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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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    What's Your Band's Image? Aug 16, 2021
    Show notes What's Your Band's Image? – Gig Gab 315 episode image

    Have you ever stopped to think about how “the crowd” perceives your band’s image vs. how you perceive yourselves? It’s an interesting exercise, and sometimes it’s thrust upon you. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with this.

    Dave had to dig into the backup-bin while his IEMs were in the shop, and had an interesting revelation about just what can work for a gig!

    And Paul had an all-too-familiar experience with a club trying to add live music to their “talent stack”, with mixed results. Listen for the warning signs, folks!

    Oh, and always be performing, too!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 315 – Monday, August 16, 2021
    • 00:01:42 Saw More Bands Than I Can Count
    • 00:10:46 Used spare IEMs — Learned something!
      • Future Sonics Custom Ear Monitors
    • 00:14:44 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.
    • 00:16:55 Our band is seen differently from what we see
    • 00:21:43 The (vibrant?) vibe of your area
    • 00:34:40 Paul’s New Venue Vent
    • 00:53:29 Gig Gab 315 Outtro

    The post What’s Your Band’s Image? – Gig Gab 315 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! — Gig Gab 68 Redux Aug 09, 2021
    Show notes Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! — Gig Gab 68 Revisited Episode Image

    Let’s go back five years together, shall we? Gig Gab was just a year old, and we all were just finding our footing here together. We had the pleasure of having Jan Hammer join us for a conversation in Gig Gab 68, and with both Paul and Dave out for a two week stretch, we figured this was a perfect time to revisit that interview, certainly our most downloaded episode ever.

    From his start in Prague, the stories flow, including tales about Jan’s experiences with Jeff Beck, Keith Emerson, Jaco Pastorius, Neal Schon, Mahavishnu Orchestra and even Jimi Hendrix.

    As we wrote in the show notes five years ago: there’s so much packed into these 43 minutes you’ll probably want to listen twice. For some of you, we’ve made that second listening even easier today! Enjoy!

    This episode has no official sponsors, but we wanted to remind you of our two active deals. The Ultimate Ears one expires this week!

    • SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears is offering listeners 20% off with coupon code GIGGAB20. Offer ends on 8/14.
    • 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.

    The post Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! — Gig Gab 68 Redux appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Firing On All Musical Cylinders Jul 27, 2021
    Show notes Firing On All Musical Cylinders — Gig Gab 314 Episode Image

    One of the reasons we all take the stage is in search of those moments where the band is just firing on all cylinders and the energy is flowing perfectly. At least that’s what Paul tells Dave this week, and Dave agrees! Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about the components of a “perfect” gig, then listen as they explore topics of theater as it relates to rock-and-roll, getting the whole band on in-ears, and two new shows you need to watch. All this and more, and the only price of admission? Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 314 – Tuesday, July 27, 2021
    • 00:01:32 Houserockers Say Goodbye to Steve
      • Extra $$ for Extra Time
      • First come, first serve
    • 00:11:56 When it’s firing on all cylinders
      • When the conversation morphs back-and-forth between verbal and musical
    • 00:19:26 Theatre chops in a Rock Band
    • 00:29:30 SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears is offering listeners 20% off with coupon code GIGGAB20. Offer ends on 8/14.
    • 00:32:00 Under The Volcano on 8/17
    • 00:34:19 McCartney 3,2,1 on Hulu
    • 00:46:59 The Claypool Lennon Delirium
    • 00:48:18 Fling–All-Ears On Deck
      • Strymon Iridium
      • Joyo American
      • Mackie MP320
    • 00:55:00 GG 314 Outtro

    The post Firing On All Musical Cylinders — Gig Gab 314 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    People Behaving Like People Jul 19, 2021
    Show notes People Behaving Like People — Gig Gab 313 Episode Image

    Being a performer often means you get to be an invisible spectator… of the crowd who is watching you! Listen as Paul and Dave share some stories (new and old!) about what they’ve watched people do from the Working Musicians’ side of the fourth wall.

