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Gigging Solo

by Christine DeMeo

Music Commentary

Season 1

Why Do We Do This?

In this Episode of Gigging Solo, Christine and Rick try to answer the question of why they choose to make their living playing music. There are easier ways to make a living, but it will become apparent in this conversation that "easy" was never really the aim.

Our Budget Gear Picks

In this episode of Gigging Solo. Christine and Rick talk about the gear they would recommend for someone getting started doing loop shows of their own. With a focus on gear that they’ve used themselves that delivers good value for the money, how affordably can you start your own loop show? Tune in and find out!

Interview with Rob Gregerson

In this episode of Gigging Solo first, the streamer and live-looper Rob Gregerson stopped by to have a chat with Christine and Rick! They talk about making music, live-streaming, and the way music brings people together in many different settings. Note: this was recorded right before the unfortunate and sudden death of Glen Hansard R.I.P. to a true talent (1970-2026)

The Artificial Intrusion

In this episode, Christine and Rick take a little detour from music-making to talk about the specter of generative AI (or LLMs) in our world. The duo focus on the safest ways to engage with this technology, as musicians, humans, and small business owners. Though notably, this topic is relevant to musicians and non-musicians alike

The Dreaded Off Night

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.

Own your stage

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.

- A Venue’s Guide to Attracting Talent

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.

Our Favorite Music Films

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!

Practice, Practice

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

Embattled of the Bands

"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."

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