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From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan

DEC 8, 2025

From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan

<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan — Gig Gab 511 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gale-bird-250K-streams-sean-monahan-gg511.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="p1">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 a 13-year hiatus and a full-tilt return that finally landed Gale Bird on a label. You hear how the band treats music as both passion and business, blending Sean’s production chops with Joshua’s marketing instincts to create songs that connect. You get reminded that “overnight success” takes decades, and that everyone who hires you is thinking in terms of return. Failure, lineup changes, stalled gigs… they’re not roadblocks, folks, they’re prep for the next shot. That’s where you lean into the mindset: Always Be Performing.</p> <p class="p1">You also learn how the label helps identify the songs that will land, how playlist strategy works, and how Gale Bird built a digital identity alongside their live-show firepower. You dig into their content engine, daily-posting experiments, AI reels, and the push to film everything. Collaboration becomes a skill, not an accident, and you see how respecting different strengths keeps the whole machine running. Gear Gab rounds it out with a bit of a wishlist: Kempers, custom Teles, splitter snakes, and the stress test of soundcheck when tech goes sideways. Press play and enjoy!</p> <p><iframe title="From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan — Gig Gab 511" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MX-kzEA9TSQ?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab</a> 511 – Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/december-8">December 8th</a>, 2025 <ul> <li aria-level="1">December 8th: <a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/pretend-to-be-a-time-traveler-day-december-8">Pretend to be a Time Traveler day</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Guest co-host: Sean Monahan from <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/gale-bird">Gale Bird</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:50 Went to two different schools together <ul> <li aria-level="1">Met in college, started writing songs, doing some local touring</li> <li aria-level="1">Then a 13-year break after college while they started families</li> <li aria-level="1">And then, two years ago, you got the band back together!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:03:19 Signed to a label</li> <li aria-level="1">00:05:11 A Passion that’s also very much a business <ul> <li aria-level="1">Producing art that is digested by as many people as possible</li> <li aria-level="1">Sean’s been a full-time musician since college</li> <li aria-level="1">Learned all the right production techniques</li> <li aria-level="1">Met all the right people</li> <li aria-level="1">Hiring the right engineer and session musicians for the album</li> <li aria-level="1">Joshua has been in sales and marketing as his career</li> <li aria-level="1">And also understands aesthetics and marketing… and is Sean’s co-songwriter</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:07:57 The label saw *people* they could invest in, and also liked their sound <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://holycitymusic.org/">Holy City Music</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Overnight success takes twenty years</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:10:07 This is the entertainment business! <ul> <li aria-level="1">Whomever hires you is thinking about dollar signs</li> <li aria-level="1">They need to see the return, and as a musician you have to understand that</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:21 Failure prepares you for what’s next <ul> <li aria-level="1">Sometimes a gig ends</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:15:54 250,000 streams in one year!