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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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42:22

Don't Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable

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2021/02/02

Before too long, what was once challenging becomes normal and comfortable, even if the music you’re playing is universally agreed to be “challenging”. So.. what to do? Focus on your discomfort, that’s what! Paul and Dave talk through this and share some recent experiences they’ve had in this department. Then […] The post Don’t Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable — Gig Gab 290 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:36

The Stage of Tomorrow

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/01/27

What does the stage of tomorrow look like? What does the rehearsal room of tomorrow look like? Sometimes these themes just come together as your two favorite weekend warriors get to chatting, and this week certainly hits that mark. Listen as Dave Hamilton and Paul Kent talk through the tech […] The post The Stage of Tomorrow — Gig Gab 289 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:49

CESNAMMGearGab

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/01/18

Industry trade show mayhem time is upon us, and it appears that not even a pandemic can stop that particular freight train. The good news is that it fuels up a heckuva Gear Gab episode, with lots of stuff for your two favorite weekend warriors to share. Listen as Paul […] The post CESNAMMGearGab — Gig Gab 288 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:57

Keeping Your Band Together

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/01/13

So much goes into keeping a band together: the songs, the schedules, the money, the personalities, the politics. Oh, wait, that’s right… we keep politics out of this show. Well, then, how do Paul and Dave deal with Mr. Axe’s question this week? You’ll just have to listen to find […] The post Keeping Your Band Together — Gig Gab 287 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Value of Prep Time

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2021/01/04

Always Be Performing is our “ABP” here, but there’s another famous one: Always Be Prepared! As musicians, we know how important it is to be prepared for a gig, and that preparation can start as early as you would like. But what’s the best way to be preparing? Well… it […] The post The Value of Prep Time — Gig Gab 286 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:16

Missing Band Rehearsal

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/12/21

That feeling when you’re in a routine, comfortable, just showing up and seeing your bandmates and hanging out and, yeah, playing some music, too? That’s what we miss here at Gig Gab. Come hang out with Paul and Dave as they talk through this and more. Virtual jamming software has […] The post Missing Band Rehearsal — Gig Gab 285 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:49

Changes In The Air

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/12/14

Changes in the air… or change IS in the air? Which did Paul say to Dave? You’ll have to listen to find out. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk through recent gigs, stereo in-ears, and just how to prep yourself and your band for what comes next. Press play, and […] The post Changes In The Air — Gig Gab 284 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:16

Weekend Warriors' Holiday Wish Lists

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/12/07

We love gear! We know, we all love gear, but here at Gig Gab it truly holds a special place in our hearts (and wallets). This week, not only do Paul and Dave share their favorite gear picks, this time y’all chimed in with some requests of your own. Listen […] The post Weekend Warriors’ Holiday Wish Lists — Gig Gab 283 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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52:53

Conspiring to Play Again

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/12/01

Sources familiar with the matter tell us that forces are conspiring…to perhaps make it such that we can begin playing again sometime next year. But when sometime? And, more importantly, when will you, your bandmates, and your fans be comfortable with such an idea? Paul and Dave are here to […] The post Conspiring to Play Again — Gig Gab 282 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Art of Scheduling

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/11/23

One oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your band together is scheduling. Most bands rely on regular progress together, and that means regular time together. How do you ensure your band gets together regularly? For some, this is automatic. For others, it takes a lot of work. Good news: Paul and Dave […] The post The Art of Scheduling — Gig Gab 281 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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56:58

Eyes With Pride

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/11/16

Do you know what your band’s image is? Does that match what your fans and friends think it is? Video is a great medium to communicate with your audience, especially these days, but it can be tricky to remain truthful to who you are as a band while attempting to […] The post Eyes With Pride — Gig Gab 280 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Great Reset

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/11/09

After holding down the “pause” button for months, it stands to reason that the other side of all this involves more than a couple of instances of the “reset” button. Listener Fred poses a question about post-pandemic pay scales, and that opens up the conversation for Paul and Dave to […] The post The Great Reset — Gig Gab 279 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/11/02

We’ve spent time learning our instruments, which means we’ve spent time learning how to learn. Now, where will we apply that knowledge and skill? Presumably we’ll keep studying our instruments, but what else can we learn? How about applying this ability to learn to crafting and improving our stage shows? […] The post The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:47

Gear and Your Local Music Shop

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/10/26

It often takes a relocation to realize just how great your “little” local music store is. Paul and Dave talk through some of this as it relates to gear, community, and more. Meanwhile, Dave’s finding himself in the woodshed this week, having bitten off a little more than he realized […] The post Gear and Your Local Music Shop — Gig Gab 277 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:24

Lead Singer Takeover

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/10/19

Ever been in a band where you realized one member was getting all the attention and you weren’t? It happens, and your two favorite weekend warriors have been there. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through this. First, though, a bit of gab about what you can do now to […] The post Lead Singer Takeover — Gig Gab 276 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:26

Making a Band a Family

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/10/14

Is your band dynamic is a family dynamic? Or is it a business-only relationship? How does that work out? These are the questions that Paul and Dave not only discuss, but percolate throughout as they go through a few other topics, too. Of course, your two favorite weekend warriors spend […] The post Making a Band a Family — Gig Gab 275 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:58

Uncommon Hits

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/10/05

It’s time for you to shine! Well, two of you, anyway. This week, Paul and Dave dig into the mailbag to share some of your thoughts and answer your questions. Listen as your two favorite Weekend Warriors talk through getting your band back together, communicating with your audience in new […] The post Uncommon Hits — Gig Gab 274 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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58:55

You Haven't Seen My Fastball... Yet!

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/09/29

Have you heard Grand Funk’s version of “Feelin’ Alright”? Would you put that in your band’s setlist? More importantly, would that song be right for your band’s setlist? Listen as Paul and Dave talk about pulling together a band with a focus more on performing than playing the songs everyone […] The post You Haven’t Seen My Fastball… Yet! — Gig Gab 273 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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58:07

Keep Your Feet Moving

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/09/21

This week starts with some Cool Stuff Found in terms of apps for your phone that might just make your life easier. Then, Paul and Dave get into the question: where are you and your band going? What are your plans. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk about how they’re […] The post Keep Your Feet Moving — Gig Gab 272 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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52:50

Playing For the Love of Music

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/09/14

One of the silver linings of our current reality is appreciating some of the things we might have taken for granted in the past. Playing music for the love of it certainly tastes a lot sweeter today than it did six months ago, and Dave and Paul talk through some […] The post Playing For the Love of Music — Gig Gab 271 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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