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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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    Jerry Harvey, In-Ear Monitor Pioneer – GigGab 86 Oct 17, 2016
    Show notes

    jerry-harvey-audio-jh16v2Jerry Harvey, founder of Ultimate Ears and JH Audio, joins your two favorite weekend warriors to talk in-ear monitors and more. Jerry has seen so much during his career that his advice likely outweighs his stories, and his stories are epic.

    Today he offers tips on not only mixing your in-ears, but mixing drums and how to run a successful sound-check, as well. Plus, if you were ever curious about how to go about choosing a set of in-ear monitors, Jerry’s got more than a few things to help get you on your way.

    The stories? Well, let’s just say that if you’re driving the right red car down the right street at the right time you might just get introduced to the future singer of Van Halen. Or perhaps hanging out in the right bar at the right time might get you introduced to the former singer of the same. Plus, a scoop on the new universal-fit line coming from JH Audio! Want more? Press play and enjoy the episode. We sure did!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    00:00:00 GigGab 86 – October 17, 2016
    00:01:39 Jerry Harvey
    00:02:38 Hearing Loss leads to invention
    00:03:42 Multiple drivers in each ear
    00:05:37 Started as a roadie that wanted to mix
    00:07:14 A red car can attract the right rock star
    00:09:05 Dave invites Jerry to Eat ‘em and Smile
    00:09:54 Don’t engage the egos!
    00:10:49 A lesson on mixing drums from Alex Van Halen
    00:15:57 Who doesn’t like IEMs?
    00:18:43 Slash says JH Audio Roxanne IEMs made him a better player.
    00:19:40 Hard to get the mix right
    00:22:07 Advice for drummers
    00:25:03 Proper sound check structure is key
    00:27:05 Vulture Capital plus General Aviation leads to In-Ear Monitors again!
    00:28:31 How to choose In-Ear Monitors
    00:35:28 Find Jerry and the team at JH Audio
    00:36:18 New Universal line coming from JH Audio!

    The post Jerry Harvey, In-Ear Monitor Pioneer – GigGab 86 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Beware The Hassle Factor – GigGab 85 Oct 10, 2016
    Show notes

    microphone-point-of-viewAnother crazy week for your two favorite working musicians means another episode chock full of stories and lessons learned. Dave just finished one theater show and loaded his drums in for another. The show he just finished had him and the rest of the “pit” band prominently on stage, so there were some interesting on-the-job lessons there. Paul played his first show in a new club in a new area, and that taught him a few things about building a new following (hint: elbow grease is only part of it, but it’s a big part!).

    Paul and Dave spend the remainder of this week’s episode talking about bandmate availability. Part of that includes reasons (good and bad) why you might not make yourself available for gigs, and the other is just the nuts and bolts of putting together a process to efficiently share that information amongst your bandmates.

    How do YOU keep things organized? Let us know!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    00:00:00 GigGab 85 – October 10, 2016
    00:01:08 Dave’s between shows
    00:07:50 Sometimes you can’t build trust
    00:08:46 Gone are the couches, back come the bands!
    00:10:31 Building a following with elbow grease
    00:19:44 Beware the Hassle Factor
    00:22:42 Managing availability?

    The post Beware The Hassle Factor – GigGab 85 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    How to Market Your Gigs – GigGab 84 Oct 03, 2016
    Show notes

    music_market_shopIt’s one thing to put on a great show, it’s quite another to convince people to attend and put their butts in the seats or their feet on the dance floor! Today Paul and Dave talk through a few ways to market Paul’s upcoming gig on Saturday. This is a real world workshop between your two favorite working musicians. We hope you’ll learn something from this… we certainly learned something making it! First, though, we have to address the sad scenario of losing a gig and what to do about it. There’s plenty to learn there, too!

    The post How to Market Your Gigs – GigGab 84 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Managing the Vibe at Gigs, Parties and Weddings Sep 26, 2016
    Show notes

    mixer-at-partyWhat happens when you expect a dance crowd and get one that wants to listen intently? Every gig is different, and many times you don’t get to control the vibe of the room you walk into. The only thing you can do is control what you deliver from the stage, and sometimes that means adjusting on-the-fly. Hear your two favorite weekend warriors talk through some of the recent scenarios they’ve encountered and how they’ve learned to deal with it. But first, a question from listener Michael about setlist creation tools. Press play and enjoy!

