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 #58 10 TIPS for enhancing your Open Mic experience
Are you nervous about your first music open mic or looking to improve your performance? In this episode, I’m sharing my Top 10 Tips for Attending a Music Open Mic, covering everything from how to pre…
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Episode #57 Modern Day Minstrel featuring Leo Disanto
Leo Disanto isn’t just a musician—he’s a storyteller at heart, a true artist with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. Hailing from the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania, Leo’s journey has taken…
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Episode #56 The Secret To Growth
In this powerful motivational podcast, discover how perseverance is the key to achieving your goals, no matter the challenges you face. Learn how to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success and…
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Episode #55 Q&A: Covers vs. Originals, Post-COVID Music Scene, Gigs, Setlists & More!
In this episode of the Solo Musician Podcast, we tackle some of the most common questions submitted from our listeners! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned performer, this episode o…
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Episode #54 BMI, ASCAP, SESAC Explained
In this episode, we explore the critical role that Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC play in the music industry. Whether you're a musician, songwriter, or venue owner,…
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Episode #53 "Who even wrote these questions" featuring the Colin Alvarez Band
This week's guest was the ENTIRE Colin Alvarez Band.
If you're tired of the same tired, recycled, and unoriginal band interviews you may hear on other platforms, you'll be happy to know we turned t…
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Thursday Thoughts 1-9-2025
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
FRIDAY 1/10 - FLINCHY’S ~ Camp Hill, PA 8-11pm
SATURDAY 1/11 - ANTIETAM BREWERY ( Retro & Reefer Fest ) ~ Hagerstown, MD 12-4
My Thursday thoughts for this week are about …
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Episode #52 "Solo Musician Beginner's Guide" featuring Erick Moyer
Welcome to Season 2 of the Solo Musician Podcast – Featuring Erick Moyer!
In this episode of the Solo Musician Podcast, we're excited to welcome Erick Moyer (@ErickMoyermusic), a talented solo artis…
Tue 07 Jan 2025
2024 Year-In-Review
In this special VIDEO episode of Thursday Thoughts, I dive into my 2024 Year-In-Review. You can check out the video on my YouTube Channel at https://www.YouTube.com/DaveGatesMusic.
I outline 9 obser…
Thu 02 Jan 2025
Episode #51 "Solo Skills Pay The Bills" featuring Marshall Stone
This week I sit down with an absolute phenom of a local musician, Marshall Stone. Marshall is an award-winning solo acoustic musician as well as the lead singer of the band LODI. He performs over 200…
Tue 31 Dec 2024
Thursday Thoughts 12.26.2024
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
FRIDAY 12/27 - Carlisle Moose Lodge ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10PM
SATURDAY 12/28 - Antietam Brewing Company ~ Hagerstown, MD 6-9PM
My Thursday Thoughts this week are about the wis…
Thu 26 Dec 2024
Episode #50 "Rock Mill Industries" featuring Logan Summey
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Logan Summey. Logan is the owner of Rock Mill Industries in Mechanicsburg, PA. Rock Mill is a musician’s paradise, incorporating a tattoo studio, rec…
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Thursday Thoughts 12.19.2024
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
THURSDAY 12/19 - Middletown Hunters & Anglers Club ~ Middletown, PA 7-10pm
FRIDAY 12/20 - Lebanon Valley Brewing Company ~ Lebanon, PA 5:30-8:30pm
SATURDAY 12/21 - Balla Cloich…
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Episode #49 "Buffalo Lessons" featuring Chris Auxt
This week’s guest is Chris Auxt. Chris has been in and around the music scene in Central Pennsylvania for decades. Chris currently provides some slick pickin’ and gritty vocals in the powerhouse acou…
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Thursday Thoughts 12.12.2024
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
12/13 - WOLF BREWING ~ Mechanicsburg, PA 6:30-9:30PM
12/14 - HOOK & FLASK STILLWORKS ~ Carlisle, PA 7-10PM
This week’s Thursday thoughts are about…. losing a loved one, forgive…
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Ep #48 "The Ten Commandments Review" featuring Colin Alvarez
Before you listen to the episode, check out Frank Persico’s Youtube video running down the 10 Commandments of Solo Acoustic Musicians at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMzg54A18s
In Episode 48…
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Thursday Thoughts 12.5.2024
Shows this weekend
Thursday 12/5 - Shy Bear Brewing ~ Lewistown, PA 6-9pm
Friday 12/6 - Republican Club ~ Hanover, PA 7-10pm ** Members Only **
Saturday 12/7 - Upper Deck Sports Bar ~ Mt.Airy, MD …
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Episode #47 "Just the Tips" featuring Colin Alvarez (Pt.1)
This week’s guest is my good friend, and musical mentor, Colin Alvarez. Colin and I chat about a host of things in this one, including:
Rude venue owners
Condemned Hotels
Cold Weather Tips
Privat…
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Thursday Thoughts 11-28-2024
SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:
FRIDAY 11/29 - ANTIETAM BREWERY ~ Hagerstown, MD 6-9PM
SATURDAY 11/30 - BUDDY BOY WINERY ~ Duncannon, PA 6-9PM
MY THURSDAY THOUGHTS THIS WEEK….
are about growth, guitar lesson…
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Episode #46 "Accomplaning & Girl Guitars" featuring Eric Edwards
This week's guest is Eric Edwards. Eric plays bass in the female fronted Hard Rock/Metal band RUINESS. He also releases original music under the band name Demri, and he’s the leadythym guitar player …
Tue 26 Nov 2024
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