Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast
1) Booking Smarter, Singing Harder: Demetri Papanicolau on Gig Life
You follow Demetri Papanicolau’s winding path from Fidelity financial consultant to full-time booking agent and working musician, discovering how taking risks, saying yes to scary gigs, and learning f...Show More
2) From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan
Sean Monahan from Gale Bird joins Dave Hamilton to walk you through their path of being successful working musicians in an original band. You follow Gale Bird’s path from college songwriting to ...Show More
3) Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Train’s drummer Matt Musty and host Dave Hamilton as they dive deep into gig wisdom, touring tips, and pro gear secrets. Learn why being on time, managing ...Show More
4) Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf
You drop into this episode walking side-by-side with David Leaf as he revisits the moments that shaped his life around Brian Wilson’s genius. You hear how Brian needed unconditional connection to crea...Show More
5) Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math
You know that moment when a gig just clicks — when everyone on stage suddenly realizes it’s more than just a show? That’s where this episode starts. You’ll hear how saying “yes” to new gigs can lead t...Show More
6) Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity
In this episode, you’ll join Dave and returning guest co-host Adam Moskowitz, Chief Groove Officer of VAM Band, as they dive headfirst into the world of nanny tracks, first-gig chaos, and future-proof...Show More
7) Sound Better, Gig Smarter: Tools, Tips, and Gear That Work
In this solo hang, you dig into the real tools that keep your sound clean and your gigs tight. You’ll learn how to tame noisy tracks with the Accusonus ERA bundle, Waves Clarity Vx, and iZotope RX, pl...Show More
8) Laughs, Life, and Lessons with James "Diamond" Williams from The Ohio Players
This week, you’re sitting down with funk legend James “Diamond” Williams from The Ohio Players! From his jazz roots and early gigs at age 14 to shaping the groove of “Love Rollercoaster” and “Fire,” D...Show More
9) Beyond The Stage: How Band Summits Change Everything
Mike Schulte returns to Gig Gab for a deep dive into the conversations that make bands stronger. You’ll explore how band summits—those intentional moments to step away from gigs and just talk—can rese...Show More
10) The Power of the Page: Inside Cover Band Central’s Massive Reach with Steve Witschel
You’re diving into the power of persistence and adaptability in this episode of Gig Gab with guest co-host Steve Witschel. From building and moderating a 132,000-member Cover Band Central group to nav...Show More