Gigs are coming back, for sure, but as what? Has your scene changed as a result of the pandemic reset? Are the same bands still out there doing there thing? Are new bands emerging?

Listen as Paul and Dave talk through all this and more. Plus, Dave played a basement gig and Paul’s considering songwriting.

Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!

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When can you buy off-brand gear and still get the quality you need without breaking the bank? Paul and Dave talk about a few experiments they’ve recently performed and their results with not-the-name-brand stuff.

Paul added a little Frank to his set recently, and it opens up a conversation about how to approach collaboration, in general. As Paul says, “a band is an exercise in compromise.”

Lastly, Dave’s played a few gigs recently which have expanded his thinking about approaching your in-ear monitor mix, and he shares those tips with Paul and all of you. Have your own tips? Share ’em with your two favorite weekend warriors at [email protected] and they’ll read ’em on the next episode!

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Brian Geller, singer with Van Halen tribute The Atomic Punks (oh, and with a day job at Ultimate Ears) joins the show today to talk in-ears, tribute bands, and oh so much more.

Listen as Brian shares his tips with Paul and Dave about getting a good in-ear mix, selecting the right in-ears, how to keep your voice strong throughout a gig and more. Your three favorite weekend warriors really have a lot to say this week, and Brian leads the charge.

Press play, and don’t forget: Always Be Performing!

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What is a Wedding Band? While there are many answers to this question, there is one which takes precedence over all others. Do you know which that is?

Listen as Paul and Dave chat through this interesting topic, including hearing them share a lot of your thoughts about the transition from club band to wedding band.

In addition, of course, your two favorite weekend warriors love gear, and they’ve got some ideas to share with y’all about that, too! Press play…and always be performing!

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As we’re getting back to playing gigs again, we might’ve been practicing our instruments through pandemic, but most of us haven’t been practicing setting up and tearing down for gigs.

It stands to reason that those first couple of gigs out might have some logistical rough edges! With that in mind, do you have a gig-packing checklist? If so, what’s on it? If not… what would you put on it? Listen as Paul and Dave share their ideas with you, adding to the hive-mind to ensure only one of us makes each error … ONCE!

Plus, listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about the re-opening paths in their respective locations. One of them was even in an arena this past weekend! Press play, folks, and always be performing!

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Gigs are slowly starting to happen again, so Paul brings the question: what songs are the best songs for your band to be playing? Listen as he and Dave talk through this and decide what it means to be unique. One thing’s for sure: they don’t have a unique definition of this concept! That’s not all, though. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about leveraging your ego as a tool, the joy of setting up a stage…and broken toes! Always Be Performing, for sure!

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Gigs are on the schedule, rehearsals are happening, and there’s music to be played by your two favorite weekend warriors. Still, coming out of all this pandemicking will not necessarily be any easier than getting into it, at least not for Dave. Listen as he and Paul talk through what this will be like…and how to get there. Then it turn out the guys have some axe-grinding to do about your reliability reputations. All this and more if you just press play!

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New beginnings are in the air! Dave and Paul have gigs booked, Dave saw live music indoors, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Your two favorite weekend warriors even took this special day to enjoy a little detour chatting about R.E.M. Press play and enjoy, friends. And remember: always be performing!

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David Jameson joins the show today to share his stories about playing in some of the top tribute bands in the country. Touring the world with Trey Gunn, Jerry Marotta, and more, David’s stories are both interesting and enlightening. You never know where a chance encounter is going to lead until you go there, and David’s life is full of many such tales!

David is also one of the partners — and programmers — behind Gig Performer, a plug-in host used by both keyboardists and guitarists to manage sounds on stage in a high-pressure environment.

Listen as David shares his stories and knowledge with Paul and Dave. “Always Be Performing” is the mantra, and David lives it!

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Certainly your show on stage is a reflection of your band’s brand, and so are your actions on social media. What about your fans on social media, though? They can also define who you are. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors go through all this and more.

Then Dave takes Paul (and all the rest of you!) through a few music-focused movies he saw “at” SXSW earlier this month. Listen to him review these things from the viewpoint of a working musician, then send in your recommendations to [email protected]

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