Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast
By Dave Hamilton & Friends
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Episodes: 477
Rob D
Jun 22, 2022
I enjoy listening to these guys talk about music, they are often funny and insightful. If you want to hear about the day to day of being a working musician, give this show a listen.
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Welcome to Gig Gab—the podcast sanctuary for working musicians and anyone fascinated by the vibrant, often unseen world behind every note played on stage. Whether you’re a musician, a member of the crew, or just someone who loves peeking behind the curtain to discover the secrets of live performances, you’ve found your tribe.
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Monique Powell of Save Ferris: Ska, Struggles, and Sweet Comebacks
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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The Vaultmeister’s Voice: Joe Travers on Zappa, Duran Duran, and the Power of Performance
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Booking SXSW Like a Pro with Parker Woodland
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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How to Attend SXSW: Tips from Gig Gab and Roadcase Podcast
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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$20K to Rock? The True Cost of Putting on a Show
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Breaking Sound Barriers with Dark Matter IEMs
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Changing Goals From Perfection...to Survival
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Recording Your Gigs, Skeletal Bleed, and 31 Degrees
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Glam, Gigs, and Grit: Keanan Duffty’s Path Through Rock and Fashion
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Cover Celebrations, Hard Work, & the Road: Pat Guadagno’s Musical Journey
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Feels Like The First Time...At NAMM — Gig Gab 467
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Music, Marketing, and Mischief with Tory Smith
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Colors, Concepts, and Creativity with Jon McCormack
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Rocking the Stage: Richard Page's Tribute Tales
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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From Charity to Casinos: Gigs, Growth, and Giving Back
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Backstage Secrets: 12 Months of Band Life Tips
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Fueling Fan Excitement and Band Energy with Tom Jarvis
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Music, Marketing, and Mischief with Bruce Bennett
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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From Covers to Originals with North County Band
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Parthenon Huxley's Harmonious Adventures
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Pooch's Path: From Recording Rooms to Rocking Arenas
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Bandmates Unite: Navigating Gig Challenges Together
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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RagDolls Rise: Susie Major's Tribute Band Story
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Buck Dharma: Guitars, Tech, and Touring Tales
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Sound Science: From DIY to Pro Mics with Matt McGlynn
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Gary Burr: The Art of Songwriting and Saying Yes
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Listener Feedback, Tips, and Gear Gab Galore
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Sound Wisdom with Bryan "Froggy" Cross: IEMs, Mics, and More
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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From The Jackson Five to Shaun Cassidy: Bob LeVitus’ Untold Tales of Touring Legends
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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From Creem to the Stage: Dusty Wright's Music Stories
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Bakithi Kumalo: Groove, Graceland, and the Power of Consistency
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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From Bandmates Gone Rogue to Maximizing Gigs: Keep Fans Engaged
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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How to Perfect Your Harmonies and Elevate Your Band's Sound
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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How Music Heals: Daniel Levitin on the Neuroscience of Sound
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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The Performer’s Summer: Nonstop Gigs, Fresh Gear, and New Beginnings
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Strong Songs Unveiled: Kirk Hamilton’s Musical Exploration
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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My Town & Beyond: Brian Ray's Journey from Monster Mash to McCartney's Stage
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Tribute Bands, Pink Slips, and Taylor Swift
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Digital Mixers 101: Essential Tips on Gain, Compression, EQ, and Beyond
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Tris Imboden Talks Rock 'n' Roll, In-Ear Monitors, Kenny Loggins, and More
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Booking Agent Guide for Bands with Lara Supan
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Song-Learning Tips and Cover Band Greatness
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Staying Awake with Music, Mixers, and Motivation
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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The Band to Business Evolution with Crisco
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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From Sit-In to Album Release: Heather Smith's Musical Journey
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Cleaning Up Your In-Ears Mix...And Your Ears
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Gems, Gear, & Gigs!
