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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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    Barn Burners, Door Splits, and Sunday Gigs Nov 30, 2022
    Show notes Barn Burners, Door Splits, and Sunday Gigs — Gig Gab 365 episode image

    You know how there’s that difference between knowing a song on paper and knowing it in your lizard brain? That can make a big difference in terms of how things go in the mayhem that we call gigs! Listen as Dave and Paul talk through this from a few different angles, and they even weave a Tom Petty reference in there.

    That’s not all, though. Your two favorite weekend warriors share some recent gig experiences, and highlight a spiffy piece of gear that one of you sent in.

    Press play, always be performing, and have some fun out there, eh?

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 365 – Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
    • 00:02:10 Tom Petty’s new Box Set
    • 00:11:43 Last week: Davis Thurston!
    • 00:18:54 Running Rumors
    • 00:28:17 Barn Burners and Sunday Gigs
      • Fling, Monkey Fist Gigs
    • 00:35:00 Christmas Songs and Christmas Shows
    • 00:43:17 Door Splits
    • 00:46:34 Adam from VAM band-CSF-Radial Engineering HotShot DM-1 Mic Signal Switchbox
    • 00:55:22 Committing songs and changes to your lizard brain
    • 01:01:09 GG 365 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Barn Burners, Door Splits, and Sunday Gigs — Gig Gab 365 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Every Band Needs a Davis Nov 23, 2022
    Show notes Every Band Needs a Davis — Gig Gab 364 episode image

    Triple threat sound, video, and lighting engineer Davis Thurston joins your two favorite weekend warriors this week to discuss tips, techniques, and overall vision for how he does what he does.

    Listen as Davis, Paul, and Dave chat through that which it takes in Front Of House to make your band look, feel, and sound good…and how it’s certainly possible to consolidate those jobs into one person thanks to today’s technology (and a lot of wizard skills!)

    Press play and remember: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 364 – Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022
    • 00:01:25 Today: Davis Thurston on being a mixing, lighting, videoing triple threat!
      • Telefunken M80
      • Audix OM7
      • Pink Talking Fish
      • Marble Eyes
    • 00:08:00 Setting Up With a new Engineer
      • Get Your Advance Together
    • 00:11:15 Sponsor: Masterclass — This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MasterClass.com/GigGab today.
    • 00:12:51 Video Streaming Setup
      • BlackMagic ATEM Minis
      • BlackMagic ATEM Mini Extreme
      • Go Pro Hero3 (good for daylight, not so much with contrast)
      • Lumix G7
      • HDSDI
    • 00:19:28 Creating The Broadcast Mix
    • 00:22:19 Deconstructing The Davis Model
    • 00:23:30 The Lighting Game
      • Concerts Are a Visual Medium
    • 00:30:32 Stage Stories!
      • The Ride
    • 00:36:36 IEM Tips
      • You Do Not Go After Gain If You Have Ears On Stage
      • Whirlwind Split Snakes
      • Allen & Heath Q-Pac (SQ7, Q32)
      • ProCo Split Snakes
      • Sennheiser ME-66
      • Earthworks SR-77
      • AKG C535-EB (replacement 636)
    • 00:47:17 GG 364 Outtro
      • Would You Like Fries With That?
      • DavisThurstonProductions.com
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Every Band Needs a Davis — Gig Gab 364 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Playing In Tune (With The Universe) Nov 15, 2022
    Show notes Playing In Tune (With The Universe) — Gig Gab Podcast 363 episode image

    Ain’t it great when you’re on stage and you just know everything’s going right? Your two favorite weekend warriors do after this weekend. They both had some stellar shows…and believe it or not Paul refrained from saying, “butter.” (sorry Gig Gab Bingo players!). Listen as he and Dave share their stories from the weekend and beyond.

