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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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58:43

Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77

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2016/08/15

Dave’s coming out to sub for The Houserockers in a couple of weeks, so it’s time for him and Paul to chat through some of the details required to ensure a good gig. Equipment, dress code, charts and confidence are the topics discussed today, and it’s a good one! On […] The post Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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39:26

Outdoor Summer Gigs, Musical Inspirations & Uninvited...

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2016/08/08

Paul curses Dave by revisiting the subject of People Behaving Badly™, this time with the twist of discussing folks who feel the need to join your band (or any band!) on stage without invitation. Before getting into that, though, your two favorite weekend warriors discuss the joys of playing outdoor summer […] The post Outdoor Summer Gigs, Musical Inspirations & Uninvited Stage Visitors – GigGab 76 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Energy Required To Be Intimate – GigGab 75

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/08/01

Today, Paul and Dave address the question a new bandleader asks about getting things started. As you might expect, your two favorite Weekend Warriors have a differing set of opinions on this, and that makes for a good podcast! First, though, it’s about how much energy it takes to play a […] The post The Energy Required To Be Intimate – GigGab 75 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Whose Mistakes Most Often Turn Into Trainwrecks?...

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2016/07/25

Paul and Dave come together today to ponder the subject of responsibility, and that leads to discussing which instrument bears the most responsibility for keeping the train on the tracks. A thoughtful, spirited discussion ensues, and your two favorite Weekend Warriors find they’re on common ground. Drummers, you might not be […] The post Whose Mistakes Most Often Turn Into Trainwrecks? – GigGab 74 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Abbey Road and All-Star Bands – GigGab 73

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/07/18

Dave’s back from a tour of Abbey Road Studios and Paul’s in the final stages of pulling together his latest All-Star Band project, which means your two Weekend Warriors have a lot to talk about. Listen to hear all about all of this… and more! The post Abbey Road and All-Star Bands – GigGab 73 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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It Pays to Leave Your Comfort Zone – GigGab 72

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/07/11

As it often happens, today’s show starts and stems from the gigs your two favorite weekend warriors have played … and seen! Paul and Dave talk about some of the recent lessons they’ve learned performing and watching, and it all seems to center around finding your way out of your […] The post It Pays to Leave Your Comfort Zone – GigGab 72 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Robert Berry Talks Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, Keith...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/06/27

Robert Berry‘s musical career has followed his passion, and that’s led to him playing and collaborating with some of the best musicians on the planet. A true journeyman, he’s got some fantastic stories to tell, and that’s what we all love here on GigGab. Listen to the interview to hear […] The post Robert Berry Talks Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, Keith Emerson … and Cheerleader Camp! – GigGab 71 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:20

Band Banners, Backing Tracks and In-Ears, all from...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/06/20

You filled up the mailbag, Paul and Dave dig in and answer your questions. Listen today to hear your two favorite weekend warriors answer your questions about money, in-ears, hanging banners, backing tracks and much, much more! The post Band Banners, Backing Tracks and In-Ears, all from the Mailbag! – GigGab 70 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Considering Making a Living From Music – GigGab 69

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/06/13

Today Paul and Dave answer listener Patrick, who asks, “is it too late to make a living playing music?” As Weekend Warriors, this is an interesting concept to consider, and likely one that everyone has thought of at least once. Listen to what Paul and Dave have to say… then […] The post Considering Making a Living From Music – GigGab 69 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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43:32

Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco …...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/06/06

Jan Hammer joins Paul and Dave today to share his own stories from throughout his life and career. From his start in Prague, the stories flow, including tales about Jan’s experiences with Jeff Beck, Keith Emerson, Jaco Pastorius, Neal Schon, Mahavishnu Orchestra and even Jimi Hendrix. There’s so much packed […] The post Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! – GigGab 68 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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40:02

People Behaving Badly – Stories From the Stage Vol. 1...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/05/31

Gigging musicians always have stories, some of them fantastic, some tales of woe. Today your two favorite Weekend Warriors dive into the pool and pull out a few of their favorites. Listen as Paul and Dave celebrate and commiserate together, then share your stories with them, too! The post People Behaving Badly – Stories From the Stage Vol. 1 – GigGab 67 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Dance Songs and Heart Breaks – GigGab 66

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2016/05/24

It’s time for the therapy couch today, but don’t worry, it ends with dance songs, we promise! First, Paul and Dave answer some of your questions. What does it mean to be a generous musician? How much gigging is too much gigging (or is there such a concept)? These are […] The post Dance Songs and Heart Breaks – GigGab 66 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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41:25

Being Ready: Vocal Rehearsals and Physical Fitness...

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2016/05/16

Paul’s been doing a lot of vocal rehearsals lately as The Houserockers prep for their summer season, so he and Dave spend some quality time dissecting what makes a vocal rehearsal successful, including the main goal of doing such a thing. In addition, discussing that summer season prep leads your two […] The post Being Ready: Vocal Rehearsals and Physical Fitness – GigGab 65 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Putting Time and Effort Into Audience Curation...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/05/10

Do you ever take requests? Do you ever post to Facebook to promote your band? Do you ever send out an email about your gigs? Do you think that’s even close to being enough to truly curate your audience? Paul and Dave have a very revealing chat about what they […] The post Putting Time and Effort Into Audience Curation – GigGab 64 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Hearing Protection, Leading Leaders and More – GigGab 63

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/05/03

It’s time to open up the mailbag, folks, and with questions about convincing your band to embrace technology and learning more about hearing protection, this one is guaranteed to inform and entertain! That plus some thoughts about being led… and leading leaders. Press play and enjoy! The post Hearing Protection, Leading Leaders and More – GigGab 63 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Slack for Bands, Evaluating Your Show & a Prince-ly...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/04/25

How often do you take a step back and evaluate your band, both musically and visually? It’s easy for unwanted elements to creep into your songs and shows over time and, once there, they’re hard to notice without taking a step out of your own shoes and looking back. Paul […] The post Slack for Bands, Evaluating Your Show & a Prince-ly Chat – GigGab 62 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Defining Success – GigGab 61

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/04/18

When you’re doing something that sits between hobby and job, how do you define success? Paul and Dave take some time out this week to explore this topic… but not before wrapping up last week’s conversation about The Disagreement™. Enjoy! The post Defining Success – GigGab 61 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Flow & Focus, Chemistry & Commitment – GigGab 60

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/04/11

When you’re in a band, there are some things you can polish quickly and some things that take time. Focus is one of the former, and Paul and Dave talk through just how important it is to them. Then it’s on to the talk about both commitment and playing in multiple […] The post Flow & Focus, Chemistry & Commitment – GigGab 60 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Gig Preparation & Differentiating Yourself – GigGab 59

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/04/04

Today your two favorite weekend warriors warm up with warming up! It’s all about what you do to prepare for a gig and how you get ready for that first downbeat. Then it’s on to a conversation about how you land that downbeat in the first place by differentiating – […] The post Gig Preparation & Differentiating Yourself – GigGab 59 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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40:42

Rehearsal Sound … and a Peek Inside the Drummer’s...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/03/28

Playing on stage means (at least occasionally) playing in a rehearsal room. But how sacred is that room? Do your experiences there need to be as special as they are on stage? Do you work to make it feel and sound good in that space, or does it just serve […] The post Rehearsal Sound … and a Peek Inside the Drummer’s Mind – GigGab 58 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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