Changing Goals From Perfection...to Survival

Paul Kent returns to Gig Gab, diving headfirst into the wild ride of full-time gigging with 120 shows lined up this year—and still packing the house! From near-disaster moments like a bass player taking a tumble (not this time, thankfully) to the art of bonding with your audience before you even hit that first note, it’s all about controlling the chaos. Whether it’s using a Seismic Audio Split Snake to take charge of your sound or knowing when to discuss weather risks before booking, smart musicianship is key. Cancelation policies? Rare, but worth considering—just ask Notso Costley Productions. Marketing your band isn’t about magic bullets, but there are definitely solid shots to take. Success in music is always shared, and shoutouts fly to pros like Tony Smith and Mike Schulte for their insights. Meanwhile, Dave has a revelation: he’s starting to get Bob Dylan. Whether it’s tribute nights, booking strategies, or navigating the business of performing, one thing’s clear—Always Be Performing, and always be learning. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 471 – Monday, March 3rd, 2025 March 3rd: World Hearing Day 00:03:10 Catching up on Paul’s Gigs…and life! BACK to being a full-time musician 00:04:32 Booking 120 Gigs for the year…and still draw a crowd 00:05:14 Shared Crisis on a Sold-Out Night One time…the Bass player fell over on stage (but not this time!) From Perfection to Survival 00:13:27 Bonding with your crowd BEFORE you start 00:15:56 Time to control your (sound) destiny Seismic Audio Split Snake 00:18:39 SPONSOR: Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with flavorful and nutritious ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Visit FactorMeals.com/FactorPodcast and use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off! 00:20:10 Canceling Gigs Discussing the weather during booking 00:30:30 Contracted Cancelation Policies…how rare are they? Notso Costley Productions Paul Costley and now Demetri Papanicolau! 00:34:59 Success is shared Tony Smith from Black Box Prompter on Gig Gab Mike Schulte on Gig Gab 00:37:11 In Marketing, there are no magic bullets But there are pretty good shots you can take 00:42:07 Dave is starting to understand Bob Dylan 00:48:18 Tribute nights 00:49:52 Gig Gab 471 Outtro Contact Paul Kent Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram [email protected] Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Changing Goals From Perfection…to Survival — Gig Gab 471 appeared first on Gig Gab.