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What is a Band? — Gig Gab 293

What does it mean to “be in a band”? What does it mean to “have a band”? These things have different meanings for each of us, and there’s no incorrect answer here. Dave’s spent some time on Jamkazam, playing and grooving with people all over the world. He’s got some Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 1 week ago
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Duct Tape to The Rescue — Gig Gab 292

Gear Gab and Rant Gab and Celebration Gab all at the same time equals what? It equals Gig Gab, that’s what! Listen as Paul and Dave talk through Duct Tape, blissful ignorance, honing ones craft, and Lights/Camera/Editing on a budget! Your two favorite weekend warriors share some of their new, Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 weeks2 weeks ago
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Don’t Think, Just Concentrate — Gig Gab 291

‘Don’t think so much… just concentrate.’ These were the words Jaco said to a young Peter Erskine… easier said than done, but oh so right! Listen as Dave and Paul talk through their own versions of these, especially as it relates to truly learning the music you’re playing. Then it’s Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 3 weeks ago
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Don’t Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable — Gig Gab 290

Before too long, what was once challenging becomes normal and comfortable, even if the music you’re playing is universally agreed to be “challenging”. So.. what to do? Focus on your discomfort, that’s what! Paul and Dave talk through this and share some recent experiences they’ve had in this department. Then Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 4 weeks ago
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The Stage of Tomorrow — Gig Gab 289

What does the stage of tomorrow look like? What does the rehearsal room of tomorrow look like? Sometimes these themes just come together as your two favorite weekend warriors get to chatting, and this week certainly hits that mark. Listen as Dave Hamilton and Paul Kent talk through the tech Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 1 month ago
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CESNAMMGearGab — Gig Gab 288

Industry trade show mayhem time is upon us, and it appears that not even a pandemic can stop that particular freight train. The good news is that it fuels up a heckuva Gear Gab episode, with lots of stuff for your two favorite weekend warriors to share. Listen as Paul Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 1 month ago
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Keeping Your Band Together — Gig Gab 287

So much goes into keeping a band together: the songs, the schedules, the money, the personalities, the politics. Oh, wait, that’s right… we keep politics out of this show. Well, then, how do Paul and Dave deal with Mr. Axe’s question this week? You’ll just have to listen to find Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 months ago
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The Value of Prep Time — Gig Gab 286

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 Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 months2 months ago
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Missing Band Rehearsal — Gig Gab 285

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 Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 months2 months ago
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Changes In The Air — Gig Gab 284

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 Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 3 months ago

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