Gigging Solo

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about every musician’s nightmare. How do you make it through a gig when you just don’t “have it”? You know that feeling. Maybe it’s your voice, maybe it’s your rhythm, or maybe you’re just not feeling it that night. Here’s how the Gigging Solo crew finds their way through to the other side.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about how to make your stage an extension of your professional brand. The duo have learned that a “stage” can take many forms: sometimes it’s a proper stage under bright lights, and sometimes it’s in the corner of your local coffee shop.

In this episode, Christine and Rick flip the script a bit and talk directly to venues. How can you set up your venue for success and attract the right talent to fit your vibe? Tune in for a discussion of the things that the duo has noticed that the best venues have in common.

In this episode, Christine and Rick take a break from the serious business of making music and talking about making music to chat about cinema! What movies inspire (or enrage) the pair? Tune in for a fun diversion and find out!

In this Episode Christine & Rick chat on the art of practice.

"In this Episode, Christine and Rick talk about the experiences of being in bands - and since they mostly play solo - what they don't particularly miss about it when they're playing alone."

In this Episode Christine and Rick discuss the importance of looking the part for your gigs! Join us on this topic!

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about the realities of pain and injury the pursuit of a career playing music. With an emphasis on prevention, the duo talk about things you can do to make your music career as long, productive, and hopefully pain free as you can.

In a Gigging Solo first, the Australian live-looper Nullibi stopped by to have a chat with Christine and Rick in this episode! They talk about making music, and in particular using a programmer's mindset to create live-looping mad science.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about non-musical skills that have an outsized impact in the pursuit of performing for audiences for a living. Trying to get a music performance career off the ground? You’d be surprised at the skills that helped get us there.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about one of the biggest challenges to being a gigging musician, and in particular a solo performer - it can be lonely out there! Here’s how they try to cope with that.

In this episode, Christine and Rick share some of their worst gear-related horror stories and how they right the ship when some part of their kit decides to test them in front of a live audience.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about one of the biggest challenges to being a gigging musician, and in particular a solo performer - it can be lonely out there! Here’s how they try to cope with that.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about their strategies to get to a “yes” to get in the door at a new venue. It’s an imperfect science, but what has the Gigging Solo crew learned about it?

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about one of the hardest words to say as a gigging musician: “No.” When is it right to refuse a gig? Listen and find ou

In this fun faux-debate episode, Christine and Rick explore the arguments for (and against) having tablets on stage. Is it an invaluable tool of the trade or a vibe killer?

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about how to keep from losing the joy of playing music when you do it for a living. One thousand Wonderwall requests later, how do you stay motivated?

Stuff that makes you sound good, and stuff that makes you feel good when you get to the gig - in this episode, Christine and Rick talk about the tools of their trade they appreciate most.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about some of their favorite “dark horse” songs to wake up an audience and get things going at a gig.

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about how to be consistent and cultivate a professional musician reputation. Topics: Be consistent and reliable Have a network of subs Do job plus one Be friendly Let your work speak for you Get good

In this episode, Christine and Rick talk about how to deal with common (and sometimes uncommon) types of challenging gigs, especially as it pertains to playing for crowds that give you none, or the wrong kind of energy.

Hey everyone! In this episode Christine and Rick cover what you need to go from playing in the garage to playing your first venue! Come join in on the fun!

In this episode we talk about some of our favorite things about being a solo performer. Many of which are pros and cons! So come join us in the fun of this conversation.

Gigging solo is a podcast that dives into the real-world experiences of being professional solo performers. Christine and Rick explore a wide range of topics from gigging logistics to creative process, with a strong focus on looping and live performance.