This week on Gig Gab, you’re diving deep with Paul Kent, Dave Hamilton, and their special guest, Chris Breen, a seasoned maestro in the music scene. Having played with his band, System 9, since 1985 — and having played quite a bit before that, too — Chris has a fun, observant perspective to share. Oh, and he also played for naked people, so there’s that.
Your three favorite weekend warriors cover the fairness of compensating subs, the arc of live music’s popularity, and the technicalities and nuances of maintaining volume levels. Breen shares insights on handling difficult people at gigs and the thrill of hitting that high C in “Whipping Post.” Throughout these revelations, the underlying mantra remains the same: “Always Be Performing.” Whether it’s managing band relationships or crafting the perfect sound, it’s all about delivering a stellar performance, no matter the circumstances. Press play and enjoy, folks!
- 00:00:00 Gig Gab 403 – Monday, November 13th, 2023
- 00:02:05 Special Guest: Christopher Breen
- Pack it Down and then Explode
- System Nine (Since 1985!)
- 00:03:56 Musical Education
- 00:09:24 In-Ear Monitor Pioneer
- 00:13:04 Three weird gigs in one!
- 00:20:28 DJ Killed the (Local) Rock and Roll Star
- 00:25:08 Bands at High School Dances
- 00:28:11 Make People’s Jobs Easier
- 00:29:30 Keep it Equitable
- 00:33:07 Paying for Subs
- 00:38:59 A little bit of band love
- 00:41:12 Creating Moods with Piano
- 00:44:11 Favorite Gear
- 00:48:03 Maintaining a Reasonable Volume
- 00:52:41 Hitting That High C in Whipping Post
- 01:00:00 Managing People Behaving Badly
- 01:10:13 GG 402 Outtro
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1 Comment
Tim Brewer · August 14, 2024 at 12:22 am EDT
If possible, please forward this to Chris Breen. Chris, your album, Of Eve, remains one of my most played albums since it came out in the ‘80s. I was an older college student living back in with my parents when a local station highlighted it one night. Prior to that night my musical taste was 180 degrees away from my mom’s. But when she heard Of Eve in my room on my stereo, we couldn’t stop listening together. I bought the tape and always had to go fetch it out of her car, because she was always borrowing it. Thanks for the glimpse into a masterful soul (yours) and a chance to talk music with mom.