Slamfest Podcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 295 - This was Brad's second time seeing this big band from the early 90's and his first and only time seeing a show in this venue. He saw Extreme perform their biggest album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, in its entirety at the Firekeeper's Casino in Battle Creek, MI o...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 294 - Brad stuck with tradition and saw a tribute band as his first show of 2026.  It was a band he had seen two years ago but this time it was in a new local venue for him.  He saw Jump: America's Van Halen Experience on 1/15/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI and he w...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 22 - Add a year on the front-end or Back-end of a three-year period to create the better four-year period of music.  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew member Craig, to debate this topic.  The base three-year period is 1974-1976.  Add 1973 or 1977?  Music in this...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 293 - This was Brad's first time seeing a concert in the legendary Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI.  He saw Judas Priest & Steel Panther at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI on 10/19/14.  He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Mike, to recap this show and talk about Judas Priest....

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 292 - This was Brad's third time seeing this southern hard rock band...but this time it was in a headlining slot.  He saw Jackyl at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 11/23/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Jackyl's first seven studio albu...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 291 - This was night two of a double-header concert weekend in the Motor City for Brad and his brother.  Another great double-bill featuring Kiss and Def Leppard at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/23/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he compares...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 290...Brad recaps and ranks the concerts he saw in 2025 and goes through the concerts he is planning to attend in 2026. He also previews what The Slamfest Podcast will bring in 2026. Music in this episode by: Black Sabbath Queen Michael Jackson Whitesnake AC/DC Black...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 289 - It's the end of the 4th quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to the mid 90's and discusses 50% of a huge 70's hard rock band - Page/Plant's No Quarter Tour from 1995, specifically the show on 10/15/95 at The Palace  of A...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 288 - Brad saw a comeback of sorts for a local Michigan band in an intimate venue.  He saw Mac Saturn for the third time on 11/10/25 at The Stache in Grand Rapids, MI - of the 16 songs they played, 9 were new songs.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he discusses th...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 287 - Brad wraps up his coverage of Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas with add-on Segments to Ep. 284 revolving around the non-makeup-era of Kiss.  He welcomes Gary Cap & Jeff Trott back to the podcast to go through a Kiss-related Band on the Bill Spotlight - 13 Fa...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 21 - Mt. Rushmore - Debut Albums - All Genres - wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, Brad C. Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Fa...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 286 - While he's already covered the Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas event, he focused mostly on 11/15/25.  This episode will focus specifically on the events of 11/16/25 - including seeing the Bruce Kulick Band.  For the band on the bill spotlight, he ranks the...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 285 - While he's already covered the Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas event, he focused mostly on 11/15/25.  This episode will focus specifically on the events of 11/14/25 - including seeing Pearcy/DeMartini.  For the band on the bill spotlight, he creates his dre...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 284 - Brad attended his first Kiss Kruise...Kiss Kruise 12 - Landlocked in Vegas.  The three-day event took place at the Virgin Hotels & Casino in Las Vegas, NV from 11/14/25 - 11/16/25.  He welcomes Gary Cap & Jeff Trott to recap the entire weekend while focusing on...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 2683 - This was night one of a double-header concert weekend in the Motor City.  Another great quadruple bill dubbed "Live & Loud 2014" featuring Tesla, Winger, Skid Row and Firehouse at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI on 8/3/14.  For the Band on the...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 20 - 1985 Albums pick 'em from multiple genres - Hard Rock, Hair Band, Rock and Heavy Metal albums wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, Brad C. Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast....

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 282 - Brad saw Motley Crue and Alice Cooper on the Final Tour on 8/9/14 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI - this was the last time he saw Motley Crue.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member, Craig, to recap this show and talk about Motley Crue.  For the Band...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 281 - Brad saw Sammy Hagar & The Circle on 7/23/14 at the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI - this was a last minute show for him.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the “Sammy Hagar & The Waboritas” studio releases – Red Voodoo, Ten...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 280 - An impromptu Slamfest gathering in Winter Park, CO.  Brad saw Eddie Money on 8/2/14 at the Winter Park Music Festival.  He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Andy, back to the podcast to discuss this show and Eddie Money.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they di...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 19 - Taking a break from the topic themes this month…we are are paying tribute to the late, great Ace Frehley. Brad welcomes Gary Cap and Bill Elam to remember Ace and to each create their own 25-song dream Ace solo setlist. Music in this episode by: Tenac...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 279 - Brad saw Queen + Adam Lambert on 7/12/14 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI - this was his first and only time seeing Queen.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts songs from the second half of Queen's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 up against songs f...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 278 - Brad saw Kid Rock/ZZ Top on the Best Night Ever Tour on 8/19/13 at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI - this was his first and only time seeing ZZ Top.  He welcomes Slamfest Crew Member Mike back to the podcast to discuss this show and ZZ Top, specificall...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 277 - It's the end of the 3rd quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to the early 90's and late 90's and discusses a huge 70's rock band - first, touring with a replacement singer and second, a reunion tour with the original sin...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 276 - Brad saw another musical in 2025, this time it revolved around a songwriting legend.  He saw A Beautiful Noise: A Neil Diamond Musical on 9/17/25 at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into hit songs Neil Diamond...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 275 - Brad saw a 2010's hard rock band for the third time, but the first time in a headlining slot.  He saw Dorothy at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 9/16/25.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he dives into Dorothy's most recent release, The Way, and ranks the tr...