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    Gig Gab – The Working Musician’s Podcast

    Welcome to Gig Gab—the podcast sanctuary for working musicians and anyone fascinated by the vibrant, often unseen world behind every note played on stage. Whether you’re a musician, a member of the crew, or just someone who loves peeking behind the curtain to discover the secrets of live performances, you’ve found your tribe.

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    Hey, Leave Those Gains Alone Mar 02, 2023
    Show notes Hey, Leave Those Gains Alone — Gig Gab 375 episode image

    Last episode, your two favorite weekend warriors talked about the bliss that is a good monitor mix. This time, they might have stumbled upon a secret to repeating that!

    Listen as Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton talk through not just monitor mixes, but song choices, musical evolution, Ticketmaster, and much more.

    Press play and, hey, remember? Leave that gain alone, yes, but also…Always Be Performing.

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 375 – Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
    • 00:01:28 Bands coming up
      • BAM Magazine
      • John Mayer
    • 00:09:13 Springsteen (Still) Delivers
    • 00:15:18 Ticketmaster Behind-the-scenes
    • 00:20:48 SPONSOR: Capo is the app that gives you song-learning super-powers. In addition to letting you slow-down and loop sections of songs, capo lifts chords, detects beats, and MUCH more. Visit CapoApp.com from SuperMegaUltraGroovy today.
    • 00:22:48 PODCAST: The Music Production Podcast. Hosted by musician, educator, and author, Brian Funk and his guests explore the technical, creative, and philosophical sides of making music.
    • 00:23:43 Houserockers Rehearsal
      • Uptight by Stevie Wonder
      • Train in Vain by The Clash
      • Keeping The Faith by Billy Joel
      • Walk The Dinosaur by Was Not Was
      • Stay With Me by The Faces
      • Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy by Big and Rich
      • Cheap Sunglasses by ZZ Top
    • 00:36:58 Tantrum…Leave Those Gains Alone!
      • Episode 364 with Davis Thurston
    • 00:46:08 SXSW Coming up!
    • 00:49:54 GG 375 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Hey, Leave Those Gains Alone — Gig Gab 375 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Eight Years of Bending Your Ears Feb 20, 2023
    Show notes Eight Years of Bending Your Ears – Gig Gab 374 episode image

    How much leverage does your band have? Do you check your Messenger? Does your band reserve dates months in advance?

    More importantly, how are these questions related? Well, your two favorite weekend warriors cover all three of them this week on Gig Gab!

    Listen as Paul and Dave share their thoughts about gigs, rehearsals, cancelations, fill-ins, and quitting band members that have all happened in the past WEEK! Yep, lots to cover, and you get to join along for the right.

    Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 374 – Sunday, February 19th, 2023
    • 00:01:01 Eight Years of Bending Your Ears
      • Gig Gab’s First Release!
    • 00:03:23 The Value of Collaboration
      • Bitter Pill
    • 00:12:12 Check your Messenger!
      • Fling
    • 00:17:14 How Important Is it to hear?
    • 00:19:24 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.
    • 00:21:47 Everyone quit!
      • Uptown Celebration
    • 00:24:46 The Value of Blocking Saturdays
    • 00:39:09 Managing Your Relationship With a Club
      • The Stone Church
    • 01:06:47 GG 374 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Eight Years of Bending Your Ears – Gig Gab 374 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    What's Your Band's Fungibility? Feb 14, 2023
    Show notes What's Your Band's Fungibility? — Gig Gab 373 episode image

    Of course you’ve had to cancel gigs, and of course you’ve had gigs canceled. But did you feel the same about each of those scenarios?

    Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their feelings on cancellations, and how they affect reputations, in general.

    Dave had a last-minute gig come up, which led to a rehearsal, which led to a 3-hour drive where he listened to all three of Fling’s EPs…and he shares his reactions to the evolution of that body of work.

    Paul had four gigs in as many days, and threw a rehearsal in the middle for good measure. He muses on what it takes to keep a band together, and how that might evolve over time, too.

    That’s not all, folks. Your two favorite weekend warriors have a couple of quick hits to share and get your reactions from, as well. Send ’em in to feedback@giggabpodcast.com.

    Oh, and always be performing, eh?

