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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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    The Value of Prep Time Jan 04, 2021
    Show notes The Value of Prep Time - Gig Gab 286 Episode Image

    Always Be Performing is our “ABP” here, but there’s another famous one: Always Be Prepared! As musicians, we know how important it is to be prepared for a gig, and that preparation can start as early as you would like.

    But what’s the best way to be preparing? Well… it depends upon the gig, and your two favorite weekend warriors have some examples to share! Listen as Dave and Paul talk through some recent (and some not-so-recent) gigs for which specific preparation paid off greatly.

    And remember, Always Be Performing isn’t just a mantra… it’s a way of life!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 286 – Monday, January 4, 2021
    • 00:02:00 Prepping for a one-off gig
      • Be determined not to be the weak link
      • Keep the communication going!
    • 00:16:17 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.
    • 00:18:24 Committed to being ready
      • Did you hone your chops?
      • Make your Covid To-Did List
      • Sal Soghoian: “When you turn fifty, stuff starts falling off.”
    • 00:33:58 Gig Gab 286 Outtro

    The post The Value of Prep Time — Gig Gab 286 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Missing Band Rehearsal Dec 21, 2020
    Show notes Missing Band Rehearsal, Gig Gab 285 Episode Image

    That feeling when you’re in a routine, comfortable, just showing up and seeing your bandmates and hanging out and, yeah, playing some music, too? That’s what we miss here at Gig Gab. Come hang out with Paul and Dave as they talk through this and more.

    Virtual jamming software has evidently come a LONG way since the summer, and listener Dave has some findings and suggestions to share, as well.

    Plus, it’s never a bad time to spend a little mental energy reminding ourselves of those “sophomore slumps” where the second gig can go worse than the first!

    Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 285 – Monday, December 21, 2020
    • 00:03:32 The Four-Inch Rule
    • 00:09:30 Beware the sophomore slump!
    • 00:15:09 The Beatles Get Back Trailer
    • 00:19:36 SPONSOR: BetterHelp – Save 10% off your first month while taking charge of your mental health at BetterHelp.com/GigGab
    • 00:21:28 The Bishop-Online Rehearsals
      • SoundJack
      • Sonobus
      • Hex Orchestra on Spotify
      • Hex Orchestra Bio
    • 00:36:56 Goodbye, 2020!
    • 00:44:27 Gig Gab 285

    The post Missing Band Rehearsal — Gig Gab 285 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Changes In The Air Dec 14, 2020
    Show notes Change in the air

    Changes in the air… or change IS in the air? Which did Paul say to Dave? You’ll have to listen to find out. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk through recent gigs, stereo in-ears, and just how to prep yourself and your band for what comes next. Press play, and always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 284 – Monday, December 14, 2020
    • 00:00:51 Prepping for hard tunes!
      • Gotta play it before I can really “hear” it
      • Tom Hanks “Hot Chocolate”
      • Harry Connick “Frosty”
      • Harry Turns the Beat Around
    • 00:10:26 Stereo in-ears
      • Behringer X32
      • M32-Q
    • 00:14:24 Michael-283-ChargerCity Tablet Clamp
      • iKlip 3
    • 00:16:26 Sponsor: Headspace: Feel happier! Headspace is Meditation made simple. Get a free one-month trial at Headspace.com/giggab
    • 00:18:30 Communicating with your band, Club Owners, and More
      • Keeping Your Band on The Same Page
      • Your Band as a Family
      • Sit on the Same Side of the Table
    • 00:42:20 Gig Gab 284 Outtro

    The post Changes In The Air — Gig Gab 284 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Weekend Warriors' Holiday Wish Lists Dec 07, 2020
    Show notes Gig Gab 283 episode image with Paul and Dave cartoon Santas

    We love gear! We know, we all love gear, but here at Gig Gab it truly holds a special place in our hearts (and wallets). This week, not only do Paul and Dave share their favorite gear picks, this time y’all chimed in with some requests of your own. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors go through your requests along with their own lists to build a monster list.

    But we’re not finished. Feel free to send in your own and we’ll share even more! feedback@giggabpodcast.com is where we’d like to hear from you.

