Productivity is often the result of well-applied focus and discipline. How do you make this work for your band? And... what about a lack of either or both of those? Listen as Paul and Dave talk about — and show a shining example of — both of these things (or is it a lack thereof?!?). On top of that discussions ensue about refreshing your song list, the Velvet Underground, tribute bands, and your two favorite weekend warriors favorite Beatles songs! Press play and always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 322 - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 00:01:08 Bob Heil… next week? 00:01:38 Band retreat. Learning how to rehearse together. 00:12:00 SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears is offering listeners 20% off with coupon code GIGGAB20. Offer good through end of October. 00:14:31 Focus and Discipline Refreshing Your Songlist 00:21:42 Beatles Songs in Houserockers Day Tripper Drive My Car “Love” Medley The End Tell Me Why Stick the melodies! 00:31:54 Velvet Underground Documentary 00:37:04 Rehearsing Marvin Gaye. Foreigner’s Journey 00:44:35 GG 322

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Focus and Discipline

Much has been said over the years about keeping a band together, and this week your two favorite weekend warriors say even more. Is it helpful? Only you can decide! That's not all, though, Dave played two gigs this weekend with some significant anomalies, and he talks through making this all work. Paul played a wedding and talks about the (broken?) flow of these things. All this and more on Gig Gab, folks. Press play and remember...always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 321 - Monday, October 4, 2021 00:01:11 Where are we going? 00:02:59 On-The-Fly Changes to Thwart The Rain 00:07:42 Subs in an original band 00:11:00 The flow of a wedding 00:19:12 Refreshing the setlist 00:25:53 Democracy vs. Dictatorship feedback@giggabpodcast.com 00:45:42 Gig Gab 321 Outtro

Band Leadership Styles

When your band rehearses, what's the expectation of everyone coming in? Is there a minimum bar to hit, or a high bar to beat? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with band rehearsals over the years. But that's not all... Gear Gab is never far away, and this week we talk microphones and pick-up patterns and monitors and more. Make sure you choose the right mic for you, and make sure you understand its pick-up pattern so you know where to place monitor wedges and other instruments. Lastly, your two favorite weekend warriors have been navigating around Covid just like everyone else, and it turns out that "everyone else" also includes A-level touring acts... some of whom are having trouble this fall. Listen to some anecdotes gleaned from some of the top touring artists about what they're doing and how it's working. Press play and please remember: Always Be Performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 320 - Monday, September 27, 2021 00:00:55 Playing the beach 00:05:53 Uptown Funk Is Today’s Sweet Home Alabama Phil ’n The Blanks 00:11:45 Primus Q&A - Covid, Geddy Lee, and … More (we’re sorry) 00:20:54 Gig Gab Listener Survey 00:21:17 Brian-Microphones and Gear for Singing Drummers and More Heil PR-31BW Monoprice XLR Cables Shure Beta 58A 00:29:57 Shayne-319-The Art of Replacing Band Members 00:38:33 Rehearsal Structure — The “Practice” Conversation David Jameson on Gig Gab 00:51:53 Gig Gab 320 Outtro

Gear Gab, Rehearsal Structure, and More

Today your two favorite weekend warriors turn their attention to efficiency and how you can make your band's setup process happen faster, and with more consistent results. Paul had a recent gig which highlighted this for him, but I'm sure we've all been there, right? Do you remember? Ba Dee Ya. Then it's on to how to approach replacing a long-time member of your band. Dave's going through it with Fling, Paul's going through it with The Houserockers, and they're not alone. What's that thing we say at the end of each episode? Do you remember? Ba Dee Ya. Also, Always Be Performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 319 - Tuesday, September 21, 2021 (Ba Dee Ya!) 00:01:45 Phil Collins on Stage 2021 00:10:17 A Rough FOH Experience 00:17:55 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. 00:20:06 Making Your Setup More Efficient 00:38:08 Replacing a long-time member. Dezron Douglas 00:49:02 New Musical Opportunities! 00:55:11 GG 319

Turning Up Your Band's Efficiency

While you're playing...how do you define success? Is it seeing people dancing? singing? paying you money? What are the metrics you use? Hear your two favorite weekend warriors share some of their own success stories from this weekend's gigs. Then it's time to talk about a few logistical issues with gigging... getting setup, balancing your monitors (in-ears!), getting in touch with bandmates last-minute, and more. Plus, a few gear tips for drummers. All this and more when you press play with Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton. Remember: Always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 318 - Monday, September 13, 2021 00:00:59 Time to get setup 00:03:02 Having Big Ears 00:06:29 Measuring success in the moment 00:08:35 A crowd which actually listens! 00:15:22 Stinkfoot Orchestra’s First Gig! 00:21:03 Would you hire a musician without a cell phone? 00:24:06 BBM Gig Gab Listener Survey 00:25:54 Dave-CSF-Kick Block and Pedal Block 00:29:37 Russ’s Drum Rug 00:31:57 Shared Backline Challenges 00:36:25 Balancing the in-ears… again 00:40:19 Musing on the next few months 00:49:13 Gig Gab 318

What is a Successful Gig?

