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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...

We discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting our lives and try to predict what things will be like when the bars finally reopen. Also: favorite record producers (Martin Birch, Mutt Lange, Todd Rundgren, etc.), Joe Rogan vs. Carlos Mencia, the insanity and brilliance of Phil Spector, copyright issues on YouTube, and Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special. We're now doing video! Watch this epi...

This week on SlapperCast, we discuss life in the time of coronavirus, cover bands vs. tribute bands, progressive rock vs. metal, and line-up changes in famous bands. Also, for the first time ever, this episode is on video! Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3zIE4VOvvts Show notes Rob Halford sings lead with Black Sabbath, 1992 Dancing with the Moonlit Knight - Genesis (Live at Sheppe...

Today, we try to get a grip on how much our personal and professional lives have changed—and will continue to change—as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Not only for musicians like us, but the bar and restaurant owners and staff with whom we've forged our careers. Show notes Continental Club Family Relief Fund Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. Online Store O'Bannon's Taphouse Online Store Blaggards...

Happy St. Paddy's Day! Today we discuss how the world is changing for musicians and bar industry people due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We'll be streaming LIVE on Facebook THIS AFTERNOON (March 17, 2020) at 4 PM Central. Donate to the Houston Food Bank Support Blaggards on Patreon and get bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Irel...

This week we talk about all our upcoming Paddy's Day week shows, the effect that coronavirus may or may not have on musicians, the correct (only) way to spell "Paddy's Day", annoying and/or hilarious song request behavior, and people crashing gigs (jumping on stage uninvited). Show notes Donate to RESCU Old Humble Distilling Company Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more...

We're sick but we're recording a show anyway because we CARE. Also: stories about gigs in inclement weather and even more Ireland tour info! Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020 Ireland 2020 — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com Facebook Bandsintown Follow us Facebook Twitter Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks,...

Patrick, Eric and Chad talk about upcoming tour dates, what it's like to perform music in parades, and a bunch of other crazy stuff. Also: more Ireland tour details. An extended version of this episode is available to our Patreon supporters with extra conversation about Steely Dan and drummer Bernard Purdie. Show notes Blaggards online store Beware of Mr. Baker — documentary about Ginger Baker Joi...

This week on SlapperCast, you'll learn why music stands and rock n' roll do not mix. Also, more details on this year's Ireland tour! Show notes Beebe Sings Sahm - "I Get Off" — with Eric on drums Nilsson Sings Newman - "Love Story" THE MOJO MANIFESTO: The Life & Times of Mojo Nixon - teaser #2 Mike Bernal — drummer for Dale Watson Gonbops Percussion Sweetwater Sound Join us in IRELAND Fall 202...

This week: Eric's experiences playing John Doe (of the band 'X'), the Hollisters, Mike Barfield, et al. Also: what it takes to forge a career in music, what makes a good music scene, and: SlapperCast is one year old! Show notes Trish Cramblet Sig's Lagoon Record Shop Happy Doing What We're Doing — Elizabeth McQueen, with Eric on drums Joseph Arthur interviews GE Smith Join us in IRELAND Fall 2020...

This week on SlapperCast, listen in on a new rhythm section getting to know each other one-on-one for the first time. Chad and Eric geek out over musical influences, personal histories and obsessions: the Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, New York City, David Bowie, Tin Machine, Hunt Sales, Reeves Gabrels, XTC, Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Robyn Hitchcock, Todd Ru...