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May 27, 2024 |
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Three Decades of Harmony: Bob Vose on Fortune's Formula for Staying Together
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May 20, 2024 |
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Nerding Out About Live Sound with Robert Scovill
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May 13, 2024 |
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Avoiding Rats Nests
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May 06, 2024 |
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Self-Promotion and Redheaded Air Drummers with Best Not Broken
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Refreshments & Rapport with Train's Matt Musty
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Demolishing Walls & Pulling Teeth with Adam Moskowizard
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Gear Gab and Lessons from The Road with Area 52 Studios
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Taking Your Music Career from Dependent to Provider with Matt Gibson
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Always Be...Respecting Your Audience (with special guest: Dallas Taylor)
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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No Shame In The Pop Game
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Temperamental Bass Players
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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The Spirit of Your Band
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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NAMM 2024 Gear Gab & Reflections
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Nine Years of Gabbing
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Behind the Beat: Navigating Band Dynamics and Fly-Away Shows
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Masterful Mixes & Mistaken Identities: Brad Madix’s Tips from Florence to Rush to Linkin Park, & Celebrity Mix-Ups
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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The Box That Makes Your Gig Sound Crappier
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Four-Walling Connections With Your Audience
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Did Dan Say Grub Gab?
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Healthy Hearing with Music Audiologist, Frank Wartinger
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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State Dependent Learning
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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A Gear Gab to End The Year
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Is It An Audition, or Just a Hang?
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Be Social on Social Media
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Changes Are Afoot
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Ventriloquism is Art
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Musical Plumbers
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Keeping It Equitable with Christopher "High C" Breen
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Clubbing Seals
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Alclair Custom IEMs: Affordable Quality
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Rebranding Your Band
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Mike Schulte from Pork Tornadoes
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Take Your Time
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Adam Moskowitz, The Invisible Conductor
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Grip It & Rip It
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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The Fragile Nature of Bands
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Musical Accountability
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Reverse Engineering Rock and Roll with SuperMegaUltraGroovy’s Chris Liscio
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Always Be...Perfecting Your Craft
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Reading The Red Flags
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Surprise, You're The Headliner
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Keep The Sound Guy Stocked!
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Attention is Performing
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Billy Butler, Rock and Roll Cellist
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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A Hairless Summer
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Which Gigs are Most Enjoyable?
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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It Doesn't Work!
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May 23, 2023 |
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Listen To The Universe (and The Music)
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May 16, 2023 |
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I Want More E-Mail!
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May 02, 2023 |
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Digging (Into) NAMM 2023 with Guest Dan East
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Sharing The Tea Leaves
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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The Sound of Progress
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Ethical Gymnastics
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Always Be Entertaining
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Raise Your Damned Prices!
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Hey, Leave Those Gains Alone
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Eight Years of Bending Your Ears
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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What's Your Band's Fungibility?
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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The Gmail Story
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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No Drama The Day of The Gig
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Play Dive Bars!
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Don't Be That Guy
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Dissecting Songs
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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The Etiquette of Music
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Discovering Music In Today's World
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Barn Burners, Door Splits, and Sunday Gigs
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Every Band Needs a Davis
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Playing In Tune (With The Universe)
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Sorting Your Musical Life
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Lessons Learned
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Compromise, Collaboration, and Communication
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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First You Applaud, *Then* We Play The Next Song
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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High-Stakes Stage Roulette
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Wait ‘Til You Hear OUR Version of The Chicken Dance!
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Overcoming the First-Set Blues
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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The Business of Music
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Beware Backline Roulette
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Beyond The Music with Tribute Band "Tom Petty" Bruce Hilton
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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The Jeanine Syndrome
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Learning How To Sing As a Band
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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If You Can Drink a Beer On Stage, You Can Mix Your Ears
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Finding Your Number One Fan
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Managing Your Musical Priorities
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Perfecting Your Setup Routine
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Of Harmonicas and Headset Mics
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May 23, 2022 |
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Mixing From The Stage
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May 09, 2022 |
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The Rehearsal-Less Band
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May 02, 2022 |
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Navigating The Resurgence
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Managing Your Musical Calendar
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Watch Him As He Goes...
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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SXSW, Movies, & Knowing Your Audience
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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The Care and Feeding of Your Band
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Mailbag Time!
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Open Your Heart to Music
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Managing Multiple Projects
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Always Be Insuring...and Collaborating
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Getting Past "Good Enough"
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Viva La Sum Of Your Band's Parts
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Embracing and Tweaking Your Sales Process
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Evolving Your Band
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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The Perspective of a Year
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Of Clicks and Cliques
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Musical Mind Melding
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Songwriting, The Beatles, and You
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Slowing Down The Music
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Musical Work Ethic
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Dissecting Difficult Music
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Always Be Performing…Uniquely
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Focus and Discipline
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Band Leadership Styles
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Gear Gab, Rehearsal Structure, and More
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Turning Up Your Band's Efficiency
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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What is a Successful Gig?
