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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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36:00

It Ain’t Bragging If You Can Back It Up! – GigGab 117

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2017/05/30

Your two favorite weekend warriors have been GigGabbing for almost two-and-a-half years, and the time has come to take a little stock in the action. What have Paul and Dave learned? How have their musical lives changed since the inception of the show, and what changes do they anticipate in […] The post It Ain’t Bragging If You Can Back It Up! – GigGab 117 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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40:02

Musical Snobbery – GigGab 116

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2017/05/23

What happens when you or someone else starts the wrong song in the set? How do you handle a packed schedule full of multiple rehearsals and gigs in the same day? And how do you deal with a fellow musician who mocks what you do? These are the questions that […] The post Musical Snobbery – GigGab 116 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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34:36

Soft Silicone, Hard Acrylic, and Managing a Trio...

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2017/05/15

One quick glance at the title and you know this isn’t your average GigGab episode. Thankfully, we’re not that shallow… it is very much your normal GigGab episode. In fact, we dig into every aspect: the touchy feely? Covered. Gear? Covered. Practical how-to-style lessons? Covered! All of this, and more, just […] The post Soft Silicone, Hard Acrylic, and Managing a Trio – GigGab 115 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:21

Exploring the Drummer’s Vantage Point – GigGab 114

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2017/05/08

Drummers always seem to have a different perspective, and perhaps that’s because they literally have a different place from which they view a gig. If there’s a theme to this episode, that’s certainly a contender! Double-bookings happen, though, and Dave found himself in that scenario. He and Paul talk through what […] The post Exploring the Drummer’s Vantage Point – GigGab 114 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:10

Can Anyone Hear the Elephant on the Stage? – GigGab 113

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2017/05/01

It’s time to get pensive, folks. First, your two favorite weekend warriors discuss the “poison in the locker room” mentality that often is the precursor to a band-wide bitch-session. Then it’s on to the aftermath of the bitch-sesh that eventually leads to someone asking, “why do we do this gig, […] The post Can Anyone Hear the Elephant on the Stage? – GigGab 113 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:58

The 1990s Conundrum – GigGab 112

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2017/04/24

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has some new members, and it’s time your two favorite weekend warriors discuss that! Then listener Ted has some questions about his snare drum sound, and Paul and Dave give some help his way. Lastly, there’s a thread that runs through today’s episode: […] The post The 1990s Conundrum – GigGab 112 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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39:56

Rock-and-Roll Hand Signals & The Fragility of...

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2017/04/17

Paul and Dave take the opportunity today to dig a little deeper into a few topics they’ve mentioned recently. First, though, it’s a discussion about your pack-up routine. Everyone’s got one… and everyone’s a little bit different! Then it’s that ever-lasting discussion about having the right bandmates… and keeping them. […] The post Rock-and-Roll Hand Signals & The Fragility of Changing Personnel – GigGab 111 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:40

Firing a Club – GigGab 110

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2017/04/13

Episode 110 finds your two favorite working musicians in an interesting headspace, with Dave even joining Paul on the path to truth and honesty and… the musicians’ way! Ever fire a club? Paul did this week, and he lives to tell the tale. When someone compliments your playing, how humble […] The post Firing a Club – GigGab 110 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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47:07

Pick Up Something When You Drop It! – GigGab 109

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2017/04/03

Paul put on his acoustic Springsteen tribute show and has many lessons to share from that, including the benefits having an instrument tech on stage to help you. Marketing the event, too, brought more than a few insights, including what you unintentionally wind up doing to market the next event. Dave had […] The post Pick Up Something When You Drop It! – GigGab 109 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:06

Time Flies … But it still Matters! – GigGab 108

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2017/03/27

Today your two favorite working musicians launch right into a verbal jam session, with topics seemingly all over the map, but tying together in the best ways. Are you like Paul where you’re looking forward to every gig all week and all day? Or are you more like Dave where […] The post Time Flies … But it still Matters! – GigGab 108 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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43:49