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 373 – Monday, February 13th, 2023
    • 00:01:01 Side Door offers $500 to any touring artist showcasing at SXSW or FAI
    • 00:02:45 Fling EP Release Surprise at The Stone Church
    • 00:04:23 Plans…or NO plans…coming together!
    • 00:14:05 Drew comes up!
    • 00:15:35 SPONSOR: Capo is the app that gives you song-learning super-powers. In addition to letting you slow-down and loop sections of songs, capo lifts chords, detects beats, and MUCH more. Visit CapoApp.com from SuperMegaUltraGroovy today.
    • 00:17:48 The Evolution of Sweet Caroline (In Italy!)
    • 00:21:02 Red Cross Plays 80s Music at Blood Drives…Why?
    • 00:24:14 Fling’s EPs over time (Demo to Produced!)
      • iZotope Ozone vs. Lurssen Mastering Console
    • 00:32:06 Canceling on a Club vs. The Club Canceling On You
      • Situational Ethics
      • What’s Your Band’s Fungibility?
    • 00:49:40 Happy Birthday, Nick!
    • 00:50:16 GG 373 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post What’s Your Band’s Fungibility? — Gig Gab 373 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Gmail Story Feb 07, 2023
    Show notes The Gmail Story — Gig Gab 372 episode image

    There’s no greater compliment for a musician than having someone catch the subtle things that happen on stage, and the bartender at The Midway Cafe caught all that and more this weekend.

    Listen as Dave shares his tales about the gig, and yes, that includes the follow-up to Gig Gab 371’s shared backline saga.

    That’s not all, though… Paul and Dave talk about vanity cover bands (there IS such a thing!), cash-only clubs, warmup routines, and being prepared for rehearsal.

    Your two favorite weekend warriors packed a LOT into these 29 minutes, and all you need to do is press play and enjoy. Always be performing, folks!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 372 – Monday, February 6th, 2023
    • 00:00:53 A follow up: The Gmail Story
    • 00:04:04 Shout out to The Midway Cafe bartender: And It Hurts!
      • Fling UNCORKED!
      • Kicked In The Nuts (by Fling!)
    • 00:07:59 WeAll Will, the vanity cover band!
    • 00:14:30 Martin, Morrell, and Fredette
    • 00:16:34 Larry Newman opened for Chuck Berry
    • 00:19:29 Two cash-only clubs in a row
    • 00:21:10 Warmup Routine
    • 00:22:56 Learning new material
    • 00:25:29 Being Prepared for Rehearsal
    • 00:28:13 GG 372 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post The Gmail Story — Gig Gab 372 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    No Drama The Day of The Gig Jan 31, 2023
    Show notes No Drama The Day of The Gig — Gig Gab 371 episode image

    How competitive are you when it comes to booking gigs? When another band gets a gig you want (or used to have), how does that land for you? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their thoughts on this.

    Traveling around the country (and the world) as your two favorite weekend warriors recently have, it’s interesting to notice how music is different — and the same — everywhere else. Ain’t music grand?

    What about when the music business ain’t grand, though? How do you approach gigs to ensure that you’re able to focus, play well, and perform? It’s not easy, but we need to find our ways of rising above!

    Press play and enjoy…and hey, always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 371 – Monday, January 30th, 2023
    • 00:01:27 A German-Italian Christmas (Music) in January?
    • 00:03:47 N’awlins Music Scene
    • 00:07:02 Monkey Fist
    • 00:09:25 The Stakes of an Original vs Cover Gig
    • 00:11:37 Adding a Member to the Trio
    • 00:16:14 The competitive nature of booking gigs
    • 00:18:03 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.
    • 00:19:42 Fling Gig on 15-minute changeover
    • 00:30:55 No Drama The Day of The Gig
      • Picking Up The Pieces
    • 00:41:50 GG 371 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post No Drama The Day of The Gig — Gig Gab 371 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Play Dive Bars! Jan 16, 2023
    Show notes Play Dive Bars! — Gig Gab 370 episode image

    If you could go back in time and give advice to your band, what would it be?

    Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through a lot of your thoughts and answers to this question, and they share some of their own, too.

    But first, Dave saw a band (Def Leppard!) and a movie (If These Walls Could Sing) and he and Paul talk through some of the lessons—and trivia tidbits—learned from both of these.

    Just remember… press play! Also remember: always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 370 – Monday, January 16th, 2023
      • PreSonus Quantum 2626
      • macOS Aggregate Audio Devices
    • 00:06:43 CES-Def Leppard
      • Photograph with Constantine Maroulis
    • 00:14:42 Movie: If These Walls Could Sing
    • 00:19:55 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/GigGab to get started.
    • 00:21:34 Tips For Building a Successful Cover Band
      • Cover Band Confidential Crossover Episode
      • Steve Witschel
      • Repertoire: Manage Expectations
      • SambaDá
      • Deliver!
      • Choose Your Bandmates!
      • Business
      • Setlist is Everything!
      • Have Fun!
      • Play Dive Bars!
    • 00:51:54 Dave Misses Gigging
    • 00:54:33 GG 370 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Play Dive Bars! — Gig Gab 370 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Don't Be That Guy Jan 11, 2023
    Show notes Don't Be That Guy — Gig Gab 369 episode image

    It’s winter…how is your band’s momentum doing? Are you making yourself seem active even if you aren’t?

    Listen as Paul and Dave talk through this concept and share some ideas they have about keeping your band active even if you aren’t playing quite as many gigs as usual.

    Then your two favorite weekend warriors dissect the different rehearsal styles of different bands. No band is the same, and there are plenty of “right” ways to be productive. What works for your band? Let us know at feedback@giggabpodcast.com.

    Finally, Dave just got back from CES and found a bunch of cool stuff…so he and Paul talk it all through!

    Press play and enjoy, folks. Oh, and hey… don’t be that guy. Also, always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 369 – Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
    • 00:02:23 Momentum Matters
      • Recent Gigs…and cancelations
      • Don’t Think, Just Concentrate
    • 00:08:45 Different Rehearsal Styles
      • Suit and Tie (Timberlake)
    • 00:22:37 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.
    • 00:24:25 Vinyl at CES:
      • JBL Spinner BT Bluetooth (and wired) Turntable
      • Victrola Stream Onyx (wired and Sonos)
    • 00:30:11 SceneKey from Meloscene at CES – Metaverse/VR music collaboration
    • 00:32:53 PreSonus Notion Mobile 3 – Music composition and Scoring (with handwriting recognition!)
    • 00:34:12 NAMM 2023 in April
      • Music Radar
      • PASIC
    • 00:39:17 …and PreSonus’s Studio One 6
    • 00:43:28 GG 369 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Don’t Be That Guy — Gig Gab 369 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Dissecting Songs Jan 02, 2023
    Show notes Dissecting Songs — Gig Gab 368 episode image

    How do you figure out what each harmony line (or guitar line, or drum part) is in songs you’re learning? Listen as Paul and Dave share their processes — and a new app! — for doing exactly this.

    First, though, your two favorite weekend warriors go through their recent gigs — and cancelations — and discuss how they deal with all of life’s unexpected twists and turns.

    And then it’s time for some resolutions! Share yours, too, at feedback@giggabpodcast.com and let the rest of your Gig Gabbers know. Oh, and also: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 368 – Monday, January 2nd, 2023
    • 00:01:42 Two canceled gigs!
      • Humes & Berg Cases
    • 00:12:47 The Acoustic Fake-Book
    • 00:14:32 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/GigGab to get started.
    • 00:15:58 Moises, The Musician’s App
      • Capo
    • 00:27:24 New Year’s Resolutions
    • 00:35:00 GG 368 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Dissecting Songs — Gig Gab 368 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Etiquette of Music Dec 21, 2022
    Show notes The Etiquette of Music — Gig Gab 367 episode image

    “If you’re going to do something that affects other people, be a good dude and talk to them about it.” These wise words from Paul Kent shape today’s discussion. Listen as he and Dave talk through various forms of musician etiquette, both on-stage and off.

    Plus, some tips about both promoting your band AND protecting yourself against clubs with crappy Wi-Fi scenarios.

    Press play, happy holidays, and Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 367 – Tuesday, December 20th, 2022

    • 00:03:00 Managing Your Band’s Momentum

      • Stinkfoot Orchestra

    • 00:09:19 Etiquette of being in multiple projects

    • 00:21:35 Sponsor: Masterclass — This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MasterClass.com/GigGab today.

    • 00:23:22 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/GigGab to get started.

    • 00:24:42 Rob-Using BandsInTown to discover new shows and new music

    • 00:30:20 CSF-Get a Lightning-to-Ethernet Connector as a Wi-Fi backup for your Digital Mixer

    • 00:32:57 The Etiquette of Announcing Gigs

      • Festering sucks

    • 00:47:12 GG 367 Outtro

      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post The Etiquette of Music — Gig Gab 367 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Discovering Music In Today's World Dec 07, 2022
    Show notes Discovering Music In Today's World — Gig Gab 366

    It turns out it might be worth taking a minute to stop and think about how you discover new music (and new shows) to gain some insight into how your fans might do the same. Paul and Dave go through this exercise together and share some of the revelations they’ve recently had.

    That’s not all, though! Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through the idea of being a career sub. Yep, it’s true! And it’s possible.

    Press play and enjoy! Oh, and Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 366 – Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
    • 00:01:43 Managing Outdoor Gigs
    • 00:04:18 Where Do You Find Out About Music?
    • 00:19:37 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/GigGab to get started.
    • 00:21:28 Bill Frisell @ The Blue Note
    • 00:22:46 Professional Subbing!
      • (On Broadway)
      • Musicians Local 802
    • 00:36:09 Church Gigs
    • 00:41:31 Sound Levels
    • 00:46:11 Fling Acoustic
      • The Freedom Cafe
    • 00:51:00 GG 366 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Discovering Music In Today’s World — Gig Gab 366 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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