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Do You Instruct Your Audience?
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Your Band Needs a Brown M&M Clause
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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What's Your Band's Image?
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! — Gig Gab 68 Redux
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Firing On All Musical Cylinders
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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People Behaving Like People
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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The Ever-Elusive "Great Sound"
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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More Microphones Than Cents
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Bands and Connections
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Chasing The Perfect Gig
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Savor The Moment
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Basement Shows and New Faces
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Inexpensive Gear, In-Ear Tricks, and a little Frank!
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Brian Geller from The Atomic Punks and Ultimate Ears: In-Ear Monitors, Tribute Bands, and More!
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May 24, 2021 |
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What is a Wedding Band?
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May 20, 2021 |
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What's On Your Gig-Packing Checklist?
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May 10, 2021 |
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Uniqueness, Competition, and Ego
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May 05, 2021 |
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Rough Landings and Axe Grinding
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Getting Back to Business
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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David Jameson, Gig Performer and Tribute Band Extraordinaire!
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Social Media Management, SXSW Movies, More
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Tipping Tips, Streaming Styles, and SXSW
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Mixing In-Ears with The Mix Doctor
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Frictionless Reopening
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Covers and Originals: A Battle?
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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What is a Band?
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Duct Tape to The Rescue
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Don't Think, Just Concentrate — Gig Gab 291
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Don't Get Complacent, Get Uncomfortable
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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The Stage of Tomorrow
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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CESNAMMGearGab
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Keeping Your Band Together
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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The Value of Prep Time
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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Missing Band Rehearsal
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Changes In The Air
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Weekend Warriors' Holiday Wish Lists
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Conspiring to Play Again
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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The Art of Scheduling
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Eyes With Pride
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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The Great Reset
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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The Art of Learning — Gig Gab 278
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Gear and Your Local Music Shop
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Lead Singer Takeover
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Making a Band a Family
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Uncommon Hits
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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You Haven't Seen My Fastball... Yet!
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Keep Your Feet Moving
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Playing For the Love of Music
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Where is Live Music Going?
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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The Value of Preparation
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Take The Note
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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The Etiquette of Subbing
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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The Same Amount of Crazy
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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The Meeting of Four Minds, a Crossover Episode
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Where's The QuickStart Guide?
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Asterisk Pandemic — Gig Gab 263
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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David Shanhun: Looping, Streaming, Playing
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Playing the Pandemic Stage
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Re-Entry Anxiety
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Almost Willing...
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Dave Cook: Streaming Sound Advice, Love Shack, Carly Simon, and More
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Lighting, Ranting, & Planning Your Next Show
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May 26, 2020 |
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Payscale, Licensing, and Toys
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May 18, 2020 |
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Brad Madix: Stories from Front of House with Rush, Queensrÿche, Jane's Addiction, and More
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May 04, 2020 |
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Gear Gab
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Managing–and Learning–Your Fans' Expectations
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Thinking of the Stage
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Cover Band Central's Steve Witschel on Live Streaming and More
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Live Streaming Tech and Trusting The Muse
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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The Evolution of Online Busking
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Cancelations ... Mean Opportunity
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Mike Dias, a Career of In-Ears
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Who's Driving The Bus?
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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The In-Ear Transition – Gig Gab 245
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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How Do You Scream?
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Recording – and Managing – Your Band
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Blues, Bits, and Bosses
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Do You Want My Help?
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Should We Play It Like The Record?
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Song Selection, Cowbells, & The Professor
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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In Search of Fair Money
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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The House Band Concept
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Band Psychology
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Just Sing It Straight
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Get Over Yourself
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Keeping it Fresh
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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AD(vertising) INFINITUM
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Selling Your Band: First Contact
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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The Rule of Three
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Comfy Slippers
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Finding (and leaving) Your Comfort Zone
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Confidence, Inclusivity, and Nightlife Crowds vs. Music Lovers
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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(Re-)Creating Your Base of Club Gigs
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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Does Your Band Have Buy-In?
