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Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

著者： Dave Hamilton & Friends
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 Welcome to Gig Gab—the podcast sanctuary for working musicians and anyone fascinated by the vibrant, often unseen world behind every note played on stage. Whether you’re a musician, a member of the crew, or just someone who loves peeking behind the curtain to discover the secrets of live performances, you’ve found your tribe.BackBeat Media, LLC 2026 音楽
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  • Relentless Consistency and the Scarcity Premium with Mike Schulte from The Pork Tornadoes

    Relentless Consistency and the Scarcity Premium with Mike Schulte from The Pork Tornadoes
    2026/05/11
    Guest co-host Mike Schulte joins Dave with 15 years of Pork Tornadoes social media wisdom, and the message is blunt: relentless consistency wins. You literally can’t post too much in 2026—nobody sees everything anymore, so repost that same flyer as a fresh post (not a share) and keep going. Give it 45 days before you judge results. Why invest? More fans mean more bodies at the gig, plus the social proof that signals to newcomers that other people already love you. And remember—you’re not competing with other bands, you’re competing with people’s couches. From there, Dave and Mike dig into the live-show craft. Build a sound check formula so it stops being a nightmare, then cook up a Suno-generated theme song to walk on to—Always Be Performing means the show starts before the first chord lands. Treat your setlist like art: the opener’s a throwaway, but song three is the most important slot of the night. Then think about your saturation—the Pork Tornadoes cap themselves at two ticketed gigs per year inside a 30-mile radius, and the minute they got scarce, their pay jumped tenfold. Simple, not easy. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 533 – Monday, May 11th, 2026 May 11th: National Eat What You Want Day (also Hostess CupCake Day!)Guest co-host: Mike Schulte 00:01:10 Did you ever watch Night Court Dave reminds Mike of HarryConfused BreakfastShows that were so far ahead of their time: All In The FamilyRoseanne 00:05:06 Managing your band’s social media Relentless Consistency is the key (right now).“You can never post too much” – Mike Schulte, May 11, 2026Mike has been running social media for Pork Tornadoes for 15 yearsEveryone doesn’t see every post (anymore)It’s money-drivenRepost the same thing, the same flyer, the same idea (as a new post, not a “share”) 00:09:49 Getting “started” on social media in 2026 I tried to follow your model and nothing changed. In two weeks.You’ve gotta spend a month or more (Dave says 45 days) 00:14:05 What’s the benefit of investing in social media The more fans you have, there WILL be more people who come to your eventsAlso: social proof. Showing people that other people like you. 00:18:55 Social Proof + Bullheaded Persistence = Success.00:22:00 People don’t go out like they used to You’re not competing with other bands, you’re competing with people’s couches 00:24:39 A band retreat! If 2020 hadn’t happened, Pork Tornadoes would’ve probably gone full time 00:26:04 SPONSOR: Claude.ai – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude today, which includes access to Claude Cowork, too, when you visit https://Claude.ai/giggab00:27:42 Recent Gig(s) Gab Boston Cream Band at Seacoast Repertory TheaterPork Tornadoes is a 2-hours straight-thru band 00:34:19 Orchestrate your sound check Sound check used to be a nightmare, until we created a formula 00:38:27 Create a musical lead-in for your show For the wranglers in the Gig Gab audienceUse Suno to create a theme song for your band 00:42:57 Writing a setlist is an art Your first song is a throwawayThe third song is the FIRST most important song in the set (according to Dave)Develop business-like rituals for your band 00:48:32 What’s Your Band’s Saturation? Self-imposed proximity clausesPork Tornadoes Proximity Clause: No more than 2 ticketed events in a 30-mile radius per yearPlus one free-to-the-public festival gig to pull people inTo the venues who don’t have proximity clauses: why do you not?The minute we started getting scarce, was the minute our pay increased 10-fold 01:00:12 The Pork Tornadoes formula: simple, not easy. Gig Gab 532 Outtro Follow Mike SchulteConfused BreakfastThe Pork Tornadoes Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagramfeedback@giggabpodcast.comSign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Relentless Consistency and the Scarcity Premium with Mike Schulte from The Pork Tornadoes appeared first on Gig Gab.
