Solo Musician Podcast
A weekly discussion of ALL THINGS solo musician and live music from the perspective of a professional solo musician.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 128
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode #78 Gain Structure G*ddamnit
Our very first guest, Mr. Kevin Nelson, is BACK to talk about all things audio. From running open mic sound, to how to properly structure your gain for a stable base to your mix, Kevin is a wealth of…
Tue 09 Sep 2025
Episode #77 Dueling Guitars part deux
Dave's back for another chat about the Dueling guitars format with none other than the Feather to his Whisker, the Lennon to his McCartney, and the Jackson to his Browne, Colin Alvarez. The two chat …
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Episode #76 Dueling Guitars
Dueling guitars is the best idea ever. I also chat a bit about being canceled for stupid reasons, helping musicians get paid, and more.
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Ep #75 Gear, Gratitude, and Going Places
After a few month hiatus, Host Dave Gates is back to talk about where he's been, what he's learned, and the key to getting out of your own head.
There's also some gear talk about halfway through, so…
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Ep #74 Are You Not Entertained!?
Ramblings about being background noise, a puppet, a jester, and a real ass person. Further ramblings include open mics, band gigs, and YouTube.
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Ep #73 Bass, Nature, Coffee featuring Liam Galiano
Guest: Liam GalianoHost: Dave Gates
In this week’s episode of the Solo Musician Podcast, Dave sits down with the multi-talented Liam Galiano — a passionate musician, dedicated music teacher, origina…
Tue 13 May 2025
Ep #72 Spay & Neuter Your Pets featuring RJ Conrad, Colin Alvarez
Solo Musician Podcast - "The Pre-Show Pow-Wow"
Host: Dave Gates
Guests: RJ Conrad & Colin Alvarez
In this lively episode of the Solo Musician Podcast, host Dave Gates sits down with fellow performe…
Tue 06 May 2025
Episode #71 Long Time, No Talk; Surgery, Gigs, and EV SPEAKERS
After a 21 day absence, Dave is back to rant about his mom's surgery, gigs and venues, Open Mics & EV SPEAKERS. Stick around for a sneak peek at an up & coming artist from here in Central PA, Levi St…
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Ep. 70 Setting the Stage: Venue vs. Musician Expectations
Shout-out to listener Laura for this week’s topic!
When booking a gig, both musicians and venues come to the table with a set of expectations—but do those expectations always align? In this episode …
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Ep. 69 The Loss of Hook & Flask Still Works & Listener's Questions
Hook & Flask Still Works in Carlisle, PA is closing. Whether you've never been there, or you're a regular attendee of their various nights of musical entertainment, in this episode I try to explain w…
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Ep. 68 Music Video Mastery: The Secrets Behind Promoting Hits with Andy Gesner
In this episode of the Solo Musician Podcast, host Dave Gates sits down with Andy Gesner, the owner and president of Hip Video Promo, for an in-depth conversation about the world of music video promo…
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Episode #67 Central PA Music Awards 2025 RECAP w/Colin Alvarez
Join host Dave Gates and special guest Colin Alvarez on this satirical episode of the Solo Musician Podcast as they dive deep into the highlights and comedic moments of their experience at the 2025 C…
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Episode #66 JAKE MACH on Writing Music, Gig Life, and New Music
Join Dave Gates on this exciting episode of the Solo Musician Podcast as he sits down with the incredibly talented Jake Mach, a singer-songwriter from Glen Rock, PA! In this candid conversation, Jake…
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Episode #65 Performing at Funerals + Other Gigging Tips w/ Jason Carst
On this episode of the Solo Musician Podcast, Dave Gates sits down for another chat with Jason Carst, a live looping artist from Harrisburg, PA. Jason shares stories from his journey as a solo musici…
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Episode #64 Be A Better Hypocrite
Video episodes are available on Youtube @SoloMusicDave
In a world that values consistency and staying true to your beliefs, the idea of being a hypocrite might sound strange—or even wrong. But what …
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Episode #63 On the Road with Cobrette Bardole: Guitarist, Tour Manager, and the Life Behind the Music
In this episode, we sit down with Cobrette Bardole, a powerhouse guitarist for Sink In and I Set My Friends On Fire, and the tour manager/front-of-house engineer for If Not For Me. Cobrette takes us …
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Episode #62 Increase Your Engagement on Facebook
Are you struggling to get engagement on Facebook, even with thousands of followers? It’s not just the algorithm— it's possible your content might be the real problem! In this episode, we dive deep in…
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Episode #61 Brandon Valentine: Executive Director of the CPMHOF
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In this episode of the podcast, I had a chance to chat with Brandon Valentine. Brandon is the founder and executive director…
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Episode #60 Why I HATE Taylor Guitars – $600 Martin vs. $2000 Taylor: Shocking Comparison!
Ever wondered if Taylor Guitars really live up to the hype? As a professional gigging musician, I decided to put them to the ultimate test in a side-by-side comparison with a $600 Martin guitar. In t…
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Episode #59 How Frank Persico Grew His YouTube Channel From 300 to 30K+
In this episode of the podcast, host Dave Gates sits down with Frank Persico, a NYC-based solo musician and YouTuber. Frank shares his incredible journey of growing his YouTube channel from just 300 …
Tue 04 Feb 2025
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