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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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The Martini Metric – Gig Gab Podcast 210

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2019/05/06

When you find an episode that has great catchphrases like “Woodshedding The Breaks”, “Stay Humble and Hungry”, “One Note per Word”, and “The Martini Metric”, you know it’s gonna be good. Listen as Paul and Dave, your two favorite weekend warriors, have a verbal jam session in which they not […] The post The Martini Metric – Gig Gab Podcast 210 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:38

Down the Musical Wormhole: Reflecting, Reacting, and...

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2019/04/30

Today, your feedback and emails send Paul and Dave down the musical wormhole to explore topics like reading music, dealing with sound reflections, and reacting to a crowd that’s not reacting to you. Listen to your two favorite weekend warriors discuss all this and more. Press play, listen, learn a […] The post Down the Musical Wormhole: Reflecting, Reacting, and Reading – Gig Gab Podcast 209 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Gig Gab MailBag: Get Your Eyes off Your Pad – Gig Gab...

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2019/04/22

This week finds your two favorite weekend warriors doing something they love: Digging into the mailbag! Listener Matt asks about using iPads on stage, which seems is always a hot-button topic. Eric’s curious about guitar amp simulators, Chris has a question about managing two guitars in a band, and Peter […] The post Gig Gab MailBag: Get Your Eyes off Your Pad – Gig Gab Podcast 208 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Value of The Singalong – Gig Gab Podcast 207

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2019/04/15

When things are good you don’t think about it, but when the feel of your instrument in your hands changes… nothing else matters. That goes for what you hear in your ears, too. So much of playing music is a visceral experience, and any distractions there can really take you […] The post The Value of The Singalong – Gig Gab Podcast 207 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Care and Feeding of Your Instrument – Gig Gab Podcast...

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2019/04/01

Your instruments are important to you, so you’ve got to take care of them – and that includes your voice. Paul and Dave talk through some recent troubles Dave’s been having, and then move on to properly caring for your audiences, too. It’s important to understand who your audience is […] The post Care and Feeding of Your Instrument – Gig Gab Podcast 206 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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SXSW, Singalongs, & Filling Your Setlist – Gig Gab...

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2019/03/25

Dave’s back from SXSW and has a few stories to share about bands he saw. First, though, he and Paul talk through expanding your setlist, specifically from the angle of purpose. Why are you adding the songs you’re adding? Are they the best way to serve your band’s show? Lastly, […] The post SXSW, Singalongs, & Filling Your Setlist – Gig Gab Podcast 205 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Mr. Jimmy Story – Gig Gab Podcast 204

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2019/03/15

Dave’s at SXSW 2019, and he has seen more than a few things worthy of a Gig Gab discussion. First he and Paul talk through the overall vibe of SXSW, and then it’s time to get into some specifics! Amanda Palmer, Redd Volkaert, and Nashville all make cameos, but the […] The post The Mr. Jimmy Story – Gig Gab Podcast 204 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Fist Bump To The Rescue – Gig Gab Podcast 203

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2019/03/04

What do you do when you’re approached by someone at a gig who wants more than just a friendly hello? How about dealing with a booking agent who makes promises they won’t keep? Do you sell merchandise (versus just having merchandise you can’t sell)? And… what do you do to […] The post Fist Bump To The Rescue – Gig Gab Podcast 203 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Music Mechanics – Gig Gab Podcast 202

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2019/02/25

Music is about emotion, and passion, and expression, and so many other intangible things. But how do you get there? What are the mechanics that it takes to make this happen? This is where Paul and Dave’s inspiration comes from for today’s episode. How do you deal with playing with […] The post Music Mechanics – Gig Gab Podcast 202 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Propofol Airlines & The Spank Box – Gig Gab Podcast 201

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2019/02/18

Sometimes the topics just flow. Of course, you folks do help with that… and today it’s all over the place. Paul and Dave take you on a journey that starts with revamping the airline industry, touches on the beauty of Alex Chilton’s blue-eyed-soul-inspired power pop, mentions Rick Nielsen more than […] The post Propofol Airlines & The Spank Box – Gig Gab Podcast 201 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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When You’ve Got it Right, Trust Yourself – Gig Gab...