Band Leaders: Get Your Empathy Elsewhere – GigGab 107

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2017/03/20

Paul finished his EP and talks about the process of mastering and distributing that. When it comes to cover songs, there’s an additional layer of complexity that Paul sorted out. Then it’s on to gig talk! Do you have someone in your band that takes mental notes during your gigs […] The post Band Leaders: Get Your Empathy Elsewhere – GigGab 107 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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40:35

Healthy Competition, Studio Songs, & Auditions

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2017/03/13

Do you and your bandmates ever feel competitive with one another? Channeled the right way, that healthy competition can make for excellent performances and music from your band. Paul and Dave talk through this a bit, but first it’s all about the energy. Sometimes the crowd feeds you first, and […] The post Healthy Competition, Studio Songs, & Auditions appeared first on Gig Gab.

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35:37

Do You Have a Tambourine? – GigGab 105

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2017/03/06

At some gigs, the only thing worse than being asked, “can I play my harmonica with your band?” is “can I play your tambourine?” Listen to what Paul and Dave have to say about this, including what Dave would like to say to the people that ask this latter question. On […] The post Do You Have a Tambourine? – GigGab 105 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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50:59

Fixing Feedback and Stage Sound with Audio Engineer...

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2017/02/27

Long-time audio engineer, Andy Dolph, joins Paul and Dave this week to share some tips and tricks for making your band sound its best – and avoid sounding its worst – on GigGab this week. Hear Andy’s microphone recommendations, tips for solving feedback in both the monitors and the mains, mixing […] The post Fixing Feedback and Stage Sound with Audio Engineer Andy Dolph – GigGab 104 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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What’s Wrong with My In-Ears? – GigGab 103

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2017/02/20

Do you use in-ears? Are you comfortable when you use them? Do they sound right? Paul and Dave dive back into this topic, almost accidentally, and uncover some truths about what it takes to get a good in-ear mix… and guess what? It’s not just up to you and the […] The post What’s Wrong with My In-Ears? – GigGab 103 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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35:29

Production – and Producer – Value – GigGab 102

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2017/02/13

Your two favorite weekend warriors are in the midst of some atypical musical experiences, and today’s show brings it to fruition. Dave’s playing live with tracked parts… and a click! Paul played live in a jam band scenario and has also been spending some time in the studio. He shares […] The post Production – and Producer – Value – GigGab 102 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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55:47

Tower PA Systems, Working With a Click, & Jam Time...

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2017/02/06

How does your band navigate the concepts of practice, rehearsal, and jamming? Are they all melded into one? Are they separated out? Paul and Dave discuss and dissect this for you. Then it’s time to talk gear, specifically all-in-one tower PAs. Dave and Paul have recently had the opportunity to […] The post Tower PA Systems, Working With a Click, & Jam Time – GigGab 101 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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56:05

Kenny Aronoff Chats about Managing Your Schedule,...

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2017/01/30

For episode 100, drummer Kenny Aronoff joins to make this the episode with your three favorite working musicians! Kenny’s settles right in and talks about how he manages his crazy schedule, honors commitments, deals with setbacks, and never dwells too much on the past because he is always looking forward to […] The post Kenny Aronoff Chats about Managing Your Schedule, Working Hard, Being a Team Player & More – GigGab 100 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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44:40

The Born To Run-Starship Trooper-Reggae Extravaganza!...

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2017/01/23

Wrapping up the first 99 episodes, Paul and Dave dive straight into politics (but not in the way that you’d think!), then take a left turn into tribute band territory (but not in the way that you’d think!), and then discuss how your band should approach cover tunes (but not […] The post The Born To Run-Starship Trooper-Reggae Extravaganza! – GigGab 99 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:24

Live Inspiration, Sound Tweaks, and Desert Island...

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2017/01/18

Dave’s back from a musical “destination vacation” so he and Paul discuss the merits of doing that for any band, including some that have ties to GigGab directly. Then, after Paul’s requisite Bruce Springsteen mention, your two weekend warriors share their favorite albums… and that includes another Springsteen mention! Listen to hear […] The post Live Inspiration, Sound Tweaks, and Desert Island Discs – GigGab 98 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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