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Navigating The Resurgence – Gig Gab 343 episode image
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Navigating The Resurgence – Gig Gab 343

As the world of live music sees more and more of a resurgence, what are the important things to consider? Listen as Paul and Dave chat through things like managing your health, negotiating your way with sound engineers, navigating the contract process, and preserving your worth as an Entertainer. Press Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 4 monthsApril 25, 2022 ago
Managing Your Musical Calendar — Gig Gab 342
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Managing Your Musical Calendar — Gig Gab 342

Keeping everyone on the same page in your band can be a trick, and Paul shares the method he used for his band this year, managing and then meeting those expectations so everyone could plan their lives. That’s not the only thing he and Dave discussed this week, though! Setlists Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 4 months ago
Taylor Hawkins and Foo Fighters Watch Him As He Goes... — Gig Gab 341 episode image
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Watch Him As He Goes… — Gig Gab 341

With a week off and SXSW happening in between, Paul and Dave have lots to talk about today, including the sad news of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. Dave saw some more great bands and music-related movies at SXSW, and he shares a few of his highlights, including how your Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 5 months ago
SXSW, Movies, & Knowing Your Audience — Gig Gab 340 episode image
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SXSW 2022, Movies, & Knowing Your Audience — Gig Gab 340

Paul’s got an idea about audience fatigue, Dave’s attending SXSW (remotely today, then in-person tomorrow), and there are some new music documentaries coming out. This is the hodge-podge upon which this week’s Gig Gab is built. Of course, your two favorite weekend warriors played some gigs from which they must Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 5 months ago
The Care and Feeding of Your Band — Gig Gab 339 episode image
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The Care and Feeding of Your Band — Gig Gab 339

Sure, we rehearse, we practice (there’s a difference!), we craft setlists, and we gig…but what do you do to take care of your band as a unit? Paul asks Dave this pointed question and launches your two favorite weekend warriors into a discussion which digs deep into what it takes Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 5 months ago
Mailbag Time! — Gig Gab 338 episode image
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Mailbag Time! — Gig Gab 338

Y’all filled up the mailbag, so Paul and Dave dig in and share your thoughts, questions, reactions, and more! Topics include mics to record gigs, covering rap songs, and managing your reputation. Join in the conversation with your two favorite weekend warriors and let’s have some fun together. And remember: Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 6 months ago
Open Your Heart to Music — Gig Gab 337 episode image
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Open Your Heart to Music — Gig Gab 337

Join Paul and Dave as they share Valentine’s Day together, Gig Gab-style! They talk about some gear they’re loving (and some they aren’t), some music they’re loving (there’s nothing they aren’t), and the bands they love, too… and your two favorite weekend warriors also dive into the value of opening Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 6 months ago
Managing Multiple Projects — Gig Gab 336 episode image
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Managing Multiple Projects — Gig Gab 336

It seems almost everyone is involved in multiple musical projects these days, and there’s a lot of good which can result from that. It can also create some headaches, both logistical and emotional. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with all of this, including sharing a service Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 6 monthsFebruary 7, 2022 ago
Always Be Insuring...and Collaborating — Gig Gab 335 episode image
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Always Be Insuring…and Collaborating — Gig Gab 335

It’s another jam session, folks, this one with themes of collaboration, limberness, and insurance. Some Gear Gab enters the fold, too, along with a cool new service for collaborating with other folks recording in their homes! Listen as Paul and Dave, your two favorite weekend warriors, talk you through all Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 6 months ago
Getting Past "Good Enough" — Gig Gab 334 episode image
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Getting Past “Good Enough” — Gig Gab 334

As musicians — as humans — we’re constantly choosing our balance point between perfection and production. Paul and Dave dig into that today with regards to being “gig ready” with songs and your show. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors share their tips and tricks for getting over the “good enough” Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 7 monthsJanuary 24, 2022 ago

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