Welcome to another exciting episode of Gig Gab! This week, Dave Hamilton dives into the whirlwind of recent and upcoming gigs, tackling six gigs with five different bands in June alone. He also discusses the challenges of playing a gig without in-ear monitors and the invaluable lessons from recent guests. From Robert Scovill’s advice on delaying mains in any size room to Mike Schulte’s insights on using a splitter snake for easier setups, and Chris Breen’s reminder to read the stage as well as the room, there’s plenty to learn. Remember, “Always Be Performing” as you take these tips to your own gigs. In the Gear Gab segment, Dave highlights the Earthworks SR117 microphone and explores the latest tools of the trade, including Adam’s suggestion to use Suno’s AI for creating theme songs for your band. Dave also shares how you can use Spotify URLs to enhance your playlists when prepping for gigs. Listener Mike shares one his recent favorite podcasts, Strong Songs’ “Limb By Limb” episode for nerding out on song dissections. As always, Dave is eager for your feedback about the show and what projects you’re involved in. Keep innovating, and never forget to “Always Be Good to Hang With!” 00:00:00 Gig Gab 431 – Monday, May 27th, 2024 May 27th: Old Time Player Piano Day 00:01:41 What do you want from the show? I’m going to be asking for a lot of feedback, but don’t worry… I’ll tell you what to tell me. 00:02:40 Recent and Upcoming Gigs June: 6 gigs, 5 different bands What are you playing? What projects are you in? 00:10:57 Played a gig with no IEMs. Ugh. 00:17:17 Debrief from recent guests. Robert Scovill on GG429: Delaying our mains, no matter how small the room! Chris Breen on GG420: Reading the stage is just as important as reading the room…take a break! Mike Schulte on GG421: The value of a splitter snake or a custom loom to make setup easier (and yes, he makes us think about eDrums, too!) Roland VAD  Ef-Note Bob Vose on GG430: Keeping a band together Matt Musty on GG426: Think Bigger…and Always Be Good to Hang With Best Not Broken on GG427: Don’t podcast from your bicycle! Adam Moskowizard on GG425: Always Be Innovating! 00:31:57 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle makes it easy to build a stunning website and online store for your music in minutes. Try it free for 30 days, then use promo code “giggabpod” to get 15% off your first year. Tools of the Trade 00:35:07 Adam-CSF-Suno to use AI to Create Theme Songs 00:44:20 You can paste in a list of Spotify URLs to flesh out a playlist! Other Podcasts? 00:46:23 Mike-Podcast: Strong Songs’ “Limb By Limb” episode What podcasts are you listening to? Gear Gab 00:50:43 Earthworks SR117 What gear are you using? 00:58:59 Gig Gab 431 Outtro Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Gems, Gear, & Gigs! — Gig Gab 431 appeared first on Gig Gab.