14 episodes
The Weird Gig Podcast Kara & Patrick
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a freelance musician? Being on stage? The lights? The magic? The connection to an audience?
And then…come the stories. We pull back the curtain and bring to you, stories of gigging musicians. And not just ANY stories, but the weirdest tales, told in story form from personal experiences.
Tune in for our exciting new show called, The Weird Gig Podcast, hosted by musicians, Kara Kesselring & Patrick Williams. Artist interviews and of course music!
Come for the stories, stay for the weird. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kara-kesselring/support
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Jon Berger- In the Mood for Bossa Nova
Jon Berger is a drummer/percussionist on the NYC theater scene. Jon plays many different genres of music but his touring and live theater bio is vast and most recently crisscrossed the country with the Roy Orbison /Buddy Holly hologram tour.
Jon and I discuss the balance of shows and family.
What’s under your Kilt?
And ….Jeff Goldblume?
But first, Jon’s weirdest gig story.
I’m calling it, In the mood for Bossa Nova.
You can find out more about Jon on his website. www.jonbergerdrums.com
We’re taking the show out with a live recording of Diana Hickman at NuBlu in NYC with Jon on drums. The song is called, Quite Like This.
Other music used in this episode is the Glenn Miller Band- In The Mood
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Episode #12 Taylor Peckham- "Are Some Gigs Beyond Saving?"
We’re celebrating our 12 episode of the season with my special guest, music director and pianist Taylor Peckham.
On today's episode, we talk about becoming friends on the Broadway show, Jersey Boys.
Taylor and I discuss a weird gig about chairs. Yes, you heard right. Songs about chairs.
His weird gig trip to Budapest, Hungary,
And the “pinch me moment” of working on music in NY with Alex Lacamoire.
But first, Taylor’s tells his weirdest gig story titled...
“Are some gigs beyond saving?”
Taylor’s original song "Get Funk’d" is the underscoring music for this episode. Performed by Taylor, along with Jacob Chidester on guitar, John De Simini on sax.
MORE ABOUT TAYLOR...
Taylor is a music director, arranger, producer & keyboardist originally from San Diego. Whether playing keys for a backyard wedding or conducting orchestras on Broadway, Taylor has been lucky enough to build a career spanning pretty much every kind of music project imaginable. Now settled back in San Diego, Taylor is splitting his professional time between a new career in tech and various music projects.
The Weird Gig Podcast song is performed by Patrick Williams, Vance Okraszewski, and Kara Kesselring
“Please be advised that this broadcast is intended to include a fair report or summary of commentary by one or more independent content providers. Any opinion expressed during this broadcast does not necessarily reflect the views of anyone else involved in conducting or presenting these interviews.”
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Episode #11 The Rifleman
On today’s show, I sit down with Bill Overton. Bill is a woodwind player as well as guitarist and vocalist. In addition to playing jazz and big band gigs in both New York and Chicago over the years, Bill was also a music educator. His latest recording is called “Only Love Can Do That, released in 2018.
Bill and I talk about Gilbert Godfrey, solo saxophone gigs, and a love for Jimmy Webb’s music.
But first, sit back and enjoy Bill’s weirdest gig story. I’m calling it The Rifleman.
Underscoring music on episode #11
The Theme song from The Rifleman TV show
Johnny Crawford- Your nose is gonna Grow
Glen Campbell sings Jimmy Webb- Sun Shower
Bill Overton- Rainy Night in Georgia (written by Tony Joe White)
Bill Overton's Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaWCend78xg
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Episode #10 Ashley Hamer- Aliens landed on New Years Eve
Today’s guest is the host of the Discovery Science podcast Curiosity Daily, Ms. Ashley Hamer! In addition to podcasting, Ashley is a professional tenor sax player playing jazz, pop, and funk.
On today’s show, Ashley and I talk about Bill Nye the science guy, and all things podcaster,
If she could have lunch with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
and whoa, it’s weird being a lady on the music scene!
But first, Ashley tells the tale of her space themed, weirdest gig. I’ll title this story…Alien’s landed on New Year’s Eve.
You can find out more about Ashley on our https://weirdgig.com website!
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Istvan & The Hot Dog Party
Istvan is a long time member of the dynamic alternative music scene and a fantastic singer/songwriter as well as a clever children’s music artist.
He has a new podcast for kids and families called Istvan’s imaginary podcast.
We’ll talk more about it as well as the release of his upcoming original kids album called Evie the Queen of the Insects but first, Istvan tells the tale of his weirdest experience on a gig. The title of this story is: The Hot Dog Party.
Istvan was in an alternative band called Woo Woo Stick.
Find out more about Istvan on his Youtube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJenXaOFWNh6Z2zr1dcniag
https://www.audible.com/pd/Istvans-Imaginary-Podcast-Podcast/B08K57LWK1
Website:
https://www.istvansongs.com/iip
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Just Give The Band Free Drinks
Episode #8
Chris Greene is one of Chicago’s finest jazz, and pop/rock saxophone players. His successful jazz quartet plays original compositions and he’s been a musician on the vibrant Chicago scene for decades.
On today’s show, Chris’s weird gig story involves touring in a Dave Matthews cover band, things getting wild in Winona, performing on the TV set of Empire, and his 5 points system for accepting a gig.
I’m calling Chris’s story, “Just give the band free drinks.”
Underscoring music on today’s show has been an except of Ant’s Marching by the Dave Matthews Band, and Chris Greene’s original song The Crossover Appeal (uno mas) & Blues for Dr. Fear performed by the Chris Greene Quartet.
You can find out more about Chris on his website. chrisgreenejazz.com
And on our weird gig.com website.
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast about giglife!
Love listening to this podcast, especially as a professional musician.
Wonderful podcast.
Kara and Pat offer a wonderful podcast that examines the weirdness that happens when being a professional musician. Oral histories of weird gigs. Great work, Kara and Pat.
Insightful, candid glimpse behind the scenes.
Few people realize what can happen before the curtain goes up.
Or the various situations that arise during the show. It’s wonderful that these talented artists shared such stories. Program is well produced, having the artists music showcased is a plus. Frank was interesting, loved the Cornell Dupree story. Robin Lucas shared what it’s like to have a gigging
solo piano career then shifting gears writing original music performing,engineering and producing a final product! Anne Sheridan Smith showed she wears many hats! A poor play on words. She truly has experienced some wacky moments in her performing career. Kira and Pat are on to good thing, I am patiently waiting for the next installment.