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Lindsay Manfredi’s Road to Cold: Music, Micro-Pivots, and Radical Self-Worth
Episode 513
You follow Lindsay Manfredi’s wild, non-linear path from merch table to main stage, and she shows you exactly how saying yes, showing up, and outworking your fear can change your entire trajectory. Y…
Published on 3 hours ago
Booking Smarter, Singing Harder: Demetri Papanicolau on Gig Life
Episode 512
You follow Demetri Papanicolau’s winding path from Fidelity financial consultant to full-time booking agent and working musician, discovering how taking risks, saying yes to scary gigs, and learning …
Published on 1 week ago
From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan
Episode 511
Sean Monahan from Gale Bird joins Dave Hamilton to walk you through their path of being successful working musicians in an original band. You follow Gale Bird’s path from college songwriting to a 13-…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train
Episode 510
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Train’s drummer Matt Musty and host Dave Hamilton as they dive deep into gig wisdom, touring tips, and pro gear secrets. Learn why being on time, managin…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf
Episode 509
You drop into this episode walking side-by-side with David Leaf as he revisits the moments that shaped his life around Brian Wilson’s genius. You hear how Brian needed unconditional connection to cre…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math
Episode 508
You know that moment when a gig just clicks — when everyone on stage suddenly realizes it’s more than just a show? That’s where this episode starts. You’ll hear how saying “yes” to new gigs can lead …
Published on 1 month ago
Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity with Adam Moskowitz
Episode 507
In this episode, you’ll join Dave and returning guest co-host Adam Moskowitz, Chief Groove Officer of VAM Band, as they dive headfirst into the world of nanny tracks, first-gig chaos, and future-proo…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Sound Better, Gig Smarter: Tools, Tips, and Gear That Work
Episode 506
In this solo hang, you dig into the real tools that keep your sound clean and your gigs tight. You’ll learn how to tame noisy tracks with the Accusonus ERA bundle, Waves Clarity Vx, and iZotope RX, p…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Laughs, Life, and Lessons with James "Diamond" Williams from The Ohio Players
Episode 505
This week, you’re sitting down with funk legend James “Diamond” Williams from The Ohio Players! From his jazz roots and early gigs at age 14 to shaping the groove of “Love Rollercoaster” and “Fire,” …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Beyond The Stage: How Band Summits Change Everything
Episode 504
Mike Schulte returns to Gig Gab for a deep dive into the conversations that make bands stronger. You’ll explore how band summits—those intentional moments to step away from gigs and just talk—can res…
Published on 2 months ago