    Chapters and Timestamps:

    00:00:00 GigGab 83
    00:01:14 Of playing and learning “Fool In The Rain”
    00:08:42 Michael-Set List Creation Tools?
    00:16:59 Choosing an opening song
    00:22:06 Vocal and instrumental warmups
    00:23:46 On the subject of weddings…
    00:30:23 Managing the Party Vibe
    00:34:37 Wedding Stories … and Racist Firemen!
    00:39:16 Don Henley knows how to build and deliver a setlist
    00:47:25 The job of a party band

    The post Managing the Vibe at Gigs, Parties and Weddings appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Falling into the Autumn Music Scene – GigGab 82 Sep 19, 2016
    Show notes

    guitar laying in autumn leavesAutumn is almost here for those of us in the Northern hemisphere, and the gigs change right along with the New England leaves. Even though Paul’s not in New England (or, well, not usually), he’s experiencing the end-of-summer effect with his west coast gigs, too. Listen to what your two favorite working musicians have to say about this different time of year, and also about booking new gigs and supporting other acts. Name checks this time around include Paul Costley, Little Feat, JAM PATROL, Pitch Slap Percussion and Two Cheers!

    Chapters:

    00:00:00 GigGab 82
    00:00:57 Playing a gig exhausted
    00:04:19 Booking agents that work for the club vs. the band
    00:06:27 The ethics of booking
    00:09:02 The Houserockers back to the clubs
    00:13:18 Ahh, drummers.
    00:16:42 Blending harmonies … “Seven Bridges Road”
    00:18:49 Little Feat – Let’s talk about grace and longevity!
    00:25:22 Jam Patrol’s Acoustic Set (including a discussion about Skye using Dave’s wearable Pitch Slap cajon… and its new microphone!)
    00:33:27 Shout out to/from Two Cheers Podcast

    The post Falling into the Autumn Music Scene – GigGab 82 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    The Benefits of Intimidation – GigGab 81 Sep 12, 2016
    Show notes

    hello, I am leaving my comfort zoneDespite the shorter-than-usual gap between episodes, both Paul and Dave found themselves in intimidating scenarios they had to deal with in the moment. Caring about what you do and how you do it is an important trait of being a musician, and sometimes that means external factors drive you to perform better… or worse! Listen to what your two favorite weekend warrior musicians went through this week and how they coped!

    Chapters/Timestamps:

    00:00:00 GigGab 81
    00:01:06 Paul’s back… is back!
    00:02:42 Gigs for the weekend
    00:04:20 When not to pickup a pickup band
    00:09:53 Trust the Universe. It speaks to you!
    00:12:12 Monkey Fist… with Johnnie D the “Man Angel”
    00:13:16 The building anticipation before you go on stage
    00:20:32 The challenge of friendly competition
    00:23:58 Dave’s second Bitter Pill rehearsal: Intimidation

    The post The Benefits of Intimidation – GigGab 81 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Watch What Goes Into and Out of Your Mouth – GigGab 80 Sep 07, 2016
    Show notes

    allergies-and-face-maskBoth musicians and bandleaders alike have to make split-second decisions and then live with them long-term, and today’s show is all about being a little more thoughtful about the things that both come out of and go into our mouths. Paul and Dave share some recent lessons along these lines to prove that time and wisdom don’t necessarily stay in sync!

    The post Watch What Goes Into and Out of Your Mouth – GigGab 80 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Your Two Weekend Warriors Share a Weekend – GigGab 79 Aug 29, 2016
    Show notes

    Dave's View from behind The HouserockersIt finally happened: Dave and Paul played the gigs together that they’ve been discussing for the past few episodes. As always there are lessons that were learned, stories to tell, and sometimes both are about the same thing! Listen as these two weekend warriors share their shared weekend with all of you!

    Chapters include:

    00:00:00 GigGab 79

    00:01:04 Big Ears

    00:05:06 Beginning of the Trip

    00:06:10 It all began with wine

    00:10:58 Heading to the gig

    00:17:59 Your sound is your style

    00:20:36 Sorting out the time

    00:23:04 Finding the groove

    00:26:24 What is Hip?

    00:34:17 Sunday – We (ain’t) Got The Power!

    00:40:42 GG Outtro

    The post Your Two Weekend Warriors Share a Weekend – GigGab 79 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Embracing Intensity and Lessons from the Pros – GigGab 78 Aug 22, 2016
    Show notes

    drummer-intensePaul and Dave are in the final stages of their shared gig prep, but take a detour today to talk about all the other projects they each have going on and the value of embracing intensity. Then it’s time to look to the pros and learn some lessons about requests and stage presence. As if we thought honing our craft on our instruments was enough, that’s only the beginning!

    The post Embracing Intensity and Lessons from the Pros – GigGab 78 appeared first on Gig Gab.

    Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77 Aug 15, 2016
    Show notes

    substituteDave’s coming out to sub for The Houserockers in a couple of weeks, so it’s time for him and Paul to chat through some of the details required to ensure a good gig. Equipment, dress code, charts and confidence are the topics discussed today, and it’s a good one! On top of that, listener Kevin has a question about how much input and influence a subbing drummer should exert. Dave and Paul have slightly differing approaches to answering this particular question. Don’t worry, it’s only a little awkward! Buckle up, press play and enjoy the ride.

    The post Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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