Podcast Episodes

Navigating The Resurgence

Episode 343

As the world of live music sees more and more of a resurgence, what are the important things to consider? Listen as Paul and Dave chat through things like managing your health, negotiating your way w…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Managing Your Musical Calendar

Episode 342

Keeping everyone on the same page in your band can be a trick, and Paul shares the method he used for his band this year, managing and then meeting those expectations so everyone could plan their liv…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Watch Him As He Goes...

Episode 341

With a week off and SXSW happening in between, Paul and Dave have lots to talk about today, including the sad news of the passing of Taylor Hawkins.

Dave saw some more great bands and music-related m…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

SXSW, Movies, & Knowing Your Audience

Episode 340

Paul’s got an idea about audience fatigue, Dave’s attending SXSW (remotely today, then in-person tomorrow), and there are some new music documentaries coming out. This is the hodge-podge upon which t…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

The Care and Feeding of Your Band

Episode 339

Sure, we rehearse, we practice (there’s a difference!), we craft setlists, and we gig…but what do you do to take care of your band as a unit? Paul asks Dave this pointed question and launches your tw…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Mailbag Time!

Episode 338

Y’all filled up the mailbag, so Paul and Dave dig in and share your thoughts, questions, reactions, and more! Topics include mics to record gigs, covering rap songs, and managing your reputation. Joi…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Open Your Heart to Music

Episode 337

Join Paul and Dave as they share Valentine’s Day together, Gig Gab-style! They talk about some gear they’re loving (and some they aren’t), some music they’re loving (there’s nothing they aren’t), and…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Managing Multiple Projects

Episode 336

It seems almost everyone is involved in multiple musical projects these days, and there’s a lot of good which can result from that. It can also create some headaches, both logistical and emotional. L…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Always Be Insuring...and Collaborating

Episode 335

It’s another jam session, folks, this one with themes of collaboration, limberness, and insurance. Some Gear Gab enters the fold, too, along with a cool new service for collaborating with other folks…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Getting Past "Good Enough"

Episode 334

As musicians — as humans — we’re constantly choosing our balance point between perfection and production. Paul and Dave dig into that today with regards to being “gig ready” with songs and your show.…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago