How to Perfect Your Harmonies and Elevate Your Band's Sound — Gig Gab 445 episode image

How to Perfect Your Harmonies and Elevate Your Band’s Sound — Gig Gab 445

This week on Gig Gab, guest co-host Daniel East joins Dave Hamilton for a deep dive into the art of harmonies and the essentials of live sound. You’ll discover how to add harmonies to your band by honing in on the timbre of each singer and experimenting in real-time with just a guitar or piano. Whether you’re aiming for the Read more…

How Music Heals: Daniel Levitin on the Neuroscience of Sound — Gig Gab 444 episode image

How Music Heals: Daniel Levitin on the Neuroscience of Sound — Gig Gab 444

Dive into the world of music and neuroscience with Daniel Levitin on this week’s Gig Gab! Join him and Dave Hamilton as they unpack Dan’s upcoming book, “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine”, releasing August 27th. Discover the intricacies of the Default Mode Network, and how music impacts everything from opioid release to temporary cognitive effects. Read more…

The Performer’s Summer: Nonstop Gigs, Fresh Gear, and New Beginnings — Gig Gab 443 episode image

The Performer’s Summer: Nonstop Gigs, Fresh Gear, and New Beginnings — Gig Gab 443

Get ready to dive into Dave Hamilton’s action-packed summer as he recounts his nonstop gig schedule, from Bitter Pill’s high-energy performances to subbing with way-too-many bands, and his next adventure with a new band, Casual Gravity. With gigs piling up and Podcast Movement on the horizon, you’ll hear how Dave is living out the show’s motto: Always Be Performing… perhaps Read more…

Strong Songs Unveiled: Kirk Hamilton’s Musical Exploration — Gig Gab 442 episode image

Strong Songs Unveiled: Kirk Hamilton’s Musical Exploration — Gig Gab 442

This week on Gig Gab, dive into the fascinating journey of Kirk Hamilton, a saxophonist turned podcaster, who brings a wealth of musical insight to the table. Starting as a student at the University of Miami’s Jazz Program, Kirk’s path led him from songwriting and guitar playing to forming the Square Tape Band in San Francisco. His passion for teaching Read more…

My Town & Beyond: Brian Ray's Journey from Monster Mash to McCartney's Stage — Gig Gab 441 episode image

My Town & Beyond: Brian Ray’s Journey from Monster Mash to McCartney’s Stage — Gig Gab 441

This week’s Gig Gab podcast brings you an electrifying episode with Brian Ray, diving deep into his illustrious career and the recent release of his latest album, “My Town.” You’ll kick off with a fun story as Brian shares tales from his Halloween 1973 tour supporting Monster Mash, including the quirky experience of being having his high-school band invited to Read more…

Tribute Bands, Pink Slips, and Taylor Swift — Gig Gab 440 episode image

Tribute Bands, Pink Slips, and Taylor Swift — Gig Gab 440

In this week’s Gig Gab episode, guest co-host Mike Schulte teams up with Dave Hamilton to tackle the world of music with humor and insight, and maybe a little controversy. They dive into why musicians often shun karaoke, dubbing it “beer league singing”—but that’s not a bad thing! Mike shares his whirlwind experience of playing 11 shows in 22 days, Read more…

Digital Mixers 101 - Gig Gab 439 episode image

Digital Mixers 101: Essential Tips on Gain, Compression, EQ, and Beyond — Gig Gab 439

Dive into this episode of Gig Gab as Dave Hamilton walks you through setting up your digital mixer like a pro. From the basics of setting your input gain to the intricacies of dialing in compression, you’ll master the essential skills needed to get your sound just right. Dave breaks down the differences between Parametric and Graphic EQs and introduces Read more…

Tris Imboden Talks Rock 'n' Roll, In-Ear Monitors, Kenny Loggins, and More — Gig Gab 438 episode image

Tris Imboden Talks Rock ‘n’ Roll, In-Ear Monitors, Kenny Loggins, and More — Gig Gab 438

This week’s Gig Gab is a must-listen as journeyman drummer Tris Imboden joins Dave Hamilton, bringing a wealth of musical history and wisdom. Dive into Tris’s fascinating career, from growing up in the musically rich Orange County, to the unforgettable moment he saw The Beatles live, despite barely hearing them over the screaming fans. You’ll love the tales of his Read more…

The Ultimate Booking Agent Guide for Bands with Lara Supan — Gig Gab 437 episode image

The Ultimate Booking Agent Guide for Bands with Lara Supan — Gig Gab 437

In this week’s Gig Gab, Dave Hamilton is joined by Lara Supan from Midwood Entertainment to dive deep into the role of a booking agent for developing bands. Lara teaches us that a booking agent excels in routings, venue knowledge, negotiation, and strategy, but they won’t grow your fanbase or bring people to your shows; that’s your job! Also, timing Read more…

Song-Learning Tips and Cover Band Greatness — Gig Gab 436 with Mike Schulte episode image

Song-Learning Tips and Cover Band Greatness — Gig Gab 436 with Mike Schulte

Join Dave Hamilton and guest co-host Mike Schulte from Pork Tornadoes and Confused Breakfast on Gig Gab 436! Dive into the wild world of subbing as a drummer, but beware—your online persona might just scare off potential gigs by making you seem too busy. Mike shares hilarious tales and sage advice on learning and teaching beat placement, ensuring you make Read more…

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