Do you ever instruct your audience on how to enjoy your music? Do you instruct them to do anything else? The reality is that we all instruct our audiences in some ways, but the question is... how do we do it? Listen to Paul and Dave discuss a few scenarios, including whether or not to require your audience be vaccinated. That's not all, though! Listener questions drive the bus, including one about a departing band member. And, of course, your two favorite weekend warriors share a few thoughts about the late Charlie Watts. Press play and enjoy! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 317 - Monday, September 6, 2021 Moving a show Simon Santiago and Breaux and Co Drummer Don Frank Some Words for Charlie Watts 00:19:54 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. 00:21:51 Kevin-Mandating Vaccines for Your Audiences 00:45:14 Mr. X-A departing band member 00:58:33 GG 317 Outtro

Do You Instruct Your Audience?

Working with different sound teams can always be a struggle, even when they're the best in the business. How do you communicate with them? How do you know they're listening? How do you convey your point without being annoying? These are just some of the questions that come up as Paul and Dave talk through their more recent gigs. Then it's on to setups and getting your band — and your individual instruments — to sound good in the rooms you play. How much thought are you putting into that, and how are you addressing it on the fly? All this and more here on Gig Gab... press play and, don't forget: Always Be Performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 316 - Monday, August 23, 2021 00:01:17 Gig Setup Time Your Band Needs a Brown M&M Clause Dan Meblin on Gig Gab 00:24:20 SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears is offering listeners huge discounts with their HEAR IT LIVE Promotion. UE LIVE gets $500 OFF, UE18+ $400 OFF, and UE11 $300 OFF. Offer ends on 9/13. 00:25:51 Upcoming Fling gig — first with all-ears, first with all sans amp, first since November 9, 2019. 00:31:51 Bitter Pill band rehearsal amidst a string of gigs 00:33:32 A Strategic Look Into Money and Value Cover Band Confidential and Cover Band Central 00:39:21 Blending your instrument’s sound in the room 00:44:49 In-Ear Tips 00:46:52 GG 316

Your Band Needs a Brown M&M Clause

Have you ever stopped to think about how "the crowd" perceives your band's image vs. how you perceive yourselves? It's an interesting exercise, and sometimes it's thrust upon you. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with this. Dave had to dig into the backup-bin while his IEMs were in the shop, and had an interesting revelation about just what can work for a gig! And Paul had an all-too-familiar experience with a club trying to add live music to their "talent stack", with mixed results. Listen for the warning signs, folks! Oh, and always be performing, too! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 315 - Monday, August 16, 2021 00:01:42 Saw More Bands Than I Can Count 00:10:46 Used spare IEMs — Learned something! Future Sonics Custom Ear Monitors 00:14:44 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. 00:16:55 Our band is seen differently from what we see 00:21:43 The (vibrant?) vibe of your area 00:34:40 Paul’s New Venue Vent 00:53:29 Gig Gab 315 Outtro

What's Your Band's Image?

Let's go back five years together, shall we? Gig Gab was just a year old, and we all were just finding our footing here together. We had the pleasure of having Jan Hammer join us for a conversation in Gig Gab 68, and with both Paul and Dave out for a two week stretch, we figured this was a perfect time to revisit that interview, certainly our most downloaded episode ever. From his start in Prague, the stories flow, including tales about Jan’s experiences with Jeff Beck, Keith Emerson, Jaco Pastorius, Neal Schon, Mahavishnu Orchestra and even Jimi Hendrix. As we wrote in the show notes five years ago: there’s so much packed into these 43 minutes you’ll probably want to listen twice. For some of you, we've made that second listening even easier today! Enjoy! This episode has no official sponsors, but we wanted to remind you of our two active deals. The Ultimate Ears one expires this week! SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears is offering listeners 20% off with coupon code GIGGAB20. Offer ends on 8/14. SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggab” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.

Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! — Gig Gab 68 Redux

One of the reasons we all take the stage is in search of those moments where the band is just firing on all cylinders and the energy is flowing perfectly. At least that's what Paul tells Dave this week, and Dave agrees! Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about the components of a "perfect" gig, then listen as they explore topics of theater as it relates to rock-and-roll, getting the whole band on in-ears, and two new shows you need to watch. All this and more, and the only price of admission? Always Be Performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 314 - Tuesday, July 27, 2021 00:01:32 Houserockers Say Goodbye to Steve Extra $$ for Extra Time First come, first serve 00:11:56 When it’s firing on all cylinders When the conversation morphs back-and-forth between verbal and musical 00:19:26 Theatre chops in a Rock Band 00:29:30 SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears is offering listeners 20% off with coupon code GIGGAB20. Offer ends on 8/14. 00:32:00 Under The Volcano on 8/17 00:34:19 McCartney 3,2,1 on Hulu 00:46:59 The Claypool Lennon Delirium 00:48:18 Fling–All-Ears On Deck Strymon Iridium Joyo American Mackie MP320 00:55:00 GG 314 Outtro

