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In-Ear Talk & Being Inspired by Live Music – GigGab 56 Mar 15, 2016

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Well, folks, it took over a year but we all knew it had to happen sooner or later… Dave brought up the subject of this band Paul saw last night and the episode never turned back. Yep, you guessed it… Bruce Springsteen was the topic of conversation during the second-half of this week’s episode, and that led to a few interesting tangents. Ahead of that, though, was a discussion about in-ear monitor mixes, including some tips that Dave has learned over the years to get – and keep – things right!

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Working with Masters of Their Craft – GigGab 55 Mar 07, 2016

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This week Paul and Dave have a verbal jam session, riffing off each others’ ideas and discussing whatever comes to mind. Topics include subbing, some recently-tested gear, working with masters of their craft and playing music for music’s sake. The show follows more of a flow than you might think reading these topics, though, so just press play and start listening! Stuff mentioned:

Mackie Reach
Mackie ONYX 1220
Good Guys 30th West Coast Nationals (where The Houserockers will have a special guest!)

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Honor Among … Musicians – GigGab 54 Feb 29, 2016

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If a musician plays and no one is there to hear him or her, does it still matter? You bet it does, and Paul and Dave talk about why. Then it’s on to why recording yourself when you’re all alone matters, too… you’ll learn a lot from this episode, we promise! You’ll also learn about whether or not it’s important to be true to who you are and, finally, whether or not there’s honor among ~~thieves~~ musicians. All of this (and more?) included in this week’s GigGab!

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Choosing Songs… and Recording Them! – GigGab 53 Feb 22, 2016

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FLING has begun recording some of their originals and Dave talks about the process of not only getting the recording started but also just how they go about picking which tunes to record. This, of course, opens up a discussion that relates to all types of bands, including those who play only covers. Paul and Dave discuss the nuances of recording and share their favorite tips, as well. Paul makes a point of reminding everyone exactly what the purpose of a demo is, and offers some fantastic tips to make sure yours stands out!

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The Money Talk and All-Star Bands – GigGab 52 Feb 16, 2016

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Paul’s been tasked with forming (another) All-Star band, this time made up of Bay Area musicians, and he and Dave discuss the options and obstacles involved with putting that together. Then it’s time to answer listener Kevin’s question about money. Always a big topic amongst weekend warriors, the Money Talk gets your two favorite working musicians all worked up about the right – and wrong – ways to do things. Listen in, folks, for all this and more!

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Cover Band Central’s Steve Witschel – GigGab 51 Feb 09, 2016

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A weekend warrior turned full-time warrior, Steve Witschel went from working real jobs and just playing weekend gigs to playing full-time in New Orleans. He likes to say he’s a worldwide musician that gets to stay in one place because of the variety of people he sees, and he’s got the stories to prove it. Steve started his Cover Band Central Facebook page which is now followed by almost 16,000 people. Check out what he has to say about doing that and more on this week’s GigGab!

Stuff Mentioned:

Cover Band Central (the page… and also the group)
St. Rock
Krazy Korner
Steve’s first article (which is regularly updated): 14 Tips on How to be Successful as a Musician in a Working Band
Chicken Soup for The Soul

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What Not To Do On Stage (Paul and Dave have done it!) – GigGab 50 Feb 01, 2016

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This week it’s all about Yacht Rock and golf. No, not really, mostly it’s about what’s the right way to present yourself on stage as Paul and Dave talk through the Seven Deadly Performance Sins … and how NOT to commit them. But there’s a little bit about Yacht Rock and golf. Enjoy!

Stuff mentioned:

Mustache Harbor (and their “Yacht Rock” song list)
“Grip It and Rip It“
The Seven Deadly Performance Sins

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The Benefits of Acoustic Gigs – GigGab 49 Jan 27, 2016

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Paul and Dave take some time today to discuss acoustic gigs and how they can be quite beneficial to your more rocked-up playing, too. Acoustic gigs can provide opportunity to hone your crowd-interaction chops, improve your harmonies and give you a completely different perspective on live performance. Listen to your two favorite weekend warriors talk about all this plus some of their favorite gear as it relates to acoustic gigs, too!

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How Do I Get Better Gigs? (and How to Count the Intro to “Take it Easy”) – GigGab 48 Jan 19, 2016

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This week Paul and Dave take on a full load of topics including introducing a new friend of the show, they talk about a new project Paul is working on and then spend a good bit of time answering a listener’s question about how to bring your band to the next level. Plus, Dave gets geeky teaching everyone how to count the intro to The Eagles’ “Take It Easy.” All this and more… download, press play and enjoy!

Cover Band Central
Friends Who Like Los Gatos Music in the Park
Eagles – Take it easy 1977 – YouTube (live version with the intro counted out)

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Gear Gab … and a little bit about David Bowie – GigGab 47 Jan 12, 2016

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Today your two favorite weekend warriors let their geek flags fly as they talk about (some of) their favorite gear to use at gigs and on stage. They surprised each other with some inclusions and will likely surprise you, as well. First, though, a few words about not only David Bowie, but the honest fact that artists pass away while their art lives on. Listen to hear what Paul and Dave have to say about all of this!

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