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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What's in Your Rider?
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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What is Your Band's Purpose?
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Aug 23, 2019 |
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The Final 45
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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Eff That.
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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Trusting Your Fellow Musicians
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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The Definition of Great
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Jul 15, 2019 |
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I Really Wanted "Tiny Dancer"
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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Request-O-Rama
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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Lost a Gig? You're Not The First
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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The Teen Town Edition
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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The Glass Ceiling for Cover Bands?
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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Analyzing Your Performances
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May 30, 2019 |
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What’s Your Scene? – Gig Gab Podcast 212
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May 21, 2019 |
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Shared Guilty Pleasures – Gig Gab Podcast 211
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May 13, 2019 |
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The Martini Metric – Gig Gab Podcast 210
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May 06, 2019 |
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Down the Musical Wormhole: Reflecting, Reacting, and Reading – Gig Gab Podcast 209
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Apr 30, 2019 |
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Gig Gab MailBag: Get Your Eyes off Your Pad – Gig Gab Podcast 208
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Apr 22, 2019 |
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The Value of The Singalong – Gig Gab Podcast 207
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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Care and Feeding of Your Instrument – Gig Gab Podcast 206
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Apr 01, 2019 |
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SXSW, Singalongs, & Filling Your Setlist – Gig Gab Podcast 205
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Mar 25, 2019 |
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The Mr. Jimmy Story – Gig Gab Podcast 204
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Mar 15, 2019 |
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Fist Bump To The Rescue – Gig Gab Podcast 203
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Mar 04, 2019 |
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Music Mechanics – Gig Gab Podcast 202
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Feb 25, 2019 |
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Propofol Airlines & The Spank Box – Gig Gab Podcast 201
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Feb 18, 2019 |
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When You’ve Got it Right, Trust Yourself – Gig Gab Podcast 200
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Feb 11, 2019 |
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The Who Are You? Episode – Gig Gab Podcast 199
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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Always Be Performing…With Semaphore – Gig Gab Podcast 198
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Jan 28, 2019 |
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Dan Meblin from Pop Fiction – Gig Gab 197
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Jan 21, 2019 |
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Controlling Your Outward Vibe – Gig Gab Podcast 196
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Jan 17, 2019 |
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Songs, Lessons, Resolutions, and Synchronicity – Gig Gab 195
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Dec 31, 2018 |
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Satisfying Setlists and Christmas Wish Lists – Gig Gab Podcast 194
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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Know Your Place Amongst Your Fellow Musicians – Gig Gab Podcast 193
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Dec 10, 2018 |
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Managing Your Holiday Season Calendar & Stomp Boxes Revisited – Gig Gab Podcast 192
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Dec 04, 2018 |
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The Goblin Cock Story – Gig Gab Podcast 191
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Nov 26, 2018 |
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Stomping Out the Stomp Boxes – Gig Gab Podcast 190
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Nov 19, 2018 |
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Nashville and The “Rinse” Lesson – Gig Gab Podcast 189
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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Cherish Your Downtime, Too – Gig Gab Podcast 188
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Nov 05, 2018 |
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Managing Relationships with Clubs, Owners, Bands, and Fans – Gig Gab Podcast 187
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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Trumpets, Tubas, and Squirrels – Gig Gab Podcast 186
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Oct 22, 2018 |
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Believe First, Negotiate Second – Gig Gab Podcast 185
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Oct 08, 2018 |
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Subs Happen! – Gig Gab Podcast 184
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Oct 01, 2018 |
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Counting Up-beat Intros…and other things – Gig Gab Podcast 183
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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Anxiety, Bad Guys, and Accounting – Gig Gab Podcast 182
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Sep 17, 2018 |
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Evening Flow and Clean Stages – Gig Gab Podcast 181
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Sep 10, 2018 |
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Do Your Fans Love You Too Much? – Gig Gab Podcast 180
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Sep 04, 2018 |
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Finding On-Stage Bliss – Gig Gab Podcast 179
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Aug 27, 2018 |
