One of the best things that can happen to your band – original or cover – is to gain devoted fans. They’re there at every gig, they are your best form of word-of-mouth promotion, and they make you feel like the rock star you are. But there’s a downside to them, sometimes right at the start. Sometimes that manifests itself before you’ve ever met… and they become KLINGONS! Listen to Paul and Dave talk through all of this, and how they deal with it. Press play, sit back, and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps 00:00:00 GigGab 122 – Monday, July 10, 2017 00:00:52 Gigging is like Golfing 00:03:00 When you don’t have to deal… it’s Nirvana 00:04:23 The opening act for the fireworks 00:06:23 The Gigging Automoton 00:08:52 When you DO have to deal… where is the limit? 00:10:03 Kevin-How to Handle Those Pesky Klingons! 00:12:15 Comfort vs. Affability 00:15:09 “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend” 00:17:03 Dealing with it realistically, respectfully 00:20:09 The fan… is not a friend 00:21:59 Magic Phrases “I have a system” “I’ve gotta get some stuff done” 00:23:22 Be self-aware, especially when you get it wrong 00:25:52 Find ‘em a job! But not using a tambourine. 00:27:49 …and find your limits 00:29:32 GG Outtro (apologies to the Klingon band, bomwI’pu’, for the reference!) The post Those Pesky Klingons – GigGab 122 appeared first on Gig Gab.