x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

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.

music music commentary

All Episodes

58:10

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Creating Live Art – Gig...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/08/13

Art can be created and delivered in many forms, but being on stage and performing live has some unique benefits…and challenges! Listen as Paul and Dave talk through several aspects of this, from perspectives of both the performer and the audience member! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Gig Gab 177 – Monday, August […] The post The Benefits and Pitfalls of Creating Live Art – Gig Gab Podcast 177 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

47:12

Shuffling Experiences – Gig Gab Podcast 176

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/08/07

Sometimes you gain experience, sometimes you get to shuffle, and sometimes you get both. Oh, also, sometimes you get neither. It’s life, man. That’s how it goes. This week, Paul and Dave – your two favorite weekend warriors – have many stories to tell. Paul’s band opened up for Eddie Money […] The post Shuffling Experiences – Gig Gab Podcast 176 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

46:12

The Flow of One Heartbeat – Gig Gab Podcast 175

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/07/30

You know that special moment when your band gets to that point where everything’s flowing and you operate on one heartbeat? Paul and Dave each experienced that this weekend in different ways and, of course, they share their experiences. That’s not all it’s about, though. When you bring in songs […] The post The Flow of One Heartbeat – Gig Gab Podcast 175 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

51:58

When Your Brain Starts Playing – Gig Gab Podcast 174

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/07/23

Every show has a theme, and after your two favorite Weekend Warriors took a week off from podcasting, they’ve had a lot to think about. It’s no surprise, then, that the theme of this episode is thinking. When is thinking good, and when is it bad? How many gigs is […] The post When Your Brain Starts Playing – Gig Gab Podcast 174 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

48:16

Buddy Gibbons: Building a Music Career – Gig Gab...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/07/09

Drummer, producer, composer, and singer, Buddy Gibbons talks through his start in marching band, how traditional grip unlocked his entire career, and simply provides lesson after lesson for anyone wanting to create a living playing music. Informative, inspirational, and simply charming, Buddy walks through it all for Paul and Dave […] The post Buddy Gibbons: Building a Music Career – Gig Gab Podcast 173 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

50:39

Choosing Happy Songs … and Which Drummers could have...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/07/02

You have the power to control your audience. Well, kind of. You have the power to choose how you emote on stage, and there’s a lot of power behind choosing happy songs. Paul and Dave talk about this, and how to go about it. But that’s not all… outdoor gigs, […] The post Choosing Happy Songs … and Which Drummers could have replaced Keith Moon? – Gig Gab Podcast 172 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

43:53

Communicating Your Professionalism – Gig Gab Podcast 171

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/06/26

When you’re looking at promoting your band, what are the important factors to portray? Is it all about the music? Unfortunately, that may not be case… in fact, it’s not the case. But don’t fret… Paul and Dave have some answers or at least some perspective for you, answering questions […] The post Communicating Your Professionalism – Gig Gab Podcast 171 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

51:26

Value Simplicity, Highlight the Differences – Gig Gab...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/06/18

How do cruise ships, fiddle players, Joe Zawinul, percussive guitar, and taping lyrics to a kick drum all tie together? If you had asked Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton that question before they recorded this episode, they probably wouldn’t have had an answer. Now, though, not only do they have […] The post Value Simplicity, Highlight the Differences – Gig Gab Podcast 170 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

38:51

Music From the Fan’s Perspective – Gig Gab Podcast 169

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/06/11

Bars are intimidating things to some people. When was the last time you, as a musician, thought about that? It’s good to think about music from your audience’s perspective and consider the vibe that you’re creating for them… and that’s exactly what Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton talk about today. […] The post Music From the Fan’s Perspective – Gig Gab Podcast 169 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

44:54

The Art of “No” – Gig Gab Podcast 168

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/06/04

“Hey, would you like to do a project together?” It’s easy when your answer is “yes,” but what happens when it’s not? How do you deal with this now-difficult scenario? Paul and Dave talk through all of this for you today. We’re not sure they come up with the magic […] The post The Art of “No” – Gig Gab Podcast 168 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

