In this week’s Gig Gab podcast, hosts Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton delve into the intricacies of leading a band and securing lucrative gigs. The dynamic duo underscore the necessity for unified band goals and shared values, defying the notion that leadership rests solely on the shoulders of the band leader. They stress the importance of effective communication to maintain a harmonious group dynamic and avoid surprises. From a practical standpoint, they discuss the significance of band identity and the influence of everyone’s commitments on the group’s decisions. Throughout the discussion, they keep the listener reminded of their mantra: “Always Be Performing”. Digging deeper, the hosts draw from their rich personal experiences, highlighting instances of unanticipated decisions by band members and the ensuing consequences. They outline the challenges in managing multiple commitments and the delicate balance of treating bandmates as friends versus business partners. Mentioning a handy app, “Where’s the Gig“, they demonstrate the use of modern tools to manage band commitments. They emphasize the importance of understanding band member’s thresholds in order to gain leverage, and the gradual shift from friendship to business-like interactions, essential for running a band professionally. Through a captivating anecdote of a sideman who changed his terms but stayed committed until replaced, they explore varied interpretations of commitment within a band. Press play, enjoy, and always be performing! 00:00:00 – Introducing Gig Gab, Episode 389 for Monday, July 10th, 2023. 00:00:25 – Discussing the challenges of live performances during the pandemic. 00:03:10 – Impressive Preparation and Performance of Sub Drummer 00:03:44 – Sharing tips for marketing and promoting gigs in the digital age. 00:06:11 – Sub Drummer’s Confidence and the Importance of Preparation 00:11:41 – Unexpected Opportunities Arise after a Successful Gig 00:14:06 – Successful Networking Leads to Promising Leads 00:17:05 – SPONSOR: Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with flavorful and nutritious ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Visit FactorMeals.com/giggab50 and use code giggab50 for 50% off! 00:18:37 – SPONSOR: Capo is the app that gives you song-learning super-powers. In addition to letting you slow-down and loop sections of songs, capo lifts chords, detects beats, and MUCH more. Visit CapoApp.com from SuperMegaUltraGroovy today. 00:19:46 – Mark-How do you deal with band members’ decisions that affect the band? 00:27:52 – Balancing personal commitments with band responsibilities 00:30:12 – Setting clear rules to avoid conflicts in the band 00:32:25 – Setting expectations and rules for band members 00:35:15 – Stories of misaligned priorities and commitments in bands 00:39:06 – GigGab 389 Outtro The post Keep The Sound Guy Stocked! — Gig Gab 389 appeared first on Gig Gab.