Your instruments are important to you, so you’ve got to take care of them – and that includes your voice. Paul and Dave talk through some recent troubles Dave’s been having, and then move on to properly caring for your audiences, too. It’s important to understand who your audience is at each gig, and what their expectations are. Sometimes it’s not about you… or your desired stage volume!
Finally, Dave saw a few cool things at SXSW that he brought home to tell you all about. You won’t want to miss this one, folks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff Mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Gig Gab 206 – Monday, April 1, 2019
- 00:00:45 Dave’s Throat Hurts!
- 00:10:31 Care and Feeding of Your Instrument
- 00:13:36 Corporate Gig Dynamics
- 00:18:55 Design your sound for the gig ahead of time
- 00:25:02 The volume pissing match
- 00:27:29 It’s Not About You – It’s About the Volume
- 00:34:40 Do you prepare for low volume? Let us know! [email protected]
- 00:36:43 SXSW: Single – Artist, Label, and Record Store Tools for Shopify
- 00:40:31 SXSW: SoundStorming
- 00:43:36 SXSW: Who Let The Dogs Out?
- 00:47:29 Vocal Warm-ups
- 00:52:14 Gig Gab 206 Outtro
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Dave Hamilton, a seasoned tech enthusiast, podcaster, and publisher, has dedicated the past three decades to aiding computer users globally. Known for his insightful advice and valuable product recommendations on the Mac Geek Gab podcast, Dave also enjoys an esteemed reputation as the founder of BackBeat Media, a network of fiercely independent publishers. His online publishing journey took off with The Mac Observer, an acclaimed Apple news site he co-founded in 1998 and led to its successful acquisition in 2021.
Beyond his tech-savvy persona, Dave embraces a vibrant life filled with music and family in the New Hampshire seacoast. He passionately performs with bands Bitter Pill and Fling, among other musical projects, creating a harmonic balance between his love for technology and music. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he raised their two children amidst this symphony of innovation, passion, and independent spirit, showcasing the power of embracing one's interests and using them to make a meaningful impact in the world.
