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Hit Haul and Hang

by Pete Saleh, Andrew Beall, and Josh Samuels

A not-entirely-serious, conversational podcast by three friends about the musical, professional, and human aspects of being busy drummers and percussionists in NYC. From the bright lights of Broadway and Radio City Music Hall to the schlep to get there, and all points in between, Pete, Josh, and Andrew enjoy a back and forth about their chosen careers.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 6: Good or Bad Advice? Eyes vs. Ears

    People like to give advice but it's easy to mix up the confidence of the advice giver with its actual value. Sometimes it takes quite a while to realize whether a piece of wisdom is wise at all In this episode, we begin a series of discussions on noteworthy advice we've received and debate…

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  2. Ep. 5: Be Right or Be Effective?

    This episode is part 2 of our discussion on things you might want to bring up when you're lining up work. If you're newer to the gigging thing, or if you have had some unfortunate surprises on the job recently, you'll definitely want to go back and listen to the previous episode as well. Don't …...

  3. Ep. 4: *Always* Communicate

    This is the first of a 2-part discussion that, besides being a subject that evokes strong reactions in us - and indeed working musicians everywhere - will be of particular value to music directors, orchestrators, and contractors who are new to hiring and working with freelance musicians, and...

  4. Ep. 3: The Conga Player’s Union

    We start with a little follow-up about the NYC marimba schlep anecdote from ep 1 and fleshing out the concept of instrumental "doubling". Early on, a guest conga player appearance challenges the guys' ability to stay on track. The conversation takes a random side trip to answer the perennial...

  5. Ep. 2: How to get to your 8pm. . .

    The worst feeling in the world is realizing during your commute to the gig that you may not make it before the downbeat. Although getting there on time is just part of a musician's job, sometimes you just wish that the audience knew what it took for you to get there. Hit Haul and Hang is made…

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  6. Ep. 1: Capability, Dependability, Likability

    In this premiere episode, Pete, Josh, and Andy talk about the three main factors that contribute towards getting work as a freelance professional musician, why people choose to take certain jobs, 89 year-old conductors, the epidemic Josh has diagnosed within the musical world, and a little...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A not-entirely-serious, conversational podcast by three friends about the musical, professional, and human aspects of being busy drummers and percussionists in NYC. From the bright lights of Broadway and Radio City Music Hall to the schlep to get there, and all points in between, Pete, Josh, and Andrew enjoy a back and forth about their chosen careers.

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Pete Saleh, Andrew Beall, and Josh Samuels

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What is Hit Haul and Hang about?

A not-entirely-serious, conversational podcast by three friends about the musical, professional, and human aspects of being busy drummers and percussionists in NYC. From the bright lights of Broadway and Radio City Music Hall to the schlep to get there, and all points in between, Pete, Josh, and...

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Who hosts Hit Haul and Hang?

Hit Haul and Hang is created and hosted by Pete Saleh, Andrew Beall, and Josh Samuels.
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