Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast BackBeat Media

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

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Remember all the great gigs you've played? Guess what... your next gig could be one of those! Your favorite weekend warriors talk about creating those new memories by fueling your tank with the old ones.



Dave watched "What Drives Us", Paul saw Springsteen in the Killers' new video, they've both been experimenting with Facebook to promote things, and they share their stories, successes, failures, and thoughts.



Plus a new piece of gear is on the scene!



Press play to hear it all...and remember, always be performing. You might just be playing your next favorite gig!





00:00:00 Gig Gab 308 - Wednesday, June 16, 2021

00:00:43 The State of Things

00:10:13 Dave saw a concert!

00:14:35 The Killers with Bruce Springsteen

00:18:23 What Drives Us – Dave Grohl ‘Van Touring’ Documentary



Robert Berry on Gig Gab

Savor each moment, don’t take the time on stage for granted.

The college circuit started with DOA and Black Flag

Gathering of the Tribe (not Vibes… Dave misspoke)





00:41:54 Event Promotion: Facebook to “tease” an event

00:51:00 CSF-Catapult Ethernet-based sub-snake $140

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Gigs are coming back, for sure, but as what? Has your scene changed as a result of the pandemic reset? Are the same bands still out there doing there thing? Are new bands emerging?



Listen as Paul and Dave talk through all this and more. Plus, Dave played a basement gig and Paul's considering songwriting.



Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!





00:00:00 Gig Gab 307 - Tuesday, June 8, 2021

00:00:53 Learning the Blues



John Cutrone





00:05:06 Getting

00:10:16 Basement Gigs!

00:15:07 New faces on the scene(s)

00:31:07 Should I write my own songs?

00:34:23 DLH-Bar and Nightclub Foot Traffic and Visits up 33% this year

00:40:34 Andy-Managing Live Tempos



LiveBPM

Tempi

Tama Rhythm Watch





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When can you buy off-brand gear and still get the quality you need without breaking the bank? Paul and Dave talk about a few experiments they've recently performed and their results with not-the-name-brand stuff.



Paul added a little Frank to his set recently, and it opens up a conversation about how to approach collaboration, in general. As Paul says, "a band is an exercise in compromise."



Lastly, Dave's played a few gigs recently which have expanded his thinking about approaching your in-ear monitor mix, and he shares those tips with Paul and all of you. Have your own tips? Share 'em with your two favorite weekend warriors at feedback@giggabpodcast.com and they'll read 'em on the next episode!





00:00:00 Gig Gab 306 - Tuesday, June 1, 2021

00:06:25 Behringer B906 Guitar cabinet mic ($57 on Amazon as of show date)



Behringer B906 vs Senneheiser E906

Firefly Guitars





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00:16:09 Adding a little Frank!

00:19:11 The All Blues Gig



A Band is an Exercise in Compromise





00:32:13

00:33:32 More ears tricks



Remove the wedges

Set-it-and-forget-it

Add some reverb





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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 right in-ears, how to keep your voice strong throughout a gig and more. Your three favorite weekend warriors really have a lot to say this week, and Brian leads the charge.



Press play, and don't forget: Always Be Performing!





00:00:00 Gig Gab 305 - Monday, May 24, 2021

Guest: Brian Geller, from both Ultimate Ears and Atomic Punks



Michael Starr from Steel Panther

Dave Strout, Vocal Coach

Playing with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony





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00:18:50 Getting back to Playing Live



Brian uses UE Live

UE 7 for Singers and Guitar Players

Jerry Harvey on GigGab 





Tricks for selecting in-ears



Ask: What’s your repair lead-time

UE 11 for Drummers





Ultimate Ears Sping Sale

Getting the right IEM mix



Add some reverb

Mix ‘em yourself or let someone else do it?

Go with the Ambient Feature





Vocal tips

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Find Brian: Backstage.UltimateEars.com

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 from club band to wedding band.



In addition, of course, your two favorite weekend warriors love gear, and they've got some ideas to share with y'all about that, too! Press play...and always be performing!





00:00:00 Gig Gab 304 - Thursday, May 20, 2021

00:01:37 New mic for PitchSlap: Beyerdynamic TG D57



Previously: Shure PGA98H-XLR





00:03:39 Rehearsals happen for The Houserockers and FLING



The Stinkfoot Orchestra

CSF-Mackie MP-320





00:18:22 Dave-Gig Checklist Additions



Shoes

Guitar stand

Guitar strap

Charging cables

Spare speaker cables

Extension cords for power and audio

Business cards both for the band and personally.





00:20:56 Transitioning to a wedding band



Bryan-Transitioning to a Wedding Band via Grooming

Dave-Wedding Bands are so much more work!

Matt-Trade-offs between a club band and wedding machine





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