    Then it’s time to negotiate. How do you ask for money? How do you know why someone said, “no”? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors share their trials, tribulations, and advice. And remember: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 313 – Monday, July 19, 2021
    • 00:02:33 Raymond-311-Went with the Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M
    • 00:05:00 Chafed–Same As It Ever Was
    • 00:15:38 Bitter Pill–Angry Dude, Great Show
    • 00:20:22 When an ‘OK’ gig trends bad
    • 00:26:56 Negotiating is just a conversation
    • 00:30:33 When do you mention price?
      • Always Be Following-Up (credit: Scott Jordan)
      • SaneBox’s SaneReminders
      • RFC = Reasons For Contact
    • 00:43:29 GG 313 Outtro

    The post People Behaving Like People — Gig Gab 313 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Ever-Elusive "Great Sound" Jul 12, 2021
    Show notes The Ever-Elusive "Great Sound" — Gig Gab 312 episode image

    There’s always at least a bit of a gamble in taking the stage. More often it comes up pretty standard, sometimes you get the Stage of Dread, but occasionally … every now and then … things are just perfect.

    Despite being a country apart, your two favorite weekend warriors each experienced that perfect stage with great sound this weekend, and they share their stories.

    That’s not all, though, listen as Paul and Dave talk through Dave’s magic word: Costume. Listen and then send in your thoughts to feedback@giggabpodcast.com

    All that and more… press play, and always be performing.

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 312 – Monday, July 12, 2021
    • 00:01:09 Bitter Pill – Hippies in the woods
      • Hippy Hollow
      • Earthworks SV33
    • 00:10:26 When It Feels Good On Stage
    • 00:14:05 Paul’s Road Trip
      • Every man for himself vs. No one leaves until there’s a clean stage
      • Dark Desert Eagles
    • 00:31:40 The Magic Word: Costume
    • 00:42:15 Antagonistic Club Policies
    • 00:46:37 Replacing a Band Member
    • 00:55:34 Losing the collaboration of a friend
    • 01:00:17 GG 312 Outtro

    The post The Ever-Elusive “Great Sound” — Gig Gab 312 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    More Microphones Than Cents Jul 07, 2021
    Show notes More Microphones Than Cents – Gig Gab 311 episode image

    Your favorite weekend warriors had a revelation: It’s easy to have a lot of microphones! Listen as Paul and Dave answer your questions about gear, including in-ears, mixers, and PA speakers (the microphones were their idea!).

    Also on the docket: the sacred space that is band rehearsal. Listen, learn, and enjoy. Oh, and send in your feedback, too! feedback@giggabpodcast.com is where you wanna be…and where we want you to be.

    Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 311 – Wednesday, July 7, 2021
    • 00:00:52 Voyeuristic Rehearsal Outcome
    • 00:04:55 Losing a Key Band Member
    • 00:10:52 Old Dominion — Songwriters, Sammy, and Petty!
    • 00:15:51 Eric-Inexpensive In-Ears to Get?
      • WAVS Custom
      • MP-240
      • MP-320
      • Linsoul
      • KZ Audio
    • 00:27:08 More microphones than sense
      • SE Microphones
      • Heil Microphones
    • 00:31:02 Raymond-Which PA to use for Small Acoustic Act?
      • Bose L1 – $899
      • Knox Line Array – $199.99
      • Fishman SA330X – $849.95
      • Mackie SRM Flex – $799
      • Turbosound iP500 – $838
      • Turbosound iP300 – $460
      • Behringer X Air XR18 (16 XLR inputs) – $549
      • Mackie DL16S (16 XLR) – $849
      • Mackie ProFX12v3 (7 XLR) – $329
      • Soundcraft EPM8 (8 XLR) – $295
    • 00:43:20 Teasing up the “Dress” topic
    • 00:44:51 GG 311 Outtro

    The post More Microphones Than Cents – Gig Gab 311 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Bands and Connections Jun 30, 2021
    Show notes Musical Connections - GG 310 episode image

