Jordan Katz is a trumpeter, musical director, podcast producer and bluegrass banjo picker in Los Angeles. He and Andy talk about gig life and the need to love either the gig or the music if you plan on enjoying a life in music.

Jordan gets out his banjo, and Andy his fiddle, for a rendition of "Cherokee Shuffle."

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Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Brian Whelan, joins Andy to talk about his career in music, specifically as a recording session artist. Brian shares stories from his work with Dwight Yoakam, members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and other notable studio session musicians, as well as thoughts on gigging and networking in Los Angeles and other music cities.

Brian & Andy grab the guitars for live performances of "Ashes of Love" and "Once More Last Chance"

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In what order should you set up each element of your sound system? Setting up a full PA system for a band can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Follow these steps to utilize the assembly line process for your next gig.

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