Have A Great Gig

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."Follow on Instagram @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.comPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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"www.brianwhelanmusic.comFollow on Instagram  @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.comPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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.Follow on Instagram  @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.comPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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!" Follow on Instagram  @haveagreatgig and send in your own tips, tricks, questions and comments at haveagreatgig.comPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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.haveagreatgig.comEmail YOUR gig tips and tricks to haveagreatgig@gmail.comFollow on Instagram and Twitter @haveagreatgigPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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.Email YOUR gig tips and tricks to haveagreatgig@gmail.com or visit haveagreatgig.comFollow on Instagram and Twitter @haveagreatgigPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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.Email YOUR gig tips and tricks to haveagreatgig@gmail.comFollow on Instagram and Twitter @haveagreatgigPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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.Email YOUR gig tips and tricks to haveagreatgig@gmail.comFollow on Instagram and Twitter @haveagreatgigPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

A bite-sized podcast with tips and tricks for everyday gigging musicians, hosted by Andy Keathley in Los Angeles. Formerly GuitarCast with Andy Keathley.Follow on Instagram and Twitter @haveagreatgigPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

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 @mattaxtonmusicmattaxton.comPresented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Live Bands for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Steph Port is a Los Angeles-based photographer who has shot concerts like Neil Young, Phish, Primus, Khruangbin, Thundercat and more. See her work on instagram at @stephportphotos Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Country & Bluegrass for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live Cover photo by @williummm

Longtime friend Joe Polise drops in from Las Vegas to talk 4.0 Phish and the 2021 Halloween run. He tells the story of how he ended up being #1 in line and front row center on the rail on Halloween night. Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Country & Bluegrass for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live Live concert excerpts recorded and transferred by Scott Schneider

Welcome BACK to the GuitarCast with Andy Keathley! Andy chats with Greg about their musical history being a musician for hire. Then they get out the instruments for a rendition of "Guitars, Cadillacs" Presented by Wood & Steel Live Music Co. California's Finest Country & Bluegrass for Weddings & Events. Book your band now at woodandsteel.live

Interviews with Audio Engineers Nelson Lugo & Tewell Gewargis Original air date 10/2/18

Interview and performance with Guitarist Scott Bauer (Kensington Presents) Original air date 9/18/18

Interview with Guitarist Ty Hughes (Tnertle, School of Rock Denver) Original air date 9/10/18

GuitarCast MixTape Vol. 02 Original air date 9/3/18

Interview with Senior Designer/Luthier Pat Campolattano (YAMAHA) Original air date 8/20/18

Interview and performance with Guitarist Kevin Winzer (The Great Divide) Original air date 8/7/18

Phish Summer Tour Report with Joe Polise Original Air Date 7/30/18

Interview and performance with Violinist & Guitarist Connor Vance (The Dustbowl Revival) Original air date 7/23/18

Zuri Food Field Trip with Guitarist & Chef, Nate LaPointe (Cubensis, Zuri Food) Original air date 7/9/18

Interview with Guitar Repairer Chelsea Clark (Guitars & Caffeine) Original air date 6/25/18

How The Grateful Dead's Music Influenced Game of Thrones, with DF Lovett Original air date 6/14/18

Interview with Program Director Chris Muckley (SiriusXM) Original air date 6/11/18

THRONES EDITION: Sound Designer Paula Fairfield (Game of Thrones)Recorded at Con of Thrones 2018Original air date 6/14/18

Live performance: The Jack of Hearts Band - Set 2: The Band Original air date 5/21/18

Live performance: The Jack of Hearts Band - Set 1 - Bob Dylan Tribute Original air date  5/21/18

Interview and performance with Guitarist Rob Leines Original air date 5/14/18

Interview and performance with Mandolinist Scott Gates (The Salty Suites, The Get Down Boys) Original air date 4/30/18

Interview and performance with Guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones) Original air date 4/16/18

Interview with Guitarist Woody Aplanalp (Aloe Blacc, Bobby Womack, Lauryn Hill, Nels Cline)

Interview and performance with Banjo Picker Mark Cassidy (Keller Williams' PettyGrass feat. The Hillbenders) Original air date 3/19/18

Interview and performance with Violinist Chris Murphy (The Devil's Box) Original air date 3/5/18

Osiris Announcement & GuitarCast Mix Tape Vol. 1 Original air date 2/20/18

Interview and performance with Guitarist Hubie Wang (Nik West, Andy Grammer) Original air date 2/12/18

Interview and performance with Guitarist Zach Lupetin (The Dustbowl Revival) Original air date 2/7/18

Interview and performance with Keyboardist Davey Allen (The Animals, Davey & The Midnights) Original air date 2/5/18

Interview and performance with Bassist Andreas Geck (Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson) Original air date 1/22/18

Interview and performance with Singer-Songwriter Leeann Skoda Original air date 1/8/18

Interview and performance with Drummer, Singer-Songwriter, Tom Newbold (Jack of Hearts)

Interview and performance with Singer-Songwriter Spencer Original air date 11/6/17

Interview and performance with Singer-Songwriter Jamie Daniels (Jack of Hearts) Original air date 10/23/17

Interview and performance with Guitarist Shawn Cunnane Original air date 10/9/17

Interview and performance with Guitarist Adam Tressler (Selena Gomez, Chord Overstreet) Original air date 9/25/17

Interview and performance with 05 Guitarist David Volk (Deputy Dave & The Regulators) Original air date 9/11/17

Interview and performance with Guitarist Nate LaPointe (Bobby Womack, Cubensis) Original air date 8/28/17

A live performance of the Raising Sand Tribute featuring Pretty Polly & The Get Down Boys from Highland Park, CA on July 28th, 2016 Original air date 8/21/17

Interview and performance with Guitarist Dr. Molly Miller (Jason Mraz) Original air date 8/14/17

Interview and performance with Guitarist Drew Taubenfeld (Leon Bridges) Original air date 8/7/17