SlapperCast

This week on #SlapperCast: a free-form discussion of metal/prog drummers, recent gigs, and how we're learning to navigate this seemingly never-ending pandemic as professional musicians. Topic list: • What coffee are we drinking today? • Patrick’s coffee brewing tips • Praise for drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Mr. Bungle • Dave Lombardo’s on-and-off again relationship with Slayer • Lombardo vs...

This week on #SlapperCast: record store memories from our youth, disappointing albums, musicians we like but wouldn't want to work with, difficult working relationships in bands. Friday September 25: Blaggards LIVE on Facebook from Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. Blaze gets mad!! Iron Maiden Chile 1996 Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll (1987) - Bonus Clip: Chuck & Keith Rehearse The Police - B...

September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with musician and author Cindy Heywood, a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression. Cindy is a fierce defender of the rights of all who suffer from addiction and mental illness. She's a well-known mentor on internationally published suicide prevention forums, and her and editori...

This week on #SlapperCast, we're joined by our longtime friend, comedian Slade Ham! We talk about a ton of stuff, mostly focusing on the similarities between comedians and musicians, regarding things like creative process, work ethic, and plagiarism. Show notes SladeHam.com Until All the Dragons are Dead — Slade Ham's book Slade's YouTube channel Whiskey Brothers Podcast Whiskey Brothers on Amazon...

This week on #SlapperCast: Houston's near-miss with Hurricane Laura An update on last week's show (Episode 81) with pub/brewery owner Chris Steele and his efforts to reopen his businesses during the pandemic under current TABC restrictions Upcoming guest: comedian Slade Ham The op-ed battle between Jerry Seinfeld and James Altucher about the fate of New York City How the pandemic is affecting reta...

This week on #SlapperCast, we talk with our dear friend Chris Steele, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan–College Station, Texas. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M3LH57ok7UE How Chris got started in the bar industry, and how his wife Stephanie got him hooked on quality beer The genesis of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (BWD) Th...

This week on #SlapperCast, Patrick's brother Andrew Devlin joins us to talk about his company PitchHub. What Andrew's life has been like with three young boys virtual learning from home Why Andrew prefers Spotify over other streaming music services Andrew's company PitchHub, which helps businesses create video content to use online PitchHub's concept of helping clients create a "video business car...

Former drummer and Forever Blaggard Mike McAloon rejoins us for a whole episode! Help save live music venues at Save our Stages How life has changed for Mike since he left the band Mike's assessment of Eric's drumming in Blaggards Eric's assessment of Mike's drumming in Blaggards The generational differences between Mike and Eric's approach to drumming and musicianship in general Great 1990s drumm...

This week on #SlapperCast: Eric's memories of 1978 Sessions LIVE show on Thursday, August 13 at 5 PM Central Drive-in concerts? Blaggards FACE MASKS will soon be available When Eric got "cut off" with the Derailers at Applebee's in Santa Fe, NM How people's opinions tend to fly out of control on social media More new BLAGGARDS songs brewing the studio Liberty DeVitto's biography (former Billy Joel...

This week on #SlapperCast, we welcome our longtime fiddler, the incomparable Jeff Duncan! Jeff has been performing and recording with us since 2008, and will be prominently featured on our forthcoming new album. Topics include: How we first met Jeff The influence Jeff's parents had on his musicianship Jeff's talent for playing songs he's never heard before What music we're listening to in our cars...

This week on #SlapperCast:  Recapping our recent live stream show Memories of Super Bowls past New songs we've been working on in the recording studio Patrick has started intermittent fasting High praise for Houston's Star Pizza and Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. How our sleeping habits have (or haven't) changed since we've stopped gigging Difficulties we've had getting decent sleep while on tour...