45:08

Paging Mr. Murphy – Gig Gab Podcast 167

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/05/28

How tough do the tough conversations get in your band? Today Paul and Dave talk through some of their experiences with that, especially as it relates to band members relative preparedness levels. Yeah, that’s a mouthful, and that’s not all there is in this episode. Your two favorite weekend warriors […] The post Paging Mr. Murphy – Gig Gab Podcast 167 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

38:59

How Much Ego is Too Much Ego? – Gig Gab Podcast 166

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/05/21

Today, Paul and Dave jump from subject to subject in a seemingly random fashion (hint: whatever they write next, it was random). But it’s never truly random, is it? Nope. This one is about ego. Seeing egos on stage, managing your own ego, when to have one, when to suppress it, […] The post How Much Ego is Too Much Ego? – Gig Gab Podcast 166 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

44:00

Eating at the Grown-Ups’ Table – Gig Gab Podcast 165

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/05/14

Today Paul and Dave get cerebral, which is fitting given where the conversation goes. Come sit at the Grown-Ups’ Table (just this once!) and enjoy a heady conversation about managing all day gigs, managing the song list, fostering FOMO and, of course, the “Sweet Home Alabama” vs. “Freewill” discussion. Chapters/Timestamps: […] The post Eating at the Grown-Ups’ Table – Gig Gab Podcast 165 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

54:04

Intentional Collaboration – Gig Gab Podcast 164

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/05/07

Whether you’re a band or a solo artist, a musical performance is always a collaboration. There are sound engineers, bandmates, audience members, and venue staff that are all involved in making your performance a success. Today Paul and Dave talk through the realities of this, both objectively as outsiders and […] The post Intentional Collaboration – Gig Gab Podcast 164 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

44:55

The China Buddha Fat Man Conundrum – Gig Gab Podcast 163

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/04/30

Sometimes there are songs you play even though you don’t like them. Most of the time you play songs you like. If you’re lucky, though, every now and then you get to play a song you truly love. Yeah, yeah, we’re all pros and we always say, “my favorite song […] The post The China Buddha Fat Man Conundrum – Gig Gab Podcast 163 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

54:36

Performance Tips 101 – Gig Gab Podcast 162

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/04/23

We always say, “Always Be Performing”, but what does that mean to you? Are you actively performing? Are you thinking about what to do to perform? Or are you just letting it happen naturally? Is naturally good enough for you and your crowd? And are you the kind of musician […] The post Performance Tips 101 – Gig Gab Podcast 162 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

48:39

Everyone is Brave Online – Gig Gab Podcast 161

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/04/16

Today your two favorite weekend warriors have a jam session of the spoken kind. Covering topics from early start times, ways to bring the same crowd back again and again, playing for opportunities instead of dollars, and proactively replacing gear, they cover a lot of ground. Paul and Dave also […] The post Everyone is Brave Online – Gig Gab Podcast 161 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

51:39

Your Brain is Very Busy on Stage – Gig Gab 160

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/04/09

Every show has a theme and this one – not surprisingly – is about overthinking. Or is it just thinking? Or maybe it’s not thinking, but it is about your brain doing something on its own. Is that still thinking? We think it might be. You’d better listen and find out, otherwise […] The post Your Brain is Very Busy on Stage – Gig Gab 160 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

53:47

The Implied Contract with Your Audience – Gig Gab...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/04/02

Every time you take the stage, you have an audience out there waiting for you to deliver. In fact, the expectation is for you to do exactly that. How aware of this are you? How much do you focus on ensuring this happens, even in the event of trainwrecks and […] The post The Implied Contract with Your Audience – Gig Gab Podcast 159 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

52:11

The Conversation With Your Audience – Gig Gab Podcast...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2018/03/26

Rock gigs always bring out the best from your two favorite weekend warriors, and this week had Paul and Dave experiencing some real highlights. There’s always something to be learned from every gig, isn’t there? Really, though, it all comes down to awareness and having an honest conversation with your […] The post The Conversation With Your Audience – Gig Gab Podcast 158 appeared first on Gig Gab.

en-US

516 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Dean Delray"s LET THERE BE TALK

Cactus Radio Network

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold