Always Be Performing is our “ABP” here, but there’s another famous one: Always Be Prepared! As musicians, we know how important it is to be prepared for a gig, and that preparation can start as early as you would like. But what’s the best way to be preparing? Well… it Read more…
That feeling when you’re in a routine, comfortable, just showing up and seeing your bandmates and hanging out and, yeah, playing some music, too? That’s what we miss here at Gig Gab. Come hang out with Paul and Dave as they talk through this and more. Virtual jamming software has Read more…
Changes in the air… or change IS in the air? Which did Paul say to Dave? You’ll have to listen to find out. Your two favorite weekend warriors talk through recent gigs, stereo in-ears, and just how to prep yourself and your band for what comes next. Press play, and Read more…
We love gear! We know, we all love gear, but here at Gig Gab it truly holds a special place in our hearts (and wallets). This week, not only do Paul and Dave share their favorite gear picks, this time y’all chimed in with some requests of your own. Listen Read more…
Sources familiar with the matter tell us that forces are conspiring…to perhaps make it such that we can begin playing again sometime next year. But when sometime? And, more importantly, when will you, your bandmates, and your fans be comfortable with such an idea? Paul and Dave are here to Read more…
One oft-overlooked aspect of keeping your band together is scheduling. Most bands rely on regular progress together, and that means regular time together. How do you ensure your band gets together regularly? For some, this is automatic. For others, it takes a lot of work. Good news: Paul and Dave Read more…
Do you know what your band’s image is? Does that match what your fans and friends think it is? Video is a great medium to communicate with your audience, especially these days, but it can be tricky to remain truthful to who you are as a band while attempting to Read more…
After holding down the “pause” button for months, it stands to reason that the other side of all this involves more than a couple of instances of the “reset” button. Listener Fred poses a question about post-pandemic pay scales, and that opens up the conversation for Paul and Dave to Read more…
We’ve spent time learning our instruments, which means we’ve spent time learning how to learn. Now, where will we apply that knowledge and skill? Presumably we’ll keep studying our instruments, but what else can we learn? How about applying this ability to learn to crafting and improving our stage shows? Read more…
It often takes a relocation to realize just how great your “little” local music store is. Paul and Dave talk through some of this as it relates to gear, community, and more. Meanwhile, Dave’s finding himself in the woodshed this week, having bitten off a little more than he realized Read more…