The stage is sacred ground for most musicians… but how does it get to be that way? Certainly it’s not comfortable the very first time you walk on stage. Depending on how you look at it, it may never be comfortable walking on stage… and yet, it can still become a comfortable, safe, and secure place for most performers. Paul and Dave find themselves in the midst of a conversation talking about exactly that! To get there, they discuss some of the issues and hurdles musicians need to jump over and through to set themselves up for success. Knowing your bandmates, understanding your band’s logistical needs, and learning how to (quickly!) learn what it takes to make a room sound and work well are all skills that can set you up for success. And that, folks, is what Gig Gab Podcast 150 is about, with an unexpected (but heavy!) dose of lessons from and about Tom Petty. Press play… and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Gig Gab 150 – Monday, January 22, 2018 00:00:54 Evolving a Venue into a Music Room 00:02:46 The value of appreciative fans 00:03:10 Playing with Human Jukeboxes 00:05:15 Prioritizing fun with gigs 00:10:20 Tweaking Sound in Wooden Rooms 00:13:21 Timing conflicts 00:15:15 The logistics of multi-band bills 00:17:23 Spend the time to do the “Advance” work for your gig 00:19:55 Spend the time to get it right 00:22:47 Tears for Petty 00:25:46 That Gig Mindset 00:27:13 Playing brain versus talking brain 00:28:59 Giving Yourself the On-Stage Freedom to Focus 00:32:31 Being comfortable on stage 00:35:13 “Up here, nothing can touch us” 00:36:44 The bubble on stage 00:36:57 Solo gigs 00:38:27 GG Out The post “Up Here, Nothing Can Touch Us” – Gig Gab Podcast 150 appeared first on Gig Gab.