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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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All Episodes

50:21

Live Clicks, Strained Singing, Paul Rodgers and The...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/03/22

After delaying a day Paul and Dave take to the mics and let their headcold-infused minds loop their way through the topics for this week’s show. Paul’s excited about some new tunes that he’s doing with The Houserockers and, well, heck, he’s excited about everything today! Hear him and Dave […] The post Live Clicks, Strained Singing, Paul Rodgers and The Cure! – GigGab 57 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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In-Ear Talk & Being Inspired by Live Music – GigGab 56

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2016/03/15

Well, folks, it took over a year but we all knew it had to happen sooner or later… Dave brought up the subject of this band Paul saw last night and the episode never turned back. Yep, you guessed it… Bruce Springsteen was the topic of conversation during the second-half […] The post In-Ear Talk & Being Inspired by Live Music – GigGab 56 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Working with Masters of Their Craft – GigGab 55

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/03/07

This week Paul and Dave have a verbal jam session, riffing off each others’ ideas and discussing whatever comes to mind. Topics include subbing, some recently-tested gear, working with masters of their craft and playing music for music’s sake. The show follows more of a flow than you might think reading […] The post Working with Masters of Their Craft – GigGab 55 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Honor Among … Musicians – GigGab 54

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/02/29

If a musician plays and no one is there to hear him or her, does it still matter? You bet it does, and Paul and Dave talk about why. Then it’s on to why recording yourself when you’re all alone matters, too… you’ll learn a lot from this episode, we […] The post Honor Among … Musicians – GigGab 54 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Choosing Songs… and Recording Them! – GigGab 53

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/02/22

FLING has begun recording some of their originals and Dave talks about the process of not only getting the recording started but also just how they go about picking which tunes to record. This, of course, opens up a discussion that relates to all types of bands, including those who […] The post Choosing Songs… and Recording Them! – GigGab 53 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Money Talk and All-Star Bands – GigGab 52

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/02/16

Paul’s been tasked with forming (another) All-Star band, this time made up of Bay Area musicians, and he and Dave discuss the options and obstacles involved with putting that together. Then it’s time to answer listener Kevin’s question about money. Always a big topic amongst weekend warriors, the Money Talk […] The post The Money Talk and All-Star Bands – GigGab 52 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Cover Band Central’s Steve Witschel – GigGab 51

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/02/09

A weekend warrior turned full-time warrior, Steve Witschel went from working real jobs and just playing weekend gigs to playing full-time in New Orleans. He likes to say he’s a worldwide musician that gets to stay in one place because of the variety of people he sees, and he’s got the stories […] The post Cover Band Central’s Steve Witschel – GigGab 51 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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51:33

What Not To Do On Stage (Paul and Dave have done it!)...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/02/01

This week it’s all about Yacht Rock and golf. No, not really, mostly it’s about what’s the right way to present yourself on stage as Paul and Dave talk through the Seven Deadly Performance Sins … and how NOT to commit them. But there’s a little bit about Yacht Rock […] The post What Not To Do On Stage (Paul and Dave have done it!) – GigGab 50 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Benefits of Acoustic Gigs – GigGab 49

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/01/27

Paul and Dave take some time today to discuss acoustic gigs and how they can be quite beneficial to your more rocked-up playing, too. Acoustic gigs can provide opportunity to hone your crowd-interaction chops, improve your harmonies and give you a completely different perspective on live performance. Listen to your two […] The post The Benefits of Acoustic Gigs – GigGab 49 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:33

How Do I Get Better Gigs? (and How to Count the Intro...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/01/19

This week Paul and Dave take on a full load of topics including introducing a new friend of the show, they talk about a new project Paul is working on and then spend a good bit of time answering a listener’s question about how to bring your band to the […] The post How Do I Get Better Gigs? (and How to Count the Intro to “Take it Easy”) – GigGab 48 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:42

Gear Gab … and a little bit about David Bowie...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/01/12

