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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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Isolate the Distractions – GigGab 119

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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

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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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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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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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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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