The Gig That Pays The Bills Podcast

The Gig That Pays The Bills Podcast

THE GIG THAT PAYS THE BILLS is a Podcast based in Nashville, TN about different jobs in the music industry that you may not think of. Hosted by Derek Frank, THE GIG THAT PAYS THE BILLS features a guest every episode, that is working in the music industry and talks about what they do and how they got to where they are. Also, we drink some of our favorite craft spirits on every episode, so you can expect some interesting conversations. Visit us at facebook.com/thegigthatpaysthebills

Episodes

Episode 10 - Aljon Go: Epiphone and Gibson Product manager

December 12, 2019 • 74 mins
We talk to Epiphone and Gibson product manager, Aljon Go, about his history in radio and how being an artist for Epiphone lead to him working for the company. We also, talk about Disney, since Derek and Aljon are both WDW Annual Passholders! This episode we are drinking a few of our favorite Blaum Brothers Distilling Company's bourbons.
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Episode 9: The Official Relaunch

July 6, 2019 • 26 mins
Derek and Jordan do a one on one free style episode to relaunch the podcast after a year off. We talk about our NEW Gigs That Pay The Bills, but we are both still at the same company. We also drink the special distillery only bottle from The Blaum Brothers, The Galena Reserve. We are finally on track to release a new episode each week, or so we hope, so stick with us as we go through this journey of make a living in the music i...
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Episode 8: THE LOST EPISODE with Matt Blaum

June 28, 2019 • 47 mins
We are FINALLY back!! After a year break, we are ready to start doing regular episodes again. The studio is built, Derek is settled into his new position at his "Gig That Pays The Bills,"and Jordan is ready to co-host every episode. This episode was recorded a year ago with our sponsor Matt Blaum from Blaum Brothers Distilling Company. We drank a whole bottle of the new (at the time) Straight Bourbon Whiskey that was done comple...
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Episode 7: Maggie Lewis - Girl Boss extraordinaire, being a young female business owner in the music industry

May 10, 2018 • 52 mins
On episode 7 we talk with Maggie Lewis, the owner and creator of Elevated Talent Group, about what it's like to be a young woman who works in the competitive industry of talent booking. This episode also proves that even guys who are all about good audio make mistakes! Derek had Maggie's microphone turned the wrong direction for the first 10 minutes of the show, and we recorded in a "studio" that was no where near completion and...
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Episode 6: Brian Desveaux - Nine Days Band guitarist and founding member

April 18, 2018 • 59 mins
On this episode of The Gig That Pays The Bills Podcast we hang out with Brian Desveaux, lead guitarist and founding member of the band Nine Days. You are sure to remember their #1, Story of a Girl! We talk about everything from having a #1 single, what happens when the label doesn't push your next album, the gig hes doing now, playing guitar for Miranda Lambert, and tour bus ediquette. This episode we are drinking The Blaum Br...
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Episode 5: Jordan Burnside - Our new co-host and Coca Cola advocate

April 11, 2018 • 53 mins
This week on The Gig That Pays The Bills Podcast we meet our newest co-host, Jordan Burnside. Jordan has a history in music sales and has worked for companies like Guitar Center and Musicians friends. In this episode we talk about his experience in the music industry, artist and bands that we do and don't like, politics in music, and the best soda, or as we midwesterners call it, POP. We also enjoy the special edition Fever Riv...
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Episode 4: David Packouz - From movies to guitar pedals

March 15, 2018 • 41 mins
This week on The Gig That Pays The Bills Podcast we talk to David Packouz, who's life inspired the movie War Dogs, and was played by Miles Teller. David then went on to start Singular Sound that makes the award winning guitar pedal, the Beat Buddy. Check out David and the Beat Buddy at www.singularsound.com We also have bloody mary's made with The Blaum Brothers Hellfire Vodka! Find out more about their products at www.blaumbro...
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Episode 3: Jason Shadrick - Editor of Premier Guitar Magazine

March 9, 2018 • 57 mins
This week on The Gig That Pays The Bills Podcast we interview Jason Shadrick from Premier Guitar. Jason is an associate editor for the best guitar magazine in the business. We discuss how he got into working for a guitar magazine, our favorite rig rundowns, some up and coming bands, and some great gear spotlights. You can find out more about Jason and Premier Guitar by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/premierguitar/ https://...
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Episode 1: Meet the hosts

March 7, 2018 • 57 mins
THE GIG THAT PAYS THE BILLS is a Podcast based in Nashville, TN about different jobs in the music industry that you may not think of. Hosted by Derek Frank, and co-host Kaleb McEwen, THE GIG THAT PAYS THE BILLS features a weekly guest that is working in the music industry and a product spotlight of some of the coolest gear that helps artistic minds create the work. This week, we introduce ourselves and talk about our Gigs That Pa...
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