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:16:56 The Label helps <ul> <li aria-level="1">Staying in touch with Playlisters and other avenues like radio, too</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:19:38 Getting on Playlists <ul> <li aria-level="1">Label says, “write 20 songs, we’ll pick one or two” when we analyze what will perform the best on the streamers</li> <li aria-level="1">One side of the business: live shows full of rock and feels and merch and all that</li> <li aria-level="1">The other side: the digital side. People need to have a representation of the band that’s unique to them.</li> <li aria-level="1">The label is the expert for the digital side, knowing how to identify the songs that will land on the streamers</li> <li aria-level="1">Turns out we land in the “country” genre, so we’ll add a banjo to a song (for example).</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4Z1tSAMEVLU">Roses by Gale Bird is a perfect example</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:24:25 SPONSOR: <a href="https://rula.com/giggab">Rula</a> patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at <a href="https://rula.com/giggab">rula.com/giggab</a> #rulapod</li> <li aria-level="1">00:26:12 Creating a social media system for your band <ul> <li aria-level="1">An experiment: post every day for 2 months and see what happens</li> <li aria-level="1">Lesson learned: go heavy for a shorter period of time</li> <li aria-level="1">Always be thinking about future content. Film, film, film</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.canva.com/features/ai-reel-maker/">AI Reels</a></li> <li aria-level="1">A/B testing</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:33:31 Creating side businesses to funnel and fuel Gale Bird</li> <li aria-level="1">00:35:00 Learning to collaborate on your own songs <ul> <li aria-level="1">“The better a songwriter is at collaboration, the more successful they’ll be”</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:36:48 The Gale Bird formula <ul> <li aria-level="1">Can play as a duo or a full band or anything in between.</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:38:39 Respecting skillsets <ul> <li aria-level="1">Sean shines in the studio: plays all the instruments except drums</li> <li aria-level="1">Joshua shines on stage: sings, plays acoustic guitar, and has excellent stage presence</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:44:05 …and managing pride</li> <li aria-level="1">00:44:27 Gear Gab</li> <li aria-level="1">00:44:56 <a href="https://www.guitarcenter.com/riffs/news/guitars/fender-custom-shop-recreate-joe-bonamassa-sunburst-55-telecaster">Fender and Guitar Center collaborated on a custom telecaster</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:46:32 Sean went to a Kemper rig <ul> <li aria-level="1">Wishlist: <a href="https://www.kemper-amps.com/store/en/profiler-stage-b.html">Kemper Stage</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://hipshotproducts.com/products/hipshot-string-bending-system">Hipshot B-Bender</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:48:25 <a href="https://www.behringer.com/wing/wing-rack.html">Behringer Wing Rack</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://mackie.com/en/products/mixers/dl-series?srsltid=AfmBOopoH2uKoxD--V889G2XVXzOfXOceUeqGjv2Yng9TiKblNEha3S5">Mackie DL32S</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://audioproreck.com/products/proreck-8-channel-low-profile-xlr-send-circuit-board-snake-cables-xlr-splitter-cable-for-live-recording-stage-studio-50-feet-long?srsltid=AfmBOoo8u39DoS0GngDv281M4ZQHTXVWV0OraGvZ_t39yP9GFggmfrZQ">PRORECK Splitter Snakes</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:54:12 The stress of tech issues at soundcheck</li> <li aria-level="1">00:57:10 Gig Gab 511 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Follow <a href="https://galebird.com/">Gale Bird</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1">On IG @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/galebirdmusic/?hl=en">GaleBirdMusic</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Contact Gig Gab! <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/">@GigGabPodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/">Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/12/08/250k-streams-gale-bird-sean-monahan-gg511/">From Hiatus to 250K Streams: The Gale Bird Story with Sean Monahan — Gig Gab 511</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com">Gig Gab</a>.</p>

58 MIN

Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train

DEC 1, 2025

Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train

<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train — Gig Gab 510 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/train-matt-musty-gig-gab-510.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><div> <p>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 your role smartly, and balancing music, money, and the hang is essential for a successful music career. From handling days off and staying rested on the road to mastering in-ear monitors with creative mic setups, this episode is packed with actionable advice every touring musician needs. Always Be Performing with fresh insights that keep you inspired and ready for every show.</p> <p>Discover how Matt approaches touring with diplomacy, band dynamics, and staying connected to home life while on the road. Explore favorite microphones for perfect in-ear sound, how to avoid a sterile IEM mix, and the importance of scheduled fun time to keep social media engaging. Whether you’re a musician, live sound enthusiast, or fan of the tour life, this episode offers a masterclass in professionalism and passion to elevate your musical journey and keep your performance sharp night after night.</p> <p><iframe title="Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train — Gig Gab 510" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/za3q6RJRnHM?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> </div> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab</a> 510 – Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/december-1">December 1st</a>, 2025 <ul> <li aria-level="1">December 1st: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-peppermint-bark-day/">National Peppermint Bark Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Guest co-host: <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/matt-musty">Matt Musty</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:02:22 Train continues to level up <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uull250eBU">Train at Royal Albert Hall</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Yy3oVdMMI">Train at Grand Ole Opry</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:03:40 Waking up the singer ten minutes before the gig!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:06:10 Gig Advice from Musty: Be On Time</li> <li aria-level="1">00:08:46 I’m not ever the guy who hangs around <ul> <li aria-level="1">My job’s done</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:10:09 Managing your opinion</li> <li aria-level="1">00:11:16 The long game of diplomacy is the key to a successful career <ul> <li aria-level="1">The gig philosophy, 2 out of 3 aint bad: <ul> <li aria-level="1">Music</li> <li aria-level="1">Money</li> <li aria-level="1">Hang</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:15:51 Days off are tough on the band and crew</li> <li aria-level="1">00:18:26 The risk of hanging out with your road-hosts after the gig <ul> <li aria-level="1">Prioritizing sleep on the road</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:23:42 The Zen of the connection between you and your gear <ul> <li aria-level="1">The no-soundcheck days</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:28:48 PODCAST: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/album-archives-the-vault-of-music-history/id1822387190">Album Archives</a>. Count down The Top 300 Albums of All Time — one record at a time — with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/album-archives-the-vault-of-music-history/id1822387190">Album Archives | The Vault of Music History</a>.</li> <li aria-level="1">00:29:46 IEM Talk! <ul> <li aria-level="1">Sometimes a broken seal</li> <li aria-level="1">Ideas for avoiding a sterile IEM mix <ul> <li aria-level="1">Matt put a “crotch mic in place: a Beyer M160 underneath the snare to grab the sound of the kit and put it through some reverb with compression AFTER the reverb</li> <li aria-level="1">Audience Mics</li> <li aria-level="1">Adding reverb to the drums and vocal mics</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Play every song like it’s the first time. Be inspired!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:41:39 Finding the right microphones to capture your instrument for your in-ears <ul> <li aria-level="1">Transparent mics like the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Earthworks-ETHOS-Condenser-Broadcast-Microphone/dp/B09PQXSNJH">Earthworks ETHOS</a> on guitar amps or the <a href="http://earthworksaudio.com/instrument-microphones/sr20-g2/">Earthworks SR20-Gen2</a> on drum overheads</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:44:37 Favorite snare drum mics <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/m-201?srsltid=AfmBOoqvf5v3Ew4nMC3UhlpcP2Bx6ytJ8g4VJbpdxfI4uYh71RkJQ8vv">Beyerdynamic M201</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/product/m80-standard/">Telefunken M80</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://earthworksaudio.com/drum-microphones/dm17/">Earthworks DM17</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:49:31 The short version of the Earthworks story</li> <li aria-level="1">00:51:15 Keeping a connection to home while on the road</li> <li aria-level="1">00:52:30 Enjoying the spoils of a high-level tour</li> <li aria-level="1">00:56:42 Being recognized for your job</li> <li aria-level="1">00:59:10 A quick social media discussion <ul> <li aria-level="1">Scheduled Fun Time</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabygabyhey/?hl=en">Gaby from Crush Management</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:02:48 Gig Gab 510 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Find <a href="https://www.mattmusty.com/">Matt Musty</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1">On IG @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattmusty/?hl=en">MattMusty</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Contact Gig Gab! <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/">@GigGabPodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/">Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/12/01/gig-wisdom-scheduled-fun-time-with-matt-musty-of-train-gg510/">Gig Wisdom & Scheduled Fun Time with Matt Musty of Train — Gig Gab 510</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com">Gig Gab</a>.</p>