Today your two favorite weekend warriors let their geek flags fly as they talk about (some of) their favorite gear to use at gigs and on stage. They surprised each other with some inclusions and will likely surprise you, as well. First, though, a few words about not only David […] The post Gear Gab … and a little bit about David Bowie – GigGab 47 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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42:23

The Coffis Brothers – GigGab 46

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2016/01/05

Kellen and Jamie Coffis – The Coffis Brothers – came and joined your two favorite weekend warriors to talk about what it takes to run a successful original band in today’s world. Between recording albums, touring, crafting their own events, singing harmonies, writing songs and managing band members, the Coffis […] The post The Coffis Brothers – GigGab 46 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Paul & Dave Open a Club (in their minds) – GigGab 45

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/12/29

Tonight Paul and Dave’s (fictitious) Aunt has left them some money and they’re opening a club targeted at live music. Hear what these two Weekend Warriors have to say as they Monday-morning quarterback their way through drafting a business plan for a live music venue. All manner of topics are […] The post Paul & Dave Open a Club (in their minds) – GigGab 45 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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45:56

Watching Your Friends Play – GigGab 44

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/12/21

Going to see live music is something every musician enjoys at some level, but depending upon who is playing there might be other emotions involved. How do you feel watching your friends play? Is it different if they’re doing great versus if they’re having a bad night? Paul and Dave […] The post Watching Your Friends Play – GigGab 44 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:41

Steve Siacotos Talks Aha! Tunes and Scene Creation...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/12/15

San Francisco Bay Area musician Steve Siacotos has been cultivating scenes and perfecting his craft while catering to audiences for decades. In addition to learning some of Steve’s favorite “aha!” tunes, you can hear the context around some great quotes like, “the audience is as important to the music as […] The post Steve Siacotos Talks Aha! Tunes and Scene Creation – GigGab 43 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Great Swing Scare of the Mid-90s – GigGab 42

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/12/07

Another jam-session of an episode that covers all the bases, from Christmas music to prog rock geekery to the beginnings of fusion to playing music with people who know rock stars. All of that’s here plus all the stuff that links it together. Paul and Dave go on a musical journey […] The post The Great Swing Scare of the Mid-90s – GigGab 42 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Guitarist Matt Gibson: From a Military Career to 1MM...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/12/01

Guitarist, songwriter, marketer and entrepreneur Matt Gibson joins your two favorite weekend warriors to discuss building a business as a foundation for your musical endeavors. From growing over one million followers on Google+ to starting a podcast and experimenting with Facebook ads, Matt Gibson preaches the value of “social proof,” fame […] The post From a Military Career to 1MM Followers, Guitarist Matt Gibson Shows the Way – GigGab 41 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Rehearsal Dissection – GigGab 40

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/11/25

Paul’s straight off an airplane from Vegas. Dave literally hopped out of the drum stool from FLING rehearsal, walked five feet and sat in the podcast chair to record. This is your two favorite working musicians in a true flow state tonight, folks. Rehearsal was the topic, but it goes […] The post The Rehearsal Dissection – GigGab 40 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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58:21

The Songwriter’s Perspective with Mark Linsenmayer...

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2015/11/17

Songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist (and podcaster!) Mark Linsenmayer joins Paul and Dave this week to offer a different perspective on gigging and how it relates to non-cover material. Mark’s stories are varied and colorful, and even include quite a few references to when he and Dave played music together many years ago. […] The post The Songwriter’s Perspective with Mark Linsenmayer – GigGab 39 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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7 Things Musicians Need To Do In Addition to Playing...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

2015/11/10

Tonight Paul and Dave go deep into what makes them tick as musicians… and into what ticks them off! Following a great article that Paul found, he and Dave talk through the 7 Things Musicians Need To Do Besides Playing Music, and it brings your two favorite Weekend Warriors down […] The post 7 Things Musicians Need To Do In Addition to Playing Shows – GigGab 38 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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