Something a little different today…
Today, we have a duo on the Solo Performer Podcast.
I wanted to interview a duo because as you can imagine, there are a lot of similarities and overlaps between a solo and a duo gig.
But there are also some nuances that are specific to duos.
The duo I have today are the husband-wife team Casie and Jonny Thibodaux.
They have been playing consistently for about 20 years, so believe me when I say
these guys know what they're doing.
They play mainly in a small geographic area.
That would be the Houma-Thibodaux area in Louisiana. Now I know most of you
aren't familiar with that region...it's about 50 miles SW of New Orleans
Here are some of the topics we cover:
How to start playing even if you're not ready
Playing songs you don't know
Playing consistently in a small geograghical area
Long term thinking
The advantages of duos
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Picking the right songs to play
Drunks crashing into gear
Avoid getting hurt on stage
Songs every female singer must know
How and why to separate music lover in you from the musician
Networking