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Surprise, You're The Headliner


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In this week’s Gig Gab, Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton discuss the highs and lows of recent gigs, emphasizing the importance of delivering top-notch performances. They recount a canceled gig due to rain, revealing the strict cancellation policy that left them unpaid, despite perfect weather. Another Saturday gig faced multiple challenges, including a last-minute replacement bass player due to a COVID-19 test. Undeterred, they took the stage and powered through unforeseen setbacks, demonstrating their commitment to “Always Be Performing.”

Your two favorite weekend warriors also delve into the pressure of pleasing discerning audiences, sharing stories of gigs where last-minute changes and rivalries pushed them to excel. They touch on the benefits of chemistry within a band, adapting to new songs and challenges, and the simplicity of cover band gigs that allows for solid, enjoyable performances. Concluding with gratitude to the listeners and a brief break before their return in August, Paul and Dave reassure us all that they’ll always be performing, too, and delivering engaging content!

  • 00:00:00 – Gig Gab 390 – Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
  • 00:03:08 – Discussion on Financial Commitment for Cancelled Gigs
  • 00:04:32 – Tips for finding new gig opportunities
  • 00:05:51 – Setting Up for the Gig and Assessing the Stakes
  • 00:08:02 – Technical Difficulties with Bass Amp during Performance
  • 00:09:10 – Sharing experiences with different types of venues
  • 00:10:03 – Syncopated Challenges in Playing Van Halen’s “Jump”
  • 00:12:01 – Audience Scrutiny and Perspective on Mistakes
  • 00:14:37 – Feeling Moved Around and Pissed Off
  • 00:15:59 – Advice on promoting and marketing your band
  • 00:17:00 – Delayed Start, Frustration, and Impressive Performance
  • 00:19:22 – The Other Band’s Reaction
  • 00:21:08 – Band decides to play songs already performed by another band
  • 00:22:31 – Importance of networking within the music industry
  • 00:24:44 – Inspired by the skill of another band, motivation to excel
  • 00:25:17 – SPONSOR: HelloFresh delivers farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes right to your doorstep.
  • 00:28:58 – Addressing the issue of low-paying gigs
  • 00:29:33 – Challenging Start, Determined to Play the Beloved Song
  • 00:30:52 – Striving for the Perfect Sound
  • 00:32:23 – Unconventional Set Start with Crowd’s Attention
  • 00:34:11 – Exploring the benefits of playing original music versus covers
  • 00:34:45 – Nostalgia for simpler gigs and missing band members
  • 00:38:02 – The challenge of locking in tempos for certain songs
  • 00:40:43 – Closing thoughts and upcoming events in the music scene
  • 00:43:24 – A star-studded band lineup for the Jim Irsay concert
  • 00:48:27 – GG 390 Outtro
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