Firing On All Musical Cylinders

Being a performer often means you get to be an invisible spectator... of the crowd who is watching you! Listen as Paul and Dave share some stories (new and old!) about what they've watched people do from the Working Musicians' side of the fourth wall. Then it's time to negotiate. How do you ask for money? How do you know why someone said, "no"? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors share their trials, tribulations, and advice. And remember: Always Be Performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 313 - Monday, July 19, 2021 00:02:33 Raymond-311-Went with the Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M 00:05:00 Chafed–Same As It Ever Was 00:15:38 Bitter Pill–Angry Dude, Great Show 00:20:22 When an ‘OK’ gig trends bad 00:26:56 Negotiating is just a conversation 00:30:33 When do you mention price? Always Be Following-Up (credit: Scott Jordan) SaneBox’s SaneReminders RFC = Reasons For Contact 00:43:29 GG 313 Outtro

People Behaving Like People

There's always at least a bit of a gamble in taking the stage. More often it comes up pretty standard, sometimes you get the Stage of Dread, but occasionally ... every now and then ... things are just perfect. Despite being a country apart, your two favorite weekend warriors each experienced that perfect stage with great sound this weekend, and they share their stories. That's not all, though, listen as Paul and Dave talk through Dave's magic word: Costume. Listen and then send in your thoughts to feedback@giggabpodcast.com All that and more... press play, and always be performing. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 312 - Monday, July 12, 2021 00:01:09 Bitter Pill – Hippies in the woods Hippy Hollow Earthworks SV33 00:10:26 When It Feels Good On Stage 00:14:05 Paul’s Road Trip Every man for himself vs. No one leaves until there’s a clean stage Dark Desert Eagles 00:31:40 The Magic Word: Costume 00:42:15 Antagonistic Club Policies 00:46:37 Replacing a Band Member 00:55:34 Losing the collaboration of a friend 01:00:17 GG 312 Outtro

The Ever-Elusive "Great Sound"

Your favorite weekend warriors had a revelation: It's easy to have a lot of microphones! Listen as Paul and Dave answer your questions about gear, including in-ears, mixers, and PA speakers (the microphones were their idea!). Also on the docket: the sacred space that is band rehearsal. Listen, learn, and enjoy. Oh, and send in your feedback, too! feedback@giggabpodcast.com is where you wanna be...and where we want you to be. Always Be Performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 311 - Wednesday, July 7, 2021 00:00:52 Voyeuristic Rehearsal Outcome 00:04:55 Losing a Key Band Member 00:10:52 Old Dominion — Songwriters, Sammy, and Petty! 00:15:51 Eric-Inexpensive In-Ears to Get? WAVS Custom MP-240 MP-320 Linsoul KZ Audio 00:27:08 More microphones than sense SE Microphones Heil Microphones 00:31:02 Raymond-Which PA to use for Small Acoustic Act? Bose L1 - $899 Knox Line Array - $199.99 Fishman SA330X - $849.95 Mackie SRM Flex - $799 Turbosound iP500 - $838 Turbosound iP300 - $460 Behringer X Air XR18 (16 XLR inputs) - $549 Mackie DL16S (16 XLR) - $849 Mackie ProFX12v3 (7 XLR) - $329 Soundcraft EPM8 (8 XLR) - $295 00:43:20 Teasing up the “Dress” topic 00:44:51 GG 311 Outtro

More Microphones Than Cents

Music connects us all, but how do you define the connection between you and your audience? You and your bandmates? Listen as Paul and Dave discuss, dissect, and even debate a few aspects of all this. Press play, enjoy, and please remember: always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 310 - Wednesday, June 30, 2021 00:02:34 Bitter Pill — There’s something happening here 00:14:13 Paul – Three Gig Weekend… Houserockers and Solo. 00:17:00 Voice issues 00:20:01 SPONSOR: Ultimate Ears Pro. To celebrate the return of live music, Ultimate Ears Pro is offering big discounts! Plus, they’re giving away a free UE SWITCH when you buy ANY UE PRO model. To learn more go to pro.ultimateears.com. 00:22:20 Public rehearsals. The key is knowing that what you’re doing sits in the balance between the most important thing and the most frivolous 00:29:05 Connecting your band 00:46:53 GG 310 Outtro

Bands and Connections

What's the definition of the perfect gig? Would you know it if you played it? If so, how will that impact the next gig? Listen as Dave and Paul talk through their recent performances and relate them to what the future will look like. Just remember, folks, even when you're making it up as you go, you can still always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 309 - Tuesday, June 22, 2021 00:00:45 The Houserockers’ Triumphant Return WAVS Custom In-Ears 00:13:15 The Perfect Gig Bitter Pill Bitter Pill at Eastman’s Farm 00:18:47 Brewhouse Gigs 00:33:57 Making it up as we go along 00:45:04 GigGab 309

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