Have A Great Gig

Musical Directing and "Loving The Gig" with Jordan Katz

March 22, 2023 22:19 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Jordan Katz is a trumpeter, musical director, podcast producer and bluegrass banjo picker in Los Angeles. He and Andy talk about gig life and the need to love either the gig or the music if you plan on enjoying a life in music. Jordan gets out his banjo, and Andy his fiddle, for a rendition of "Cherokee Shuffle." Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Liv...

Session Recording (feat. Brian Whelan)

January 05, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Brian Whelan, joins Andy to talk about his career in music, specifically as a recording session artist. Brian shares stories from his work with Dwight Yoakam, members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and other notable studio session musicians, as well as thoughts on gigging and networking in Los Angeles and other music cities. Brian & Andy grab the guitars for live performances of "Ashes of Love" and "Once More Last Chance" www.brianwhelanmusic.com Fol...

Setup & Breakdown: Assembly Line

December 07, 2022 23:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In what order should you set up each element of your sound system? Setting up a full PA system for a band can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Follow these steps to utilize the assembly line process for your next gig. Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Never Apologize For Your Performance

October 20, 2022 21:12 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB

It's inevitable that a guest, audience member or client will compliment your performance on a gig. Fight the urge to offer excuses, apologize or feign humility. Simply say "Thanks!" Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Flying With Your Instruments (feat. Adam & Zack Hall in Sun Valley, ID)

October 01, 2022 17:48 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

We are in the field, recording in Sun Valley, ID where Andy is joined by Adam & Zack Hall to discuss flying with instruments and other gear. Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Speaking to Your Audience (with Smith Allen in Lake Tahoe)

September 20, 2022 07:42 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

As hired musicians we often take on MC duties in addition to audience banter and band introductions. Are you speaking slowly and clearly enough so that your audience can understand what you're saying? Andy and special guest, Smith Allen, discuss this topic then perform the Flatt & Scruggs classic "Why Don't You Tell Me So" LIVE from Lake Tahoe. Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live M...

The Audience HEARS What the Audience SEES

September 07, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Most people are not musicians. They are more affected by the look of a band than their sound, and by putting a little more effort into this area, you can really up your game as a musician or a band leader. Remember, people hear what they see. Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

The Stop BEFORE the Stop

August 26, 2022 22:17 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MB

Are you making a stop BEFORE you get to your gig? You'd be surprised how much this can help your gig when done with intention. Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Introducing Have A Great Gig

August 26, 2022 19:12 - 1 minute - 1.3 MB

A bite-sized podcast with tips and tricks for everyday gigging musicians, hosted by Andy Keathley in Los Angeles. Formerly GuitarCast with Andy Keathley. Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.com Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Songwriter Matt Axton (Hoyt Axton)

January 17, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Matt Axton is a songwriter in Los Angeles who performs original music along with the music of his father, country & folk hit songwriter and actor, Hoyt Axton. We chat about growing up on tour with Hoyt Axton and the things he learned about life on the road. Matt's grandmother, Mae Axton, was a famed promoter in Nashville's early days who cowrote "Heartbreak Hotel" for Elvis Presley among many others. Matt continues the legacy of his family with his songwriting and performing, including an...

Concert Photographer Steph Port (Neil Young, Phish, Primus, Khruangbin, Thundercat)

November 19, 2021 18:41 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Steph Port is a Los Angeles-based photographer who has shot concerts like Neil Young, Phish, Primus, Khruangbin, Thundercat and more. See her work on instagram at @stephportphotos Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Country & Bluegrass for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live Cover photo by @williummm

Joe Po Returns! Phish Tour Report (Reprise) with Joe Polise

November 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Longtime friend Joe Polise drops in from Las Vegas to talk 4.0 Phish and the 2021 Halloween run. He tells the story of how he ended up being #1 in line and front row center on the rail on Halloween night. Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Country & Bluegrass for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live Live concert excerpts recorded and transferred by Scott Schneider

Guitarist & Mandolinist Greg Cahill

October 29, 2021 17:49 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Welcome BACK to the GuitarCast with Andy Keathley! Andy chats with Greg about their musical history being a musician for hire. Then they get out the instruments for a rendition of "Guitars, Cadillacs" Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Country & Bluegrass for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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