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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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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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46:12

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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54:45

Savor The Moment

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/06/16

Remember all the great gigs you’ve played? Guess what… your next gig could be one of those! Your favorite weekend warriors talk about creating those new memories by fueling your tank with the old ones. Dave watched “What Drives Us”, Paul saw Springsteen in the Killers’ new video, they’ve both […] The post Savor The Moment — Gig Gab 308 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:29

Basement Shows and New Faces

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/06/08

Gigs are coming back, for sure, but as what? Has your scene changed as a result of the pandemic reset? Are the same bands still out there doing there thing? Are new bands emerging? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through all this and more. Plus, Dave played a basement […] The post Basement Shows and New Faces — Gig Gab 307 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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44:42

Inexpensive Gear, In-Ear Tricks, and a little Frank!

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/06/01

When can you buy off-brand gear and still get the quality you need without breaking the bank? Paul and Dave talk about a few experiments they’ve recently performed and their results with not-the-name-brand stuff. Paul added a little Frank to his set recently, and it opens up a conversation about […] The post Inexpensive Gear, In-Ear Tricks, and a little Frank! – Gig Gab 306 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Brian Geller from The Atomic Punks and Ultimate Ears:...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/05/24

Brian Geller, singer with Van Halen tribute The Atomic Punks (oh, and with a day job at Ultimate Ears) joins the show today to talk in-ears, tribute bands, and oh so much more. Listen as Brian shares his tips with Paul and Dave about getting a good in-ear mix, selecting […] The post Brian Geller: In-Ear Monitors, Tribute Bands, and More! — Gig Gab 305 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:45

What is a Wedding Band?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/05/20

What is a Wedding Band? While there are many answers to this question, there is one which takes precedence over all others. Do you know which that is? Listen as Paul and Dave chat through this interesting topic, including hearing them share a lot of your thoughts about the transition […] The post What is a Wedding Band? — Gig Gab 304 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:52

What's On Your Gig-Packing Checklist?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/05/10

As we’re getting back to playing gigs again, we might’ve been practicing our instruments through pandemic, but most of us haven’t been practicing setting up and tearing down for gigs. It stands to reason that those first couple of gigs out might have some logistical rough edges! With that in […] The post What’s On Your Gig-Packing Checklist? — Gig Gab 303 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:59

Uniqueness, Competition, and Ego

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/05/05

Gigs are slowly starting to happen again, so Paul brings the question: what songs are the best songs for your band to be playing? Listen as he and Dave talk through this and decide what it means to be unique. One thing’s for sure: they don’t have a unique definition […] The post Uniqueness, Competition, and Ego – Gig Gab 302 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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37:09

Rough Landings and Axe Grinding

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/04/26

Gigs are on the schedule, rehearsals are happening, and there’s music to be played by your two favorite weekend warriors. Still, coming out of all this pandemicking will not necessarily be any easier than getting into it, at least not for Dave. Listen as he and Paul talk through what […] The post Rough Landings and Axe Grinding — Gig Gab 301 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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41:59

Getting Back to Business

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/04/19

New beginnings are in the air! Dave and Paul have gigs booked, Dave saw live music indoors, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Your two favorite weekend warriors even took this special day to enjoy a little detour chatting about R.E.M. Press play and enjoy, […] The post Getting Back to Business — Gig Gab 300 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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46:15

David Jameson, Gig Performer and Tribute Band...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/04/05

David Jameson joins the show today to share his stories about playing in some of the top tribute bands in the country. Touring the world with Trey Gunn, Jerry Marotta, and more, David’s stories are both interesting and enlightening. You never know where a chance encounter is going to lead […] The post David Jameson, Gig Performer and Tribute Band Extraordinaire! — Gig Gab 299 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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57:50

Social Media Management, SXSW Movies, More

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/03/31

Certainly your show on stage is a reflection of your band’s brand, and so are your actions on social media. What about your fans on social media, though? They can also define who you are. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors go through all this and more. Then Dave […] The post Social Media Management, SXSW Music Movies, More — Gig Gab 298 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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