Gig and Glory

Hosted by Paul C. Cuthbert and Michael Martino.The guys get back at it to discuss the latest music news and more. After a brief opening discussion on rock legends Kiss, Mike fills us in on his recent travel experience down to Key West and shares his take on how their local music scene is doing. The guys then dive into an array of topics including things opening up in the Northeast, the challenge of booking shows for both musicians and venues in these times, getting back out doing steady shows after a long layoff, how to prepare, egos, gig dynamics, band teamwork, gig money bartering past and present including some reminiscing about the old "Irish Club" gigs, some vaccine talk and thoughts on weed becoming legal in NY.Subscribe at Apple and Spotify.Follow @gigandgloryThank you for listening.

Hosted by Paul C. Cuthbert and Michael Martino.Paul and Mike discuss the latest music news and primarily look at capacity restrictions opening up in the Northeast and other parts of the country. How are the bookings going? Mike is off to Key West this weekend. Do you bring travel instruments? Where are the music strips on Long Island? Do we have anything here compared to Bourbon Street or Music Row in Nashville? Is rock dead? The guys also touched on which digital music platforms are breaking away, releasing music and how does Cardi B. and other top artists make bank?Subscribe at Apple and Spotify.Follow @gigandglory

Hosted by Paul C. Cuthbert and Michael Martino.How do you prepare for your live show, make your set lists, memorize your lyrics, chords and set up? Do you have to play "that song" at "every show?" What's your take on backing tracks, using lyrics and chord charts at performances? To drink or not to drink? From the biggest bands to the most famous rappers, to the solo crooner, what makes the gig easier or tougher? What should fans expect or what do they deserve?Subjects in the Mix: Barry White, 70's Funk, Chic, Nile Rodgers, Rick James, Eddie Murphy, Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, Ed Sheeran, Marvin Gaye, Sampling, Royalties, Backing Tracks, Set Lists, Music Genres, Presentation, Live Shows, Memorizing Lyrics, Chords, Looper, KISS, John Mayer, Grateful Dead, Guns N' Roses, Alcohol, Drugs, Performing Under the Influence, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sweet Home Alabama, JAY-Z, Eagles.Subscribe at Apple and Spotify.Follow @gigandglory

Hosted by Michael Martino and Paul C. Cuthbert.Today' the guys talked a little bit about some of the more famous music cities and scenes down south, success in songwriting by artists for other artists, new capacity expansion roll outs for venues up in the northeast and how it will affect the music scene, primarily here on Long Island. Which kind of venues and artists will survive long run and a new type of competitive market, where capacity levels are fixed.Subjects in the Mix: Music Scenes Down South, New Orleans, Bourbon Street, Nashville, Tootsie's, Austin City Limits, the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb, Al Green, Allen Toussaint, Glen Campbell, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Tesla, Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Download Festival, Coachella, Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, Jones Beach, DJ Business, Tip Jars, the Long Island Music Scene, Mulcahy's, The Paramount, The Warehouse, Prohibition, K.J. Farrell's, Salt Shack, Dublin Deck, Kevin Sheehan, Wonderous Stories, Kenny Forgione, Flynn's Fire Island.Follow @gigandglory. Live and archived at www.gigandglory.com. Subscribe on @Apple and @Spotify podcasts.

Gig and Glory hosted by Michael Martino and Paul C. Cuthbert.Today's episode focused on playing live again, artist and band creation, brand development and the varying performances goals of different types and sizes of projects, the solo/duo biz versus the big band, tribute biz, the artist and venue relationship during Covid, the money, country music nights, auditions yesterday and today including some stories all musicians are familiar with and more!Subjects in the Mix: Long Island Music Scene, Live Music, Montauk, Super Bowl, The Weeknd, Danny Calvagna, 45RPM, Jonathan Crist, Tri-State Alehouse, South Shore Craft Brewery, Almost Queen, Completely Unchained, Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, Fiddle Players, Starland Ballroom, the Paramount, Brian Ripps, Nashville Music Scene, The Space, Key West, Sloppy Joe's Bar, Craiglist, YouTubeFollow @gigandglory. Live and archived at www.gigandglory.com. Subscribe on @Apple and @Spotify podcasts.

Gig and Glory hosts Michael Martino and Paul C. Cuthbert fire up Episode 2 and discuss how they met and some early Long Island music moments that made them cross paths so long ago. They then dived into the rise of the “Sea Shanty” and thoughts on how artists are finding success today as opposed to 20-30 years ago with regards to viral videos, multiple social platforms, the streaming industry and taking advantage of all the artists that went before them as far as learning and developing their own unique style in a massive world of talent.The guys jumped back into the tribute and top 40 business and talked about what are the challenges for success, how do you keep your audience and stand out among similar tribute bands, what are legal issues bands might face and the guys bring up the recent cease and desist order by Pearl Jam, on a tribute from England.Mike and Paul traded some live music experiences and tips, handling adversity, the many differences all artists have with their approach whether playing note for note or giving it your own style, what’s involved preparing for a gig, ahead of actually plugging in and performing, forgotten gear stories and the guys introduced some new gear that they are currently using themselves.They wrapped up the show with some recent headlines on major 2021 summer festivals being cancelled due to COVID, the same and expected results for some big American stadium tours on tap to begin this Spring and if they are cancelled, how and when can fans get their money back?Subjects in the Mix: Long Island Music Scene, Live Music, Fender, Fender Tone Master, Electro Harmonix, Sonicake Sonic Wood, Rock Stock Nano Pedal, Outpost, George Ezra, Once in a Lifetime Sessions, Dark Star Orchestra, Murphy’s Law, Lovesong, Almost Queen, Completely Unchained, Desert Highway, ZO2, Paulie Z, David Z, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews, 317 Main, Mulcahy’s, Madison Square Garden, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, ASCAP, Virtual Performances.Follow @gigandglory. Live and archived at www.gigandglory.com. Subscribe on @Apple and @Spotify podcasts.

Gig and Glory hosts Michael Martino and Paul C. Cuthbert fire up the G&G debut episode and discuss the affect of COVID-19 on the music industry worldwide, locally and personally, how artists have reinvented themselves creatively in quarantine, musical pardons, the cassette and vinyl industry,, how we used to learn music .vs how everyone learns music today, what they're listening to now, the latest gear they're using and more!Subjects in the mix: Long Island Live Music, Lil' Wayne, Bandcamp, Fender Guitars, Breedlove Guitars, Kiss, Eddie Van Halen, Glenn Frey, Jerry Garcia, Wayman Tisdale, Marcus King Band, Billy Strings, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson.Follow @gigandglory. Live and archived at www.gigandglory.com. Subscribe on @Apple and @Spotify podcasts.

Music Industry talk show with Paul C. Cuthbert and Michael Martino. Listen live, Tuesday afternoons at 12pm EST. Discussing Music Biz, Music News, Music Gear, and Music Life.Subscribe at Apple, Spotify and wherever else you Podcast.All inquiries at gigandglory@gmail.com. Follow everywhere @gigandglory.Follow Paul @cuthbertlive. Follow Michael @drymartino.Powered by Rock Beach Music Company, LLC. - www.rockbeachmusic.com - @rockbeachmusic