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 283 – Monday, December 7, 2020
    • 00:03:01 Paul Plays Pismo Beach!
    • 00:15:34 Bitter Pill’s next video drops on Monday!
    • 00:19:06 SPONSOR: BetterHelp – Save 10% off your first month while taking charge of your mental health at BetterHelp.com/GigGab
    • 00:21:06 Gig Gab Christmas List
    • 00:21:21 Jason-Mounting an iPad on a drum set
      • Stage Ninja Tablet Mount $59.99
    • 00:23:26 Positive Grid Spark Guitar Amp $239
    • 00:25:47 Andy-Which Drum Mics to Use?
      • Shure DMK57-52 Drum Mics $349
      • Pyle Mics 7pc Set (discontinued)
      • XTUGA 7pc Drum Mic Set $99
      • Monoprice Drum Mic Set $139
      • Audix FP5 Budget Drum Mics $349
      • Audix DP-5A Drum Mics $699
      • Sennheiser e600 Series Drum mics $999
      • Mackie ProFx10v3 Mixer $229
      • Zoom H2n Recorder or Zoom Q2n-4K
    • 00:40:35 Strymon Pedals
      • Strymon Leslie Simulator (Lex Rotary) $299
      • Srymon Iridium Amp and Cab Simulator $399
      • All The Young Girls Love Alice
    • 00:44:44 Wuhan Cymbals
      • Paiste Signature Thin China 16” $384
    • 00:47:48 GigGab 283 Outtro

    The post Weekend Warriors’ Holiday Wish Lists — Gig Gab 283 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Conspiring to Play Again Dec 01, 2020
    Show notes Musical Conspiracy Gig Gab 282 Episode Image with Alien on saxophone

    Sources familiar with the matter tell us that forces are conspiring…to perhaps make it such that we can begin playing again sometime next year.

    But when sometime? And, more importantly, when will you, your bandmates, and your fans be comfortable with such an idea? Paul and Dave are here to chat it out!

    That’s not all, of course. There’s Gear Gab to be had, and there’s talk of playing with Loopers, too.

    Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors take on all these topics and more. Remember: Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 282 – Tuesday, December 1, 2020
    • 00:01:24 Conspiring to get back together
    • 00:27:14 Sponsor: Headspace: Feel happier! Headspace is Meditation made simple. Get a free one-month trial at Headspace.com/giggab
    • 00:29:30 Lefsetz on Belonging
      • Elton John 17-11-70
    • 00:33:32 CSF-Nektar Panorama P1 Control Surface,
    • 00:39:58 CSF-Bose S1 Pro, $599, Battery-powered
    • 00:42:38 Playing Live with Loopers: Yours…and Someone Else’s
      • Boss RC-300
      • David Shanhun on Gig Gab Podcast
    • 00:51:50 GigGab 282 Outtro

    The post Conspiring to Play Again — Gig Gab 282 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Art of Scheduling Nov 23, 2020
    Show notes The art of scheduling - Gig Gab Podcast 281 Episode image

    One oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your band together is scheduling. Most bands rely on regular progress together, and that means regular time together. How do you ensure your band gets together regularly? For some, this is automatic. For others, it takes a lot of work. Good news: Paul and Dave have lived both sides of this! Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors share their thoughts, insights, and advice on managing your band’s schedule. And remember… always be performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 281 – Monday, November 23, 2020
    • 00:01:52 Adam-Playing songs that everybody knows
      • Cover Band Confidential Podcast
    • 00:14:26 Sponsor: Headspace: Feel happier! Headspace is Meditation made simple. Get a free one-month trial at Headspace.com/giggab
    • 00:16:48 Kevin-Scheduling (Recurring) Rehearsals
      • Kenny Aronoff on Gig Gab
      • History of The Eagles
    • 00:39:07 Gig Gab 281 Outtro
      • Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

    The post The Art of Scheduling — Gig Gab 281 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Eyes With Pride Nov 16, 2020
    Show notes Eyes With Pride

    Do you know what your band’s image is? Does that match what your fans and friends think it is? Video is a great medium to communicate with your audience, especially these days, but it can be tricky to remain truthful to who you are as a band while attempting to share that image in this way. Good news, Paul and Dave talk through some of this, hopefully adding some direction to the conversation.

