knecht.substack.com]]>https://knecht.substack.com/s/gigging-storiesSubstackTue, 08 Sep 2026 03:56:58 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1872493/s/129429.rssKurt KnechtWhen I was coming up as a musician, one of my favorite parts of gigging happened when we took breaks. The older musicians would stand around and tell funny stories about things that happened on gigs. Most of the world doesn’t get to experience this rich and hilarious part of music making, so I created “Gigging Stories.” Each episode features a guest and me swapping stories from gigs. So, enjoy, and if you have a story to tell, please send me a message.episodicKurt Knechtknecht@substack.comNoKurt tells about playing an Oscar de la Renta gig at the original Nieman Marcus store in Dallas. John tells about getting punched in the face at a gig. Kurt tells the infamous purple gift bag story.

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