Gig Gab Podcast Episodes

Creating the Room You Want to Be In: Laura Whitmore and the She Rocks Story – Gig Gab 520 episode image

Creating the Room You Want to Be In: Laura Whitmore and the She Rocks Story – Gig Gab 520

You jump into this episode balancing the reality of working gigs with the mindset that keeps musicians moving forward. From Dave’s recent experiences playing atypical rooms with Bitter Pill to cramming new material for Casual Gravity, you’re reminded that momentum matters even when the crowd is small. Always Be Performing is not about scale, it’s about consistency. That theme carries Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
The Engineer Is in the Band: Instinct, Ears, and Live Sound with Mike deAlmeida — Gig Gab 517 episode image

The Engineer Is in the Band: Instinct, Ears, and Live Sound with Mike deAlmeida — Gig Gab 517

You’ve done gigs where nothing goes according to plan, but this episode reminds you that chaos is often the classroom. From sleeping on road cases at the Puerto Rican Day Parade to riding a flatbed packed with servo-driven subs that overwhelmed even earplugs and shooting cans, you hear how real-world pressure forges real skills. Mike deAlmeida walks you through learning Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
Be Prepared and Predictable: How Richie Castellano Stays Gig-Ready — Gig Gab 516 episode image

Be Prepared and Predictable: How Richie Castellano Stays Gig-Ready — Gig Gab 516

You jump straight into the deep end with Richie Castellano as you explore what happens when preparation collides with opportunity. You follow his path from mixing weddings to standing behind massive analog rigs, wrangling six guitar channels, chasing down mysterious hums, and learning fast that the gremlins always show up when you least expect them. When the call comes to Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
Mixing Legends Live: Robert Scovill at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — Gig Gab 515 episode image

Mixing Legends Live: Robert Scovill at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — Gig Gab 515

You step into the pressure cooker of elite live sound, where Robert Scovill shows you why chaos is often the best teacher. From mixing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions with zero margin for error to handling full-band changeovers on the fly, you learn that perfection is worth chasing but dangerous to demand. You hear why live mixing beats Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
The Hidden Work of Fun: Systems for Working Musicians with Richard Page episode image

The Hidden Work of Fun: Systems for Working Musicians — Gig Gab 514 with Richard Page

You love the music, but being a working musician comes with friction, and this episode tackles it head-on. You dig into the real difference between tribute bands and celebration projects, how to prep when multiple gigs stack up fast, and why anxiety creeps in when preparation gets sloppy. You explore how much rehearsal is enough, when studio versions help versus Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
Lindsay Manfredi’s Road to Cold: Music, Micro-Pivots, and Radical Self-Worth — Gig Gab 513 episode image

Lindsay Manfredi’s Road to Cold: Music, Micro-Pivots, and Radical Self-Worth — Gig Gab 513

You follow Lindsay Manfredi’s wild, non-linear path from merch table to main stage, and she shows you exactly how saying yes, showing up, and outworking your fear can change your entire trajectory. You hear how she moved to Florida at twenty chasing a rock-star dream, became an instant Cold superfan, and eventually landed the bass gig through a Twitter message Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
Booking Smarter, Singing Harder: Demetri Papanicolau on Gig Life — Gig Gab 512 episode image

Booking Smarter, Singing Harder: Demetri Papanicolau on Gig Life — Gig Gab 512

You follow Demetri Papanicolau’s winding path from Fidelity financial consultant to full-time booking agent and working musician, discovering how taking risks, saying yes to scary gigs, and learning from every stage moment shaped his career. You hear how singing AC/DC and Zeppelin in high school, drilling Beatles harmonies, and navigating the evolution from originals to covers built the chops he Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan — Gig Gab 511 episode image

From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan — Gig Gab 511

Sean Monahan from Gale Bird joins Dave Hamilton to walk you through their path of being successful working musicians in an original band. You follow Gale Bird’s path from college songwriting to a 13-year hiatus and a full-tilt return that finally landed Gale Bird on a label. You hear how the band treats music as both passion and business, blending Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago
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