Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

Dave’s at SXSW 2019, and he has seen more than a few things worthy of a Gig Gab discussion. First he and Paul talk through the overall vibe of SXSW, and then it’s time to get into some specifics! Amanda Palmer, Redd Volkaert, and Nashville all make cameos, but the […] The post The Mr. Jimmy Story – Gig Gab Podcast 204 appeared first on Gig Gab.

What do you do when you’re approached by someone at a gig who wants more than just a friendly hello? How about dealing with a booking agent who makes promises they won’t keep? Do you sell merchandise (versus just having merchandise you can’t sell)? And… what do you do to […] The post Fist Bump To The Rescue – Gig Gab Podcast 203 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Music is about emotion, and passion, and expression, and so many other intangible things. But how do you get there? What are the mechanics that it takes to make this happen? This is where Paul and Dave’s inspiration comes from for today’s episode. How do you deal with playing with […] The post Music Mechanics – Gig Gab Podcast 202 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Sometimes the topics just flow. Of course, you folks do help with that… and today it’s all over the place. Paul and Dave take you on a journey that starts with revamping the airline industry, touches on the beauty of Alex Chilton’s blue-eyed-soul-inspired power pop, mentions Rick Nielsen more than […] The post Propofol Airlines & The Spank Box – Gig Gab Podcast 201 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Some of the greatest art comes from an artist who trusts themselves, regardless of what others are saying, and just puts it out there. This, of course, can happen in many different forms. In music, it can be the guy who came up with an infectious piano groove to change […] The post When You’ve Got it Right, Trust Yourself – Gig Gab Podcast 200 appeared first on Gig Gab.

How many ways do you communicate your identity or that of your band? Is it in your performance? Is it in your merchandise? Is it in your stage banter? Is it on your kick drum head? Is it in your name? The answer is yes! And, of course, Paul and […] The post The Who Are You? Episode – Gig Gab Podcast 199 appeared first on Gig Gab.

This week, your two favorite working musicians dig into the now-overflowing mailbag and share your thoughts and questions with the audience. Hear Kevin’s thoughts about having your own, band-specific, portable monitor rack, DK’s thoughts about the Soundcraft Ui24R, and Martin’s question about mixing politics and music. Paul and Dave talk […] The post Always Be Performing…With Semaphore – Gig Gab Podcast 198 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Dan Meblin, leader of San Francisco Bay Area band “Pop Fiction” joins Paul and Dave this week to talk through running a successful cover/party/function band. Dan and his bandmates created Pop Fiction after playing together in a band catering to a similar market, and Dan’s history includes both playing in […] The post Dan Meblin from Pop Fiction – Gig Gab 197 appeared first on Gig Gab.

We often talk about stage presence, but what about off-stage presence? And how much is too much? And what happens when a fan reads more into your vibe than you intended? How do you remain appropriately distant without appearing to be aloof? Then it’s on to some Cool Stuff Found […] The post Controlling Your Outward Vibe – Gig Gab Podcast 196 appeared first on Gig Gab.

It's been 195 episodes and almost four years. Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton take you through some lessons they've learned this year. What lessons have you learned? Send 'em in to feedback@giggabpodcast.com. The post Songs, Lessons, Resolutions, and Synchronicity – Gig Gab 195 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Your weekend warriors love gear as much as the next musician, so they each take some time to talk through a few things on their Gigging Christmas Wishlists. But first, it’s time for a few discussions. Do you have trouble memorizing your lyrics? The guys talk through their tips and […] The post Satisfying Setlists and Christmas Wish Lists – Gig Gab Podcast 194 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Does multitasking work? Wait, what were you doing? You were listening to Gig Gab. Press play to resume hearing Paul and Dave talk through how to know – and respect – your place amongst your fellow musicians. Lots to sort through here, folks, and your two favorite weekend warriors get the job […] The post Know Your Place Amongst Your Fellow Musicians – Gig Gab Podcast 193 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Managing calendars during the holiday season – especially December – is tough. Listen to how your two favorite weekend warriors are each addressing their December scheduling dilemmas. Then it’s time to revisit the concept of vocal stomp boxes – and stomp boxes, in general. Your comments helped open Dave’s eyes (and […] The post Managing Your Holiday Season Calendar & Stomp Boxes Revisited – Gig Gab Podcast 192 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Are originals part of what your band does? If not, have you ever wanted to try and fit some in if you could? Listen to Paul and Dave share their (very different!) experiences with each other about this, including Paul’s commitment for 2019, and Dave’s Goblin Cock story. Oh yes, […] The post The Goblin Cock Story – Gig Gab Podcast 191 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Are you sure you need that effects box? For your voice? In a rock band? Also, if you play a multi-band gig is it appropriate to leave before the entire evening comes to a close? And lastly, how clever are your setlists? And how clever should they be? Paul and Dave […] The post Stomping Out the Stomp Boxes – Gig Gab Podcast 190 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Paul visited Nashville and Dave visited the dentist. One of those things happened in the last week, even, but never fear: they both resulted in relevant stories for you, our listeners. A quick conversation about leverage finds its way into the show, and using it to negotiate non-zero-sum outcomes. And […] The post Nashville and The “Rinse” Lesson – Gig Gab Podcast 189 appeared first on Gig Gab.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the time you’re spending on stage (and the time you spending preparing for that!), but it’s equally important to treat your nights off stage as priorities, too. There’s a yin and a yang to a lot of things, not just this, and […] The post Cherish Your Downtime, Too – Gig Gab Podcast 188 appeared first on Gig Gab.

What happens when a new manager takes over at a club where you’ve already got dates booked? Your answer to this question will undoubtedly impact your band’s future bookings. The good news is that you are in control. Listen to advice from Paul and Dave as they share experiences and […] The post Managing Relationships with Clubs, Owners, Bands, and Fans – Gig Gab Podcast 187 appeared first on Gig Gab.

When the Amazing Super Duper Squirrels meet their arch nemesis, what does that mean for the number of female tuba players available for your next gig? This, folks, is an example of the important questions that Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite weekend warriors, dissect on Gig Gab! […] The post Trumpets, Tubas, and Squirrels – Gig Gab Podcast 186 appeared first on Gig Gab.

If at first you don’t succeed, it’s worth asking, “did I believe?” Well, did you? Gig Gab might help. First, Paul and Dave talk through some of their gigs, both recently and upcoming, as they’re both doing some different stuff that detours from the norm (is there really a norm, […] The post Believe First, Negotiate Second – Gig Gab Podcast 185 appeared first on Gig Gab.