64 MIN

Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf

NOV 24, 2025

Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf

<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf — Gig Gab 509 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="p1">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 create, how Leaf found himself driving tour vans, sitting in private Sinatra rehearsals, and realizing he had to earn his place in those rooms. From LA trips with legends to the spark that made him pack up, move west, and chase Brian’s story head-on, you feel the lesson hit hard: keep moving forward and Always Be Performing.</p> <p class="p1">You also get a front-row view into the musical engine behind Brian Wilson’s world. Leaf breaks down the jazz-rooted harmonies, the devotion of Brian’s touring band, and the emotional work that helped Brian reclaim his confidence. You learn how Pet Sounds floored Lennon and McCartney, why Paul might be the biggest Beatles fan alive, and why Leaf argues Brian deserves solo induction into the Rock Hall. Along the way, you’re guided through The Reel Beatles class, the making of Smile, and the books that document it all, leaving you with the sense that loving music isn’t passive… it’s a craft you show up for every day.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab</a> 509 – Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/november-24">November 24th</a>, 2025 <ul> <li aria-level="1">November 24th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/celebrate-your-unique-talent-day/">Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Guest co-host: <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/david-leaf/">David Leaf</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:02:16 Brian Wilson calls… I need “friends” in the room. <ul> <li aria-level="1">Brian Wilson needed to be loved unconditionally</li> <li aria-level="1">David drove for the tour</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0448146266/giggab-20">The Beach Boys and The California Myth</a> (re-released as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1913172759/giggab-20">God Only Knows</a>)</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:07:20 First Trip to LA…with Nelson Riddle and Frank Sinatra <ul> <li aria-level="1">And there’s a Sinatra classic right in front of him</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLemonTwigs/comments/1k3wf7l/david_leaf_the_full_length_rthebeachboys/">David Leaf and the Twigs</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Getting a private concert from Frank Sinatra and had the thought: “this is where I want to be. What do I need to do to earn my spot in this room?”</li> <li aria-level="1">The BeeGees</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Webb">Jimmy Webb</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Alpert">Herb Alpert</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://catalog.registrar.ucla.edu/course/2022/mscind4">The Reel Beatles</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/people/david-leaf/">Docs that Rock class by David Leaf</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:11:04 In college he became obsessed with Brian Wilson</li> <li aria-level="1">00:11:50 The band for Brian’s 1999-2000 tour, Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE <ul> <li aria-level="1">The band was devoted to recreating the moments</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:12:24 If you’re obsessed with Brian Wilson, why dont you do something about it <ul> <li aria-level="1">Why don’t I move to California, meet Brian Wilson, and write a book about him and help him finish SMiLE</li> <li aria-level="1">My parents told me I was special, and I believed them.</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:58 Walked up to Dennis Wilson and told him he was going to write a book about his brother <ul> <li aria-level="1">Lesson: Keep moving forward!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:15:37 Brian and I were friends</li> <li aria-level="1">00:16:33 Brian loved to do casual singing <ul> <li aria-level="1">Singing along to the oldies with Brian Wilson</li> <li aria-level="1">Going to the Church of Brian Wilson</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:19:08 His musicians gave him the unconditional love he needed to play this music <ul> <li aria-level="1">…and eventually release Smile</li> <li aria-level="1">Brian Wilson saw Wild Honey… “If I had this group back in the 1960s, I could have taken Smile on the road!”</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:22:47 The technical complexities of Brian Wilson’s harmonies <ul> <li aria-level="1">Brian came from jazz</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:25:42 Brian Wilson’s relationship with Sir Paul McCartney <ul> <li aria-level="1">When Pet Sounds came out, John and Paul told him how much they loved the album</li> <li aria-level="1">Recording Artists were Song Monkeys in the old days</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:29:08 SPONSOR: <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">Surfshark</a>. Go to <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">https://surfshark.com/giggab4</a> or use code <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">giggab</a> at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:31:29 SPONSOR: <a href="https://www.rula.com/giggab">Rula</a> patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at <a href="https://www.rula.com/giggab">https://www.rula.com/giggab</a> #rulapod</li> <li aria-level="1">00:33:29 Brian Wilson singing Brian Wilson</li> <li aria-level="1">00:38:45 Brian Wilson had initial confidence, and then it was beaten out of him</li> <li aria-level="1">00:39:44 Managing The Pressure of First Fame <ul> <li aria-level="1">Finally, Brian: “I have emotional security”</li> <li aria-level="1">Tips for Avoiding Internal Pressure</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:46:03 Meet <a href="https://catalog.registrar.ucla.edu/course/2022/mscind4">The Reel Beatles</a>, a 10-week class <ul> <li aria-level="1">Guests: Peter Asher, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Lindsay-Hogg">Michael Lyndsay-Hogg</a>, Peter Jackson</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:51:39 Paul McCartney is the world’s biggest Beatles Fan</li> <li aria-level="1">00:53:36 Brian Wilson <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SriaRRcA6w">Brian Wilson And the Story of SMiLE</a></li> <li aria-level="1">David Leaf posits that Brian Wilson should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:56:32 David’s Books <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1915841313/giggab-20">SMiLE: The Rise fall and Ressurection of Brian Wilson</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0448146266/giggab-20">The Beach Boys and the California Myth</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:57:58 The candor captured Brian Wilson, Live at The Roxy</li> <li aria-level="1">01:00:59 Gig Gab 509 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Find David Leaf <ul> <li aria-level="1">At <a href="http://leafprod.com/">LeafProd.com</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Contact Gig Gab!</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/">@GigGabPodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/">Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/11/24/brian-wilson-beach-boys-beatles-david-leaf-gg509/">Inside Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles with David Leaf — Gig Gab 509</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com">Gig Gab</a>.</p>

