Gig and Glory

Episode 7 - Kiss, Key West, Northeast Opens Up, Time to Play Again, Egos, Gig Dynamics, Money Bargaining, Vaccines and Legal Weed

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.

Episode 6 - Are We There Yet? Venue Capacities Opening Up With Vaccine Roll Outs, Is Rock Dead and How Does Cardi B Make Bank?

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

Episode 5 - Performing Live. From Corner Pubs to Football Stadiums and a Little Bit of Everything In-Between.

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