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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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44:12

Washing the Dirty Laundry of the Music Business – Gig...

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2017/10/23

Paul and Dave talk through what happens when you spend some social capital and air your dirty laundry… because Paul did this recently … and so did Dave! What are the risks, what are the rewards, and what are the unintended consequences? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors chat […] The post Washing the Dirty Laundry of the Music Business – Gig Gab 137 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:06

The Grandma Factor – Gig Gab 136

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2017/10/16

Dissecting different types of working bands, it’s time to look into what makes a band a wedding band. Could your band make the leap? Would you want to? Paul and Dave discuss. Then it’s on to finalizing the process for Paul’s drummer auditions, including how much the band should talk […] The post The Grandma Factor – Gig Gab 136 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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35:32

Replaying the Hits, and Reevaluating Your Habits ...

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2017/10/10

It’s time for some dissecting, folks. Dave and Paul spend some time dissecting Yes, the band, and then dissecting their own bands and projects. Finding what works, what doesn’t, and being careful not to over-analyze and change too much is the goal. Listen and follow along! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 GigGab 135 […] The post Replaying the Hits, and Reevaluating Your Habits – Gig Gab 135 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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37:49

3 minutes, 4 Chords, and The Truth: Remembering Tom...

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2017/10/05

Paul and Dave take a moment – actually, an entire episode – to reflect upon what Tom Petty and his music meant to each of them. They have quite different stories to tell… press play, listen, and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 GigGab 134 – Thursday, Oct 5, 2017 00:01:07 Tom Petty 00:02:43 Watch out […] The post 3 minutes, 4 Chords, and The Truth: Remembering Tom Petty – Gig Gab 134 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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43:54

Divvying Up Money and Perfecting your In-Ears – Gig...

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2017/09/25

How does your band divvy up gig money? Is there transparency or is it just flat-rate and that’s that? Paul and Dave talk through the finer (and not-so-finer!) points of this. Then it’s time to revisit the in-ears conversation, this time focusing on perfection. First though, Dave’s Gone Skiing… and […] The post Divvying Up Money and Perfecting your In-Ears – Gig Gab 133 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:41

Getting Your Moment to Shine – Gig Gab 132

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2017/09/18

Everyone wants their moment to shine, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing for everyone. Figuring out what that means for you is important. Even moreso, though, is figuring out what that means for your band members. Whether you’re a leader or in a democratic scenario, making sure everyone […] The post Getting Your Moment to Shine – Gig Gab 132 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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37:27

The “American Girl” Litmus Test – Gig Gab 131

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2017/09/13

Sometimes you’ve gotta replace a bandmate… and sometimes it’s the drummer. Your two favorite band geeks talk through this process in-depth today, exploring both how you find someone (yes, including Craigslist!) and then how you might go about auditioning them. But it’s more than that… how do you get to know […] The post The “American Girl” Litmus Test – Gig Gab 131 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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55:30

Multiple Bands, Weather Issues, and Tip Jars – GigGab...

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2017/09/06

Whether it’s you or someone you play with, you’ve almost certainly got to deal with the juggling act of playing in multiple bands. How do you handle schedule conflicts? What’s the best policy for you to have? Then it’s on to how you choose and learn songs in your band. […] The post Multiple Bands, Weather Issues, and Tip Jars – GigGab 130 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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43:54

The R.C.P.M. Formula – GigGab 129

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2017/08/28

Paul’s experience with the Los Gatos Music in the Park series over the past 10 weeks has given him a lot to think. What’s the secret to making a band successful? What even defines success? This is the backdrop today as he and Dave talk through all of this… and more. […] The post The R.C.P.M. Formula – GigGab 129 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:23

Finding Your Band’s Formula – GigGab 128

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2017/08/22

When you’re picking songs to play, how much attention to you pay to the studio arrangement versus finding a live track? Which have you found works better for you? How do you distill that down in your band’s formula? These are the answers Paul and Dave share in today’s episode. […] The post Finding Your Band’s Formula – GigGab 128 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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43:52

Gig Number Three is the Magic One! – GigGab 127

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2017/08/14

Both Paul and Dave had their third gigs with replacement drummers in their respective bands… and they both found that’s the gig when a little bit of magic begins to happen. Hear them tell their tales and dig into the nuts and bolts of it all. Dave also had an […] The post Gig Number Three is the Magic One! – GigGab 127 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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30:39

Always Be … Prepared (and Performing… and Nice!)...

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2017/08/07

Listener Timothy shares a story that rings true with us and our motto: Always Be Performing! Before we get to that, though, there’s a conversation about another ABP motto: Always Be Prepared. And that doesn’t just apply to equipment – though it’s important there, too – it applies to people. […] The post Always Be … Prepared (and Performing… and Nice!) – GigGab 126 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:17

Keeping Your Audience Engaged – GigGab 125

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2017/07/31

Every local band shares at least one concern: keeping your show fresh for your audience. The real question is, how do you do it? Do you take requests? Do you mix up your setlist? Do you ask the audience to become part of your show? There’s no right or wrong […] The post Keeping Your Audience Engaged – GigGab 125 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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34:15

Cancelations and Renegotiations – GigGab 124

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2017/07/24

Sometimes you have to cancel a gig. It happens. How do you deal with it? Your two favorite weekend warriors talk through the realities associated with it. Then it’s time to talk about renegotiating an existing gig. How can you do it? What’s the protocol? Is it OK? Paul and […] The post Cancelations and Renegotiations – GigGab 124 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Camaraderie Culture & Gig-Specific Strategies –...

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2017/07/17

As a musician, there are always so many things to learn and not all of them are music-related. How much camaraderie do you think you have as a band? How much do you help each other out? Paul and Dave wade into those waters here today and then surf over […] The post Camaraderie Culture & Gig-Specific Strategies – GigGab 123 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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31:02

Those Pesky Klingons – GigGab 122

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2017/07/10

One of the best things that can happen to your band – original or cover – is to gain devoted fans. They’re there at every gig, they are your best form of word-of-mouth promotion, and they make you feel like the rock star you are. But there’s a downside to […] The post Those Pesky Klingons – GigGab 122 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:12

Finding Balance: Big Stages, Band, and Family...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2017/06/26

This episode is all about finding the right balance. First, how do you deal with it when you’re on a stage that’s too big for your band? Thankfully Paul and Dave have made the mistakes so you don’t have to. Then your two favorite weekend warriors dig into the mailbag […] The post Finding Balance: Big Stages, Band, and Family – GigGab 121 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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37:05

Paul Costley, Booking Agent: Walking the Fine Line...

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2017/06/19

Every band deals with a booking agent at some point, and today that becomes true here at GigGab, too, as we welcome Paul Costley of Notso Costley Productions onto the show. Paul’s been playing in, managing, booking, and organizing bands since the 1970s, and has carved out a very successful […] The post Paul Costley, Booking Agent: Walking the Fine Line Between Rooms and Bands – GigGab 120 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:59

Isolate the Distractions – GigGab 119

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2017/06/12

How close is your band? Can you tell each other everything? How about at vocal rehearsals? These are the questions that your two favorite weekend warriors start with today. Then it’s into contracts. Pay attention to the minutia, folks, because it might not be minutia to other people. Then it’s […] The post Isolate the Distractions – GigGab 119 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Comfort of Being on Stage – GigGab 118

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2017/06/05

Your two weekend warriors are on the same coast, within miles of each other, so what do they do? Record a podcast remotely like they always do! After all, that’s what they’re comfortable doing, and the best performances come from a place of comfort. Speaking of that, Paul and Dave […] The post The Comfort of Being on Stage – GigGab 118 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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