    That’s not all, though! Your questions and comments from last week’s episode are here, too. It’s amazing the things you all do to avoid rehearsals! Listen as we share…and remember: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 363 – Monday, November 14th, 2022
    • 00:00:58 SXSW Rolling Stone Showcase at ACL Live
    • 00:03:35 Paul’s Gigs
      • Santa Cruz Guitars
    • 00:08:54 Dave-Weekend Bitter Pill Gigs with Bella’s Bartok
    • 00:15:42 Would You Tour?
    • 00:16:53 Paul saw Ryan Adams
      • Meniere’s Disease
      • 41 Songs
    • 00:25:09 Michael-We only rehearse with subs
    • 00:27:49 Adam from VAM Band-Using Tracks Instead of Rehearsals
    • 00:34:38 Telefunken M80 on the Snare Drum
    • 00:35:52 CSF-iZotope RX10 adds text and voice detection (and more!)
    • 00:37:50 Dave-The Business of Goose
    • 00:55:34 Dave-Upcoming Diaspora Radio Performance of Rumors
    • 00:56:26 GG 363 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Playing In Tune (With The Universe) — Gig Gab Podcast 363 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Sorting Your Musical Life Nov 08, 2022
    Show notes Sorting Your Musical Life — Gig Gab 362 episode image

    How did you find your current band(s)? What advice would you give to someone looking to find a new band? Listen as Paul and Dave answer that question for listener Russ…and then send in your own thoughts to feedback@giggabpodcast.com. That’s not all, though…listen as your two favorite weekend warriors discuss their strategies for learning new tunes, and they also share their “must have” gear lists, too. All good stuff…and remember: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 362 – Monday, November 7th, 2022
    • 00:01:31 Rehearsing the Covers, Auditioning The Bass Players
    • 00:08:54 Winter gigs
    • 00:13:04 Learning new tunes
    • 00:17:08 Next Year’s Calendar
    • 00:19:32 What’s Your Irreplaceable Gear?
      • Paiste Signature Full Ride Cymbal
      • Ludwig Black Beauty Snare
      • Eames Custom Master Model Snare
      • Heil PR-31BW Microphone
      • Bose Tower
      • Camel Toe Overdrive Pedal
      • G7 Capo
      • BFSD
    • 00:27:06 Solo artists using Tracks
    • 00:31:35 Russ-How do I join an original band?
    • 00:38:51 Sorting Out Your Musical Life
    • 00:43:29 GG 361 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Sorting Your Musical Life — Gig Gab 362 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Lessons Learned Nov 02, 2022
    Show notes Lessons Learned — Gig Gab 361 episode image

    Ever found yourself being asked to agree to a pay-to-play scenario? Ever wondered what to do next with your band? Your two favorite weekend warriors sure have!

    Listen as Paul and Dave share their experiences of learning these lessons as well as their advice for how to deal with them. And, of course, don’t forget: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 361 – Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
      • Bitter Pill, Wizardess, Paul Jarvis @ The Shaskeen
      • Pit Band feels like Band Rehearsal
      • Your own ticketed events
    • 00:15:07 PSA: Pay to Play Warning
    • 00:29:36 Been Around a While…
      • What next?
    • 00:48:02 GG 361 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Lessons Learned — Gig Gab 361 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Compromise, Collaboration, and Communication Oct 11, 2022
    Show notes Compromise, Collaboration, and Communication — Gig Gab 360 episode image

    Another Gig Gab, another rant about Facebook. But you’ll have to listen for a bit to hear which one of your two favorite weekend warriors rants the most!

    Mostly this episode is about communication. How do you communicate with booking agents? How do you communicate with your bandmates?

    And while you’re communicating…is it compromise? Is it collaborative? Is it instructive? Listen as Paul and Dave share their thoughts — and ask for your input — on all of these.

    Send in your thoughts to feedback@giggabpodcast.com, and hey…Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 360 – Monday, October 10th, 2022
    • 00:00:59 Patently Unemployable
      • Daring Fireball
    • 00:06:03 Bandmember or Bandleader
    • 00:11:42 Compromise vs. Collaboration
    • 00:21:30 Mark-359-Are Mid-Tempo Songs The Best for Our Band?
    • Contact methods
      • 00:37:32 What methods of contact do y’all use with booking agents?
        • feedback@giggabpodcast.com
        • Have a conversation!
      • 00:46:46 How do you communicate with your band?
        • Slack (and its integrations!)
        • Facebook
        • Discord
        • WheresTheGig
    • 01:01:14 GG 360 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Compromise, Collaboration, and Communication — Gig Gab 360 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    First You Applaud, *Then* We Play The Next Song Oct 04, 2022
    Show notes First You Applaud, *Then* We Play The Next Song — Gig Gab 359 episode image

    If you play covers, what songs have you found don’t work at all for your band? Is there anything they share in common? This week, Paul and Dave talk through some of their “favorites” in this regard and dissect why this might be the case.

