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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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53:42

Songwriting, The Beatles, and You

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/11/30

Have you ever written a song? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through the songwriting process, including the inspiration for getting involved in that scene in your local area. Of course, The Beatles are part of this conversation, especially with the peek into their songwriting process that the […] The post Songwriting, The Beatles, and You – Gig Gab Podcast 327 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:15

Slowing Down The Music

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/11/15

Sometimes you slow down the music, and sometimes the music slows down. Listen as Paul and Dave muse upon both tempos and gig frequency, especially as we head into the colder, slower months here. How does your band manage tempo on stage? How does your band plan to manage the […] The post Slowing Down The Music — Gig Gab 326 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:01

Musical Work Ethic

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/11/08

How would you rate your musical work ethic? How about your band’s? Are you all in sync? Listen as Paul and Dave tackle this question and more within the framework of their current projects…and some past ones! If there ever was an episode which epitomized your two favorite weekend warriors […] The post Musical Work Ethic — Gig Gab 325 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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50:43

Dissecting Difficult Music

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/11/01

How does your band approach rehearsing difficult music? We all know the difference between practice and rehearsal, but some rehearsal is (way) harder than others. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their thoughts — and examples — of getting through the tough stuff. That’s not all, though! Conversations around bookings, rate […] The post Dissecting Difficult Music — Gig Gab 324 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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41:12

Always Be Performing…Uniquely

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/10/26

Recent years have brought about opportunities for reinvention in a lot of ways, including musical! Have you done anything different since you’ve been able to get back out there and start playing? Listen as Paul and Dave answer that question this week. Then listen as your two favorite weekend warriors […] The post Always Be Performing…Uniquely – Gig Gab 323 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:54

Focus and Discipline

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/10/19

Productivity is often the result of well-applied focus and discipline. How do you make this work for your band? And… what about a lack of either or both of those? Listen as Paul and Dave talk about — and show a shining example of — both of these things (or is […] The post Focus and Discipline — Gig Gab 322 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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46:48

Band Leadership Styles

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/10/04

Much has been said over the years about keeping a band together, and this week your two favorite weekend warriors say even more. Is it helpful? Only you can decide! That’s not all, though, Dave played two gigs this weekend with some significant anomalies, and he talks through making this […] The post Band Leadership Styles — Gig Gab 321 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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52:44

Gear Gab, Rehearsal Structure, and More

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/09/27

When your band rehearses, what’s the expectation of everyone coming in? Is there a minimum bar to hit, or a high bar to beat? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with band rehearsals over the years. But that’s not all… Gear Gab is never far away, and […] The post Gear Gab, Rehearsal Structure, and More — Gig Gab 320 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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55:47

Turning Up Your Band's Efficiency

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/09/21

Today your two favorite weekend warriors turn their attention to efficiency and how you can make your band’s setup process happen faster, and with more consistent results. Paul had a recent gig which highlighted this for him, but I’m sure we’ve all been there, right? Do you remember? Ba Dee […] The post Turning Up Your Band’s Efficiency — Gig Gab 319 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:53

What is a Successful Gig?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/09/13

While you’re playing…how do you define success? Is it seeing people dancing? singing? paying you money? What are the metrics you use? Hear your two favorite weekend warriors share some of their own success stories from this weekend’s gigs. Then it’s time to talk about a few logistical issues with […] The post What is a Successful Gig? — Gig Gab 318 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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59:00

Do You Instruct Your Audience?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/09/06

Do you ever instruct your audience on how to enjoy your music? Do you instruct them to do anything else? The reality is that we all instruct our audiences in some ways, but the question is… how do we do it? Listen to Paul and Dave discuss a few scenarios, […] The post Do You Instruct Your Audience? — Gig Gab 317 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:41

Your Band Needs a Brown M&M Clause

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/08/23

Working with different sound teams can always be a struggle, even when they’re the best in the business. How do you communicate with them? How do you know they’re listening? How do you convey your point without being annoying? These are just some of the questions that come up as […] The post Your Band Needs a Brown M&M Clause — Gig Gab 316 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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55:35

What's Your Band's Image?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/08/16

Have you ever stopped to think about how “the crowd” perceives your band’s image vs. how you perceive yourselves? It’s an interesting exercise, and sometimes it’s thrust upon you. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with this. Dave had to dig into the backup-bin while his IEMs […] The post What’s Your Band’s Image? – Gig Gab 315 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco …...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/08/09

Let’s go back five years together, shall we? Gig Gab was just a year old, and we all were just finding our footing here together. We had the pleasure of having Jan Hammer join us for a conversation in Gig Gab 68, and with both Paul and Dave out for […] The post Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! — Gig Gab 68 Redux appeared first on Gig Gab.

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56:11

Firing On All Musical Cylinders

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/07/27

One of the reasons we all take the stage is in search of those moments where the band is just firing on all cylinders and the energy is flowing perfectly. At least that’s what Paul tells Dave this week, and Dave agrees! Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk […] The post Firing On All Musical Cylinders — Gig Gab 314 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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44:47

People Behaving Like People

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/07/19

Being a performer often means you get to be an invisible spectator… of the crowd who is watching you! Listen as Paul and Dave share some stories (new and old!) about what they’ve watched people do from the Working Musicians’ side of the fourth wall. Then it’s time to negotiate. […] The post People Behaving Like People — Gig Gab 313 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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24:42

The Ever-Elusive "Great Sound"

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/07/12

There’s always at least a bit of a gamble in taking the stage. More often it comes up pretty standard, sometimes you get the Stage of Dread, but occasionally … every now and then … things are just perfect. Despite being a country apart, your two favorite weekend warriors each […] The post The Ever-Elusive “Great Sound” — Gig Gab 312 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:20

More Microphones Than Cents

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/07/07

Your favorite weekend warriors had a revelation: It’s easy to have a lot of microphones! Listen as Paul and Dave answer your questions about gear, including in-ears, mixers, and PA speakers (the microphones were their idea!). Also on the docket: the sacred space that is band rehearsal. Listen, learn, and […] The post More Microphones Than Cents – Gig Gab 311 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:44

Bands and Connections

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/06/30

Music connects us all, but how do you define the connection between you and your audience? You and your bandmates? Listen as Paul and Dave discuss, dissect, and even debate a few aspects of all this. Press play, enjoy, and please remember: always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 310 – […] The post Bands and Connections – Gig Gab 310 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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46:37

Chasing The Perfect Gig

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/06/22

What’s the definition of the perfect gig? Would you know it if you played it? If so, how will that impact the next gig? Listen as Dave and Paul talk through their recent performances and relate them to what the future will look like. Just remember, folks, even when you’re […] The post Chasing The Perfect Gig — Gig Gab 309 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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