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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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    Coffee House Gigs & Starting From Scratch – Gig Gab Podcast 146 Dec 27, 2017
    Show notes

    Coffee House Gigs & Starting From Scratch – Gig Gab Podcast 146Are you someone who’s trying to break into the music scene? Maybe you took some time off from playing or maybe you’ve never played out. What can you do to get going? Your two favorite weekend warriors were asked this question by a fellow listener and they spend some time exploring all the different ways you can make this transition.

    But first, it’s time to talk gigs. It is Gig Gab, after all. Dave played a gig on Christmas night(!), and Paul’s exploring the coffee house scene in his area to see what kinds of experiences he can create.

    All this and more on the final Gig Gab episode of 2017!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 146 – Monday, December 27, 2017
    • 00:01:34 Christmas night Rocky Horror
    • 00:05:16 Holiday Gigs
    • 00:08:25 Taking the gigs that come in
    • 00:10:38 Acoustic Gigs that are truly acoustic
    • 00:13:32 Coffee House gigs
    • 00:16:17 How to get people to quiet down and listen?
    • 00:20:44 Music rooms vs. Restaurants vs. Other venues
    • 00:22:40 Ross-How to go about starting from scratch?
    • 00:25:36 Jam Nights vs. Gig Nights
    • 00:28:04 Hiring your way into the scene
    • 00:30:01 The hidden gems
    • 00:31:59 A-list cliques
    • 00:34:06 Be discerning
    • 00:37:08 Craigslist – go audition and get yourself hired
    • 00:39:08 Facebook Groups, too
    • 00:45:10 GG Outtro

    The post Coffee House Gigs & Starting From Scratch – Gig Gab Podcast 146 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Crowd (Over-)Participation & Marketing Your Band – Gig Gab Podcast 145 Dec 18, 2017
    Show notes

    Sometimes that person in the crowd that wants to sit-in can be awesome… sometimes they can be awFUL. How do you tell which it’s going to be? Listen to Paul and Dave share some war stories and advice. Then it’s on to answering a question about Facebook and marketing and more. And, in the middle, Dave talks about a new toy for drummers who want to add some sounds and feels to their acoustic kits. Press play, download, and enjoy! Always be performing!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 145 – Monday, December 18, 2017
    • 00:01:03 Christmas Eve Gigs… and Christmas Gigs!
    • 00:03:29 Full drums in a duo!
    • 00:05:59 Sound guy in the crowd
    • 00:07:42 Letting someone else on stage
    • 00:09:25 The style of a sit-in
    • 00:13:20 Two musicians connecting
    • 00:14:54 Don’t change out the drummer mid-gig
    • 00:17:26 “Never ‘Eff’ With a Winning Streak”
    • 00:18:25 Sit-ins are a social construct
    • 00:21:37 Yamaha EAD10 & DT50S
    • 00:28:11 Lewis-The value of Facebook vs Mailing Lists
      • “Marketing is all about getting impressions in front of people’s eyes”
      • Mailchimp
    • 00:37:33 Coasters with your band name
    • 00:40:49 Learn to focus your marketing
    • 00:47:25 Controlling your marketing destiny
    • 00:57:37 GG 145 Outtro

    The post Crowd (Over-)Participation & Marketing Your Band – Gig Gab Podcast 145 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Listen and Learn – Gig Gab Podcast 144 Dec 11, 2017
    Show notes

    New sound for your band, new thoughts from your band members, even new sound for the show. Yep, the theme for this episode is, most undoubtedly, Listen and Learn.

    First we share a comment about getting sound on stage just right and – no surprise here – it’s all about listening. Then we talk through Paul’s drummer replacement process. There was a message loud and clear there, too. Dave shares a lesson about listening to his fellow band members, and realizing that you’re not always hearing what you think you’re hearing!

    Lastly, but not leastly, there’s new sound for the podcast itself, too… and some mid-show tweaks are necessary to dial it in. It’s ALL about listening, including Paul’s dog who has something to say, as well.

