This week’s Gig Gab podcast marks a momentous occasion with Paul Kent’s return to celebrate its ninth anniversary alongside Dave Hamilton. Diving into the heart of gig life, they share insights on integrating new members into The Houserockers, emphasizing the essence of letting musicians thrive in their element. The evolution of a band is a journey of continuous learning and adaptation, highlighted by the addition of fresh material like “Life In The Fast Lane” and “All You Need Is Love” to The Houserockers’ repertoire. The discussion extends to the power of ending shows on a high note with singalongs, like “Sweet Caroline”, and the crucial difference between rehearsal and practice. By leveraging tools like Slack for band communication, they underscore managing expectations and the unique dynamics of performance preparation. Amidst recounting recent gigs and teasing the potential of songs to make or break the moment, the conversation turns to the art of mastering setlists that resonate with every audience. Dave’s reflection on the nuances of songs that can “kill or KILL” and a look ahead to Dan East’s NAMM 2024 debrief offers a glimpse into the ever-evolving world of live music. As they dissect the intricacies of performance economics, such as the discussed $500 per diem, the core message remains clear: in the dynamic landscape of music gigs, the mantra “Always Be Performing” is not just a catchphrase but a guiding principle for success and fulfillment on stage. Cheers to nine years… here’s to (at least) nine more! 00:00:00 Gig Gab 417 – Monday, February 19th, 2024 February 19th: National Chocolate Mint Day Guest & Co-host: Paul Kent! 00:03:25 New members for The Houserockers 00:08:34 Let musicians be musicians 00:10:22 The Evolution of Your Band 00:12:29 New material for The Houserockers Life In The Fast Lane Carry On Wayward Son Into The Mystic All You Need Is Love Better Than The Brown Note 00:15:26 Ending with a Singalong The Joker Every Rose Has Its Thorn Sweet Caroline 00:16:28 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle’s new EPK plan starts at just $6.95 per month, and Gig Gab podcast listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, then use the promo code “giggabEPK” to get 10% off the first year of the new EPK plan subscription. 00:17:52 Rehearsal vs. Practice Slack for band communication 00:25:25 Manage Expectation ​​00:29:18 Dave recent gig recap 00:31:06 Songs which can kill … or KILL 00:32:40 Next Week: Dan East Debriefs NAMM 2024 00:33:28 Dissecting the $500 per diem from Gig Gab 416 00:38:29 Gig Gab 417 Outtro Contact Us! feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Nine Years of Gabbing — Gig Gab 417 appeared first on Gig Gab.