Multiple Bands, Weather Issues, and Tip Jars – GigGab 130

Whether it’s you or someone you play with, you’ve almost certainly got to deal with the juggling act of playing in multiple bands. How do you handle schedule conflicts? What’s the best policy for you to have? Then it’s on to how you choose and learn songs in your band. Paul and Dave certainly have thoughts to share about this! They’ve also got some tricks and tips to share, too, about highlighting the tip jar in creative ways and dealing with those crazy nights when the weather feels like another member of the band. Press play and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 GigGab 130 – Tueday, Sept 5, 2017 00:00:49 Weather-related low-attendance Amanda Dane Los Gatos Park Dance 00:04:06 Those “we’re all in this together” kind of gigs 00:07:15 Tweaking songs you’ve played for years 00:11:20 Walter Becker RIP, and a Steely Dan discussion 00:18:40 Rob-Juggling Multiple Bands 00:29:46 Handling Marquee Nights 00:32:13 Having a depth chart to buffer scheduling conflicts 00:36:16 When booking a private party, ask for people’s preferences 00:37:26 A trick to reference the tip jar 00:40:05 Rob-Who Chooses The Songs? pK’s Words of Wisdom: “You get more from the buy-in than you do from the control” 00:46:14 How do you learn songs? 00:55:06 GG Outtro The post Multiple Bands, Weather Issues, and Tip Jars – GigGab 130 appeared first on Gig Gab.