    Download, press play and – you guessed it – Listen and Learn!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 144 – Monday, December 11, 2017
    • 00:01:37 Andy-Gig Gab 142-Regarding Volume
    • 00:07:40 The goal of good sound is to be able to have instrument
    • 00:14:18 Bryan-Have the drummer auditions happened?
    • 00:18:04 The audition prep process from the band’s perspective
      • “Somewhere between pissed and frustrated”
    • 00:23:10 “Am I the right guy?”
    • 00:27:52 Learning how to listen to your fellow bandmates
    • 00:32:37 Exercises in communication
    • 00:37:54 What do you love?
    • 00:38:44 Paul’s Local Musicians Hangout!
    • 00:40:57 GG Outtro

    The post Listen and Learn – Gig Gab Podcast 144 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Pitch is Non-Negotiable – Gig Gab Podcast 143 Dec 04, 2017
    Show notes

    When it comes to being a singer, pitch is fundamental to doing it right. But that’s not all there is, and your two Weekend Warriors (and still-working-at-it-every-day singers!) talk through their respective journeys of gaining confidence and functionality in front of the microphone. But first, it’s time to talk about making music your life. It’s like two episodes in one, and Paul and Dave share their thoughts about making a living primarily through music. Could you bring yourself to do it? Listen in and cogitate while your two music geeks talk, then share your thoughts in the comments below or send an email to feedback@giggabpodcast.com – Always be performing, folks!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 143 – Monday, December 4, 2017
    • 00:02:46 Market Minimums
      • Tommy Castro’s “Nasty Habits”
    • 00:06:40 Willie K
    • 00:09:17 What can a fulltime musician make?
      • Willie K’s Contact Page
      • Mountain Winery
      • Kenny Aronoff Gig Gab Interview
    • 00:16:54 Making Music Your Life
    • 00:20:13 Roger McNmee
      • Flying Other Brothers
      • MoonAlice
      • Robert Berry GigGab Interview
    • 00:24:44 The Semi-Professional Vocalist
    • 00:28:21 It’s not fun to look at yourself in the mirror
      • Vocal mechanics
    • 00:30:28 Copy-cat singers
    • 00:32:13 The path to becoming a proficient vocalist
    • 00:34:10 Learning Pitch
    • 00:37:00 Taking Lessons
    • 00:40:43 Focus on the mechanics…but at the right time!
    • 00:42:41 Good harmonies taste good!
    • 00:43:30 Expression matters
      • Pitch is non-negotiable
    • 00:46:17 GG 143 Outtro

    The post Pitch is Non-Negotiable – Gig Gab Podcast 143 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Let’s Have The Volume Conversation – Gig Gab Podcast 142 Nov 29, 2017
    Show notes

    Your band is too loud. Ever heard that before? You’ve probably heard it at every type of gig imaginable. Is it your fault? Yes, it’s yours. Not just you, but not just your band, either. Yep, it’s time… Paul and Dave have The Volume Conversation. Are they honest enough? Only you can be the judge! Listen, learn, and then let ’em have it. Email feedback@giggabpodcast.com to let them know what you think!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 142 – Wednesday, November 29, 2017
    • 00:01:10 Mystical, Mysterious, Ethereal Conceptual Talk About Volume
      • “I’m a drummer and therefore I’m guilty”
      • “I’m a guitar player and therefore I’m accused”
    • 00:03:14 Inside vs. Outside
    • 00:04:09 Getting your sound before the gig starts
      • Drummers! Experiment with loosening your snares
    • 00:06:43 Get underneath the vocals
    • 00:08:18 Balancing with everyone else on stage
    • 00:10:03 Learn how to engineer your band
    • 00:13:01 Starting the night the right way
    • 00:17:25 Listen to the stage
    • 00:19:23 Retrain yourself!
    • 00:20:43 Drummers and self-awareness
    • 00:22:37 When the drummer can be your friend
    • 00:26:04 Learn how your instrument needs to fit inside the mix
    • 00:30:25 Volume is a multi-headed monster
    • 00:32:40 GG 142 Outtro

