Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

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.

What happens when your bandmate can’t make the gig? What happens when you can’t make the gig? More to the point: what happens when listener Patrick asks Paul to reconcile the fact that he despises subs with the fact that Paul now plays in multiple bands? What happens is that […] The post Subs Happen! – Gig Gab Podcast 184 appeared first on Gig Gab.

In what key should you play Happy Birthday? How do you count the intros of Drive My Car and Glory Days? Answering the important questions: Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton. Then it’s on to the magic of the groove and how to find the mojo inside the songs you’re playing… […] The post Counting Up-beat Intros…and other things – Gig Gab Podcast 183 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Ever wake up the morning of a gig too nervous to do the gig? Does your band have signals or a plan for when a uninvited guest graces your stage? Do you understand the difference between a contractor and an employee? Have you never thought about any of these things? […] The post Anxiety, Bad Guys, and Accounting – Gig Gab Podcast 182 appeared first on Gig Gab.

When is it time to buck the traditional flow of a party or wedding gig and do something a little different? When you have a better idea, that’s when! Dave attended a wedding this weekend and learned quite a few new things just by being a guest. Paul’s got a […] The post Evening Flow and Clean Stages – Gig Gab Podcast 181 appeared first on Gig Gab.

A big part of performing live music involves engaging with the crowd. The better you can do that, the better your band will do in a general sense. But there’s a cost… what happens when that one member of the crowd goes too far? What happens when they see the […] The post Do Your Fans Love You Too Much? – Gig Gab Podcast 180 appeared first on Gig Gab.

In both the lead-up to a gig and the setup at the show there are many opportunities for things to feel like they’re being derailed. Too much of that – really, any amount of that – has the potential to impact your perception of the gig. And, as the performer, your […] The post Finding On-Stage Bliss – Gig Gab Podcast 179 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Your comfort level on stage can make or break your performance in so many ways, including how both you and the crowd each perceive the outcome. How do you do it? What tricks can you employ to lean towards success? What’s the magic formula? And, most importantly, what should you […] The post Managing Your On-Stage Comfort – Gig Gab Podcast 178 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Art can be created and delivered in many forms, but being on stage and performing live has some unique benefits…and challenges! Listen as Paul and Dave talk through several aspects of this, from perspectives of both the performer and the audience member! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Gig Gab 177 – Monday, August […] The post The Benefits and Pitfalls of Creating Live Art – Gig Gab Podcast 177 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Sometimes you gain experience, sometimes you get to shuffle, and sometimes you get both. Oh, also, sometimes you get neither. It’s life, man. That’s how it goes. This week, Paul and Dave – your two favorite weekend warriors – have many stories to tell. Paul’s band opened up for Eddie Money […] The post Shuffling Experiences – Gig Gab Podcast 176 appeared first on Gig Gab.

You know that special moment when your band gets to that point where everything’s flowing and you operate on one heartbeat? Paul and Dave each experienced that this weekend in different ways and, of course, they share their experiences. That’s not all it’s about, though. When you bring in songs […] The post The Flow of One Heartbeat – Gig Gab Podcast 175 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Every show has a theme, and after your two favorite Weekend Warriors took a week off from podcasting, they’ve had a lot to think about. It’s no surprise, then, that the theme of this episode is thinking. When is thinking good, and when is it bad? How many gigs is […] The post When Your Brain Starts Playing – Gig Gab Podcast 174 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Drummer, producer, composer, and singer, Buddy Gibbons talks through his start in marching band, how traditional grip unlocked his entire career, and simply provides lesson after lesson for anyone wanting to create a living playing music. Informative, inspirational, and simply charming, Buddy walks through it all for Paul and Dave […] The post Buddy Gibbons: Building a Music Career – Gig Gab Podcast 173 appeared first on Gig Gab.

You have the power to control your audience. Well, kind of. You have the power to choose how you emote on stage, and there’s a lot of power behind choosing happy songs. Paul and Dave talk about this, and how to go about it. But that’s not all… outdoor gigs, […] The post Choosing Happy Songs … and Which Drummers could have replaced Keith Moon? – Gig Gab Podcast 172 appeared first on Gig Gab.

When you’re looking at promoting your band, what are the important factors to portray? Is it all about the music? Unfortunately, that may not be case… in fact, it’s not the case. But don’t fret… Paul and Dave have some answers or at least some perspective for you, answering questions […] The post Communicating Your Professionalism – Gig Gab Podcast 171 appeared first on Gig Gab.

How do cruise ships, fiddle players, Joe Zawinul, percussive guitar, and taping lyrics to a kick drum all tie together? If you had asked Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton that question before they recorded this episode, they probably wouldn’t have had an answer. Now, though, not only do they have […] The post Value Simplicity, Highlight the Differences – Gig Gab Podcast 170 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Bars are intimidating things to some people. When was the last time you, as a musician, thought about that? It’s good to think about music from your audience’s perspective and consider the vibe that you’re creating for them… and that’s exactly what Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton talk about today. […] The post Music From the Fan’s Perspective – Gig Gab Podcast 169 appeared first on Gig Gab.

“Hey, would you like to do a project together?” It’s easy when your answer is “yes,” but what happens when it’s not? How do you deal with this now-difficult scenario? Paul and Dave talk through all of this for you today. We’re not sure they come up with the magic […] The post The Art of “No” – Gig Gab Podcast 168 appeared first on Gig Gab.

How tough do the tough conversations get in your band? Today Paul and Dave talk through some of their experiences with that, especially as it relates to band members relative preparedness levels. Yeah, that’s a mouthful, and that’s not all there is in this episode. Your two favorite weekend warriors […] The post Paging Mr. Murphy – Gig Gab Podcast 167 appeared first on Gig Gab.