Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

Always Be Performing is our “ABP” here, but there’s another famous one: Always Be Prepared! As musicians, we know how important it is to be prepared for a gig, and that preparation can start as early as you would like. But what’s the best way to be preparing? Well… it […] The post The Value of Prep Time — Gig Gab 286 appeared first on Gig Gab.

That feeling when you’re in a routine, comfortable, just showing up and seeing your bandmates and hanging out and, yeah, playing some music, too? That’s what we miss here at Gig Gab. Come hang out with Paul and Dave as they talk through this and more. Virtual jamming software has […] The post Missing Band Rehearsal — Gig Gab 285 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Changes in the air… or change IS in the air? Which did Paul say to Dave? You’ll have to listen to find out. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk through recent gigs, stereo in-ears, and just how to prep yourself and your band for what comes next. Press play, and […] The post Changes In The Air — Gig Gab 284 appeared first on Gig Gab.

We love gear! We know, we all love gear, but here at Gig Gab it truly holds a special place in our hearts (and wallets). This week, not only do Paul and Dave share their favorite gear picks, this time y’all chimed in with some requests of your own. Listen […] The post Weekend Warriors’ Holiday Wish Lists — Gig Gab 283 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Sources familiar with the matter tell us that forces are conspiring…to perhaps make it such that we can begin playing again sometime next year. But when sometime? And, more importantly, when will you, your bandmates, and your fans be comfortable with such an idea? Paul and Dave are here to […] The post Conspiring to Play Again — Gig Gab 282 appeared first on Gig Gab.

One oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your band together is scheduling. Most bands rely on regular progress together, and that means regular time together. How do you ensure your band gets together regularly? For some, this is automatic. For others, it takes a lot of work. Good news: Paul and Dave […] The post The Art of Scheduling — Gig Gab 281 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Do you know what your band’s image is? Does that match what your fans and friends think it is? Video is a great medium to communicate with your audience, especially these days, but it can be tricky to remain truthful to who you are as a band while attempting to […] The post Eyes With Pride — Gig Gab 280 appeared first on Gig Gab.

After holding down the “pause” button for months, it stands to reason that the other side of all this involves more than a couple of instances of the “reset” button. Listener Fred poses a question about post-pandemic pay scales, and that opens up the conversation for Paul and Dave to […] The post The Great Reset — Gig Gab 279 appeared first on Gig Gab.

We’ve spent time learning our instruments, which means we’ve spent time learning how to learn. Now, where will we apply that knowledge and skill? Presumably we’ll keep studying our instruments, but what else can we learn? How about applying this ability to learn to crafting and improving our stage shows? […] The post The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278 appeared first on Gig Gab.

It often takes a relocation to realize just how great your “little” local music store is. Paul and Dave talk through some of this as it relates to gear, community, and more. Meanwhile, Dave’s finding himself in the woodshed this week, having bitten off a little more than he realized […] The post Gear and Your Local Music Shop — Gig Gab 277 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Ever been in a band where you realized one member was getting all the attention and you weren’t? It happens, and your two favorite weekend warriors have been there. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through this. First, though, a bit of gab about what you can do now to […] The post Lead Singer Takeover — Gig Gab 276 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Is your band dynamic is a family dynamic? Or is it a business-only relationship? How does that work out? These are the questions that Paul and Dave not only discuss, but percolate throughout as they go through a few other topics, too. Of course, your two favorite weekend warriors spend […] The post Making a Band a Family — Gig Gab 275 appeared first on Gig Gab.

It’s time for you to shine! Well, two of you, anyway. This week, Paul and Dave dig into the mailbag to share some of your thoughts and answer your questions. Listen as your two favorite Weekend Warriors talk through getting your band back together, communicating with your audience in new […] The post Uncommon Hits — Gig Gab 274 appeared first on Gig Gab.

This week starts with some Cool Stuff Found in terms of apps for your phone that might just make your life easier. Then, Paul and Dave get into the question: where are you and your band going? What are your plans. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk about how they’re […] The post Keep Your Feet Moving — Gig Gab 272 appeared first on Gig Gab.

One of the silver linings of our current reality is appreciating some of the things we might have taken for granted in the past. Playing music for the love of it certainly tastes a lot sweeter today than it did six months ago, and Dave and Paul talk through some […] The post Playing For the Love of Music — Gig Gab 271 appeared first on Gig Gab.

What’s the future of live music going to look like? Pandemic or not, the momentum of change was already palpable. Did the pandemic accelerate it? Listens as Paul and Dave share their thoughts on what they’re seeing and where it’s going. But first, a few Cool Things Found, including a […] The post Where is Live Music Going? — Gig Gab 270 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Paul and Dave dig into their brains… and share what they find! This week it’s about the value of preparation. How much work do you put in ahead of the gig? More than that, which bits of your work are truly valuable, and how? That’s what you hear from your […] The post The Value of Preparation — Gig Gab 269 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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What happens when you sub out for a gig and your original member becomes available? A conundrum! Thankfully Paul and Dave have some thoughts — and recent experiences — to share. On top of that, what’s your band doing to stay connected right now? That’s perhaps the most important question to […] The post The Etiquette of Subbing — Gig Gab 267 appeared first on Gig Gab.