It turns out it might be worth taking a minute to stop and think about how you discover new music (and new shows) to gain some insight into how your fans might do the same. Paul and Dave go through this exercise together and share some of the revelations they’ve recently had.

That’s not all, though! Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through the idea of being a career sub. Yep, it’s true! And it’s possible.

Press play and enjoy! Oh, and Always Be Performing!

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You know how there’s that difference between knowing a song on paper and knowing it in your lizard brain? That can make a big difference in terms of how things go in the mayhem that we call gigs! Listen as Dave and Paul talk through this from a few different angles, and they even weave a Tom Petty reference in there.

That’s not all, though. Your two favorite weekend warriors share some recent gig experiences, and highlight a spiffy piece of gear that one of you sent in.

Press play, always be performing, and have some fun out there, eh?

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Triple threat sound, video, and lighting engineer Davis Thurston joins your two favorite weekend warriors this week to discuss tips, techniques, and overall vision for how he does what he does.

Listen as Davis, Paul, and Dave chat through that which it takes in Front Of House to make your band look, feel, and sound good…and how it’s certainly possible to consolidate those jobs into one person thanks to today’s technology (and a lot of wizard skills!)

Press play and remember: Always Be Performing!

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Ain’t it great when you’re on stage and you just know everything’s going right? Your two favorite weekend warriors do after this weekend. They both had some stellar shows…and believe it or not Paul refrained from saying, “butter.” (sorry Gig Gab Bingo players!). Listen as he and Dave share their stories from the weekend and beyond.

That’s not all, though! Your questions and comments from last week’s episode are here, too. It’s amazing the things you all do to avoid rehearsals! Listen as we share…and remember: Always Be Performing!

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How did you find your current band(s)? What advice would you give to someone looking to find a new band? Listen as Paul and Dave answer that question for listener Russ…and then send in your own thoughts to [email protected]. That’s not all, though…listen as your two favorite weekend warriors discuss their strategies for learning new tunes, and they also share their “must have” gear lists, too. All good stuff…and remember: Always Be Performing!

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Ever found yourself being asked to agree to a pay-to-play scenario? Ever wondered what to do next with your band? Your two favorite weekend warriors sure have!

Listen as Paul and Dave share their experiences of learning these lessons as well as their advice for how to deal with them. And, of course, don’t forget: Always Be Performing!

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Another Gig Gab, another rant about Facebook. But you’ll have to listen for a bit to hear which one of your two favorite weekend warriors rants the most!

Mostly this episode is about communication. How do you communicate with booking agents? How do you communicate with your bandmates?

And while you’re communicating…is it compromise? Is it collaborative? Is it instructive? Listen as Paul and Dave share their thoughts — and ask for your input — on all of these.

Send in your thoughts to [email protected], and hey…Always Be Performing!

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If you play covers, what songs have you found don’t work at all for your band? Is there anything they share in common? This week, Paul and Dave talk through some of their “favorites” in this regard and dissect why this might be the case.

First, though, it’s Gig Gab in its purest form: your two favorite weekend warriors talking about their gigs…and all the trials and tribulations they endured: playing ill-advised requests, putting misbehaved audience members in their place, and dealing with malfunctioning gear.

Press play and enjoy folks. And please, remember…no matter what, Always Be Performing!

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Some gigs are totally relaxing…and others you can feel the high stakes before you even arrive. Interesting thing: the definition of a high-stakes gig can mean different things to different people, and your two favorite weekend warriors have completely different approaches here. Listen as Paul and Dave share their thoughts and then answer your questions! You know what’s worse than backline roulette? Stage roulette! It happens to all of us, and how you and your band deal with it dictates the success of the gig.

All this and more, folks. Press play and, hey, do us a favor? Always Be Performing!

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When forming your band, how picky are you? What criteria do you use to select bandmates? Do you prioritize talent or convenience? Listen as Dave and Paul dig in and share their thoughts about all this…with some select stories to highlight the realities of it all.

Then…a Gig Gab challenge: what songs would YOU pick for a wedding band playlist today?

Press play, listen, and enjoy. Oh! And Always Be Performing!

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