This week on SlapperCast: Blaggards are SIXTEEN years old Comparing our sound gear from 16 years ago to what we use today The strong possibility of another shelter-in-place order The effect that the pandemic is having on bars and live music Comparing house bands from late-night TV shows What we think about mandatory mask-wearing Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S98pgB6g1I0 Join us in IRELAND Fal...

This week on #SlapperCast: The new mask order in Texas Singing difficulties on stage and in the studio Bands that have played with symphonies Bands that never changed their formula Favorite live albums, and what makes a good live album Famous musicians who are children of famous musicians Favorite musicals we've seen, played in or accidentally interrupted (thanks again Bob!) Join us in IRELAND Fal...

This week on SlapperCast: Bars in Texas are shut down again due to the pandemic What Blaggards have been up to in the recording studio Eric's creepy gig story Musicians who influenced other musicians and didn't get the recognition they deserved (thanks again Bob!) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLc-tcsep-I Show notes That's Alright Mama — Arthur Crudup That's All — Sister Rosetta Tharpe Amster...

A freeform conversation during a thunderstorm. As the rain falls, we talk about our ongoing recording sessions for the new album, re-examine our opinion of Buc-ee's, reminisce about Two Pesos (and how much better it was than Taco Cabana), heap praise upon H-E-B and Whataburger, and indulge in a bit of nerdy gear talk. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p9vXry_sgxc Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Irel...

Music that has influenced us outside of the "rock" genre, as well as other influences outside of music altogether. Thanks to Bob for the questions! 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...

This week: bands that should have had bigger careers. 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 content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review Slap...

Why are people fired from bands? Some personal anecdotes may offer a few clues. SlapperCast usually comes out on Tuesday, but we're releasing this episode a bit early so that we may join the rest of the music industry in observing #BlackoutTuesday, a day of silence on social media to provoke accountability and change. Please stay safe. #TheShowMustBePaused Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021...

Bars are reopening and things are getting weird. This week we talk about the safety precautions bar owners have implemented, and the flak they're taking from customers as a result. Also: bands that would benefit from better singers, overcoming nervousness on stage, the importance of good stage banter: how much is too little, when it does become too much, and should it ever be scripted or rehearsed...

This week on SlapperCast: bars in Texas are about to re-open! Also: more unusually good solo careers, revisiting our opinions on the Eagles, and drummers that make or break a band. Show notes Metallica Mixer Explains Missing Bass on 'And Justice for All' "Lars Ulrich is Down Here" (Pennywise Meme) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show da...

This week on #SlapperCast, we talk about why band members sometimes quit after decades (Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick), and the odd situations where they don't quit even when they can't stand each other (The Ramones). Also: surprisingly good solo careers, belated appreciation for Duran Duran and Power Station, and a very loud bird. This is an unusually low-fi episode of SlapperCast, recorded remote...

This week we talk about what makes a good interviewer, the old days of radio, and how some famous musicians completely stumbled into playing the instrument they're known for. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-IfnPanBRB8 Show notes Eric interviews Aaron Spears for Percusssive Arts Society 1989 Buddy Rich Memorial Concert with Dennis Chambers Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 — Sign up to...

This week on #SlapperCast, Eric's Three Dog Night story, coffee we brew at home, best concerts, loudest concerts and worst concerts, and bands that would or should break up if a member dies. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lLhhZoxBNyo 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 me...

This week on #SlapperCast: Eric's ELO report, favorite female artists, our thoughts on lip-syncing and using pre-recorded tracks on stage, favorite podcasts, inspiring and annoying things that audiences do. Thank you Greg and Scott for your questions! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FXUsd10_HA4 Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Twitter Inst...

This week on SlapperCast: what we did (and didn't) on Easter, wardrobe changes, when will we tour again, Eric's affinity for cooking, Chad's Sicilian heritage, Patrick's love affair with coffee, favorite songs to play, Space Hog, ELO, the Kinks, and more. Thank you Ellen, Erin, Sarah and Sean for your questions! Watch full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K19oehRFzfU Show notes Espresso...