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From Festival Gigs to SXSW: Survival Tips for Musicians and Attendees
Episode 523
You get dropped into a two-show day where you’re juggling festival chaos, a paramedic emergency during set change, and a mysteriously mudded-out bas…
2 months, 1 week ago
From the Eric Church Tour to the Grammys: On the Bus with Cellist Kaitlyn Raitz
Episode 522
You’re riding along with Kaitlyn Raitz as she breaks down the real mechanics of touring at scale: staying human on a bus, finding tiny routines that …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cover Band Confidential’s Dan Ray: Test the Market, Then Rehearse
Episode 521
You kick off this week with Dan Ray by reframing failure as a tool, not a verdict. Instead of obsessing over the “vanity listen” after a gig or rehea…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Creating the Room You Want to Be In: Laura Whitmore and the She Rocks Story
Episode 520
You jump into this episode balancing the reality of working gigs with the mindset that keeps musicians moving forward. From Dave’s recent experiences…
3 months ago
Gear, Gimmicks, and the Good Stuff at NAMM 2026 – Gig Gab 519
Episode 519
You walk into NAMM 2026 thinking you will just wander and see what grabs you. You leave reminded that wandering works best when paired with a plan an…
3 months, 1 week ago
Gumbo, Gigs, and Grit: Bill Wharton’s Sauce Boss Path
Episode 518
Dave’s back from NAMM 2026 and has a little something to share about that. Actually three little somethings, so that’s where we start. But there’s mo…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Engineer Is in the Band: Instinct, Ears, and Live Sound with Mike deAlmeida
Episode 517
You’ve done gigs where nothing goes according to plan, but this episode reminds you that chaos is often the classroom. From sleeping on road cases at…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Be Prepared and Predictable: How Richie Castellano Stays Gig-Ready
Episode 516
You jump straight into the deep end with Richie Castellano as you explore what happens when preparation collides with opportunity. You follow his pat…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Mixing Legends Live: Robert Scovill at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Episode 515
You step into the pressure cooker of elite live sound, where Robert Scovill shows you why chaos is often the best teacher. From mixing Rock and Roll …
4 months ago
The Hidden Work of Fun: Systems for Working Musicians with Richard Page
Episode 514
You love the music, but being a working musician comes with friction, and this episode tackles it head-on. You dig into the real difference between t…
4 months, 1 week ago