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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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56:09

A Song’s Path from Rehearsal Room to Stage – GigGab 37

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2015/11/03

Every band needs songs, and your band is no different. Neither, it turns out, are the bands that Paul and Dave play in. With that, they talk about three very different processes that they use in their bands for selecting and working songs from the germ of an idea to playing […] The post A Song’s Path from Rehearsal Room to Stage – GigGab 37 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Challenging Tunes & Chemistry – GigGab 36

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2015/10/27

It’s always good to learn to play something that’s outside of your comfort zone, and that’s exactly what both Paul and Dave have spent the last week doing. They discuss their challenges and successes, dissecting the nuances of what those lessons are teaching each of them. Then it’s on to […] The post Challenging Tunes & Chemistry – GigGab 36 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Reflections, Goals and Gear Gab – GigGab 35

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2015/10/19

It’s autumn now, and we share our reflections from the summer and our musical goals for the next few months. Gear Gab makes its first appearance (unplanned, we swear!), and it’s pretty obvious this will be a regular segment on future Gig Gab podcasts. Some stuff we discussed: PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Ultimate Ears […] The post Reflections, Goals and Gear Gab – GigGab 35 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Not The English Version of “Pissed” – GigGab 34

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2015/10/06

Ever felt like the weakest member of a band? That’s the surprise question that Paul asked Dave today… and Dave has plenty of “yes” stories to share. Confidence in one another and having a shared musical language are two very important factors in the foundation of a band. Also, does […] The post Not The English Version of “Pissed” – GigGab 34 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:25

Talking Endorsement Deals with Music Industry Veteran...

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2015/09/29

Drummer, sound engineer, artist relations master and industry consultant Daniel East joins Paul and Dave tonight to share his experiences and expertise about getting endorsement deals. These types of relationships with your favorite equipment and instrument manufacturers are available to musicians at all levels, and we’d love to see you forge a […] The post Talking Endorsement Deals with Music Industry Veteran Daniel East – GigGab 33 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Self-Analysis, Dummy Detection and Playing in the...

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2015/09/23

How do you deal with the less-restrained members of the audience at your gigs? Paul and Dave aren’t sure they’re doing it correctly and talk through a few of their scenarios and tactics. Dave’s wrist is still in recovery, but he’s finding that playing without it has taught him some new […] The post Self-Analysis, Dummy Detection and Playing in the Pocket – GigGab 32 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Charity Gigs, Appreciation & Revelation – GigGab 31

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2015/09/15

Today Paul and Dave talk through the results of Dave’s wrist injury which, this week, meant canceling a gig. That led to some interesting revelations on the part of Dave and his FLING bandmates, and he shares the current state of those in the show. Then it’s on to more […] The post Charity Gigs, Appreciation & Revelation – GigGab 31 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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48:31

A Tour Through Rolling Your Own Music Festival –...

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2015/09/08

Paul was instrumental (no pun intended) in putting on the 3rd Annual Los Gatos Park Dance this past weekend, a musical festival-style event for over 5,000 people. He and Dave talk through all the nuances of putting on your own event, be it for 5,000 people or even just 50. […] The post A Tour Through Rolling Your Own Music Festival – GigGab 30 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Musicians are Salespeople, Too – GigGab 29

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2015/09/01

Starting with a brief-but-fun discussion of the things they love to practice, Paul and Dave dive deep into what it takes to successfully book your band long-term. Paul’s the expert this week, and Dave picks his brain about all the methods and tricks he’s learned and employed over the years […] The post Musicians are Salespeople, Too – GigGab 29 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Musicians are Fans, Too – GigGab 28

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2015/08/26

Summer’s not just a time for playing music, it’s a great time to go see music, too, and Paul and Dave talk through some of their favorite bands in this great episode. One highlight for Paul was a local (to him) band: The Coffis Brothers. Check ’em out! The post Musicians are Fans, Too – GigGab 28 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Maintaining an Attitude of Gratitude – GigGab 27

