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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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51:33

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

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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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35:26

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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50:32

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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35:25

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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41:42

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...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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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58:17

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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56:09

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

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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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41:27

Challenging Tunes & Chemistry – GigGab 36

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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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48:50

Not The English Version of “Pissed” – GigGab 34

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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...

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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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30:21

Charity Gigs, Appreciation & Revelation – GigGab 31

Gig Gab - The Working Musician"s Podcast ·

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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