    Then it’s on to Pop Songs. Yeah, those, the ones you’re immediately thinking of, and also that Seventies A.M. Radio Gold. Listen as Paul leads Dave through a trip down the weirdest memory lane you’ve ever seen. What a blast.

    Oh, and don’t forget: Always Be Performing. Also, please, always be emailing us at feedback@giggabpodcast.com. We love to hear from you.

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 280 – Monday, November 16, 2020
    • 00:01:28 Recorded a Bitter Pill video — fun to “play” (and hangout)
      • Haunted Overload
      • Great video/presskit examples
      • Pop Fiction and Dan Meblin
      • Mercy
    • 00:12:53 Crafting your image
      • “Eyes with Pride”
    • 00:27:57 Pop Songs and 70s AM Gold
    • 00:49:00 How do we heal from this?
    • 00:56:35 GG280 Outtro

    The post Eyes With Pride — Gig Gab 280 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Great Reset Nov 09, 2020
    Show notes Gig Gab 279 Episode image: The Great Reset

    After holding down the “pause” button for months, it stands to reason that the other side of all this involves more than a couple of instances of the “reset” button. Listener Fred poses a question about post-pandemic pay scales, and that opens up the conversation for Paul and Dave to muse on what other things might be reset…including your band. Press play and listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through all of this and more. Remember, folks, always be performing. Your future depends upon it!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 279 – Monday, November 9, 2020
    • 00:00:48 Last-minute gig
      • Finding out the setlist as the night wears on
    • 00:07:22 The Great Reset
    • 00:10:37 Fred-The Great Live Music Pricing Reset
      • Marc Geiger’s SaveLive
    • 00:21:44 What makes us comfortable?
    • 00:26:53 Has your Band Checked out?
    • 00:32:34 Winter wonderland
    • 00:35:32 GG 279

    The post The Great Reset — Gig Gab 279 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278 Nov 02, 2020
    Show notes The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278 Episode Image

    We’ve spent time learning our instruments, which means we’ve spent time learning how to learn. Now, where will we apply that knowledge and skill? Presumably we’ll keep studying our instruments, but what else can we learn? How about applying this ability to learn to crafting and improving our stage shows? How about our band management? Listen as Paul and Dave have a little jam session on this topic for you today. You never know where your two favorite weekend warriors are going to take things… unless you press play right now!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 278 – Monday, November 2, 2020
    • 00:01:42 Managing the flow of music into — and out of — Dave’s Head!
    • 00:08:41 Playing music interactively with humans
      • The art of learning your instrument never stops
    • 00:12:38 The concept of Sitzprobe vs. Rehearsal
      • Why Not Rehearse What Will happen on Stage?
    • 00:23:44 Steve-277-Beware Your Own Complacency
    • 00:28:25 Know Your Reputation
    • 00:35:54 GG 278 Outtro

    The post The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Gear and Your Local Music Shop Oct 26, 2020
    Show notes Gig Gab 277 Episode image with picture of Manny's Music

    It often takes a relocation to realize just how great your “little” local music store is. Paul and Dave talk through some of this as it relates to gear, community, and more. Meanwhile, Dave’s finding himself in the woodshed this week, having bitten off a little more than he realized he needed to chew!

    And then listener Steve has an issue with his band that is routinely encountering what we’ll call “remedial rehearsal”. This can be the death of a band but, then again, so can over-analyzing things. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk this all through.

    And remember: Always Be Performing!

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 277 – Monday, October 26, 2020
    • 00:01:11 Back to the Woodshed
    • 00:12:13 You gotta deliver!
    • 00:13:15 Gear… and Your Local Music Store
      • Bose S1 Pro
      • Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Mixer
      • David Shanhun on Gig Gab
      • mimoLive
      • Lightning Joe’s Guitar Heaven
      • Drum Center of Portsmouth
    • 00:20:05 Steve-Bandmates Who Only Play Along / Remedial Rehearsal
      • Cheerlead through Frustration
    • 00:48:43 Gig Gab 277 Outtro

    The post Gear and Your Local Music Shop — Gig Gab 277 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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