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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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35:35

Four-Walling, Tribute Acts, and Substance Use...

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2016/11/14

Some important topics addressed this week, including the special benefits of doing a tribute act as well as the concept of “four-walling” your own show and managing the whole night. That conversation is bookended by equally-important discussions about the substances on which both your crowd and your bandmates (and you) choose to use […] The post Four-Walling, Tribute Acts, and Substance Use – GigGab 90 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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35:16

Sound Sources, Merchandise and Pay – GigGab 89

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/11/07

You know where your amps and drums and mics go, but what about your mains? Any ideas? It’s worth not just making an assumption every time you walk into a new room, and Paul and Dave start that conversation for you. Merchandise can either be a huge benefit or a […] The post Sound Sources, Merchandise and Pay – GigGab 89 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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39:40

Roberto R. Hernandez, The Unstarving Musician...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/10/31

Roberto R. Hernandez joins Paul and Dave to talk about the genesis of his new book, The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs. The discussion starts with how Roberto set about to write the book, and then opens up into more of a GigGab-style chat about some of the topics […] The post Roberto R. Hernandez, The Unstarving Musician – GigGab 88 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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44:27

Analyzing the “No Analysis” Rule – GigGab 87

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/10/24

Phish cites their new “No Analysis” rule as a foundational reason they’re still playing together. Paul and Dave take a look at this and discuss whether or not this might work in your band (or theirs!). But first, Dave’s just finished two weeks of Bitter Pill, and he debriefs the […] The post Analyzing the “No Analysis” Rule – GigGab 87 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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37:51

Jerry Harvey, In-Ear Monitor Pioneer – GigGab 86

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/10/17

Jerry Harvey, founder of Ultimate Ears and JH Audio, joins your two favorite weekend warriors to talk in-ear monitors and more. Jerry has seen so much during his career that his advice likely outweighs his stories, and his stories are epic. Today he offers tips on not only mixing your in-ears, […] The post Jerry Harvey, In-Ear Monitor Pioneer – GigGab 86 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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38:23

Beware The Hassle Factor – GigGab 85

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/10/10

Another crazy week for your two favorite working musicians means another episode chock full of stories and lessons learned. Dave just finished one theater show and loaded his drums in for another. The show he just finished had him and the rest of the “pit” band prominently on stage, so […] The post Beware The Hassle Factor – GigGab 85 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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How to Market Your Gigs – GigGab 84

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/10/03

It’s one thing to put on a great show, it’s quite another to convince people to attend and put their butts in the seats or their feet on the dance floor! Today Paul and Dave talk through a few ways to market Paul’s upcoming gig on Saturday. This is a real world […] The post How to Market Your Gigs – GigGab 84 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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50:25

Managing the Vibe at Gigs, Parties and Weddings

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/09/26

What happens when you expect a dance crowd and get one that wants to listen intently? Every gig is different, and many times you don’t get to control the vibe of the room you walk into. The only thing you can do is control what you deliver from the stage, and […] The post Managing the Vibe at Gigs, Parties and Weddings appeared first on Gig Gab.

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34:23

Falling into the Autumn Music Scene – GigGab 82

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/09/19

Autumn is almost here for those of us in the Northern hemisphere, and the gigs change right along with the New England leaves. Even though Paul’s not in New England (or, well, not usually), he’s experiencing the end-of-summer effect with his west coast gigs, too. Listen to what your two […] The post Falling into the Autumn Music Scene – GigGab 82 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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33:28

The Benefits of Intimidation – GigGab 81

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/09/12

Despite the shorter-than-usual gap between episodes, both Paul and Dave found themselves in intimidating scenarios they had to deal with in the moment. Caring about what you do and how you do it is an important trait of being a musician, and sometimes that means external factors drive you to […] The post The Benefits of Intimidation – GigGab 81 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Watch What Goes Into and Out of Your Mouth – GigGab 80

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/09/07

Both musicians and bandleaders alike have to make split-second decisions and then live with them long-term, and today’s show is all about being a little more thoughtful about the things that both come out of and go into our mouths. Paul and Dave share some recent lessons along these lines to prove […] The post Watch What Goes Into and Out of Your Mouth – GigGab 80 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:56

Your Two Weekend Warriors Share a Weekend – GigGab 79

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/08/29

It finally happened: Dave and Paul played the gigs together that they’ve been discussing for the past few episodes. As always there are lessons that were learned, stories to tell, and sometimes both are about the same thing! Listen as these two weekend warriors share their shared weekend with all […] The post Your Two Weekend Warriors Share a Weekend – GigGab 79 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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35:37

Embracing Intensity and Lessons from the Pros...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/08/22

Paul and Dave are in the final stages of their shared gig prep, but take a detour today to talk about all the other projects they each have going on and the value of embracing intensity. Then it’s time to look to the pros and learn some lessons about requests and […] The post Embracing Intensity and Lessons from the Pros – GigGab 78 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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58:43

Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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?...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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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43:58

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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39:40

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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1:07:11

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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