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Managing Your On-Stage Comfort – Gig Gab Podcast 178
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Aug 20, 2018 |
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The Benefits and Pitfalls of Creating Live Art – Gig Gab Podcast 177
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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Shuffling Experiences – Gig Gab Podcast 176
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Aug 07, 2018 |
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The Flow of One Heartbeat – Gig Gab Podcast 175
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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When Your Brain Starts Playing – Gig Gab Podcast 174
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Jul 23, 2018 |
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Buddy Gibbons: Building a Music Career – Gig Gab Podcast 173
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Jul 09, 2018 |
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Choosing Happy Songs … and Which Drummers could have replaced Keith Moon? – Gig Gab Podcast 172
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Jul 02, 2018 |
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Communicating Your Professionalism – Gig Gab Podcast 171
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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Value Simplicity, Highlight the Differences – Gig Gab Podcast 170
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Music From the Fan’s Perspective – Gig Gab Podcast 169
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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The Art of “No” – Gig Gab Podcast 168
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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Paging Mr. Murphy – Gig Gab Podcast 167
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May 28, 2018 |
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How Much Ego is Too Much Ego? – Gig Gab Podcast 166
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May 21, 2018 |
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Eating at the Grown-Ups’ Table – Gig Gab Podcast 165
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May 14, 2018 |
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Intentional Collaboration – Gig Gab Podcast 164
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May 07, 2018 |
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The China Buddha Fat Man Conundrum – Gig Gab Podcast 163
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Apr 30, 2018 |
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Performance Tips 101 – Gig Gab Podcast 162
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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Everyone is Brave Online – Gig Gab Podcast 161
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Apr 16, 2018 |
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Your Brain is Very Busy on Stage – Gig Gab 160
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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The Implied Contract with Your Audience – Gig Gab Podcast 159
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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The Conversation With Your Audience – Gig Gab Podcast 158
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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SXSW, New Bands, New Films, and a New Way of Thinking about Older Music – Gig Gab 157
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Mar 19, 2018 |
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Rock Star Bathroom Politics – Gig Gab 156
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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Always get a contract? Well, sort of… – Gig Gab Podcast 155
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Feb 26, 2018 |
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Your Band & Facebook – Gig Gab Podcast 154
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Feb 19, 2018 |
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Praise to the Go-Getters – Gig Gab Podcast 153
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Feb 12, 2018 |
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Nirvana Night vs. Fight Night – Gig Gab Podcast 152
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Feb 07, 2018 |
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The Loneliness Component – Gig Gab Podcast 151
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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“Up Here, Nothing Can Touch Us” – Gig Gab Podcast 150
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Jan 22, 2018 |
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Managing Your Body on Stage – Gig Gab Podcast 149
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Jan 15, 2018 |
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Selling Your Band! – Gig Gab Podcast 148
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Jan 08, 2018 |
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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Money – Gig Gab Podcast 147
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Jan 03, 2018 |
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Coffee House Gigs & Starting From Scratch – Gig Gab Podcast 146
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Dec 27, 2017 |
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Crowd (Over-)Participation & Marketing Your Band – Gig Gab Podcast 145
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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Listen and Learn – Gig Gab Podcast 144
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Dec 11, 2017 |
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Pitch is Non-Negotiable – Gig Gab Podcast 143
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Dec 04, 2017 |
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Let’s Have The Volume Conversation – Gig Gab Podcast 142
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Nov 29, 2017 |
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A Musical Thanksgiving – Gig Gab Podcast 141
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Nov 20, 2017 |
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Who is Your Band’s MacGuyver? – Gig Gab Podcast 140
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Nov 15, 2017 |
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Technology, Organization, and Protecting Your Hearing – Gig Gab Podcast 139
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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Are You In It For The Money? – Gig Gab Podcast 138
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Oct 30, 2017 |
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Washing the Dirty Laundry of the Music Business – Gig Gab 137
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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The Grandma Factor – Gig Gab 136
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Oct 16, 2017 |
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Replaying the Hits, and Reevaluating Your Habits – Gig Gab 135
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Oct 10, 2017 |
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3 minutes, 4 Chords, and The Truth: Remembering Tom Petty – Gig Gab 134
