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We've finally gone back to work! We recap a VERY busy week, and also share some highlights from our recent Paddy's Day show for the WHIP Radio. Join Blaggards on RewardMusic: https://blaggards.rewardmusic.com Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, ro...

This week we are THRILLED to welcome legendary drummer Vinny Appice! We talk about his experiences playing with Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line, Rick Derringer, John Lennon et al, plus a lot of talk about technique, feel, and band chemistry. Show notes www.vinnyappice.com Vinny Appice Live (Facebook) Hangin' and Bangin' with Carmine & Vinny Appice Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — S...

This week we're joined by our friend Michael Coakley, co-owner of one of the greatest and most unique venues we've ever played: O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co. in Weston, Missouri. ALSO: tons of news about upcoming shows this month, and our experiences with getting our first dose of the COVID vaccine. Show notes Weston Brewing Co. https://westonirish.com Folk Singer Bob Reeder Recounts His H...

We talk more about the fallout from the Big Texas Freeze, and we're joined by Patrick's brother Cormac Devlin, an Irish politician and member of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, to discuss how Ireland has been handling COVID-19. Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social m...

This week, we vent about the statewide power failure of the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers. Show notes Eric's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/echdrums/ What Makes STEVE LUKATHER Great? THE INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/OuCscgfbtw4 Lionel Richie - Running With The Night https://youtu.be/J0iN1QWj_i0...

A brief but fun episode where we talk about what we've been up to, what we're listening to, and what's coming down the pike. Releasing this episode early for all our Texas friends stuck home today during the big freeze. Stay warm and safe everyone! Show notes Patrick on Derek Warfield's live stream show (segment starts at 45:45) https://www.facebook.com/theyoungwolfetones/videos/124502109554724 Ne...

We've got gigs! We've got new videos and music! And we talk about sports! What? Show notes Drinking with Pete & Tim - featuring the premiere of our song "Second Worst Girlfriend" https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ls3CkWbdZVroVsGakV0Ah?si=rmBw99jgQRGC9Yr9RU5X4w Friday Live Show #39 - Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones with special guest Patrick Devlin https://www.facebook.com/events/932...

This week: more stories of unfortunate one-off incidents with various musicians either sitting in with us... or trying to sit in with us. Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast c...

This week we talk about drummer posture, Eric's set list archive, things we wish we had saved from our childhood, sharing gear with other bands, and what we think of other musicians inviting themselves on stage. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XG57Bk-Yo-w Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown F...

** Re-uploaded to replace wrong audio ** This week on SlapperCast we talk with Patrick's childhood friend Mark Kavanagh, who joins us from all the way over in Westport, Ireland! Mark tells us about his company Catch My Carbon, which aims to offset carbon emissions by reforesting Ireland with native Irish trees, and shares a bunch of great stories from their youth growing up in Dublin. Watch on You...

This week we talk with our dear friend, actor and Saw Doctors drummer Rickie O'Neill! Apologies for the poor sound quality - we had some wifi performance issues on this episode. Show notes Clare Island - Saw Doctors (Rickie O'Neill on Drums) https://youtu.be/EMOQtNuaOAI Dublin Grooves - Rickie O'Neill https://youtu.be/-MBseXaYM-M Actor and Saw Doctors drummer Rickie O'Neill raises money for charit...

First episode of 2021! This week we talk about: What we did on New Year's (hint: we weren't performing) Exodus documentary "Assorted Atrocities" Shane MacGowan documentary "Crock of Gold" Who Mark Knopfler should collaborate with The ideal structure for a New Year's Eve gig Our upcoming "Reward Music" siteFirst episode of 2021! This week we talk about what we did on New Year's, and who Mark Knopfl...

Last #SlapperCast of 2020! This week: Recapping last week's episode with drummer Ash Soan Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York" Bands that switch instruments on stage Famous musicians who have changed their main instrument Singing drummers who should stay behind the kit The pros/cons of remixing classic albums Also, high praise for recording/mixing engineer Paul Beebe and mastering engineer...

This week we have a stunning conversation with the mighty Ash Soan—speaking to us from his recording studio all the way over in Norfolk, UK. Ash is a brilliant drummer, recording and touring musician with a resumé a mile long and loads of amazing stories to tell, of which you'll hear plenty in this episode (Sinéad O'Connor, Van Morrison, Del Amitri, Adele, Rick Wakeman, Terry Reid, et al). We also...

This week we're thrilled to welcome Tony Scalzo of the band Fastball on the show! We talk about how the pandemic has affected the music industry, Tony's love for Austin and Houston, and many other subjects. Show notes Fastball Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube...

This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about TWO new Christmas singles Blaggards are releasing this month (one cover and one original), and TWO exciting guests we’ll have on the show soon. Then we gush about a legendary drummer (or TWO) we hope to have on the show soon as well. Show notes Blaggards Merch Store Pre-save our cover of "Fairytale of New York" on Spotify , or hear it NOW by joining us on P...

This week on SlapperCast, we talk about favorite Christmas traditions, favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs. Thanks Greg for the question! Also: brand new Blaggards coffee mugs are for sale for a limited time at blaggards.com Show notes Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade Nat King Cole - "The Christmas Song" (1961) Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental) Art Carney - Twa...

After a recent exposure at a gig, we've all thankfully tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19. During this show, you hear us discover one gig is cancelled while we firm up another one. Eric shares some fascinating things he learned about the late great Neil Peart during a PASIC roundtable that he moderated last week. Also, we've recorded a new Christmas single which will be out SOON! Show notes The Van Hale...

This week on SlapperCast, Eric talks about his adventures with Percussive Arts Society... also favorite instrumentals. Thanks Greg for the question! Blaggards online store https://blaggards.com/store/ Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagra...

This week on SlapperCast, we talk about the joy of being able to play live again during the pandemic, even if only a limited capacity. Also, artists we'd like to record/write with. Thanks to Bob for the question! Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twit...

Here is Part Two of our conversation with Doug Stanhope. In this segment, Doug spends much of his time essentially interviewing us , which again shows you what a genuine person he is. Can't wait to have him on the show again. Topic list: Congratulations to our friends Kelly & Debbie Howe on their 30th anniversary Doug asks about our mutual friends in Houston-based band RAT RANCH Doug's history...

This week on SlapperCast, we're thrilled to have comedian Doug Stanhope on the show! This is a long conversation split into two parts (part two will be out next week). (PARENTAL ADVISORY for sexually explicit content) dougstanhope.com Digging Up Mother - Doug Stanhope No Encore for the Donkey (audio book on Audible) - Doug Stanhope The Dying of a Last Breed - Doug Stanhope (Amazon Prime Video) Joi...

This week on SlapperCast: bands we once disliked but now have grown to like 1980s haircuts and fashion choices Thanks Greg for the question! Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcas...

This week on #SlapperCast, we recap this past weekend's mini-tour as we drive home from Omaha... our first out-of-state road trip since the pandemic began. Also, a long discussion about the recently departed Eddie Van Halen. Show notes Donate to Siena Francis House Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsi...

This week on Slappercast, we talk about best/worst live bands, opening songs, encores, etc. We're also giving away a case of Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.'s "I Wity the Fool" to one lucky winner in the Houston area. To enter the drawing, go watch this episode on YouTube , subscribe, and leave a comment there telling us about your favorite (or least favorite) live band, opening, encore, etc. BY TUESD...