Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast BackBeat Media

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



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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





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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





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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

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

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

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