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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Divvying Up Money and Perfecting your In-Ears – Gig Gab 133
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Sep 25, 2017 |
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Getting Your Moment to Shine – Gig Gab 132
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Sep 18, 2017 |
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The “American Girl” Litmus Test – Gig Gab 131
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Sep 13, 2017 |
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Multiple Bands, Weather Issues, and Tip Jars – GigGab 130
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Sep 06, 2017 |
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The R.C.P.M. Formula – GigGab 129
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Aug 28, 2017 |
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Finding Your Band’s Formula – GigGab 128
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Aug 22, 2017 |
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Gig Number Three is the Magic One! – GigGab 127
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Aug 14, 2017 |
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Always Be … Prepared (and Performing… and Nice!) – GigGab 126
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Aug 07, 2017 |
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Keeping Your Audience Engaged – GigGab 125
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Jul 31, 2017 |
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Cancelations and Renegotiations – GigGab 124
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Jul 24, 2017 |
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Camaraderie Culture & Gig-Specific Strategies – GigGab 123
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Jul 17, 2017 |
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Those Pesky Klingons – GigGab 122
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Jul 10, 2017 |
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Finding Balance: Big Stages, Band, and Family – GigGab 121
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Jun 26, 2017 |
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Paul Costley, Booking Agent: Walking the Fine Line Between Rooms and Bands – GigGab 120
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Jun 19, 2017 |
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Isolate the Distractions – GigGab 119
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Jun 12, 2017 |
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The Comfort of Being on Stage – GigGab 118
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Jun 05, 2017 |
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It Ain’t Bragging If You Can Back It Up! – GigGab 117
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May 30, 2017 |
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Musical Snobbery – GigGab 116
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May 23, 2017 |
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Soft Silicone, Hard Acrylic, and Managing a Trio – GigGab 115
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May 15, 2017 |
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Exploring the Drummer’s Vantage Point – GigGab 114
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May 08, 2017 |
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Can Anyone Hear the Elephant on the Stage? – GigGab 113
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May 01, 2017 |
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The 1990s Conundrum – GigGab 112
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Apr 24, 2017 |
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Rock-and-Roll Hand Signals & The Fragility of Changing Personnel – GigGab 111
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Firing a Club – GigGab 110
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Apr 13, 2017 |
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Pick Up Something When You Drop It! – GigGab 109
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Apr 03, 2017 |
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Time Flies … But it still Matters! – GigGab 108
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Mar 27, 2017 |
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Band Leaders: Get Your Empathy Elsewhere – GigGab 107
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Mar 20, 2017 |
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Healthy Competition, Studio Songs, & Auditions
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Mar 13, 2017 |
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Do You Have a Tambourine? – GigGab 105
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Mar 06, 2017 |
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Fixing Feedback and Stage Sound with Audio Engineer Andy Dolph – GigGab 104
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Feb 27, 2017 |
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What’s Wrong with My In-Ears? – GigGab 103
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Feb 20, 2017 |
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Production – and Producer – Value – GigGab 102
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Feb 13, 2017 |
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Tower PA Systems, Working With a Click, & Jam Time – GigGab 101
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Feb 06, 2017 |
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Kenny Aronoff Chats about Managing Your Schedule, Working Hard, Being a Team Player & More – GigGab 100
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Jan 30, 2017 |
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The Born To Run-Starship Trooper-Reggae Extravaganza! – GigGab 99
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Jan 23, 2017 |
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Live Inspiration, Sound Tweaks, and Desert Island Discs – GigGab 98
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Jan 18, 2017 |
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What’s the Premise of Your Working Band? – GigGab 97
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Jan 09, 2017 |
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Should Everyone Use the Same Vocal Mic? – GigGab 96
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Dec 28, 2016 |
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Santa Paul and Santa Dave’s Holiday Wish List for Fellow Musicians – GigGab 95
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Dec 21, 2016 |
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Maximizing Setup Time, Taking Requests, and Repairing Relationships – GigGab 94
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Dec 12, 2016 |
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It’s All About The Audition – GigGab 93
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Dec 05, 2016 |
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What’s That Groove? – GigGab 92
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Nov 28, 2016 |
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Tax Gab & Gear Gab – GigGab 91
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Nov 21, 2016 |
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Four-Walling, Tribute Acts, and Substance Use – GigGab 90
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Nov 14, 2016 |