    The post Let’s Have The Volume Conversation – Gig Gab Podcast 142 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    A Musical Thanksgiving – Gig Gab Podcast 141 Nov 20, 2017
    Show notes

    It’s a thankful time of year, and Paul and Dave have many things to be thankful for. At least five things each, as a matter of fact. Listen to them talk through their lists, offering color and perspective for one another and, ultimately, well… I think you know where this one goes. Press play and enjoy! Always be performing, folks!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 Gig Gab 141 – Monday, November 20, 2017
    • 00:02:14 What are your favorite weekend Warriors Thankful For?
    • 00:02:45 Paul #1: New Strings
      • Cleartone 10-52 Strings – for the electric
      • String Joy – for the Acoustic
      • Elixir Strings
    • 00:03:31 Dave #1: Ludwig Black Beauty
    • 00:06:39 Buy in Bulk – Get an Artist discount
    • 00:07:18 Snare drums – brushes vs. sticks
    • 00:09:36 Dave #2: Ultimate Ears UE11Pro Ambients
    • 00:11:28 Paul #2: Venues that respect musicians
      • Austin, Texas – The Live Music Capital of the World
    • 00:16:40 Paul #3: Thanks to the musicians!
      • The Houserockers
      • Acoustic Madness
    • 00:19:40 Dave #3: Surprise…thanks to the musicians!
      • FLING
      • Mad Haus
      • Uptown Celebration
      • Monkey Fist
      • Amanda Dane
    • 00:25:00 The conversation between band and audience
    • 00:26:29 Dave #4: Thanks to my family and my bandmates
    • 00:29:30 Paul #4: Musical Heroes
    • 00:32:49 Dave #5: Drum Center of Portsmouth
      • Keith Holland Guitars
    • 00:36:24 Paul #5: Music Fans
      • Keith Urban: Without fans, it’s just one, long soundcheck.
    • 00:41:38 Dave #6: Behringer X32/Midas M32 Mixers
    • 00:44:01 Paul and Dave are both Thankful for GigGab!

    The post A Musical Thanksgiving – Gig Gab Podcast 141 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Who is Your Band’s MacGuyver? – Gig Gab Podcast 140 Nov 15, 2017
    Show notes

    First, your two favorite Weekend Warriors talk through creating your own event by answering Kevin’s “What is FLINGFest?” question. This opens up many avenues for Paul and Dave to discuss, and that takes them and you on a journey. For any other podcast that would be enough, but not GigGab. After this, it’s time to talk about equipment problems. Taboo subject, yes, but it’s a necessary one and there’s no fear here. What do you do to prevent equipment issues, and how prepared are you for dealing with them in the moment? All this is discussed, too. It’s like two episodes in one!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 GigGab 140 – Wednesday, November 15, 2017
    • 00:02:06 Kevin-What is FLINGFest?
    • 00:06:53 Define the vibe and the intent
    • 00:08:14 Finding a space
      • The Stone Chuch
    • 00:09:17 “Four-walling” a gig
      • King’s Head Pub in Los Gatos
    • 00:11:37 Paul’s (now-recurring!) Tom Petty Tribute night
      • Eventbrite
    • 00:15:32 Infrastructure matters
    • 00:18:03 Risks beyond your financial investment
    • 00:19:56 Know your audience and your mission
    • 00:21:29 Joe Sharino Band
    • 00:25:36 Don’t compete on price
    • 00:28:00 Manage perceptions
    • 00:29:36 What is a professional band?
    • 00:30:06 Proactively replacing gear
    • 00:36:17 Drum hardware reliability
    • 00:38:39 Having a MacGuyver in your band
    • 00:41:15 Distilling down the important parts and faking the rest
      • Ron Marks
    • 00:45:20 Any line could be the most important line to someone watching
    • 00:48:28 Your job: learn how to identify the important parts of a song!
    • 00:51:04 Thanksgiving coming up!
      • Coffis Brothers Roll With It
    • 00:51:47 GG 140 Outtro

    The post Who is Your Band’s MacGuyver? – Gig Gab Podcast 140 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Technology, Organization, and Protecting Your Hearing – Gig Gab Podcast 139 Nov 06, 2017
    Show notes

    picture of various earplugs with a big ear mold in the center. Text says: Technology, Organization, and Protecting your Hearing. Gig Gab Podcast 139It’s time to dig into the mechanics a bit. First, technology. How much is too much, or is there such a thing? Paul and Dave discuss. Then a bit into organizing shows for the best chances at success, even when you don’t get to rehearse as much as you’d like… or at all. Finally, listener David (no relation!) asks about earplugs… and Dave and Paul have answers!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 GigGab 139 – Monday, November 6, 2017
    • 00:00:35 Lots of technology and polish can make a solo or duo
    • 00:02:28 TC Helicon Ditto Mic Looper
    • 00:06:35 MadHaus Last Week
    • 00:10:17 Organization, understanding the flow
    • 00:12:11 Dropbox Paper – a bandleader’s friend
    • 00:14:20 How can a leader help a drummer?
    • 00:18:57 Big Ears are the key to success
    • 00:22:26 Charts can be super-helpful
    • 00:25:36 Montgomery Ward and Sears & Roebuck
    • 00:30:48 David-Which earplugs to use?
      • Musician’s Earplugs
      • Decibullz
      • Etymotic ER20 Earplugs
      • NU Ear Plugs
      • EarGard
      • DUBS Earplugs
    • 00:38:40 GG 139 Outtro

    The post Technology, Organization, and Protecting Your Hearing – Gig Gab Podcast 139 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Are You In It For The Money? – Gig Gab Podcast 138 Oct 30, 2017
    Show notes

    Paul and Dave take on the important – and highly-sensitive – subject of what makes a real artist. Are you in it for the money? Does that matter? What message does it send to your fellow musicians and community if you communicate that message publicly? Paul and Dave discuss. Then a related discussion: what is the definition of a professional musician? That one gets discussed, too, by your two favorite weekend warriors on this week’s Gig Gab. Press Play… and enjoy!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 GigGab 138 – Monday, October 30, 2017
    • 00:01:06 Under-rehearsing as a function of logistics!
    • 00:06:23 Recreating those 80s sounds
      • How much of the original tune really matters?
    • 00:07:29 I’m not in it for the money!
    • 00:10:09 There’s always someone that wants the money for your gig
    • 00:13:23 Earning money for a gig is a responsibility
    • 00:15:26 Is a starving artist more of an artist than one who succeeds?
    • 00:20:32 FB-Richard-When are you a “pro” musician?
      • Definitions: Artistic Professional vs. Financial Professional
    • 00:25:27 GG 138 Outtro

    The post Are You In It For The Money? – Gig Gab Podcast 138 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Washing the Dirty Laundry of the Music Business – Gig Gab 137 Oct 23, 2017
    Show notes

    Paul and Dave talk through what happens when you spend some social capital and air your dirty laundry… because Paul did this recently … and so did Dave! What are the risks, what are the rewards, and what are the unintended consequences? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors chat it through!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    • 00:00:00 GigGab 137 – Monday, October 23, 2017
    • 00:00:41 Petty Show
    • 00:02:54 Find a concept, and then don’t oversaturate it!
    • 00:04:27 Building your brand around a meta concept
    • 00:09:14 Promoting your band on Facebook
      • PK Music on Facebook
    • 00:10:58 Paul’s post about a venue not being cool
    • 00:16:34 Spending social capital
    • 00:18:06 Everybody loves Dirty Laundry. Right?
    • 00:20:25 Just a warning, not a condemnation
    • 00:26:48 Do you need the gig?
    • 00:27:41 Ask for payment structure before the gig
    • 00:30:14 The benefit of the doubt… only goes so far.
    • 00:31:40 Email vs. Voice
    • 00:35:00 Would you play with a musician that took a gig there?
    • 00:38:16 “I don’t do it for the money”
    • 00:38:53 A carefully-measured response
    • 00:40:50 Who should your emotions communicate with?
    • 00:43:47 GG 137 Outtro

    The post Washing the Dirty Laundry of the Music Business – Gig Gab 137 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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