62 MIN

Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math

NOV 17, 2025

Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math

<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math — Gig Gab 508 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="p1">You know that moment when a gig just <i>clicks</i> — 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 to unexpected magic, how the right players bring out the best in each other, and why being open to unfamiliar styles can change everything.</p> <p class="p1">Then the conversation gets gloriously geeky as Dave Hamilton and guest co-host Daniel East dive into using Waves plugins live, connecting your Mac to a console via Dante, and why automixing is almost—but not quite—ready for primetime. From heart to hardware, it’s all about finding balance between feel and finesse. Always Be Performing.</p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math — Gig Gab 508" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qnR2VAyjXW0?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab</a> 508 – Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/november-17">November 17th</a>, 2025 <ul> <li aria-level="1">November 17th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/odd-socks-day/">Odd Socks Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Guest co-host: <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/daniel-east/">Daniel East</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:24 Playing with <a href="https://britdrozda.com/">Brit Drozda</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Had lunch with a guitar player friend, and the gig came together!</li> <li aria-level="1">First gig, three songs in, and everyone knew it was more-than-just-a-gig</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:07:08 Lesson: take gigs even if it’s not your style <ul> <li aria-level="1">Don’t say no because you don’t think it’s your style</li> <li aria-level="1">Don’t say no because you don’t (yet!) know the material</li> <li aria-level="1">You could be the missing piece of the puzzle that brings it to a completely different level</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:11:15 The magic that can just happen when the right people come together</li> <li aria-level="1">00:14:24 Nerding out about drumsticks. Of course! <ul> <li aria-level="1">Dan is now endorsing <a href="https://www.headhunterssticksandcreations.com/">Headhunters Sticks</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://vicfirth.com/products/american-classicr-5b-doubleglaze-double-coat-of-lacquer-finish?srsltid=AfmBOoojOCWT-BZsAD8FD5abzljr2t79Yvzlwwd3HvUxJK7Ug4x_ymYP">Vic Firth 5B Double Glaze</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:23:02 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PitchSlapDrums/">Pitch Slap Percussion Cajons</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:26:03 SPONSOR: <a href="https://gigsalad.com/">GigSalad</a>. Always Be Performing means “Always Be Booking”, too. Head to <a href="https://gigsalad.com/">GigSalad.com</a> to create your free profile today! <ul> <li aria-level="1">(and check out <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/05/19/diy-booking-revolution-gigsalad-impact-musicians-gg482/">Gig Gab 482 with Mark Steiner</a> from May, 2025, too!)</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:28:12 Waves plugins on any size gig…if you NEED it. <ul> <li aria-level="1">Using a console with <a href="https://www.getdante.com/meet-dante/what-is-dante/">Dante</a>, you can link via Ethernet to your MacBook Pro and use plugins</li> <li aria-level="1">Dan’s new favorite console: <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM3-D--yamaha-dm3-d-22-channel-digital-mixer-with-dante">Yamaha DM3D</a> ($2,000) console</li> <li aria-level="1">Waves Plugins to use when mixing live audio <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/ra5K3D">Waves SuperRack Performer</a> ($99)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/194YPd">Waves TRACT System Calibration</a> ($399)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/aOEoAZ">Waves Feedback Hunter</a> ($99.99)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/XmJana">Waves Silk LIVE</a> ($29.99)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/Bn43yL">Waves F6 Dynamic EQ</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/0946jV">Waves L4 Maximizer</a> ($49.99)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/195yRB">Waves Primary Source Expander </a>($39.99)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/nXmKE7">Waves Tune Real-Time</a> ($49.99)</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://waves.alzt.net/yqVKWW">Waves Clarix LB</a> (what Dave SHOULD have tested in GG 508!)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:10:06 Automixing is coming, folks!</li> <li aria-level="1">01:11:16 Years ago, <a href="https://giggabpodcast.com/tag/robert-scovill">Robert Scovill</a> taught Dan: pay attention.</li> <li aria-level="1">01:12:35 Gig Gab 508 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Find Daniel East <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://danieleast.net/">DanielEast.net</a></li> <li aria-level="1">@eastd and @themixdoctor</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Contact Gig Gab! <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/">@GigGabPodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/">Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/11/17/live-music-live-mix-daniel-east-gg508/">Live Music, Live Mix: The Magic and the Math — Gig Gab 508</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com">Gig Gab</a>.</p>

