What is a Successful Gig?

While you’re playing…how do you define success? Is it seeing people dancing? singing? paying you money? What are the metrics you use? Hear your two favorite weekend warriors share some of their own success stories from this weekend’s gigs. Then it’s time to talk about a few logistical issues with gigging… getting setup, balancing your monitors (in-ears!), getting in touch with bandmates last-minute, and more. Plus, a few gear tips for drummers. All this and more when you press play with Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton. Remember: Always be performing! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 318 – Monday, September 13, 2021 00:00:59 Time to get setup 00:03:02 Having Big Ears 00:06:29 Measuring success in the moment 00:08:35 A crowd which actually listens! 00:15:22 Stinkfoot Orchestra’s First Gig! 00:21:03 Would you hire a musician without a cell phone? 00:24:06 BBM Gig Gab Listener Survey 00:25:54 Dave-CSF-Kick Block and Pedal Block 00:29:37 Russ’s Drum Rug 00:31:57 Shared Backline Challenges 00:36:25 Balancing the in-ears… again 00:40:19 Musing on the next few months 00:49:13 Gig Gab 318 The post What is a Successful Gig? — Gig Gab 318 appeared first on Gig Gab.