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  • From Wedges to In-Ears: A Monitor Engineer's Playbook with Paul Klimson

    From Wedges to In-Ears: A Monitor Engineer's Playbook with Paul Klimson
    2026/05/04
    Ready to make the leap from wedges to in-ear monitors? Or finally get the stage mix you’ve always wanted? Dave Hamilton welcomes back monitor engineer Paul Klimson, the man who mixed 32 stereo IEM feeds for Justin Timberlake, for a working musician’s deep dive on monitor world. You’ll learn how to build a default mix from scratch (start yourself at 0dB, your instrument at -5, everything else at -15), why drummers have an easier transition to in-ears than most assume, and how a split snake lets you take care of yourself when the gig demands it. Paul digs into hi-hat pitfalls, drum overheads as stage wash, and why bands who mix themselves on stage make life better for their FOH engineer, too. Then it gets practical. Paul walks you through IEM fittings (pain is always bad, the seal is everything, and yes, drop an AirTag in your case) plus the universal-versus-custom decision, vetting vendor customer service before you buy, and the repair costs nobody talks about until they need to. You’ll get honest talkback etiquette (keep the drama off-stage, give everyone a voice, remember that your monitor engineer is a short-order cook), the post-mortem habit every band should adopt, and a peek at SoulSeed.tv. Wherever you sit on stage, this is the episode that sharpens how you Always Be Performing. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 532 – Monday, May 4th, 2026 May 4th: Dave Brubeck DayGuest co-host: Paul Klimson 00:03:24 Start with headphones in your practice space Start with earplugs 00:05:09 Drums are a dynamic instrument, which may be why drummers have an easy transition to IEMs (usually)00:08:33 What do you want in your wedge? What’s your reference? 00:09:11 The artist/engineer relationship00:11:03 Building a default mix Start yourself at 0dBInstrument at -5dBEverything else at -15dB 00:12:58 Using a Split Snake When possible, take care of yourself 00:14:47 Timing of a mix Don’t forget about hi-hatsWork with your engineer to dial-in your own mix 00:19:18 Drum overheads for stage wash effect00:22:21 In-ears help you listen better Bands who mix themselves on stage makes your ears AND the FOH engineers job ears 00:23:54 Learn where you and your instrument fit into the mix of your band And change it if you don’t fit. You’re not the most important thing! 00:26:40 What’s going to make you stand out when someone comes to see you at clubs of any size? Do you hear the lyrics?Do you hear the intent of the story of the song?Watch your instagram videos and evaluate honestly 00:30:28 Knowing when the studio mix is done.00:33:27 Fittings for IEMs Things to look for: Pain is bad Is the seal functioning correctly? Listen for sound leakage (including when you open your mouth and move around)Are the ports aimed down the canal wrongDo you hear high-end better when you rock the mold around? 00:37:36 Put an AirTag in your IEM case!00:39:28 Figuring out which model to order Try universal fits first to learn the musical qualities 00:41:16 Test the customer service of vendors before you choose00:42:55 The origin of IEMs00:44:44 Find out repair costs Comply Foam Strips 00:48:20 Talkback Use Keep the drama off-stageGive everyone a voiceMonitor engineers are like short-order cooks… be kind! 00:58:23 Always post-mortem the problems from the gig And also “what happens if?” conversations 01:03:22 Soulseed.TV01:06:05 Gig Gab 532 Outtro Follow Paul Klimson SoulSeed.tv@TheRoadieClinic Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagramfeedback@giggabpodcast.comSign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post From Wedges to In-Ears: A Monitor Engineer’s Playbook with Paul Klimson – Gig Gab 532 appeared first on Gig Gab.
