Today I’m sitting down with Mikey Reed, full-time gigging bassist-singer and notoriously busy guy, to find out how he gets himself so much work.
Mikey tells us what it takes to be a good band member: sharing how he prepares for rehearsals, what he delivers during a gig, and what to do when you disagree with your boss. He reflects on the year he spent working in EvolveR for with me as bandleader, and what lessons he has carried forward as a band member, bandleader, and convert to the wonders of Google Drive.
Listen in and learn how to become a musician who gets booked.
00:00:00 - Introducing Mikey Reed
00:02:06 - Interview
00:32:50 - Our new 5-piece band promo video:
00:38:45 - Lightning Round
00:43:01 - Live music: On the Road Again (Willie Nelson)
00:45:54 - Credits
I’m Lady J (onstage) and in the two decades that I’ve been a full-time gigging musician I’ve played nearly 3000 shows with my husband-slash-guitarist-slash-business partner. We live in Dubai with our two kids, and we continue to perform hundreds of shows per year.
I firmly believe that there is nothing like being in the room with the person making the music that moves you.
Live music matters.
Whether you're hoping to get your first gig, looking to get more gigs, or looking to make your gigging more fulfilling and financially rewarding, this is a place to get insights and practical advice from people who believe live music matters.
I’m happy you’re here.