Slamfest Podcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 317 - The second night of a double-header concert weekend was supposed to be AC/DC at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI on 3/20/16. Unfortunately, that show was postponed due to Brian Johnson's hearing loss.  Brad and his brother had to scramble to find a...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 316 - It's the end of the 2nd quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to 1993 and discusses missing the chance to see a legendary 1970's hard rock band 8 years earlier than he actually did.  He covers the Aerosmith show at the Om...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 25 - Underrated Albums - TKO's In Your Face wsg. Slamfest Crew Member Craig. Music in this episode by: Tenacious D TKO Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Face...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 315 - Brad saw his seventh show of 2026 - another great double-bill.  He saw the Best of All Worlds Tour - Sammy Hagar and Rick Springfield on 6/17/26 at the Soaring Eagle Casino Outdoor Amphitheater Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Mt. Pleasant, MI. For the Band on t...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 314 - Piggy-backing on last week's episode, which revolved around Brad seeing Triumph and April Wine on 5/30/26 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI.  This time Brad focuses the segments around April Wine.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he cr...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 313 - Brad saw his sixth show of 2026 - a great double-bill.  Both bands from the Great White North - one of which he had never seen before and one he hadn't seen in 18 years.  He saw Triumph and April Wine on 5/30/26 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre in Sterling Heigh...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 312 - Brad saw his fifth show of 2026...finally an original national artist who he hadn't seen live in nearly 16 years.  He saw Buckcherry on 5/27/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI. He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Andy C. back to the podcast to discuss this show and B...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 311 - Brad saw 80's hard rock festival in an arena...in 2016.  He attended Rock the Arena 2016 featuring Bret Michaels, Bobby Blotzer's Ratt Experience, Warrant, Winger & Dokken at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH on 3/19/16.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts "li...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 310 - Brad saw a front man of an 80’s hard rock band’s solo band for the first time.  He saw Jack Russell's Great White at Tequila Cowboy in Lansing, MI on 12/16/15 - his first and last time seeing a show at this local venue.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he cr...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 309 - Brad saw a huge German band's 50th anniversary tour...in Canada.  He saw Scorpions/Queensryche in Windsor, ONT at The Colosseum.on 9/25/15.  He welcomes back Steve from the Podder than Hell Podcast to discuss this show and talk about Scorpions.  For the Band on...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 24 - Big 4 of 1980's Hair Bands wsg. Slamfest Crew Members Andy and Craig.  Choose 4 out of these 6: Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt or Whitesnake. Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 308 - Brad saw his fourth show of 2026...another tribute show but this time in a "new" venue to him.  He saw Powerage - Detroit’s AC/DC Experience and Sanctuary - Detroit – Playing the Music of The Cult - on 5/2/26 at The Vault in Saginaw, MI.  For the Band on the Bil...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 307 - Brad saw a great double-bill three days after the Killer Dwarfs show, which he covered on Episode 306.  He saw Saxon and Armored Saint, each for the second time, at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 9/16/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses his...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 306 - Brad saw an underrated Canadian hard rock band for the first time.  He saw Killer Dwarfs at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 9/13/15.  He welcomes back BC from the Podder than Hell Podcast to discuss this show and talk about Killer Dwarf's discography.  For t...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 305 - Brad saw the ninth show of a ten show run for a huge hometown artist in one of that town's most iconic venues.  He saw Kid Rock and Foreigner on the First Kiss Cheap Date Tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/21/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spo...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 304 - This was Brad's second time seeing this NWOBHM band on the same tour.  He saw Judas Priest and Pop Evil on the Redeemer of Souls tour at Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, MI on 7/15/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he cho...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 303 - It's the end of the 1st quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to 2017 and discusses the last show for an iconic singer/front man of one of the pioneers of the grunge era.  He covers the Soundgarden/The Pretty Reckless sho...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 302 - This was Brad's second time seeing his wife's favorite band, but first time seeing them with her.  He saw the Last Summer on Earth Tour 2015 featuring the Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes and Colin Hay at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 6/20/15....

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 301 - Brad saw his third show of 2026...another tribute show and in the same venue that hosted his first two shows of the year.  He saw Sabbath - Long Live Ozzy - on 3/6/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the Sabbath...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 300 - This was Brad's first time seeing a show at the home of the Detroit Lions...and this was a Slamfest gathering.  He saw AC/DC at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on 9/8/15. He welcomes Slamfest Crew members Andy, Brad C. and Craig to recap the show, talk about AC/DC and...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 299 - This was Brad's first time seeing this iconic duo and his second time at this classic venue in the Detroit.  He saw Hall & Oates at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI on 5/8/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts singles up against each other from Hall & O...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 23 - A variation of the Individual artist output debate during a specific period topic. AC/DC: Bon Scott-era ('70's) vs. Brian Johnson-era ('80's).  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy and Brad C. Music in this episode by: AC/DC Tenacious D Aerosmith...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 298 - Brad saw his second show of 2026...another tribute show and in the same venue that hosted his first show of the year.  He saw The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute on 2/14/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Tom Petty...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 297 - This was Brad's first time at this venue in the Detroit metro...and seeing two 80's hard rock bands.  He saw Autograph and Madam X at Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield, MI on 4/17/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he ranks the 11 songs on Madam X's de...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 296 - This was Brad's first time seeing two legendary bands both fronted by women.  He saw Heart and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on 3/28/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts "like" songs up against each other - 70's/e...