Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

Brian Geller, singer with Van Halen tribute The Atomic Punks (oh, and with a day job at Ultimate Ears) joins the show today to talk in-ears, tribute bands, and oh so much more. Listen as Brian shares his tips with Paul and Dave about getting a good in-ear mix, selecting […] The post Brian Geller: In-Ear Monitors, Tribute Bands, and More! — Gig Gab 305 appeared first on Gig Gab.

What is a Wedding Band? While there are many answers to this question, there is one which takes precedence over all others. Do you know which that is? Listen as Paul and Dave chat through this interesting topic, including hearing them share a lot of your thoughts about the transition […] The post What is a Wedding Band? — Gig Gab 304 appeared first on Gig Gab.

As we’re getting back to playing gigs again, we might’ve been practicing our instruments through pandemic, but most of us haven’t been practicing setting up and tearing down for gigs. It stands to reason that those first couple of gigs out might have some logistical rough edges! With that in […] The post What’s On Your Gig-Packing Checklist? — Gig Gab 303 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Gigs are slowly starting to happen again, so Paul brings the question: what songs are the best songs for your band to be playing? Listen as he and Dave talk through this and decide what it means to be unique. One thing’s for sure: they don’t have a unique definition […] The post Uniqueness, Competition, and Ego – Gig Gab 302 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Gigs are on the schedule, rehearsals are happening, and there’s music to be played by your two favorite weekend warriors. Still, coming out of all this pandemicking will not necessarily be any easier than getting into it, at least not for Dave. Listen as he and Paul talk through what […] The post Rough Landings and Axe Grinding — Gig Gab 301 appeared first on Gig Gab.

New beginnings are in the air! Dave and Paul have gigs booked, Dave saw live music indoors, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Your two favorite weekend warriors even took this special day to enjoy a little detour chatting about R.E.M. Press play and enjoy, […] The post Getting Back to Business — Gig Gab 300 appeared first on Gig Gab.

David Jameson joins the show today to share his stories about playing in some of the top tribute bands in the country. Touring the world with Trey Gunn, Jerry Marotta, and more, David’s stories are both interesting and enlightening. You never know where a chance encounter is going to lead […] The post David Jameson, Gig Performer and Tribute Band Extraordinaire! — Gig Gab 299 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Certainly your show on stage is a reflection of your band’s brand, and so are your actions on social media. What about your fans on social media, though? They can also define who you are. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors go through all this and more. Then Dave […] The post Social Media Management, SXSW Music Movies, More — Gig Gab 298 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Alliteration is fun, but playing music is even funner. Listen as Paul and Dave talk through some recent rehearsals, gigs, streaming projects, and more. Politics even comes up in a conversation about SXSW…but probably not the way you think. You’ll just have to listen and see! Press play and join […] The post Tipping Tips, Streaming Styles, and SXSW — Gig Gab 297 appeared first on Gig Gab.

It’s time to talk In-Ears, and it’s time to bring in the Big Guns. Dan East, The Mix Doctor, joins Paul and Dave today to discuss specific solutions to all your in-ear monitoring problems. Listen as Dan shares his tips and wisdom for Audio Tetris, starting with the bigger shirt, […] The post Mixing In-Ears with The Mix Doctor — Gig Gab 296 appeared first on Gig Gab.

What’s it going to take for you and your bandmates to all agree it’s safe to take the stage together again? What’s that first gig look like? What about the first rehearsal? What about the plan for it all? This is what Paul and Dave chew on together today, and […] The post Frictionless Reopening — Gig Gab 295 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Do you play covers? Do you play originals? Is one right or wrong? These questions seem to come up over and over again, so Paul and Dave share their views from their very different backgrounds. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors hash through this and more…and let’s see where […] The post Covers and Originals: A Battle? — Gig Gab 294 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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 […] The post What is a Band? — Gig Gab 293 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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, […] The post Duct Tape to The Rescue — Gig Gab 292 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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 […] The post Don’t Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable — Gig Gab 290 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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 […] The post The Stage of Tomorrow — Gig Gab 289 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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 […] The post CESNAMMGearGab — Gig Gab 288 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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 […] The post Keeping Your Band Together — Gig Gab 287 appeared first on Gig Gab.

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 […] The post The Value of Prep Time — Gig Gab 286 appeared first on Gig Gab.