Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcas‪t‬ BackBeat Media

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 they end up!



No Gig Gab is complete without Gear Gab, though, and the guys talk about their initial experiences with the new, inexpensive, WAVS Custom in-ear monitors.



Listen for all this... and more! Press play, and always be performing!





00:00:00 Gig Gab 294 - Tuesday, March 2, 2021

00:02:33 Making a (Proper) Mistake

00:09:59 CSF-WAVS Custom In-Ears



Amazon MMCX Cables





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00:25:12 Covers vs. Originals

00:38:59 Gig Gab 294

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





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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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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 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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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.

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00:25:00 Picking songs for YOUR band



Phish’s Covers





00:41:31 GG Outtro



feedback@giggabpodcast.com

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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