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Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast

Dave Hamilton & Friends

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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56:07

Overcoming the First-Set Blues

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2022/09/05

Quiet crowds can be intimidating AF! How do you navigate that? How do you perform? Paul and Dave talk through some of their strategies when faced with this. Then listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about bands navigating members who are in multiple projects. There’s no one right […] The post Overcoming the First-Set Blues — Gig Gab 356 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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50:11

The Business of Music

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2022/08/23

Every musician is a small business owner, and this week we have Shannon Jean from Business Brain join us for a crossover episode to dive into how we can better use our business brains in our musical endeavors! Press play to learn…and always be performing! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The […] The post The Business of Music — Gig Gab 355 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:06

Beware Backline Roulette

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/08/16

We’ve talked about collaboration on the show before, but the question remains: how collaborative is your band? If someone has an idea for a part for you to play, how does that land? How does it work in reverse? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through the various ways that […] The post Beware Backline Roulette — Gig Gab 354 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:12

Beyond The Music with Tribute Band "Tom Petty" Bruce...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Have you ever stopped to think about what it would take to put together a Tribute band? Bruce Hilton of “Being Petty” did, and with the right people, the right ideas, and a lot of intention it can work out amazingly well. Listen as Bruce shares his ideas and gives […] The post Beyond The Music with Tribute Band “Tom Petty” Bruce Hilton – Gig Gab 353 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:55

The Jeanine Syndrome

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/08/02

It’s not always easy to Always Be Performing, and yet that’s exactly our job as performers, isn’t it? Listen as Paul and Dave each share some recent lessons—from both sides of the stage—about how to best ensure you keep that performance going. Also this week is finding your bands own […] The post The Jeanine Syndrome — Gig Gab 352 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:53

Learning How To Sing As a Band

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/07/27

For many bands, vocals are the most noticeable element of your music. Has your band spent time learning how to sing together? How do you structure your vocal rehearsals…if you have them at all? Listen as Paul and Dave answer listener Rob’s question, talking through how they’ve approached this in […] The post Learning How To Sing As a Band – Gig Gab 351 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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37:40

If You Can Drink a Beer On Stage, You Can Mix Your Ears

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/07/19

With some of the best wisdom ever shared in seven years of Gig Gabbing, this week Paul and Dave help you take your band to the next level. Sure, Dave has some great technical advice, but it’s Paul’s brand of big-picture thinking that takes this episode to the upper echelon. […] The post If You Can Drink a Beer On Stage, You Can Mix Your Ears — Gig Gab 350 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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41:05

Finding Your Number One Fan

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/07/06

Listen as Paul and Dave discover why “the hang” might be the most important aspect of being in a band, especially on tour. Also… have you ever played a morning gig? Do you do a pre-show band huddle? These are the questions your two favorite weekend warriors ask of themselves, […] The post Finding Your Number One Fan — Gig Gab 349 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:43

Managing Your Musical Priorities

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/06/27

It’s not rare for us musicians to find ourselves needing to juggle our musical lives with our personal lives, and then even within the musical realm we’re juggling priorities of gigging vs. rehearsing vs. doing-the-business-stuff, too. Listen as Paul and Dave approach this concept from a few different angles, and […] The post Managing Your Musical Priorities — Gig Gab 348 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:33

Perfecting Your Setup Routine

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/06/14

How confident are you in your band’s ability to get setup on stage? What are the common pitfalls you encounter? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through the approaches they use with their bands, with a special focus on sound and, yes, in-ear monitors. Paul and Dave are […] The post Perfecting Your Setup Routine — Gig Gab 347 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:35

Of Harmonicas and Headset Mics

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/05/23

Your submissions to the mailbag help drive the bus today, with conversations about choosing good venues for your audience and selecting the right headset mics happening. Dave got to see The Coffis Brothers…and his audiologist. Both come with stories, some more pleasant than others, but a good PSA emerges, nonetheless! […] The post Of Harmonicas and Headset Mics — Gig Gab 346 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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59:08

Mixing From The Stage

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/05/09

How do you approach mixing your band from the stage when there is no FOH sound engineer? It’s Q&A time with Paul and Dave. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors share their thoughts on putting together the right stage setup to get a good mix for your audiences…every time. […] The post Mixing From The Stage — Gig Gab 345 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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46:28

The Rehearsal-Less Band

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/05/02

How often does your band rehearse? Would you consider yourselves a “rehearsing” band, or a “rehearsal-less” band? Either way, what are the costs of that on your band’s show? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with both sides of this…and then listen as Gear Gab accidentally creeps […] The post The Rehearsal-Less Band — Gig Gab 344 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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50:24

Navigating The Resurgence

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/04/25

As the world of live music sees more and more of a resurgence, what are the important things to consider? Listen as Paul and Dave chat through things like managing your health, negotiating your way with sound engineers, navigating the contract process, and preserving your worth as an Entertainer. Press […] The post Navigating The Resurgence – Gig Gab 343 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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44:29

Managing Your Musical Calendar

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/04/05

Keeping everyone on the same page in your band can be a trick, and Paul shares the method he used for his band this year, managing and then meeting those expectations so everyone could plan their lives. That’s not the only thing he and Dave discussed this week, though! Setlists […] The post Managing Your Musical Calendar — Gig Gab 342 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Watch Him As He Goes...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/03/28

With a week off and SXSW happening in between, Paul and Dave have lots to talk about today, including the sad news of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. Dave saw some more great bands and music-related movies at SXSW, and he shares a few of his highlights, including how your […] The post Watch Him As He Goes… — Gig Gab 341 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:24

SXSW, Movies, & Knowing Your Audience

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/03/15

Paul’s got an idea about audience fatigue, Dave’s attending SXSW (remotely today, then in-person tomorrow), and there are some new music documentaries coming out. This is the hodge-podge upon which this week’s Gig Gab is built. Of course, your two favorite weekend warriors played some gigs from which they must […] The post SXSW 2022, Movies, & Knowing Your Audience — Gig Gab 340 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:40

The Care and Feeding of Your Band

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/03/07

Sure, we rehearse, we practice (there’s a difference!), we craft setlists, and we gig…but what do you do to take care of your band as a unit? Paul asks Dave this pointed question and launches your two favorite weekend warriors into a discussion which digs deep into what it takes […] The post The Care and Feeding of Your Band — Gig Gab 339 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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44:40

Mailbag Time!

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/02/21

Y’all filled up the mailbag, so Paul and Dave dig in and share your thoughts, questions, reactions, and more! Topics include mics to record gigs, covering rap songs, and managing your reputation. Join in the conversation with your two favorite weekend warriors and let’s have some fun together. And remember: […] The post Mailbag Time! — Gig Gab 338 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:18

Open Your Heart to Music

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2022/02/14

Join Paul and Dave as they share Valentine’s Day together, Gig Gab-style! They talk about some gear they’re loving (and some they aren’t), some music they’re loving (there’s nothing they aren’t), and the bands they love, too… and your two favorite weekend warriors also dive into the value of opening […] The post Open Your Heart to Music — Gig Gab 337 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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