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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

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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44:44

Request-O-Rama

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/07/01

Need advice on using in-ears? Check! Want to learn how to play with a click? Check! How about managing all those wireless channels? Check! Paul and Dave have have all sorts of tips for you… and then a discussion (also tip-filled!) about requests and how to handle them. Don’t miss […] The post Request-O-Rama – Gig Gab Podcast 217 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:09

Lost a Gig? You're Not The First

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/06/24

Play long enough and you’ll lose a booking, it’s just how it goes. The questions are: how do you handle it? And what can you do to help keep it from happening in the first place? (Psst: sometimes you can’t!). That’s not all, though. Listener Kevin has some ideas about […] The post Lost a Gig? You’re Not The First – Gig Gab Podcast 216 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:49

The Teen Town Edition

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/06/17

Where can you hear about Sweet Home Alabama, Sample In a Jar, Tower of Power and, yes, Teen Town in the same place? This week’s Gig Gab Podcast, of course! Plus, for those of you who aren’t coiling cables correctly – and that includes pretty much every one of you […] The post The Teen Town Edition – Gig Gab Podcast 215 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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1:04:36

The Glass Ceiling for Cover Bands?

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/06/10

Your listener feedback this week brings Paul and Dave to some interesting places, first talking about the shortage of keyboard players, and wrapping up with a conversation about the glass ceiling for cover bands. But first, your two favorite weekend warriors got a chance to play together last week, so […] The post The Glass Ceiling for Cover Bands? – Gig Gab Podcast 214 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:53

Analyzing Your Performances

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/05/30

Do you analyze your performances after the fact? If so… how long do you wait? Paul and Dave discuss the relative merits of when this is helpful, and how. But first, a fight! Well, not really, but there’s a sternly-worded discussion to be had about sitting vs. standing at your […] The post Analyzing Your Performances – Gig Gab Podcast 213 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:31

What’s Your Scene? – Gig Gab Podcast 212

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/05/21

Real estate agents and musicians share a common truth: location matters. What’s your location like? What’s your scene like? Has it changed? Have you stopped recently and really evaluated what you’ve got around you? That’s what Paul and Dave do to start today’s show. Then it’s on to listener feedback, […] The post What’s Your Scene? – Gig Gab Podcast 212 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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52:49

Shared Guilty Pleasures – Gig Gab Podcast 211

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2019/05/13

Is it a jam session if no music is played? What if music is discussed? Your two favorite weekend warriors say, “yes!” to these questions, and start off the episode with a jam session about setlists. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through a few of their recent setlist choices […] The post Shared Guilty Pleasures – Gig Gab Podcast 211 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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