Podcast Episodes

Get Over Yourself

Episode 234

What do vanity songs, iPads on stage, Nashville, and your reviews of Gig Gab all have in common? Well, they teach Paul and Dave to get over themselves and just deliver the podcast for YOU, our listen…

Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

Keeping it Fresh

Episode 233

What do you do to keep things fresh for your band and your audience? What more could you do?

As much as we love the music, it’s not just about the music. There’s more we can all do – especially in to…

Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

AD(vertising) INFINITUM

Episode 232

What’s it take to get you to put your pants and shoes on and leave the couch? That’s the question to ask your would-be audience when deciding how to advertise to them. You want them to get up off the…

Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

Selling Your Band: First Contact

Episode 231

Listener Sean brings us back to the marketing table asking how best to make that very first contact with a potential club to play. Paul’s the experienced one here, and he leads us all through a great…

Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

The Rule of Three

Episode 230

Does your band have a new song approach policy? Maybe you need to adopt the rule of three. Maybe you need to tweak the wireless frequencies of your devices. Maybe it’s good to have a conversation abo…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

Comfy Slippers

Episode 229

There’s a point you can get to with a band where playing together feels like putting on your favorite comfy slippers. Things are happy, things are smooth, and you have room and confidence to conquer …

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

Finding (and leaving) Your Comfort Zone

Episode 228

It’s great to get your band to a place where you can just get setup and play without any issues. That’s not always easy, mind you, but it’s great. Paul and Dave both have a few stories – and a few ti…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

Confidence, Inclusivity, and Nightlife Crowds vs. Music Lovers

Episode 227

If your band can successfully employ the concept of intentional inclusivity with your crowd, you are destined for success. Listen as Paul and Dave open up this topic, and then send in your own though…

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

(Re-)Creating Your Base of Club Gigs

Episode 226

Have you ever had it where all the clubs you’re playing suddenly no longer want bands anymore? If you haven’t, you will. Thankfully, Paul and Dave have each been through it, and have some words of wi…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Does Your Band Have Buy-In?

Episode 225

When someone brings a new song in for your band to learn, what’s the process? What does it take for it to be a success? What does it take for your whole band to buy-in to the process?

Listen as Paul …

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago