Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Market Your Gigs – GigGab 84
It’s one thing to put on a great show, it’s quite another to convince people to attend and put their butts in the seats or their feet on the dance floor! Today Paul and Dave talk through a few ways t…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Managing the Vibe at Gigs, Parties and Weddings
What happens when you expect a dance crowd and get one that wants to listen intently? Every gig is different, and many times you don’t get to control the vibe of the room you walk into. The only thin…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Falling into the Autumn Music Scene – GigGab 82
Autumn is almost here for those of us in the Northern hemisphere, and the gigs change right along with the New England leaves. Even though Paul’s not in New England (or, well, not usually), he’s expe…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
The Benefits of Intimidation – GigGab 81
Despite the shorter-than-usual gap between episodes, both Paul and Dave found themselves in intimidating scenarios they had to deal with in the moment. Caring about what you do and how you do it is a…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Watch What Goes Into and Out of Your Mouth – GigGab 80
Both musicians and bandleaders alike have to make split-second decisions and then live with them long-term, and today’s show is all about being a little more thoughtful about the things that both com…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Your Two Weekend Warriors Share a Weekend – GigGab 79
It finally happened: Dave and Paul played the gigs together that they’ve been discussing for the past few episodes. As always there are lessons that were learned, stories to tell, and sometimes both …
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Embracing Intensity and Lessons from the Pros – GigGab 78
Paul and Dave are in the final stages of their shared gig prep, but take a detour today to talk about all the other projects they each have going on and the value of embracing intensity. Then it’s ti…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77
Dave’s coming out to sub for The Houserockers in a couple of weeks, so it’s time for him and Paul to chat through some of the details required to ensure a good gig. Equipment, dress code, charts and …
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Outdoor Summer Gigs, Musical Inspirations & Uninvited Stage Visitors – GigGab 76
Paul curses Dave by revisiting the subject of People Behaving Badly, this time with the twist of discussing folks who feel the need to join your band (or any band!) on stage without invitation. Befor…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
The Energy Required To Be Intimate – GigGab 75
Today, Paul and Dave address the question a new bandleader asks about getting things started. As you might expect, your two favorite Weekend Warriors have a differing set of opinions on this, and tha…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago