When you’re picking songs to play, how much attention to you pay to the studio arrangement versus finding a live track? Which have you found works better for you? How do you distill that down in your band’s formula? These are the answers Paul and Dave share in today’s episode. Then it’s on to a conversation about maintaining your poker face on stage when things don’t go as planned. How do you train yourself to do it? How do you keep your cool? Listen… and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 GigGab 128 – Monday, August 21, 2017 00:01:30 Spring Awakening – an exercise in sight-reading for Dave 00:05:51 Studio tracks vs. Live tracks Foo Fighters Perform The Ultimate Rick-Roll 00:10:40 Listening to covers of others’ Covers 00:18:42 When choosing tunes: Covers vs. Originals 00:19:53 One formula: pick popular songs 00:25:31 Find a formula that works for your band 00:28:12 Confidence is key 00:31:10 Poker face on stage – dealing with mistakes 00:39:34 Use Your Ears 00:44:29 The musical conversation starts with trust 00:45:53 How do you deal with sloppiness 00:46:42 GG Outtro The post Finding Your Band’s Formula – GigGab 128 appeared first on Gig Gab.