Are you struggling to make your mark in the music industry while juggling your creative passions? Gig Gab’s latest episode features Keanan Duffty, a multi-talented musician, fashion designer, and educator who has shaped both the sound and look of music culture.
Keanan Duffty, frontman of Slinky Vagabond and author of “The Fashion Entrepreneur,” shares his journey of blending rock and style. From working with icons like David Bowie and the Sex Pistols to launching his own fashion line, Duffty offers invaluable insights into building a unique brand in the creative industries.
The episode delves into the importance of style over fashion for musicians, with Duffty emphasizing the power of authenticity and consistency in developing a stage persona. He also discusses his latest album, “The Eternal Return,” and the collaborative process behind its creation.
Listeners will gain practical advice on networking, collaborating, and building a cult following. Duffty’s experiences working with music legends and navigating the fashion world provide a wealth of knowledge for aspiring creatives.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that reminds us to “Always Be Performing” in every aspect of our creative careers. Tune in to Gig Gab now and unlock the secrets to blending artistry with entrepreneurship!
- 00:00:00 Gig Gab 469 – Monday, February 17, 2025
- February 17th: National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Guest co-host: Keanan Duffty
- 00:02:15 Growing up with Bubblegum Glam Rock, Soul Music, and then Fashion because he loved the way they looked
- Style more than fashion
- 00:04:06 Crafting your on-stage style
- The Talking Heads: Wearing Ordinary Clothes On Stage
- 00:08:42 Project what YOU want to project, not what you think the audience wants
- 00:13:37 David Bowie vs. David Jones
- 00:15:34 Iggy Pop in the Grocery Store
- 00:17:28 Pitching David Bowie to Target
- Always Make Your Name As Big As You Can
- 00:23:39 SPONSOR: HelloBand, a fan engagement app that connects you with your fans while you’re on stage making it simple and effective to bring your live shows to the next level. GIGGAB20 gets you 20% off!
- 00:25:23 Rebel Rebel: Anti-Style
- 00:26:26 Projecting your image when you’re not on stage
- Connecting constantly and having a dialog is crucial
- Sound Collage
- 00:30:00 Most bands are cult artists
- Commercial Success doesn’t give you the chance to build that cult audience
- 00:34:24 The Fashion Entrepreneur: A Definitive Guide to Building Your Brand
- 00:36:39 Learn to Network and Collaborate
- 00:37:08 Collaborations are Important
- It’s not who you know, it’s you who get to know
- 00:39:45 Slinky Vagabond’s New Album, The Eternal Return: Harmony-laden, Avant Garde, Power-Pop
- 00:45:00 Nerding out about Red Vinyl
- 00:47:24 Draping Your Clothes around the hotel room… to make it look like yours
- Scarves, too!
- David Bowie World Fan Convention
- 00:51:25 Any gigs coming up?
- 00:53:40 Gig Gab Outtro
- Find Keanan Duffty
- Contact Gig Gab!
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