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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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50:23

The House Band Concept

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/12/18

Have you ever been a house band? If so, or if not, what does that concept mean to you? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through the whole idea of what a house band could be, and how different folks are iterating on that idea. What can you adopt from […] The post The House Band Concept – Gig Gab 237 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:04:45

Band Psychology

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/12/09

Your band is filled with people, and that means there’s a psychological component to everything you do, including keeping your band together. How actively do you and your bandmates manage that? And is that enough? That’s not all Paul and Dave talk about today, though! Dave got to see three […] The post Band Psychology – Gig Gab 236 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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54:14

Just Sing It Straight

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/12/02

When the crowd is there to hear you, paying attention to every nuance, it’s a completely different world. Dave had the option to re-experience that recently, and talks through it all. Then it’s time to talk about your vocal technique. Dave and Paul share the lessons they’ve learned as not-professional-singers, […] The post Just Sing It Straight – Gig Gab 235 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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41:56

Get Over Yourself

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/11/18

What do vanity songs, iPads on stage, Nashville, and your reviews of Gig Gab all have in common? Well, they teach Paul and Dave to get over themselves and just deliver the podcast for YOU, our listeners. Yes, it’s true, your two favorite weekend warriors sometimes get stuck in their […] The post Get Over Yourself – Gig Gab 234 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:20

Keeping it Fresh

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/11/11

What do you do to keep things fresh for your band and your audience? What more could you do? As much as we love the music, it’s not just about the music. There’s more we can all do – especially in today’s attention-distracted world – to ensure our fans are interested […] The post Keeping it Fresh – Gig Gab 233 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:26

AD(vertising) INFINITUM

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/11/04

What’s it take to get you to put your pants and shoes on and leave the couch? That’s the question to ask your would-be audience when deciding how to advertise to them. You want them to get up off the couch and come to your show, so make ’em an […] The post AD(vertising) INFINITUM – Gig Gab 232 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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57:17

Selling Your Band: First Contact

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/10/28

Listener Sean brings us back to the marketing table asking how best to make that very first contact with a potential club to play. Paul’s the experienced one here, and he leads us all through a great lesson on how best to make that work. It seems we’re all now […] The post Selling Your Band: First Contact – Gig Gab 231 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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54:07

The Rule of Three

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/10/22

Does your band have a new song approach policy? Maybe you need to adopt the rule of three. Maybe you need to tweak the wireless frequencies of your devices. Maybe it’s good to have a conversation about trust between your bandmates. Listen, there’s a lot of maybes in the world, […] The post The Rule of Three – Gig Gab Podcast 230 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:13:36

Comfy Slippers

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/10/07

There’s a point you can get to with a band where playing together feels like putting on your favorite comfy slippers. Things are happy, things are smooth, and you have room and confidence to conquer the stage. But what happens when the slippers aren’t comfortable anymore? Or aren’t even there? […] The post Comfy Slippers – Gig Gab 229 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:39

Finding (and leaving) Your Comfort Zone

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/09/30

It’s great to get your band to a place where you can just get setup and play without any issues. That’s not always easy, mind you, but it’s great. Paul and Dave both have a few stories – and a few tips – about how to make this happen… and what happens […] The post Finding (and leaving) Your Comfort Zone – Gig Gab 228 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:03:00

Confidence, Inclusivity, and Nightlife Crowds vs....

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/09/23

If your band can successfully employ the concept of intentional inclusivity with your crowd, you are destined for success. Listen as Paul and Dave open up this topic, and then send in your own thoughts to feedback@giggabpodcast.com. First, though, a conversation about subbing percolates to the importance of confidence. No […] The post Confidence, Inclusivity, and Nightlife Crowds vs. Music Lovers – Gig Gab 227 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:28

(Re-)Creating Your Base of Club Gigs

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/09/16

Have you ever had it where all the clubs you’re playing suddenly no longer want bands anymore? If you haven’t, you will. Thankfully, Paul and Dave have each been through it, and have some words of wisdom to share on the subject. First though, let’s talk about a few scenarios […] The post (Re-)Creating Your Base of Club Gigs – Gig Gab 226 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:35

Does Your Band Have Buy-In?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/09/09

When someone brings a new song in for your band to learn, what’s the process? What does it take for it to be a success? What does it take for your whole band to buy-in to the process? Listen as Paul and Dave share their successes–and failures–in this regard. They’ll […] The post Does Your Band Have Buy-In? – Gig Gab Podcast 225 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:25

What's in Your Rider?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/09/03

Contract riders have the stigma of being reserved for only the über-elite – and über-pompous – bands. The reality is, though, that riders can be very useful and helpful devices in ensuring not only a great performance, but a smoother gig-day experience for everyone. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their favorite […] The post What’s in Your Rider? – Gig Gab 224 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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46:59

What is Your Band's Purpose?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/08/23

If you were starting all over again with your band, what would you do and how would you do it? That’s the question Paul poses to Dave – and, by proxy, all of us – today. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through all of this and a […] The post What is Your Band’s Purpose? – Gig Gab Podcast 223 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:01

The Final 45

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/08/14

How do you introduce new songs to your band’s setlist? This is a pretty loaded question, it turns out, and your two favorite weekend warriors chat through this. Seems it might even need some kind of intentional process, especially if you want new songs to enter your band’s top 10. […] The post The Final 45 – Gig Gab Podcast 222 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:16

Eff That.

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/08/06

Are you in for a rollicking good time? Enjoying your summer, either playing in the streets or watching bands playing in the streets? That’s fun! Got a player who can’t stay in the pocket? What about when the bandleader isn’t up to snuff? How about when a festival doesn’t wanna […] The post Eff That – Gig Gab Podcast 221 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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39:06

Trusting Your Fellow Musicians

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/07/30

Sometimes you get to go on stage with a band of musicians with whom you’ve played many times before. Sometimes you get to go on stage with musicians you’ve never met! Both can be rewarding – and a little scary! – and it seems Paul and Dave’s bicoastal synchronicity has struck once […] The post Trusting Your Fellow Musicians – Gig Gab Podcast 220 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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54:11

The Definition of Great

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/07/15

How do you define “great”? More importantly: do you and your bandmates share that definition? If not, is there someone in your band to whom you all defer on that topic? How do you make sure your band comes across “great” all the time? Paul and Dave think there’s another […] The post The Definition of Great – Gig Gab Podcast 219 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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50:26

I Really Wanted "Tiny Dancer"

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/07/08

Wanna hear about some cool, new gear? Wanna learn a new twist on how to have your band wish someone a happy birthday? Wanna hear some geeky stuff about how Phish appears to time their sets? How about some ideas for new venues to ply your craft? Well, Paul and […] The post I Really Wanted “Tiny Dancer” – Gig Gab Podcast 218 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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