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. […]

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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!

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

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