Refreshments & Rapport with Train's Matt Musty

Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

In the latest episode of Gig Gab, Matt Musty, a seasoned pro known for his work with Train, Grace Potter, and others, joins Dave Hamilton to share invaluable insights into the diverse roles a musician can play—be it a team player in a band setting or a versatile session artist. Emphasizing the need to adapt, whether grooving to the iconic beats of “Drops of Jupiter” or navigating the unique demands of various venues like Blossom in Cleveland and Tanglewood in Massachusetts, Musty illustrates the essence of “Always Be Performing”. He stresses the importance of context, from the dynamics of performing live to understanding the subtleties of venue acoustics and audience vibes.

Navigating the complexities of tour life, including Matt’s time on the road with Jake Clemons on the S.S. Tina Turner bus, unveils a layer of touring rarely discussed— the social dynamics and unspoken rules like those governing the guest list. Tips from life on the road with musicians like Kacey Musgraves and interactions on the Grace Potter tour delve into the personal journeys artists undertake, blending professional commitments with personal evolution. Whether discussing the technical nuances of in-ear monitors or sharing a laugh about the quirks of tour bus life, the underlying mantra remains clear: wherever you are, and whatever you’re doing, “Always Be Performing”.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 426 – Monday, April 22nd, 2024
  • April 22nd: National Jellybean Day
• 00:01:20 Guest Co-host: Matt Musty from Train (and everywhere else!)
  • The epitome of the Working Musician. Train, Grace Potter, Keith Urban, Dhani Harrison, Gwen Stefani, Smash Mouth, and countless others.
• 00:03:14 Know which hat you’re putting on
  • A Creative Partnership
  • Shutting Up And Doing The Job
  • A Tool in Someone’s Toolkit
  • The Freedom with the click…and with session work
• 00:08:01 Playing “Drops of Jupiter” live
• 00:09:43 Honoring Neil Peart
• 00:12:09 Singers: You are in Missouri (not Kansas!)
• 00:12:39 Vet your tattoos with reverse image
• 00:14:27 Distinguishing Features of Venues
  • Blossom in Cleveland
  • Tanglewood in Massachusetts
  • Woodlands in Houston
  • Great Woods
  • Meadowbrook in Gilford, NH
• 00:20:07 Woodwork Day
• 00:21:22 The Unspoken Rules of The Guest List
• 00:27:55 On The Road with Jake Clemons in the S.S. Tina Turner
  • “If Your Bus Has a Name, Something’s Up”
  • Hypnotic Clambake’s “Unba”
  • Refreshments & Rapport
• 00:35:50 Tips from The Road
  • Kacey Musgraves Guitarist
  • Valley Famous Band with Jeff Babko
  • “No One’s Calling Me ‘Sir’”
  • Two Months with Train
  • The Importance of The Hang
• 00:42:33 Master Tour
  • Business Brain
• 00:44:04 Who is “Ali”?
  • Resynator Movie
• 00:45:51 Grace Potter Tour…leads to Romance!
• 00:50:29 In-Ear Therapy
  • Wanting “Spatialness” with IEMs
  • AVIOM on Stage
  • Comp Tortion
  • Yamaha EAD10
  • M160 Microphone
• 01:00:36 Home Recording
• 01:04:22 Gig Gab 426 Outtro
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