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Sound Sources, Merchandise and Pay – GigGab 89
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Nov 07, 2016 |
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Roberto R. Hernandez, The Unstarving Musician – GigGab 88
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Oct 31, 2016 |
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Analyzing the “No Analysis” Rule – GigGab 87
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Oct 24, 2016 |
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Jerry Harvey, In-Ear Monitor Pioneer – GigGab 86
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Oct 17, 2016 |
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Beware The Hassle Factor – GigGab 85
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Oct 10, 2016 |
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How to Market Your Gigs – GigGab 84
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Oct 03, 2016 |
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Managing the Vibe at Gigs, Parties and Weddings
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Sep 26, 2016 |
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Falling into the Autumn Music Scene – GigGab 82
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Sep 19, 2016 |
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The Benefits of Intimidation – GigGab 81
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Sep 12, 2016 |
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Watch What Goes Into and Out of Your Mouth – GigGab 80
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Sep 07, 2016 |
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Your Two Weekend Warriors Share a Weekend – GigGab 79
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Aug 29, 2016 |
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Embracing Intensity and Lessons from the Pros – GigGab 78
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Aug 22, 2016 |
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Confident vs. Overconfident Subbing – GigGab 77
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Aug 15, 2016 |
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Outdoor Summer Gigs, Musical Inspirations & Uninvited Stage Visitors – GigGab 76
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Aug 08, 2016 |
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The Energy Required To Be Intimate – GigGab 75
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Aug 01, 2016 |
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Whose Mistakes Most Often Turn Into Trainwrecks? – GigGab 74
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Jul 25, 2016 |
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Abbey Road and All-Star Bands – GigGab 73
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Jul 18, 2016 |
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It Pays to Leave Your Comfort Zone – GigGab 72
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Jul 11, 2016 |
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Robert Berry Talks Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, Keith Emerson … and Cheerleader Camp! – GigGab 71
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Jun 27, 2016 |
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Band Banners, Backing Tracks and In-Ears, all from the Mailbag! – GigGab 70
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Jun 20, 2016 |
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Considering Making a Living From Music – GigGab 69
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Jun 13, 2016 |
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Jan Hammer Talks Mahavishnu, Emerson, Hendrix, Jaco … and Getting the JuJu Happening! – GigGab 68
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Jun 06, 2016 |
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People Behaving Badly – Stories From the Stage Vol. 1 – GigGab 67
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May 31, 2016 |
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Dance Songs and Heart Breaks – GigGab 66
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May 24, 2016 |
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Being Ready: Vocal Rehearsals and Physical Fitness – GigGab 65
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May 16, 2016 |
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Putting Time and Effort Into Audience Curation – GigGab 64
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May 10, 2016 |
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Hearing Protection, Leading Leaders and More – GigGab 63
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May 03, 2016 |
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Slack for Bands, Evaluating Your Show & a Prince-ly Chat – GigGab 62
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Apr 25, 2016 |
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Defining Success – GigGab 61
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Apr 18, 2016 |
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Flow & Focus, Chemistry & Commitment – GigGab 60
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Apr 11, 2016 |
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Gig Preparation & Differentiating Yourself – GigGab 59
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Apr 04, 2016 |
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Rehearsal Sound … and a Peek Inside the Drummer’s Mind – GigGab 58
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Mar 28, 2016 |
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Live Clicks, Strained Singing, Paul Rodgers and The Cure! – GigGab 57
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Mar 22, 2016 |
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In-Ear Talk & Being Inspired by Live Music – GigGab 56
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Mar 15, 2016 |
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Working with Masters of Their Craft – GigGab 55
|
Mar 07, 2016 |
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Honor Among … Musicians – GigGab 54
|
Feb 29, 2016 |
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Choosing Songs… and Recording Them! – GigGab 53
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Feb 22, 2016 |
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The Money Talk and All-Star Bands – GigGab 52
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Feb 16, 2016 |
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Cover Band Central’s Steve Witschel – GigGab 51
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Feb 09, 2016 |
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What Not To Do On Stage (Paul and Dave have done it!) – GigGab 50
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Feb 01, 2016 |
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The Benefits of Acoustic Gigs – GigGab 49
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Jan 27, 2016 |
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How Do I Get Better Gigs? (and How to Count the Intro to “Take it Easy”) – GigGab 48
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Jan 19, 2016 |
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Gear Gab … and a little bit about David Bowie – GigGab 47
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Jan 12, 2016 |