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2019/02/11

Some of the greatest art comes from an artist who trusts themselves, regardless of what others are saying, and just puts it out there. This, of course, can happen in many different forms. In music, it can be the guy who came up with an infectious piano groove to change […] The post When You’ve Got it Right, Trust Yourself – Gig Gab Podcast 200 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Who Are You? Episode – Gig Gab Podcast 199

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2019/02/04

How many ways do you communicate your identity or that of your band? Is it in your performance? Is it in your merchandise? Is it in your stage banter? Is it on your kick drum head? Is it in your name? The answer is yes! And, of course, Paul and […] The post The Who Are You? Episode – Gig Gab Podcast 199 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Always Be Performing…With Semaphore – Gig Gab Podcast...

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2019/01/28

This week, your two favorite working musicians dig into the now-overflowing mailbag and share your thoughts and questions with the audience. Hear Kevin’s thoughts about having your own, band-specific, portable monitor rack, DK’s thoughts about the Soundcraft Ui24R, and Martin’s question about mixing politics and music. Paul and Dave talk […] The post Always Be Performing…With Semaphore – Gig Gab Podcast 198 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Dan Meblin from Pop Fiction – Gig Gab 197

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2019/01/21

Dan Meblin, leader of San Francisco Bay Area band “Pop Fiction” joins Paul and Dave this week to talk through running a successful cover/party/function band. Dan and his bandmates created Pop Fiction after playing together in a band catering to a similar market, and Dan’s history includes both playing in […] The post Dan Meblin from Pop Fiction – Gig Gab 197 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Controlling Your Outward Vibe – Gig Gab Podcast 196

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2019/01/17

We often talk about stage presence, but what about off-stage presence? And how much is too much? And what happens when a fan reads more into your vibe than you intended? How do you remain appropriately distant without appearing to be aloof? Then it’s on to some Cool Stuff Found […] The post Controlling Your Outward Vibe – Gig Gab Podcast 196 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Songs, Lessons, Resolutions, and Synchronicity – Gig...

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2018/12/31

It's been 195 episodes and almost four years. Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton take you through some lessons they've learned this year. What lessons have you learned? Send 'em in to feedback@giggabpodcast.com. The post Songs, Lessons, Resolutions, and Synchronicity – Gig Gab 195 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Satisfying Setlists and Christmas Wish Lists – Gig...

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2018/12/17

Your weekend warriors love gear as much as the next musician, so they each take some time to talk through a few things on their Gigging Christmas Wishlists. But first, it’s time for a few discussions. Do you have trouble memorizing your lyrics? The guys talk through their tips and […] The post Satisfying Setlists and Christmas Wish Lists – Gig Gab Podcast 194 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Know Your Place Amongst Your Fellow Musicians – Gig...

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2018/12/10

Does multitasking work? Wait, what were you doing? You were listening to Gig Gab. Press play to resume hearing Paul and Dave talk through how to know – and respect – your place amongst your fellow musicians. Lots to sort through here, folks, and your two favorite weekend warriors get the job […] The post Know Your Place Amongst Your Fellow Musicians – Gig Gab Podcast 193 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Managing Your Holiday Season Calendar & Stomp Boxes...

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2018/12/04

Managing calendars during the holiday season – especially December – is tough. Listen to how your two favorite weekend warriors are each addressing their December scheduling dilemmas. Then it’s time to revisit the concept of vocal stomp boxes – and stomp boxes, in general. Your comments helped open Dave’s eyes (and […] The post Managing Your Holiday Season Calendar & Stomp Boxes Revisited – Gig Gab Podcast 192 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Goblin Cock Story – Gig Gab Podcast 191

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2018/11/26

Are originals part of what your band does? If not, have you ever wanted to try and fit some in if you could? Listen to Paul and Dave share their (very different!) experiences with each other about this, including Paul’s commitment for 2019, and Dave’s Goblin Cock story. Oh yes, […] The post The Goblin Cock Story – Gig Gab Podcast 191 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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