    Music connects us all, but how do you define the connection between you and your audience? You and your bandmates? Listen as Paul and Dave discuss, dissect, and even debate a few aspects of all this. Press play, enjoy, and please remember: always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 310 – Wednesday, June 30, 2021
    • 00:02:34 Bitter Pill — There’s something happening here
    • 00:14:13 Paul – Three Gig Weekend… Houserockers and Solo.
    • 00:17:00 Voice issues
    • 00:20:01 SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears Pro is offering big discounts! Plus, they’re giving away a free UE SWITCH when you buy ANY UE PRO model. To learn more go to pro.ultimateears.com.
    • 00:22:20 Public rehearsals.
    • The key is knowing that what you’re doing sits in the balance between the most important thing and the most frivolous
    • 00:29:05 Connecting your band
    • 00:46:53 GG 310 Outtro

    The post Bands and Connections – Gig Gab 310 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Chasing The Perfect Gig Jun 22, 2021
    Show notes Chasing the Perfect Gig - Gig Gab 309 episode image

    What’s the definition of the perfect gig? Would you know it if you played it? If so, how will that impact the next gig? Listen as Dave and Paul talk through their recent performances and relate them to what the future will look like. Just remember, folks, even when you’re making it up as you go, you can still always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 309 – Tuesday, June 22, 2021
    • 00:00:45 The Houserockers’ Triumphant Return
      • WAVS Custom In-Ears
    • 00:13:15 The Perfect Gig
      • Bitter Pill
      • Bitter Pill at Eastman’s Farm
    • 00:18:47 Brewhouse Gigs
    • 00:33:57 Making it up as we go along
    • 00:45:04 GigGab 309

    The post Chasing The Perfect Gig — Gig Gab 309 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Savor The Moment Jun 16, 2021
    Show notes Savor The Moment — Gig Gab 308 episode image with tasty music on a plate!

    Remember all the great gigs you’ve played? Guess what… your next gig could be one of those! Your favorite weekend warriors talk about creating those new memories by fueling your tank with the old ones.

    Dave watched “What Drives Us”, Paul saw Springsteen in the Killers’ new video, they’ve both been experimenting with Facebook to promote things, and they share their stories, successes, failures, and thoughts.

    Plus a new piece of gear is on the scene!

    Press play to hear it all…and remember, always be performing. You might just be playing your next favorite gig!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 308 – Wednesday, June 16, 2021
    • 00:00:43 The State of Things
    • 00:10:13 Dave saw a concert!
    • 00:14:35 The Killers with Bruce Springsteen
    • 00:18:23 What Drives Us – Dave Grohl ‘Van Touring’ Documentary
      • Robert Berry on Gig Gab
      • Savor each moment, don’t take the time on stage for granted.
      • The college circuit started with DOA and Black Flag
      • Gathering of the Tribe (not Vibes… Dave misspoke)
    • 00:41:54 Event Promotion: Facebook to “tease” an event
    • 00:51:00 CSF-Catapult Ethernet-based sub-snake $140
    • 00:54:06 GG308 Outtro

    The post Savor The Moment — Gig Gab 308 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Basement Shows and New Faces Jun 08, 2021
    Show notes Basement Shows and New Faces — Gig Gab 307 episode image

    Gigs are coming back, for sure, but as what? Has your scene changed as a result of the pandemic reset? Are the same bands still out there doing there thing? Are new bands emerging?

    Listen as Paul and Dave talk through all this and more. Plus, Dave played a basement gig and Paul’s considering songwriting.

    Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 307 – Tuesday, June 8, 2021
    • 00:00:53 Learning the Blues
      • John Cutrone
    • 00:05:06 Getting
    • 00:10:16 Basement Gigs!
    • 00:15:07 New faces on the scene(s)
    • 00:31:07 Should I write my own songs?
    • 00:34:23 DLH-Bar and Nightclub Foot Traffic and Visits up 33% this year
    • 00:40:34 Andy-Managing Live Tempos
      • LiveBPM
      • Tempi
      • Tama Rhythm Watch
    • 00:47:13 GG 307

    The post Basement Shows and New Faces — Gig Gab 307 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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