Episode #4 - Casie and Jonny_Pros and Cons of Duos

Something a little different today…

Today, we have a duo on the Solo Performer Podcast.

I wanted to interview a duo because as you can imagine, there are a lot of similarities and overlaps between a solo and a duo gig.

But there are also some nuances that are specific to duos.

The duo I have today are the husband-wife team Casie and Jonny Thibodaux.

They have been playing consistently for about 20 years, so believe me when I say

these guys know what they're doing.

They play mainly in a small geographic area.

That would be the Houma-Thibodaux area in Louisiana. Now I know most of you

aren't familiar with that region...it's about 50 miles SW of New Orleans

Here are some of the topics we cover:

How to start playing even if you're not ready

Playing songs you don't know

Playing consistently in a small geograghical area

Long term thinking

The advantages of duos

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Picking the right songs to play

Drunks crashing into gear

Avoid getting hurt on stage

Songs every female singer must know

How and why to separate music lover in you from the musician

Networking