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Lead Singer Takeover — Gig Gab 276

Ever been in a band where you realized one member was getting all the attention and you weren’t? It happens, and your two favorite weekend warriors have been there. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through this. First, though, a bit of gab about what you can do now to Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
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Making a Band a Family — Gig Gab 275

Is your band dynamic is a family dynamic? Or is it a business-only relationship? How does that work out? These are the questions that Paul and Dave not only discuss, but percolate throughout as they go through a few other topics, too. Of course, your two favorite weekend warriors spend Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsOctober 14, 2020 ago
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Uncommon Hits — Gig Gab 274

It’s time for you to shine! Well, two of you, anyway. This week, Paul and Dave dig into the mailbag to share some of your thoughts and answer your questions. Listen as your two favorite Weekend Warriors talk through getting your band back together, communicating with your audience in new Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsOctober 5, 2020 ago
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You Haven’t Seen My Fastball… Yet! — Gig Gab 273

Have you heard Grand Funk’s version of “Feelin’ Alright”? Would you put that in your band’s setlist? More importantly, would that song be right for your band’s setlist? Listen as Paul and Dave talk about pulling together a band with a focus more on performing than playing the songs everyone Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsSeptember 29, 2020 ago
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Keep Your Feet Moving — Gig Gab 272

This week starts with some Cool Stuff Found in terms of apps for your phone that might just make your life easier. Then, Paul and Dave get into the question: where are you and your band going? What are your plans. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk about how they’re Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
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Playing For the Love of Music — Gig Gab 271

One of the silver linings of our current reality is appreciating some of the things we might have taken for granted in the past. Playing music for the love of it certainly tastes a lot sweeter today than it did six months ago, and Dave and Paul talk through some Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsSeptember 14, 2020 ago
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Where is Live Music Going? — Gig Gab 270

What’s the future of live music going to look like? Pandemic or not, the momentum of change was already palpable. Did the pandemic accelerate it? Listens as Paul and Dave share their thoughts on what they’re seeing and where it’s going. But first, a few Cool Things Found, including a Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsSeptember 9, 2020 ago
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The Value of Preparation — Gig Gab 269

Paul and Dave dig into their brains… and share what they find! This week it’s about the value of preparation. How much work do you put in ahead of the gig? More than that, which bits of your work are truly valuable, and how? That’s what you hear from your Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsAugust 31, 2020 ago
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Take The Note — Gig Gab 268

Giving and receiving feedback is never easy. Well, it’s super easy if you want to send us an email: [email protected] 🙂 But when you’re in a band, that feedback process can be the thing that drives a wedge between band members. Paul and Dave dissect that a little bit in Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsAugust 24, 2020 ago
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The Etiquette of Subbing — Gig Gab 267

What happens when you sub out for a gig and your original member becomes available? A conundrum! Thankfully Paul and Dave have some thoughts — and recent experiences — to share. On top of that, what’s your band doing to stay connected right now? That’s perhaps the most important question to Read more…

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By Dave Hamilton, 2 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago

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