This week Ruth and I have a few drinks and discuss getting ready for gigs. We talk about rehearsal, set-lists, gear, clothing, punctuality, working the room and getting drunk. You’ll hear appearances from two French Bulldogs and a herd of cows, and if you watch on YouTube you get to watch the sunset with us! Click here to download the FREE 'GIg Prep' checklist!  LISTEN HERE:  WATCH HERE:     GET IT ON:  iTUNES STITCHER  PIANO PICNIC: Website | Facebook  ARTIST OF THE WEEK: St. Vincent - Website | Facebook

Episode 20 - Gig Prep - Ruth Power (Piano Picnic)

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Dan is the guitarist from Frontierer and is about to release his new project 'Lift'  We talk about his early bands, music education and degrees, the intention behind and creation of 'Lift', his writing process, and more! This episode is sponsored by Precision Podcasting. Lift Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook Fronteirer Bandcamp | Spotify | Facebook Artist of the Episode Jonesey - Shiver  Spotify | Bandcamp | Facebook Episode music by Teamsquad and Death in Texas Click here for info about Breathing Space. Thumbnail photo of Dan by Calum McMillan Photography

Episode 54 - Dan Stevenson (Frontierer/Lift)

Kurt Ballou is the guitarist from legendary hardcore band Converge. He also runs God City Studios. This episode is sponsored by Piano Picnic. Kurt Ballou Instagram | Facebook Converge Website | Instagram | Facebook GodCity Studio website | Instruments website Artist of the Episode Mundy’s Bay Website | Instagram | Facebook Thumbnail photo of Kurt by Ronan Thenadey

Episode 53 - Kurt Ballou (Converge)

Nicole Gaffney is a major part of Girls Rock Aotearoa, and plays guitar and sings for her duo Carb On Carb. We talk about Girls Rock Camp, equal opportunities, touring with Carb On Carb, DIY, networking and PR. Carb On Carb: Facebook | Bandcamp Girls Rock: Facebook | Website Artist of the episode: Boy Genius - Facebook

Episode 52 - Nicole Gaffney (Carb On Carb, Girls Rock)

Alex Fitzpatrick is the founder of Holy Roar Records.  He talks about the formation and early years of Holy Roar, what he looks for in bands and how he discovers them, what Holy Roar does for it’s artists, and how to get noticed by record labels.  We also discuss physical vs digital sales, whether digital albums becoming redundant, and the future of Holy Roar and indie labels. Holy Roar: Facebook | Website | Spotify Artist of the week: Morild - Facebook

Episode 51 - About Record Labels - feat. Alex Fitzpatrick (Holy Roar Records)

The 50th episode of the podcast and it’s a huge honour to have co-guitarist, co-vocalist and band manager Brady Deeprose from UK post-metal band Conjurer join me on the podcast. We talk about forming a band, balancing music with your job, being self managed, working with PR, signing to Holy Roar Records, vocal technique and spreadsheets. Brady discusses his strict approach to Conjurer, the years of hard work that slowly produces huge rewards….and The Darkness. You know, the glam metal band from the early 2000’s. Conjurer: Facebook | Bandcamp  Artists of the week: God Complex - Facebook Press To Meco- Facebook

Episode 20 - Gig Prep - Ruth Power (Piano Picnic)

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