Consistency is Key: P-Funk North's Road to Success

Gig Gab - The Working Musician's Podcast

This week on Gig Gab, you’re diving deep with the (almost!) full crew from P-Funk North as they share what keeps their reggae funk machine moving. From twice-a-week rehearsals to the relentless grind of networking and playing out regularly, they prove that consistency and camaraderie build longevity. You’ll hear how rejection turns into rocket fuel and why letting the music speak for itself only works when you Always Be Performing. It’s a masterclass in showing up, shutting up, and playing hard.

But it’s not all stage hustle—they break down the behind-the-scenes engine, too. Whether it’s splitting up band duties, learning what not to do, or harnessing studio energy by recording live, these guys get it. They talk gear, from Les Paul swaps to spring-loaded wah pedals to the unexpected inspiration of a George Foreman grill and SCUBA gear.

If you’re in a band, or just dream of being in one, this episode’s packed with the kind of stories and strategies that’ll keep your crowd hyped and your gigs tight.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 486 – Monday, June 16th, 2025
  • June 16th: National Fudge Day
  • Guest co-hosts: Dave, Kevin, Jack, James…and Kingsley? from P-Funk North
• 00:07:05 The Music Business
  • Consistency
    • Rehearse 2x/week
    • Make camaraderie important
    • Play out as much as you can. Maintain a general presence.
  • Make rejection your best friend
  • Let the music speak for itself
• 00:15:11 Managing saturation
  • The gigs are “not about us”
  • Mixing originals and covers
  • Years of networking
  • Bullheaded persistence
• 00:17:24 Making the audience most important
• 00:20:24 Embracing your fans…and bringing them into the fold
  • Having a Hype-Man
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• 00:28:42 Dividing up the jobs in your band
  • Learning what not to do
• 00:33:19 Bringing the stage energy to the studio
  • Recording live vs. isolated
• 00:37:24 And Consistency!
  • Strategic Breaks in the Studio
  • Having an Honest Producer
• 00:40:40 Playing live to a click
• 00:43:48 In Ear Monitors?
  • Not yet…
• 00:46:38 Gear Gab
  • George Foreman Grill
  • Restaurant Grade Toaster
  • SCUBA Gear
  • Moved from Strat to Les Paul
  • Morley Bad Horsey Wah Pedal (Spring Loaded)
• 00:51:28 Drum Gear Gab
• 00:53:25 Gig Gab 487 Outtro
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