74 MIN

Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity with Adam Moskowitz

NOV 10, 2025

Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity with Adam Moskowitz

<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507 episode image" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?w=3000&ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?resize=50%2C50&ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/www.giggabpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/tangents-tracks-tenacity-adam-moskowitz-gg507.jpg?w=2250&ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>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-proofing your sound. From building tracks in Reaper to rehearsing smarter—not longer—you’ll learn how technology can help you bring your band’s best show to the stage fast.</p> <p>Then, it’s all about mindset: dealing with last-minute cancellations, navigating new players, and keeping your cool when the curveballs fly. Whether you’re warming up your voice with R.E.M. or re-negotiating pay on a sub gig, this episode reminds you that gigging is equal parts art, attitude, and adaptability. Keep your groove steady and—Always Be Performing.</p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ePyD3SSmyUs?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/">Gig Gab</a> 507 – Monday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/november-10">November 10th</a>, 2025 <ul> <li aria-level="1">November 10th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-accounting-day/">International Accounting Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Guest co-host: <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/tag/adam-moskowitz/">Adam Moskowitz</a>, Chief Groove Officer of <a href="https://vamband.com/">VAM Band</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:46 The Benefits of Nanny Tracks and Invisible Conductors <ul> <li aria-level="1">Arrangement and Lyrics are the two big hurdles</li> <li aria-level="1">Nanny tracks can get you out of the rehearsal room FAST</li> <li aria-level="1">We play new songs at every show! 25 new songs in 2025</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:06:03 Playing a new song for the first time in front of a crowd</li> <li aria-level="1">00:10:41 Building the backing tracks <ul> <li aria-level="1">Download from <a href="https://www.karaoke-version.com/">Karaoke-Version</a> and load into <a href="https://www.reaper.fm/">Reaper</a> (Adam’s DAW of choice)</li> <li aria-level="1">Snap the audio to the “grid” using the click provided by Karaoke Version.</li> <li aria-level="1">Then set stretch markers at the beginning of each measure, so then I can stretch the tempo and everything stays in tune and in time</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:42 Filling in … with a blind drummer! <ul> <li aria-level="1">A sub from six months ago called and asked Adam to sub in HIS band</li> <li aria-level="1">Negotiating the right pay to ensure you don’t lose money</li> <li aria-level="1">“The band didn’t provide a setlist…so I built one!”</li> <li aria-level="1">When subbing: check the band’s YouTube to see what keys they play in</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:20:40 SPONSOR: <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">Surfshark</a>. Go to <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">https://surfshark.com/giggab4</a> or use code <a href="https://surfshark.com/giggab4">giggab4</a> at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:22:49 What’s your vocal warmup routine? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Dave sings: <ul> <li aria-level="2"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLO8i5bdfg">R.E.M.’s Finest Worksong</a> (twice)</li> <li aria-level="2">Optional: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ4YPKarBs8">Spin Doctors “A Pocket Full Of Kryptonite”</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Adam does scales: “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLyAmXtpfY">Men’s Vocal Warmup – 5 Minutes</a>”</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:28:01 Create a pre-show ritual <ul> <li aria-level="1">Warm up your brain, your body, and set your intentions</li> <li aria-level="1">Leave your baggage behind, focus on bringing joy and having fun</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:29:49 Avoiding Cancellations with a System <ul> <li aria-level="1">Cover bands that operate like original bands: rare, and coveted! Not all bands can do that.</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:34:02 What happens with 24-hour notice when your singer cancels…and you have a brand-new drummer? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Be like water…go with the flow!</li> <li aria-level="1">Using tracks as a supporting layer.</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:41:30 What are you trying to do with your band? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Define your band’s intention.</li> <li aria-level="1">For Adam and VAM Band: create something that’s future-proof</li> <li aria-level="1">In VAM Band, you need to understand the value of playing the spaces</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:43:58 Learn what is best in an off-stage conversation (versus on-stage) <ul> <li aria-level="1">The singer who said, “I hate playing this song” on stage doesn’t get re-hired</li> <li aria-level="1">Curating positive energy on stage</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:50:33 Setting the expectation with your bandmates up front gives you scalability <ul> <li aria-level="1">If you tell people that not everyone is on every gig, then it’s easy!</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:57:00 Future-proofing like a Broadway show</li> <li aria-level="1">00:58:56 Are we in the golden age of music <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://suno.com/blog/covers">Suno now allows you to upload audio and then create a cover version of the audio</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:08:14 Adam’s sound engineer gig tomorrow: six microphones, five hours, $900 <ul> <li aria-level="1">Adam gets the sound gig by doing sound for his band</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:08:56 How to communicate your band’s sound to a FOH engineer <ul> <li aria-level="1">How can I help you know our band?</li> <li aria-level="1">FOH engineers can drastically alter the way your band sounds</li> <li aria-level="1">Put band/sound crib notes on the stage plot</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">01:18:05 Gig Gab 507 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Follow Adam Moskowitz <ul> <li aria-level="1">@adammoskowitzmusic</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Contact Gig Gab! <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giggabpodcast/">@GigGabPodcast on Instagram</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/subscribe-to-podcast/">Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com/2025/11/10/tangents-tracks-tenacity-gg507/">Tangents, Tracks, and Tenacity — Gig Gab 507</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.giggabpodcast.com">Gig Gab</a>.</p>

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