The Audience HEARS What the Audience SEES

Jordan Katz is a trumpeter, musical director, podcast producer and bluegrass banjo picker in Los Angeles. He and Andy talk about gig life and the need to love either the gig or the music if you plan on enjoying a life in music.

Jordan gets out his banjo, and Andy his fiddle, for a rendition of "Cherokee Shuffle."

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Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Brian Whelan, joins Andy to talk about his career in music, specifically as a recording session artist. Brian shares stories from his work with Dwight Yoakam, members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and other notable studio session musicians, as well as thoughts on gigging and networking in Los Angeles and other music cities.

Brian & Andy grab the guitars for live performances of "Ashes of Love" and "Once More Last Chance"

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In what order should you set up each element of your sound system? Setting up a full PA system for a band can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Follow these steps to utilize the assembly line process for your next gig.

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It's inevitable that a guest, audience member or client will compliment your performance on a gig. Fight the urge to offer excuses, apologize or feign humility. Simply say "Thanks!" 

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We are in the field, recording  in Sun Valley, ID where Andy is joined by Adam & Zack Hall to discuss flying with instruments and other gear.

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As hired musicians we often take on MC duties in addition to audience banter and band introductions. Are you speaking slowly and clearly enough so that your audience can understand what you're saying? Andy and special guest, Smith Allen, discuss this topic then perform the Flatt & Scruggs classic "Why Don't You Tell Me So" LIVE from Lake Tahoe.

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Most people are not musicians. They are more affected by the look of a band than their sound, and by putting a little more effort into this area, you can really up your game as a musician or a band leader. Remember, people hear what they see.

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Are you making a stop BEFORE you get to your gig? You'd be surprised how much this can help your gig when done with intention.

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A bite-sized podcast with tips and tricks for everyday gigging musicians, hosted by Andy Keathley in Los Angeles. Formerly GuitarCast with Andy Keathley.

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Matt Axton is a songwriter in Los Angeles who performs original music along with the music of his father, country & folk hit songwriter and actor, Hoyt Axton.  We chat about growing up on tour with Hoyt Axton and the things he learned about life on the road. Matt's grandmother, Mae Axton, was a famed promoter in Nashville's early days who cowrote "Heartbreak Hotel" for Elvis Presley among many others. 

Matt continues the legacy of his family with his songwriting and performing, including an Axton family legacy documentary in the works. Matt is on instagram at @mattaxtonmusic

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