Slamfest Podcast

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 223 - Back to another Slamfest gathering...this was #7.  Brad saw the Hell on Earth Tour featuring Rob Zombie and Slayer on 7/22/11 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, MI with three other Slamfest Crew members.  He invites Andy and Mike back to the show to re...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 222 - Brad's 13th show of 2024...this time he was in a baseball stadium and of the two main bands  on the bill, he was seeing one of them for the first time.  He saw The Saviors Tour featuring Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 221 -  Brad covers the last show he saw at the 2011 Common Ground Music Festival show - Tonic for the first and only time on 7/16/11.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he matches up singles/hits from Tonics first four studio albums, Lemon Parade, Sugar, Head on St...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 220 - Back to another 2011 Common Ground Music Festival show.  Brad saw Theory of a Deadman for the very first time and Black Stone Cherry for the 2nd and last time on 7/15/11.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates a 15-song compilation album consisting of...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 8 - Mount Rushmore of Live Albums - All genres and all years are in play.  Only one rule - no unplugged albums . Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join t...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 219 - The 3rd of three shows for Brad over a week's time...this time he saw The Struts for the first time - at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI on 8/9/24. He covers his background with The Struts and recaps the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he cre...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 218 - The 2nd of three shows for Brad over a week's time...this time he saw Collective Soul on their 30th Anniversary Tour - at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI on 8/6/24. Having already covered Collective Soul on the podcast, he recaps the show.  For the Ban...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 217 - Brad saw his 10th real-time show of 2024 - he saw the Best of All Worlds Tour featuring Sammy Hagar/Loverboy - at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/2/24. Having already covered Sammy Hagar solo on the podcast, he goes through his background with Love...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 216 - Back to another 2011 Common Ground Music Festival show.  Brad saw Lynyrd Skynyrd for the very first time on 7/14/11.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he looks at Lynyrd Skynyrd's compilation, The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd, from 1998 and puts songs from Disc...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 7 - 1984 Albums pick 'em from multiple genres - Hard Rock, Hair Band, Rock and Heavy Metal albums. Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Po...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 215 - Back to another Common Ground Music Festival in 2011 - the 12th year of this festival.  Brad saw Rick Springfield/Burton Cummings and Johnathon Tyler & The Northern Lights on 7/12/11.   For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he looks at Rick Springfield's 12-song G...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 214 - Brad saw his 9th real-time show of 2024 - and it was a huge 80's artist that he saw for the very first time.  He saw the Funtastic 2024 Tour featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills, MI on 7/16/24.  He goes through h...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 213 - Brad saw Ace Frehley solo for the third time on 7/1/11 at the Stars & Stripes Festival in Downtown Mt. Clemens, MI. He had seen him previously on 11/2/94 and 3/9/08.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he reviews Ace Frehley's most recent solo album, 10,000 Vol...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 212 - Brad saw the Glam-a Geddon Tour featuring Motley Crue, Poison and the New York Dolls on 6/29/11 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.  He welcomes Steve from the Podder than Hell podcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Mot...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 6 - Songs named after Bands. Rank the six songs from the two lists - 1. Heavy Metal Songs and 2. Hard Rock Songs.   Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to joi...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 211 - It's the end of the 2nd quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to the mid-90's and discusses a reunion tour by a huge 1970's rock band.  He regrets not seeing the Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, I...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 210 - Brad saw another huge band from the 80's for the first time in 2011.  U2's 360 Tour was supposed to hit Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI on 6/30/10, but was postponed a year due to Bono's back injury.  The show was rescheduled for 6/26/11 with opener Florence...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 209 - Brad saw a Michigan legend for the time on 4/2/11 - he saw Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.  He welcomes Tom Gigliotti from Shout it Out Loudcast, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Bob Seger & th...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 208 - Brad saw his 8th real-time show of 2024 - and it was two bands he saw for the first time.  He saw Plush and The Bites at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 5/31/24.  He goes through his backgrounds with these bands and recaps the show.  For the Band on the Bill Sp...

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 5 - Nod to the Ballad Tapes – Ballad/Power Ballads from 1980-1984.  Top 5, Top 100 and Deep Cut Ballads.  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Craig and Matt to discuss the ballads on these lists and choose their two fav's from each. Music in this episode b...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 207 - Brad saw the first band he ever saw for the fourth time...this time with a replacement singer.  He saw Great White, with Terry Illous on lead vocals, and Bang Tango at Planet Live Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 3/26/11.  He welcomes BB from the Podder than...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 206 - Brad saw Slaughter, 20 years after seeing them on two big tours in 1990 with Kiss and 1992 with Ozzy.  He saw them at Planet Live Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 3/4/11.  He welcomes BC from the Podder than Hell podcast, back to the podcast to help recap th...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 205 - Brad saw his sixth real time show in 2024...again, it was in another state.  He saw the Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown on 5/11/24 at Live! Casino - Hotel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA and he recaps the show.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he co...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 204 - Brad saw Eddie Money, for the first time, at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, MI on 2/27/11.  He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Andy, back to the podcast to help recap this show and talk about Eddie Money's discography.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they g...

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 203 - Brad saw his fifth real time show in 2024...but this time it was in another state...road trip!  He saw Judas Priest's Invincible Shield Tour on 4/28/24 at the Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis, IN and he recaps the show.  For the Ba...