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Click Tracks, Tribute Acts, and $20 Hacks: Gig Smarts with Corey Manske

Episode 487

You’re not alone if you’re running a click track on stage—more and more musicians are embracing it, and for good reason. This week on Gig Gab, Corey Manske joins Dave Hamilton to unpack how using a click can reduce stress, keep your band tight, and help you Always Be Performing. From essential stage gear like chapstick and a tape measure (you’ll get it), to the magic of “coopetition” among musicians, you’ll walk away with practical tools and mindset shifts. Corey shares how watching other players—and sometimes borrowing a rubber mallet—can lead to big breakthroughs.

But that’s just the beginning. You’ll hear how launching a Third Eye Blind tribute band taught Corey the power of planning, from finding the perfect frontman to handling contracts, stage plots, and backing tracks like a pro. Learn why tribute bands are dominating the venue scene and what it really means to “wear a disguise” on stage. You’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of tech setups—which apps might replace SoundCue, how to prep your tracks for any venue, and why slipping your sound engineer a $20 bill is a move worth making.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 487 – Monday, June 23rd, 2025
  • June 9th: National Detroit-Style Pizza Day
  • Guest co-host: Corey Manske
• 00:01:39 Everyone’s using a click (some of the time)
• 00:08:02 Taking the stress off by using a click live
  • Kill Switch

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