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 13, 2018
• 00:00:46 Be careful of stage antics!
• 00:03:32 The benefit of live art
• 00:06:59 Beware the floor of the stage!
• 00:07:39 Dealing with on-site front-of-house Sound
• 00:16:47 Managing stage sound
• 00:17:44 Controlling drum sound
  • Remo Pinstripes
  • Birch vs. Maple Drums
• 00:22:51 Finding the right crowds and engaging them
• 00:27:49 Pushing Beyond the Dance Crowd
  • Petty Theft
• 00:35:57 Do you know who you are?
• 00:42:46 Countdowns to downbeat
• 00:45:27 Analyzing a Brad Paisley show
• 00:53:43 Understanding the Personality of Greatness
• 00:57:39 GG 177 Outtro

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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 this weekend, Dave had a rainout, and you might be surprised that these two guys talk about Phish in a way that will likely apply to all musicians. Or, well, all shuffling musicians.

We promise you’ll have at least as much fun listening as we did making the episode. Press play and enjoy!

Chapters and Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 176 – Monday, August 6, 2018
• 00:01:10 Big music week
  • Sound Decision Band
• 00:02:23 Opened for Eddie Money
• 00:04:54 The learning experience of Buying Price vs. Selling Price
• 00:06:07 Red flags and contract law
• 00:09:12 You can’t touch the board
• 00:11:01 Learning the board!
  • Behringer X32
• 00:14:16 Show day!
  • Eddie Money’s “Real Money”
• 00:18:28 Downbeat.
• 00:20:06 The decision to go long!
• 00:22:08 It’s over.
• 00:23:37 The telltale accent!
• 00:26:03 Pay me!
• 00:27:37 It’s about the experience
• 00:29:50 Managing the energy
• 00:33:09 Vanity songs that the crowd knows
• 00:36:26 Interpretations of the Shuffle
  • Drummer’s Resource Interview with Jon Fishman
• 00:40:17 It’s not just the drummer… everybody shuffles!
• 00:46:21 GG 176 Outtro

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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 for your band, how do you manage your expectations as to what that song should (or will) be when it’s ready to play? Not always easy, especially if the song means something to you separate from all that.

And, of course, Elvis Costello is on the minds of your two favorite weekend warriors… and a Nick Lowe story is thrown in for good measure!

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 175 – Monday, July 30, 2018
• 00:01:48 The Joy of Hard Work
• 00:03:30 Feeling The Flow
• 00:05:34 Going with The Flow
• 00:10:21 One heartbeat.
• 00:12:41 Finding the right vocal mic
• 00:15:00 Elvis Costello
• 00:16:44 Nick Lowe gets a check!
  • Peace, Love, and Understanding from The Bodyguard
• 00:18:35 Elvis on the mind
• 00:20:24 Recovering from Mistakes
• 00:26:08 Surviving equipment failure
• 00:30:59 “When the world is running down…”
• 00:35:49 You make the best of it!
• 00:39:38 Do no harm.
• 00:41:25 Triumphant at last!
• 00:45:37 Gig Gab 175

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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 too many, and what should you be thinking about during, before, and after each one?

What happens when someone else shares their thoughts with you? Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton share all of this – and more – on Gig Gab for you this week.

Chapters/Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 174 – Monday, July 23, 2018
• 00:02:14 The value and privilege of prep time
• 00:06:05 Sometimes you play the show, sometimes it plays you!
• 00:08:27 Your brain is not your friend
• 00:09:47 Hamilton’s Law – Once you go to the brain, you’re dead
• Jaco Pastorius: “Don’t think so much, man, just concentrate.”
• 00:10:43 Learning to trust your gut and feel
• 00:15:02 Telegraphing your feelings on the performance immediately after the show
• 00:16:16 Dissecting with family
• 00:17:51 When the dissection goes sideways
• 00:21:28 What’s your note-delivery vibe!
• Phish’s “No Analysis” rule
• 00:27:36 You’re not reading each other’s minds all the time
• 00:31:11 Playing the 90’s
• Classic Albums: Nevermind
• 00:42:20 Sometimes changing the song is the best way to stay true to it
• 00:46:44 The intricacies of 90’s tunes.
• 00:51:32 GG 174 Outtro

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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 and all of you with his head held high. Press play, download, and enjoy!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 173 – Monday, July 9, 2018
• 00:01:00 Setlist negotiation on headline gigs
• 00:03:11 Buddy Gibbons, drummer, producer, composer, singer, you name it!
• 00:04:17 The invisible rock star
• 00:05:00 Always preparing for the next thing
• 00:06:03 Music for television
  • LA Dodgers in-stadium music
• 00:08:50 Marching band geek
  • Second band, first chair, never first/first
• 00:10:14 Traditional Grip = First Chair
• 00:11:07 Starting all over again in LA
  • Zildjian endorsement deals
• 00:12:13 Don’t worry about getting a gig, focus on building your career
• 00:15:30 Swimming in the Sharks in the Ocean?
• 00:17:13 Surround yourself with great people
  • Mick Mahan
  • Dave Amato
• 00:19:00 Sponsorships vs. Endorsements vs. Artist Deals
  • Aquarian Drumheads
  • Remo Drumheads
• 00:21:52 Classic Rock = Modern Country
• 00:24:13 Marketing to the right people
  • Brit Floyd
• 00:28:39 Marching infiltrating other genres – Creating a niche
  • Virtual Drumline
• 00:30:17 Glee is to thank for drumline re-introduction into pop culture
• 00:31:00 Wanted to be a rock star… but this is what I do
• 00:32:10 Nashville vs. LA scenes
  • Stan Lassiter
• 00:38:44 Don’t let the short game tempt you
• 00:42:21 Clinics
• 00:44:59 GG 173 Outtro
  • Buddy Gibbons, also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

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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, goals vs. systems, and Dave’s process for learning and rehearsing for The Who’s Tommy are all part of this week’s show. Press play and enjoy!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 172 – Monday, July 2, 2018
• 00:01:21 Sweatin’ on Stage
• 00:01:45 Playing on the beach!
• 00:04:49 Managing competition vs. respect
• 00:07:24 “How can I earn more of your business?”
• 00:10:38 Some fans like clubs, everyone likes outdoor gigs!
• 00:16:00 Goals vs. Systems
• 00:18:00 Chicken vs. Egg in Band-related Systems
• 00:19:47 Paul’s 90s upcoming night
• 00:25:21 Choosing Happy Songs
• 00:30:15 US Senate Passes Music Modernization Act
• 00:33:33 The wives’ perspective
• 00:34:28 Tommy rehearsals
• 00:44:20 Drummers to replace Keith Moon
• 00:50:06 GG 172 Outtro

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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 from all of YOU, dear listeners. Press play and enjoy!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 171 – Tuesday, June 26, 2018
• 00:01:12 Drummers crossing the backline meridian
• 00:02:15 U2’s Elaborate Simplicity
• 00:06:50 Deconstructing the U2 show
• 00:08:53 Stadium Shows
• 00:14:36 Playing with your back to your band
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• 00:19:40 Rob on Facebook asks…
• 00:21:38 Who you know matters
• 00:24:16 Marketing matters, too!
• 00:25:26 Cultivating your Following
• 00:26:17 Communicating your professionalism
• 00:29:55 Don’t Dilute the Pool
• 00:36:28 The barriers to entry are different
• 00:37:24 The hardest worker wins!
• 00:43:02 GG 171 Outtro

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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 an answer, you do, too. Download or just press play and enjoy!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 169 – Monday, June 18, 2018
• 00:01:04 Alaska thoughts lead to…
• 00:01:39 Cruise ship bands!
• 00:05:39 The logistics of the R&B band aboard the ship
• 00:09:33 Dave Matthews Band Changes
• 00:15:38 Feel the groove
• 00:18:15 The uniqueness of DMB
  • DMBTab.com
• 00:26:06 An eclectic mix
• 00:29:53 DOMi with Jazz is PHSH
• 00:35:34 In-Ears Warning
• 00:39:57 Follow the lyrics!
  • The Value of Simplicity
• 00:50:17 GG 170 Outtro

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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. From attitude to song selection to choosing the actual room you’ll play in, you can control the vibe before the downbeat even happens.

Listen, learn, and let your two favorite podcasters know what you think! feedback@giggabpodcast.com is where the mailbox is always open for you.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 169 – Monday, June 11, 2018
• 00:02:29 Hearing the subtlety in harmonies
• 00:03:38 Managing Humility and Confidence
• 00:05:27 Developing Chemistry
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• 00:11:36 Music From the Fan’s Perspective
• 00:18:50 Put Yourself in their shoes
• 00:20:41 Sharing yourself
• 00:23:37 Be present and in the moment
• 00:25:18 You can’t be that if you’re not that!
• 00:26:53 What does your scene need?
  • Art Boutiki
• 00:30:35 Serve the vibe instead of enforcing your will
  • “Bars are intimidating things”
• 00:37:26 GG Outtro

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“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 answer, but there might be a magic phrase or two that they share.

Then Paul nudges Dave into talking about playing “behind the beat” and what that all means. Do you know? Do they? You’ll have to listen to find out! Press play, download, and enjoy!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 168 – Monday, June 4, 2018
• 00:01:04 The Art of “No”
• 00:04:57 Be Honest
• 00:07:39 Watch social cues
• 00:10:17 Educating someone
• 00:16:30 “What do you have in mind?”
• 00:21:29 Framing your Nos (not your Nose)
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• 00:26:16 Dead and Company
• 00:29:00 Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti, John Mayer
• 00:32:48 Kreutzmann’s playing Behind the Beat
• 00:41:55 Paul’s playing in a Fogerty Tribute
• 00:43:50 GG 168

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