Have you ever had it where all the clubs you’re playing suddenly no longer want bands anymore? If you haven’t, you will. Thankfully, Paul and Dave have each been through it, and have some words of wisdom to share on the subject.

First though, let’s talk about a few scenarios for hired guns out there, and how the right approach and mindset can make all the difference in the world.

Press play and enjoy, and always be performing!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 226 – Monday, September 16, 2019
  • ZenCastr
• Coming up: How to improve your chops.
• 00:02:01 Hey Dave, Wanna Play TEDxPortsmouth?
  • Paintbox
• 00:07:20 Subbing a rhythm section member
• 00:15:07 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month at MintMobile.com/GigGab
• 00:17:27 (Re-)Creating Your Club Base
• 00:34:54 RFCs! (Reasons for Contact)
• 00:39:56 Success with (and as) opening bands
  • Dan Meblin on Gig Gab
• 00:46:00 GG 226 Outtro
  • Under The Scales

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When someone brings a new song in for your band to learn, what’s the process? What does it take for it to be a success? What does it take for your whole band to buy-in to the process?

Listen as Paul and Dave share their successes–and failures–in this regard. They’ll share some of the tricks they’ve learned, and some that they haven’t.

All this and more, on this week’s Gig Gab. Press play and enjoy!

Chapters/Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 225 – Monday, September 9, 2019 <https://giggabpodcast.com/>
• 00:01:22 The vibe of acoustic gigs
• 00:15:13 Market Minimum
• 00:21:00 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle – Built by musicians for musicians, Bandzoogle makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music. Try for free for 30 days, then use promo code “giggab” to get 15% off your first year.
• 00:23:51 Is this a song by your favorite band?
• 00:32:47 Poo-pooing tunes
• 00:38:16 The Wedding Three!
• 00:45:03 Buy-in matters!
• 00:48:00 Next week: Chops!
• 00:49:07 GG 225 Outtro

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Contract riders have the stigma of being reserved for only the über-elite – and über-pompous – bands. The reality is, though, that riders can be very useful and helpful devices in ensuring not only a great performance, but a smoother gig-day experience for everyone. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their favorite rider items, and why they have them.

There’s more, including the legendary Fling Eagle story, but you’ll have to listen to find out more about that!

Chapters/Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 224 – Tuesday, September 3, 2019
• 00:01:06 Los Gatos Park Dance
• 00:10:17 The Importance of On-Stage Visual Contact
• 00:19:16 SPONSOR: CHAUVET DJ. Don’t just rock…rock in the spotlight with CHAUVET DJ!
• 00:23:21 What should be in Your Rider?
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  • Price and Terms (Prepayment, Post-payment, deposit)
  • Water (24 bottles)
  • Stage, size, electrical requirements (how many 20A circuits do you need?)
  • Is the stage covered?
  • Meals (enough for band and crew!)
  • Extra stagehands (loading help)
  • Green room
  • Cards Against Humanity
  • Parking
  • Bar privileges
  • Find out about stairs/floors
  • Lights (stagewash)
  • SIR Equipment Rental
• 00:39:44 Bohemian Rhapsody – The Movie
  • Genesis: Together and Apart
• 00:48:43 GG224 Outtro

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