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2015/08/17

What’s your local scene like? Are other musicians friendly and helpful or are they hyper-competitive and guarded? Are you helpful or are you the competitive, guarded one? Paul and Dave talk through all of this and more in today’s GigGab. Remember, feedback@giggabpodcast.com is the way to get them to hear what […] The post Maintaining an Attitude of Gratitude – GigGab 27 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Dave Brunyak from Pink Talking Fish – GigGab Podcast 26

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2015/08/07

Dave Brunyak, currently playing guitar with the cleverly-named tribute act Pink Talking Fish, joins Paul and Dave today to talk about covering the music of others; learning Phish, the Talking Heads and Pink Floyd; what it’s like playing in a tribute band, and why it makes perfect sense to have […] The post Dave Brunyak from Pink Talking Fish – GigGab Podcast 26 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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54:44

What Is It About a Song that Makes You Care? – GigGab...

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2015/08/04

Selecting songs is a tough part of the cover (or even original) band business, and it gets even tougher when one or more band members cares about getting it just right. More often than not, that can be the crux of deciding whether or not a song succeeds. What songs or […] The post What Is It About a Song that Makes You Care? – GigGab Podcast 25 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Finding Ways to Express Your Musical Vision – GigGab 24

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2015/07/20

This week Paul and Dave follow-up on last week’s interview with The Tommy Experience’s Pieter Hounslow (where Dave sang Pinball Wizard) by talking through different ways we all find to express our musical visions and needs. Answering the question, “what would be your favorite project to play with?” is an […] The post Finding Ways to Express Your Musical Vision – GigGab 24 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Pieter Hounslow from Sweden’s “Tommy Experience” –...

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2015/07/13

This week Paul and Dave are joined by Pieter Hounslow from Sweden’s “Tommy Experience,” a Who Tribute project. The discussion covers all manner of topics, including what it’s like to put on a true tribute show, singing technique and more. Thanks to Pieter for coming all the way from Sweden to join […] The post Pieter Hounslow from Sweden’s “Tommy Experience” – GigGab 23 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Answers to Listener Questions and How To Make Your...

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2015/07/08

Paul and Dave start off by answering listener questions; First it’s a seemingly-easy question about who pays for instrument rentals (that turns out to be not such an easy question!). Then it’s the nuances of negotiating how to play in a two-guitar band. After that your two favorite Weekend Warriors […] The post Answers to Listener Questions and How To Make Your Gigs Unforgettable – GigGab 22 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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49:43

Shared Backlines, Sit-ins & The Fish – GigGab 21

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2015/06/30

Multi-band gigs can be fun and a great way to play for a new crowd, but it either means moving your gear in a hurry or sharing a backline. Which is best? Paul and Dave talk it through. Sit-ins are another fact of life playing in bars where there’s no […] The post Shared Backlines, Sit-ins & The Fish – GigGab 21 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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Managing Your Health & To Gig or Not to Gig – Gig Gab 20

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2015/06/23

Dave and Paul start out discussing what it’s like to play without the pressure of ever bringing it to the stage and how that can work. Then it’s on to health and gigs — what’s it take to make sure you can continue doing this, even when you’re under the weather? […] The post Managing Your Health & To Gig or Not to Gig – Gig Gab 20 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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53:52

What’s Your Goal When You Walk On Stage? – Gig Gab 19

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2015/06/16

Every musician hits the stage with the goal of… what? Is it entertaining? Is it playing well? Is it having a special moment (or three)? And if a special moment… with whom? Is it the crowd? One’s bandmates? A higher power? Paul and Dave talk through their feelings on this, […] The post What’s Your Goal When You Walk On Stage? – Gig Gab 19 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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The Lost Episode – Gig Gab 18

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2015/06/09

Paul and Dave met in San Francisco to record their first ever face-to-face GigGab episode … and failed! The conversation was animated, the topic was excellent and the audio was abysmal. Something went amiss with the USB audio interface that wasn’t detectable until the very end of the recording (despite […] The post The Lost Episode – Gig Gab 18 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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