Podcast Episodes
Back to Search3 minutes, 4 Chords, and The Truth: Remembering Tom Petty – Gig Gab 134
Paul and Dave take a moment – actually, an entire episode – to reflect upon what Tom Petty and his music meant to each of them. They have quite different stories to tell… press play, listen, and enjo…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Divvying Up Money and Perfecting your In-Ears – Gig Gab 133
How does your band divvy up gig money? Is there transparency or is it just flat-rate and that’s that? Paul and Dave talk through the finer (and not-so-finer!) points of this. Then it’s time to revisi…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Getting Your Moment to Shine – Gig Gab 132
Everyone wants their moment to shine, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing for everyone. Figuring out what that means for you is important. Even moreso, though, is figuring out what that …
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
The “American Girl” Litmus Test – Gig Gab 131
Sometimes you’ve gotta replace a bandmate… and sometimes it’s the drummer. Your two favorite band geeks talk through this process in-depth today, exploring both how you find someone (yes, including C…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Multiple Bands, Weather Issues, and Tip Jars – GigGab 130
Whether it’s you or someone you play with, you’ve almost certainly got to deal with the juggling act of playing in multiple bands. How do you handle schedule conflicts? What’s the best policy for you…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
The R.C.P.M. Formula – GigGab 129
Paul’s experience with the Los Gatos Music in the Park series over the past 10 weeks has given him a lot to think. What’s the secret to making a band successful? What even defines success? This is th…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Finding Your Band’s Formula – GigGab 128
When you’re picking songs to play, how much attention to you pay to the studio arrangement versus finding a live track? Which have you found works better for you? How do you distill that down in your…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
Gig Number Three is the Magic One! – GigGab 127
Both Paul and Dave had their third gigs with replacement drummers in their respective bands… and they both found that’s the gig when a little bit of magic begins to happen. Hear them tell their tales…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
Always Be … Prepared (and Performing… and Nice!) – GigGab 126
Listener Timothy shares a story that rings true with us and our motto: Always Be Performing! Before we get to that, though, there’s a conversation about another ABP motto: Always Be Prepared. And tha…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
Keeping Your Audience Engaged – GigGab 125
Every local band shares at least one concern: keeping your show fresh for your audience. The real question is, how do you do it? Do you take requests? Do you mix up your setlist? Do you ask the audie…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago