Avoiding Rats Nests

Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

This week on Gig Gab, Mike Schulte returns for a lively discussion on the finesse of live performances band dynamics. He and Dave Hamilton kick off with a chat about “Playing ‘Less’ for More Money,” exploring how reducing the number of gigs you play can lead to greater impact and potentially higher pay. As they delve into the struggles musicians face, “The Waiting Is The Hardest Part” segment sheds light on the patience required in the industry, from waiting around for gigs to begin to mastering the interpersonal dynamics in your band. They also offer invaluable tips on achieving the best sound for your instruments in any room, emphasizing that great sound is key to a memorable performance—because you should always be performing.

Mike and Dave also address the delicate balance between a musician’s ego and the band’s overall sound in “Is Your Sound Part of Your Ego? Or Part of What’s Best For Your Band?” Here, they encourage musicians to make sound choices that serve the band’s best interests. The episode is peppered with practical advice, from managing stage equipment like cables and snakes efficiently to choosing the right gear like BFSD for snare drums and Smokin Ace Rectangular Cymbal Shields to enhance stage sound. For any musician looking to refine their craft and learn the ropes of effective stage management, this episode is packed with critical insights and tools to help you shine in your next gig.

Press play, enjoy, and always be performing!

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 428 – Monday, May 6th, 2024
  • May 6th: International No Diet Day
• 00:03:47 Playing “Less” for More Money
• 00:05:48 All Good Things Will (Eventually?) Come to An End
• 00:11:08 The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
  • Britney Spears “Baby One More Time”
• 00:12:15 Check Your Attitude…Stop and Enjoy
• 00:16:45 Rehearsing a Musical
• 00:20:05 Getting Drums to Sound Good In a Room
• 00:22:10 Gear Gab: BFSD to muffle snare drums
  • Big Fat Five
• 00:24:28 Is Your Sound Part of Your Ego? Or Part of What’s Best For Your Band?
  • Field Of Dreams VIP Tent
  • Roland VAD Kit
  • Diezel Amps
• 00:29:29 Playing with Softer Hands
• 00:34:58 Make Your Sound Work For The Room
  • I Can’t Really Hear The Vocals
• 00:38:45 Gear Gab: Smokin Ace Rectangular Cymbal Shields
  • Telefunken M80
  • Heil PR37
• 00:44:55 Andy-Managing cables and snakes without CAT-SASS
  • Custom Loom from Pro Audio LA (With a Lifetime Warranty)
  • CAT-SASS
• 00:51:49 The Proper Way to Roll Cables
  • It’s Not Rats-Nestian
• 00:56:01 Gear Gab: Stage Ninja Mic-12-CB Microphone Clamp
• 00:58:45 Gig Gab 428 Outtro
  • Contact Mike Schulte
  • Confused Breakfast
  • The Pork Tornadoes
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