State Dependent Learning

Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

This week’s Gig Gab, guest co-host Mike Schulte joins Dave Hamilton as they dive into the diverse world of gigging. They kick off discussing New Year’s gigs, pondering if it’s a 2023 or 2024 gig – a unique time warp for musicians. The conversation shifts to the technicalities of in-ear monitors (IEMs), highlighting the need for updated molds as ears change shape. Brands like 64 Audio A-18s, JH Audio 16, and Alclair Dual XB get a mention. Next, they recount a tale of two gigs: one at Buddy Holly’s final venue, a memorable experience, and another, less stellar performance. The duo then ventures into the controversial territory of playing a gig while having Covid, discussing the use of Ableton to replace a sick band member, and mentioning the band Sleep Token.

Further into the podcast, Dave and Mike delve into audience expectations and the curious phenomenon of disliking a song but enjoying playing it. They switch gears to “Gear Gab”, focusing on the CAT-SASS cable system for large stages, Splitter Snakes, and running your own mixer, emphasizing the importance of reliable gear in a musician’s arsenal. The concept of state-dependent learning is explored, highlighting the mental load musicians carry, especially when worrying for one’s bandmates.

Lastly, they discuss the benefits and pitfalls of a silent stage, with a nod to the band Here Come the Mummies. Throughout, the hosts embody the show’s mantra, “Always Be Performing”, reinforcing the notion that regardless of the situation, a true performer adapts and thrives.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 410 – Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024
  • Guest co-host: Mike Schulte from The Pork Tornadoes
• 00:02:05 New Years’ Gigs (Dave and Mike)
• 00:05:20 Was this a 2023 NYE gig or 2024?
• 00:12:04 Your Ears Change Shape… Sometimes You Need To Update your IEM Molds
  • 64 Audio A-18s
  • JH Audio 16
  • Alclair Dual XB
• 00:17:58 One Great Gig…and one not-so-great gig
  • Buddy Holly’s final venue
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• 00:22:39 Playing a Gig with Covid
  • Ableton to replace a sick band member
  • Sleep Token
• 00:31:00 What does the audience want?
• 00:36:22 Disliking the song but enjoying PLAYING the song
• 00:41:14 Gear Gab: CAT-SASS cable system for drums
  • Splitter Snake
  • Midas M32
• 00:51:10 State-Dependent Learning
  • Doing the worrying for the rest of the band
• 00:59:05 The Benefits and Pitfalls of a Silent Stage
  • Here Come the Mummies
• 01:03:45 GG 410 Outtro
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