292 episodes
Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast BackBeat Media
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Each week Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton come to you sharing their gigging experiences, tips and tricks learned, and interviews with other weekend warriors and pros. Wanna talk shop with your musical buddies? Look no further than GigGab!
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What is a Band?
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 tips to share, and some realities to share, too.
Listen as Paul and Dave talk through all of us. And remember, whether in your band or online: always be performing!
00:00:00 Gig Gab 293 - Monday, February 22, 2021
00:00:48 Jamkazam Tests
ASIO Drivers
00:15:47 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.
00:17:43 Merch!
Cover Band Confidential
Threadless.com
RedBubble.com
00:19:09 Gigging!
00:19:50 What is a band?
Dan Curcio
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Duct Tape to The Rescue
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, old, and upcoming favorite gear, too. Press play... and always be performing!
00:00:00 Gig Gab 292 - Monday, February 15, 2021
00:00:47 Happy Gig Gab Anniversary on Feb 19th!
00:02:57 From Blissful Ignorance to Jaded Vet… To Blissful Vet!
00:06:22 Socially-Distanced Gigs
00:08:35 Duct Tape to The Rescue
00:13:52 Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Cover Band Confidential
May Internal Miking System
00:26:43 Gideon-Lights, Camera, and Editing on a Budget
Softbox Lighting Kit
DaVinci Resolve
Lumix D7
Free LUTs for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and More
00:32:04 Adam-291-Recallying Lyrics...and Much more!
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Don't Think, Just Concentrate
'Don't think so much... just concentrate.' These were the words Jaco said to a young Peter Erskine... easier said than done, but oh so right! Listen as Dave and Paul talk through their own versions of these, especially as it relates to truly learning the music you're playing.
Then it's on to discussing pricing ourselves as musicians as we begin to emerge from our respective lockdowns. Lots to think about here, and the past is only able to provide a few hints for us to go with. The rest we'll have to make up on our own! Always be performing folks, especially when you're not.
00:00:00 Gig Gab 291 - Monday, February 8, 2021
00:01:23 The Benefits of Memorization
00:11:57 Don’t Think Just Concentrate
Miley Cyrus Halftime Show
00:23:00 More Reps!
00:29:11 Paul-Two Acoustic Gigs
00:30:10 Revisit Your Pricing Thoughts
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Don't Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable
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 it's on to picking songs for your band, including a new litmus test your two favorite weekend warriors haven't discussed in the past!
00:00:00 Gig Gab 290 - Tuesday, February 2, 2021
00:01:09 The glimpses of a re-opening
00:04:39 Jay Siegan: guarantees vs. the door
00:08:08 Don’t Get Cocky… Don’t Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable.
00:23:13 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.
00:25:00 Picking songs for YOUR band
Phish’s Covers
00:41:31 GG Outtro
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The Stage of Tomorrow
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 — and future tech — that might exist to really help us evolve our setups in meaningful ways. Dave has been able to test his new "no PA" studio with Fling lately, and he and Paul talk through in-ear tech, portable amps, and more as they paint a rosy image of our cleaner, quieter futures.
Against anyone's better judgment, Dave also wades into the rant pool today with a bit of commentary on the music gear industry. Look out!
And remember ... press play ... and always be performing.
00:00:00 Gig Gab 289 - Wednesday, January 27, 2021
00:01:09 Fling Rehearsals!
00:10:00 The No-PA Setup
PreSonus 2626
Mackie SRM350
Mackie Reach
00:17:23 Johnnie D-288-CSF-Boss ACS Pro
00:20:03 CSF-JamStack portable amp
00:21:11 CSF-Mackie MP-240 BTA Universal Fit In-Ear Monitors
00:24:35 The possibility of In-Ear Transmitter Receivers
Pop Fiction
00:42:00 WAVS Custom
00:43:24 Gibson acquired Mesa Boogie
00:44:51 Universal Audio releases Guitar Pedals
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CESNAMMGearGab
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 and Dave talk about some gear they've tested and some they'd like to test, as well as some anecdotes that spring from such geeky conversations. Press play, enjoy, then send in your favorite gear to feedback@giggabpodcast.com.
00:00:00 Gig Gab 288 - Monday, January 18, 2021
00:01:21 The apprehension of that first rehearsal
00:11:24 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.
00:13:31 Paul got his Positive Grid Spark Amp $299
00:15:28 CSF from CES: Nuheara IQbuds2 Max
00:22:34 CSF from CES: SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Pro
00:25:23 Apogee One Interface
00:26:31 Streaming Comfort
mimoLive
Universal Audio M1 Incompatibility
00:39:31 CSF from NAMM: Mackie Onyx Mixers
00:43:13 Apple’s M1 MacBook Air
00:45:47 CSF from NAMM: More Paiste Signature Series Cymbals
00:46:41 Wuhan Cymbals
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