    First, though, it’s Gig Gab in its purest form: your two favorite weekend warriors talking about their gigs…and all the trials and tribulations they endured: playing ill-advised requests, putting misbehaved audience members in their place, and dealing with malfunctioning gear.

    Press play and enjoy folks. And please, remember…no matter what, Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 359 – Monday, October 3rd, 2022
    • 00:01:10 First You Applaud, Then We Play The Next Song
    • 00:07:11 Paul Played a Triple
    • 00:27:15 Barry-Addressing Technical Glitches Like a Pro!
    • 00:37:32 Songs that don’t work well live
      • Broken Record with Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell
      • Won’t Back Down
      • Pressure
      • Freeze Frame
      • In your Eyes
      • Escape
    • 00:51:36 GG 359 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post First You Applaud, *Then* We Play The Next Song — Gig Gab 359 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    High-Stakes Stage Roulette Sep 27, 2022
    Show notes High-Stakes Stage Roulette — Gig Gab 358 episode image

    Some gigs are totally relaxing…and others you can feel the high stakes before you even arrive. Interesting thing: the definition of a high-stakes gig can mean different things to different people, and your two favorite weekend warriors have completely different approaches here. Listen as Paul and Dave share their thoughts and then answer your questions! You know what’s worse than backline roulette? Stage roulette! It happens to all of us, and how you and your band deal with it dictates the success of the gig.

    All this and more, folks. Press play and, hey, do us a favor? Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 358 – Monday, September 26th, 2022
    • 00:01:51 Loving those easy duo gigs!
    • 00:05:02 Low-stakes gigs vs. high-stakes gigs (and a last-minute all-covers night!)
    • 00:08:40 Having the risk taken away!
    • 00:19:00 On-stage Tantrum!
    • 00:22:10 Forget Backline Roulette, what about Stage Roulette?
    • 00:33:30 Wade-What are some tips for setlist creation?
    • 00:42:30 GG 358 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post High-Stakes Stage Roulette — Gig Gab 358 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Wait ‘Til You Hear OUR Version of The Chicken Dance! Sep 13, 2022
    Show notes Wait ‘Til You Hear OUR Version of The Chicken Dance! — Gig Gab 357 episode image

    When forming your band, how picky are you? What criteria do you use to select bandmates? Do you prioritize talent or convenience? Listen as Dave and Paul dig in and share their thoughts about all this…with some select stories to highlight the realities of it all.

    Then…a Gig Gab challenge: what songs would YOU pick for a wedding band playlist today?

    Press play, listen, and enjoy. Oh! And Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 357 – Monday, September 12th, 2022
    • 00:01:17 Celebrating the date
    • 00:03:00 The Houserockers‘ Festival gigs
    • 00:05:59 Bitter Pill’s Extended Third Set
    • 00:10:45 Fling’s great gig (and technical nightmares!)
    • 00:14:57 Jason-Leveraging a Discount CAN Pay Off!
    • 00:33:40 Picky vs. Thankful
    • 00:42:13 Turning over the songlist
    • 00:52:28 Covering newer stuff in your GB band
    • 00:58:44 GG 356 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Wait ‘Til You Hear OUR Version of The Chicken Dance! — Gig Gab 357 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Overcoming the First-Set Blues Sep 05, 2022
    Show notes Overcoming the First-Set Blues — Gig Gab 356 episode image

    Quiet crowds can be intimidating AF! How do you navigate that? How do you perform? Paul and Dave talk through some of their strategies when faced with this.

    Then listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about bands navigating members who are in multiple projects. There’s no one right answer here, and there are also plenty of wrong ones.

    Press play and join the Gig Gab family … and always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 356 – Monday, September 5th, 2022
      • Watching Victor Wooten & Soule Monde at Jimmy’s
    • 00:04:09 Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show
    • 00:15:18 Locking in with multi-gig runs
    • 00:17:25 What’s the definition of a professional?
      • Are you comfortable engaging a crowd that’s quiet?
      • The Pork Tornadoes
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com
    • 00:32:52 How do you navigate multiple projects?
    • 00:55:05 GG 356 Outtro
      • feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    The post Overcoming the First-Set Blues — Gig Gab 356 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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