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  • Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Fix Your Band’s Biggest Pain Points (with Dan Chantrey)

    Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Fix Your Band’s Biggest Pain Points (with Dan Chantrey)
    2026/04/27
    You trace Dan Chantrey’s path from drummer dad influence to choosing music over football, and quickly see the real lesson: the game has flipped. You’re no longer playing gigs to sell music, you’re using music to sell gigs. From record deals fading to booking agents becoming the new gatekeepers, you learn why every band feels like it’s on the brink and how surviving means thinking beyond the stage. GIGNITE emerges as the modern answer, a virtual tour manager that helps you route tours, analyze audiences, and break into new markets with data instead of guesswork. If you want to grow, you stop hoping for “yes” and start building a system that makes it inevitable. You rethink what it means to be a working musician: your brand matters as much as your chops, your off-stage work is where the money lives, and yes, it’s okay to get paid for your art. From finding sponsors in your local pizza joint to solving real-world problems like parking the van and booking rooms, you’re shown how to remove friction and scale your gig life intelligently. The stories drive it home: don’t punish the audience that showed up, audition gigs still sting, and your toughest hometown show might teach you the most. The throughline is clear: treat this like a business, leverage the tools, and Always Be Performing. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 531 – Monday, April 27th, 2026 April 27th: Morse Code DayGuest co-host: Dan Chantrey from GIGNITE 00:03:36 Dan’s Dad was a drummer and a singer, started him off, then Dan started playing00:03:58 Playing live vs. Playing in the studio00:04:15 Choosing between (American) football and music00:06:09 Getting signed to Frontier Records Things worked for a while“Every band is on the verge of breaking up at all times” 00:09:06 Things have turned: you used to do gigs to sell your music, now you do music to sell your gigs GIGNITE is a one-stop shop for artists to be able to tourHad an events business running pre-COVIDBREXIT happened, so how can we make things easier to get artists move about through Europe 00:12:38 Booking agent deals are the new record deal00:14:49 Tried to book a festival, booking agents said “no” even though bands said “yes”00:16:00 GIGNITE is your virtual tour manager00:17:10 Aggregating Audience Analytics is part of the platform, too00:18:56 Heading to NAMM to learn what potential customers want NAMM is the meeting place of the music industry 00:20:33 Analytics aggregation for tribute acts and cover bands, too Does Dave’s fictitious band sound like Rage Against The Machine? Why not!Using analytics to decide which markets 00:22:55 GIGNITE is free for artists to join and use Freemium model allows artists to add additional features like press releases and suchPrimary monetization is from suppliers (aka venues)Venue ratings system! 00:24:22 Gig Unite links artists with sponsors Linking headline bands with opening acts (local and otherwise)Find sponsors for your local bands, folks: Pizza placeConstruction companiesCleaning servicesChiropractor It might be easier to get sponsors for your band than gigs for it! 32:31 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at https://gusto.com/giggab00:33:57 GIGNITE takes the heavy lifting and headaches away Gives your band the power to look at and consider tours“How do you get a gig in a town that’s 200 miles away?”You can do it yourself, you can get a booking agent, or you can use a service like GIGNITE 00:36:00 It’s called the music BUSINESS for a reason The brand of your band is as important as your stagecraft 00:40:49 I don’t get paid to play shows, I get paid to do all the off-stage stuff Dave says: “It’s OK to get paid for our art” 00:43:41 Where are you going to park your van while you play? Where are you going to stay?GIGNITE answers these questions 00:47:44 Now it’s Gig Gab time Road stories, folks!Parthenon Huxley: Don’t punish the people who showed up!Audition Gigs… love ‘em and hate ‘em! (mostly hate ‘em!) 00:54:36 The hardest gig I ever played “We want to see you in your home town.” 00:58:00 Gig Gab 531 Outtro Follow Dan Chantrey GIGNITE.liveFacebook & InstagramDan_chantreyDan Chan Show on Rock Rage RadioDan Chan Show on YouTube Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagramfeedback@giggabpodcast.comSign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Fix Your Band’s Biggest Pain Points – Gig Gab 531 with Dan Chantrey appeared first on Gig Gab.
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