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The Coffis Brothers – GigGab 46
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Jan 05, 2016 |
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Paul & Dave Open a Club (in their minds) – GigGab 45
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Dec 29, 2015 |
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Watching Your Friends Play – GigGab 44
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Dec 21, 2015 |
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Steve Siacotos Talks Aha! Tunes and Scene Creation – GigGab 43
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Dec 15, 2015 |
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The Great Swing Scare of the Mid-90s – GigGab 42
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Dec 07, 2015 |
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Guitarist Matt Gibson: From a Military Career to 1MM Followers – GigGab 41
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Dec 01, 2015 |
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The Rehearsal Dissection – GigGab 40
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Nov 25, 2015 |
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The Songwriter’s Perspective with Mark Linsenmayer – GigGab 39
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Nov 17, 2015 |
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7 Things Musicians Need To Do In Addition to Playing Shows – GigGab 38
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Nov 10, 2015 |
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A Song’s Path from Rehearsal Room to Stage – GigGab 37
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Nov 03, 2015 |
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Challenging Tunes & Chemistry – GigGab 36
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Oct 27, 2015 |
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Reflections, Goals and Gear Gab – GigGab 35
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Oct 19, 2015 |
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Not The English Version of “Pissed” – GigGab 34
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Oct 06, 2015 |
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Talking Endorsement Deals with Music Industry Veteran Daniel East – GigGab 33
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Sep 29, 2015 |
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Self-Analysis, Dummy Detection and Playing in the Pocket – GigGab 32
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Sep 23, 2015 |
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Charity Gigs, Appreciation & Revelation – GigGab 31
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Sep 15, 2015 |
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A Tour Through Rolling Your Own Music Festival – GigGab 30
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Sep 08, 2015 |
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Musicians are Salespeople, Too – GigGab 29
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Sep 01, 2015 |
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Musicians are Fans, Too – GigGab 28
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Aug 26, 2015 |
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Maintaining an Attitude of Gratitude – GigGab 27
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Aug 17, 2015 |
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Dave Brunyak from Pink Talking Fish – GigGab Podcast 26
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Aug 07, 2015 |
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What Is It About a Song that Makes You Care? – GigGab Podcast 25
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Aug 04, 2015 |
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Finding Ways to Express Your Musical Vision – GigGab 24
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Jul 20, 2015 |
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Pieter Hounslow from Sweden’s “Tommy Experience” – GigGab 23
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Jul 13, 2015 |
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Answers to Listener Questions and How To Make Your Gigs Unforgettable – GigGab 22
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Jul 08, 2015 |
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Shared Backlines, Sit-ins & The Fish – GigGab 21
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Jun 30, 2015 |
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Managing Your Health & To Gig or Not to Gig – Gig Gab 20
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Jun 23, 2015 |
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What’s Your Goal When You Walk On Stage? – Gig Gab 19
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Jun 16, 2015 |
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The Lost Episode – Gig Gab 18
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Jun 09, 2015 |
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I’ve Got This! – Gig Gab 17
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Jun 02, 2015 |
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Of Sound, Promo & Merchandise – Gig Gab 17
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May 26, 2015 |
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Live Music is Worth Something – Gig Gab 15
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May 19, 2015 |
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Of Monsters and Men – Gig Gab 14
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May 12, 2015 |
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Digging Into The Woodshed – Gig Gab 13
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May 05, 2015 |
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The Significant Other Discussion – Gig Gab 12
|
Apr 27, 2015 |
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Guitar Sounds and Band Politics – Gig Gab 11
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Apr 21, 2015 |
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Gear Talk (Drums and Sound) – Gig Gab 10
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Apr 14, 2015 |
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The Trainwreck Discussion – Gig Gab 9
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Apr 06, 2015 |
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The Holy Grail of Stage Volume – Gig Gab 8
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Mar 31, 2015 |
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Pay Scales and The Subbing Dilemma – Gig Gab 7
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Mar 24, 2015 |
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There’s Always More You Can Do to Market Your Band – Gig Gab 6
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Mar 17, 2015 |
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GigGab 5: The Rehearsal Talk
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Mar 10, 2015 |
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Do You Support Live Music? – Gig Gab 4
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Mar 03, 2015 |
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GG 2: Some Songs Work Better Than Others
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Feb 19, 2015 |
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GG 2: Paul and Dave talk Songs
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Feb 19, 2015 |