57 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

For what would have been Alex Chilton’s 75th birthday, let’s look back at his career with The Box Tops and Big Star. (63 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

As we do every year, it’s time for a full episode of nothing but Beatles covers to get you into the holidays! This year, we’ve got a tribute to Rubber Soul, which turns 60 next month. Enjoy! (65 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Neil Young just turned 80 – don’t let THAT bring you down. Today on the show we’ll listen to some amazing covers of his work, since he inspires so many artists, who love to record their own versions of his music. (76 minutes) This episode brought to you by Rula and GigSalad!

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

For what would have been cofounder Dan Peek’s 75th birthday, a collection of covers of the band America! Yay, America! (48 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

In tribute to David Ball, who passed away on October 22, a cover story for the band that he shared with Marc Almond, Soft Cell (62 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

For what would have been her 85th birthday, let’s listen to some covers of songs written by Ellie Greenwich (and her partner Jeff Barry)! Be sure to visit our sponsor, Square! To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

For what would have been Tom Petty’s 75th birthday, a collection of songs that proves he’s still king of the hill! (69 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

For his 40th birthday, how about a few sets of Bruno Mars covers! (56 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

For lead vocalist Phil Oakey, who’s turning 70 today, a special cover story featuring Human League, as well as some solo & contribution work he’s done! (55 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

A birthday salute to Bryan Ferry, who’s turning 80 this week, and the band he fronted, Roxy Music! (65 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

Cover Stories for Fee Waybill, who’s turning 75 (you know him from The Tubes and solo work) and B.B. King, who would have turned 100 this week! (77 minutes) Be sure to visit our sponsors, Gigsalad and Square! To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to […]

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

I had a chance to tour The Keep Recording Studio and speak to its founder, Jeff Kanan about what it’s like to open a recording studio in Denver, what makes The Keep stand out when recording bands, voiceovers and audiobooks, and a lot more! You’ll even hear a couple covers that were recorded in the […]

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

For her 65th birthday, let’s listen to covers of Aimee Mann, ‘Til Tuesday, and some covers by her and various colleagues! (64 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

Let’s celebrate the 80th birthday of Van Morrison with covers of and by this incredible singer/songwriter! (60 minutes) Brought to you by GigSalad: Book more gigs and grow your audience!

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

For what would have been John Phillips’ 80th birthday, let’s do a long-awaited cover story for the band! (38 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

Cover stories for Steve Martin, who turns 80 today, and Modest Mouse, whose lead singer, Isaac Brock, turns 50! (54 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Celebrating 60 years of the Beatles’ album Help! There were a couple different releases, with different track listings, some incorporating score music from the film. We’re going to focus on the UK release, which filled the whole second side with great pop songs! (50 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

A tribute to a legend. Ozzy passed away on Tuesday of this week, so let’s honor the man with covers of and by music’s Prince of Darkness. (66 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Going back in time 40 years ago to see what was popular on the Billboard charts – and then cover it! (63 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

For Jack White’s 50th birthday yesterday, let’s do a cover story featuring covers of his solo work, The White Stripes and the Raconteurs! (55 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Debbie Harry’s 80th, and it’s time once again to listen to the music of Blondie! (58 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

From her amazing Bond song, “Nobody Does It Better”, to TWO covers of “You’re So Vain”, we’re celebrating Carly’s 80th birthday with some covers of and by her! (71 minutes) Go to https://surfshark.com/ibbott or use code IBBOTT at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Celebrating Graham Russell and Rod Argent’s birthdays with cover of and by their bands: Air Supply, The Zombies and Argent! (60 minutes) Go to https://surfshark.com/ibbott or use code IBBOTT at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

A tribute to two amazing songwriters and performers that we lost in the last few days: Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. (71 minutes) Go to https://surfshark.com/ibbott or use code IBBOTT at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Let’s hop into the old Time Machine for a trip back 40 years and see what amazing albums came out in June 1985! (69 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

A tribute to an amazing guitariest and musician, as well as a long-overdue Spandau Ballet Cover Story! All wrapped up into one episode! (61 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Celebrating 40 years of the Dire Straits album Brothers in Arms, and 75 years of Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh! (62 minutes)

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025