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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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40:09

Where is Live Music Going?

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2020/09/09

What’s the future of live music going to look like? Pandemic or not, the momentum of change was already palpable. Did the pandemic accelerate it? Listens as Paul and Dave share their thoughts on what they’re seeing and where it’s going. But first, a few Cool Things Found, including a […] The post Where is Live Music Going? — Gig Gab 270 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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36:22

The Value of Preparation

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2020/08/31

Paul and Dave dig into their brains… and share what they find! This week it’s about the value of preparation. How much work do you put in ahead of the gig? More than that, which bits of your work are truly valuable, and how? That’s what you hear from your […] The post The Value of Preparation — Gig Gab 269 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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34:19

Take The Note

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/08/24

Giving and receiving feedback is never easy. Well, it’s super easy if you want to send us an email: feedback@giggabpodacst.com 🙂 But when you’re in a band, that feedback process can be the thing that drives a wedge between band members. Paul and Dave dissect that a little bit in […] The post Take The Note — Gig Gab 268 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:18

The Etiquette of Subbing

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/08/10

What happens when you sub out for a gig and your original member becomes available? A conundrum! Thankfully Paul and Dave have some thoughts — and recent experiences — to share. On top of that, what’s your band doing to stay connected right now? That’s perhaps the most important question to […] The post The Etiquette of Subbing — Gig Gab 267 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:25

The Same Amount of Crazy

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/07/27

Keeping your band in sync is never an easy thing, and everyone knows it. Perhaps the most important thing is to make sure you’re all on the same page, and that doesn’t mean “like every other band.” It just means, “like this band.” Really it just means you all need […] The post The Same Amount of Crazy — Gig Gab 266 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Meeting of Four Minds, a Crossover Episode

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/07/20

Dan Ray and Adam Johnson join Paul and Dave this week for a crossover episode of Cover Band Confidential and Gig Gab. Listen as your FOUR favorite weekend warriors talk through how they’re dealing with gigs during the pandemic, keeping their music lives alive (while prioritizing simply staying alive themselves!), […] The post The Meeting of Four Minds — Gig Gab 265 and Cover Band Confidential 100 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:03:06

Where's The QuickStart Guide?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/07/13

Gear Gab is back! This time your two favorite weekend warriors are talking about Mackie’s new universal-fit in-ear monitors, microphone pre-amps (and devices to help them along), and a little bit about gain and mixing. And hey, Dave played a gig this weekend (two of them, in fact!), so he […] The post Where’s The QuickStart Guide? — Gig Gab 264 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Asterisk Pandemic — Gig Gab 263

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/07/06

Try as they might to avoid it, sometimes your two favorite weekend warriors wind up talking about the pandemic. This week weaves conversations about performances, streaming, syncing video, and Hamilton (the show, not the podcaster) with related thoughts about what it’ll take to feel safe doing all the things we […] The post Asterisk Pandemic — Gig Gab 263 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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46:29

David Shanhun: Looping, Streaming, Playing

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/06/29

With David Shanhun, his smooth vocals and articulate guitar work are what you hear, but under the surface is an equal masterpiece of David’s looping and arrangements. It doesn’t stop there: David has taken his fantastic YouTube channel and begun using it to help teach other musicians how to integrate […] The post David Shanhun: Looping, Streaming, Playing — Gig Gab 262 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:05

Playing the Pandemic Stage

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/06/26

Paul and Dave have been secretly working together on a project with their old band, and today that finally was released. Hear your two favorite weekend warriors talk about the process of recording (and coordinating!) a song in quarantine. Last night, Dave played the first pandemic gig of Gig Gab’s […] The post Playing the Pandemic Stage — Gig Gab 261 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:09:06

Re-Entry Anxiety

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/06/15

It’s June, 2020, and your two favorite weekend warriors haven’t played a gig in months. As the reality of that “next gig” sets in—as the reality of interacting with society again sets in—it’s pretty clear that re-entry anxiety is alive and well. Both Paul and Dave are experiencing it in […] The post Re-Entry Anxiety — Gig Gab 260 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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52:57

Almost Willing...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/06/08

We all love gear, and your two favorite weekend warriors have even more of it to talk about this week for you. Plus, Dave’s come up with a new addition to his woodshed routine to keep himself going during lockdown. Speaking of lockdown, listener Mike has some thoughts to share […] The post Almost Willing… — Gig Gab 259 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Dave Cook: Streaming Sound Advice, Love Shack, Carly...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/06/01

Dave Cook, long-time audio engineer and owner of Area 52 Studios joins your two favorite weekend warriors today with stories, advice, and more. Dave shares how he “accidentally” wound up engineering “Love Shack” as well as Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, what rules Bernard Purdie laid down (before he […] The post Dave Cook: Streaming Sound Advice, Love Shack, Carly Simon, and More — Gig Gab 258 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:24

Lighting, Ranting, & Planning Your Next Show

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/05/26

We know you want to play. We all do! What does that next gig look like? How will it work? When will you—and your band—be comfortable playing together again? Does that happen indoors in a rehearsal space or outdoors for a show? These are the seeds planted in the minds […] The post Lighting, Ranting, & Planning Your Next Show — Gig Gab 257 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:22

Payscale, Licensing, and Toys

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/05/18

Have you had YouTube or Facebook mute the songs on your stream because of copyright claims? There might be something you can do about it! Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with navigating these waters, and even share how you can make money playing your own songs from the […] The post Payscale, Licensing, and Toys – Gig Gab 256 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:04:50

Brad Madix: Stories from Front of House with Rush,...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/05/04

Brad Madix, Front-of-House Engineer for Rush, Bruce Hornsby, Shania Twain, Shakira, Queensrÿche, Jane’s Addiction, Mr. Big, and more joins Paul and Dave today to chat sound, mixing, stories, and Gig Gab! Brad’s tales and advice are endless – and endlessly valuable! Listen to hear Brad share stories about finding himself behind […] The post Brad Madix: Stories from Front of House with Rush, Queensrÿche, Jane’s Addiction, and More – Gig Gab 255 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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57:06

Gear Gab

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/04/27

Today it’s time to talk gear. And gain staging. And effects. And audio interfaces. And Microphones. Oh, wait, those last two are gear, too, aren’t they? And effects… that can be gear? Are effects considered “gear” if it’s a digital plugin versus a piece of outboard equipment? Oh the questions […] The post Gear Gab – Gig Gab 254 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:57

Managing–and Learning–Your Fans' Expectations

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/04/20

How do your fans feel? Do you know? If not, what can you do to find out? Well, Paul and Dave talk through all of this and more. The good news is you can be a fan now, too, and learn what it feels like when someone asks you to […] The post Managing–and Learning–Your Fans’ Expectations – Gig Gab 253 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:21

Thinking of the Stage

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/04/13

Paul and Dave start today’s show with a detour about… playing live! Sure, we can’t do this right now, but that means now is a great time to stop and think about some of the more overlooked aspects of your live show and setup. We’re out of the grind of […] The post Thinking of the Stage – Gig Gab 252 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Cover Band Central's Steve Witschel on Live Streaming...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2020/04/07

Steve Witschel returns to Gig Gab after four years to talk about the evolution of his Cover Band Central site and Facebook groups. Things have grown quite a bit for CBC since Steve chatted with your two favorite weekend warriors, and they go through that evolution together. Steve’s also spent […] The post Cover Band Central’s Steve Witschel on Live Streaming and More – Gig Gab 251 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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