This week's show was recorded shortly after leaving our last date on the tour in Punta Gorda. We recap our tour dates in Little Rock, Birmingham, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Key West and Punta Gorda, share some stories from the road and kill/resurrect a few songs. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (...
Mar 14, 2023•51 min•Ep. 213
SlapperCast Episode 212: "Poking the Cage" Episode 212 was recorded shortly after leaving Little Rock for Birmingham. We get caught up on recent shows and talk about what's coming up before talking about a recent video by Rick Beato in which he talks about how the future of the music industry is really completely in the hands of creators now, instead of record labels and radio stations. 00:00:00 — Intro/Tour Updates 00:15:33 — Thoughts on music industry changes 00:32:15 — Songs kills/resurrectio...
Mar 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 212
Here is our new interview with our old friend CHRIS STEELE, owner of O'Bannon's Taphouse and Blackwater Draw Brewing Company. We've been playing Paddy's Day at O'Bannon's nearly every year since 2011, and we're THRILLED to be doing it again this year for the first time since 2020. We talk with Chris about the history of his big Paddy's Day Street Festival, what's new at his brewery, and the remarkable popularity of IPAs. Song Resurrections: Early in the Morning - Harry Nilsson https://youtu.be/v...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 211
This week's episode was recorded on the way to College Station for a show at O'Bannon's Taphouse for the Great Guinness Toast, an annual tradition we've kept up with O'Bannon's for ages. We talk about Patrick's recent trip back to Ireland, his botched flight home with Southwest Airlines, Ireland travel tips, and get back to some killing some songs. Interspersed are clips from the show, soundcheck, and the Guinness Toast itself, featuring O'Bannon's Owner Chris Steele. Resurrections: Iggy Pop - T...
Feb 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 210
This episode features bassist Chad and drummer Kevin—"the Rhythm Sexy" as lead singer/guitarist Patrick calls them—doing a whole show on their own while Patrick is off in Ireland for the week. Herein, the Rhythm Sexy discusses: * home recording studio projects, * how Kevin got his nickname "Turbo", * Kevin and Chad's earliest band experiences during their teens and early 20s, * The importance of leadership and communication in bands, * and Kevin's record label experience with one of his early ba...
Feb 14, 2023•56 min•Ep. 209
SlapperCast Episode 208 was recorded last week right before a rehearsal at Patrick's lake house in Hunstville, often affectionately referred to as "Huntsvegas". We talk about "ear worm" songs, why people hated (and still hate) disco music, and what famous people we'd choose to "ride or die" with in a post-apocalyptic scenario. Interspersed throughout are bits of footage from our rehearsal, working on new arrangements of Shane MacGowan's "Nancy Whiskey" and David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust". 00:00:0...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 208
SlapperCast 207: "Lightly Tased" Blaggards talk about singing, musicianship, stage volume and hearing troubles with accordionist David Mendoza at the Dirty South in Angleton, TX. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) In...
Jan 31, 2023•53 min•Ep. 207
Episode 206 was filmed on the last date of our tour in beautiful Bisbee, Arizona, home of our friend, comedian Doug Stanhope. We rhapsodize about Bisbee, the joys of drinking cold coffee, and recall some funny shit from the early days of the band. Resurrections: "Mother" — Danzig https://youtu.be/7inLYcK369M "Psychobilly Freakout" — Reverend Horton Heat https://youtu.be/qn4lJqbv7So "We Are 138" — Misfits https://youtu.be/SOqVs-K1eEo "Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)" — Johnny Burnette & ...
Jan 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 206
SlapperCast Episode 205: "Drive More, Crank Less" Blaggards report from the road in West Texas and Arizona. Steve Coogan - 'Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan' https://youtu.be/lEjEGbAFzJU Song picks: Jimmy Eat World - The Middle https://youtu.be/oKsxPW6i3pM Gary Numan - Metal https://youtu.be/kLfz2bbxxuM Here it Goes Again - OK Go https://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA Careless Whisper - Wham https://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ Emerald - Thin Lizzy https://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ Show dates Blaggards.com (https:/...
Jan 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 205
This week we talk with our old friend Bob Ruggiero, music journalist and author, who's been writing for the Houston Press for over 27 years. He was the first journalist to write about Blaggards (he also did a couple articles about Patrick's previous band On the Dole). Bob not only covers the local scene, he's also interviewed countless big names like Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Brian Wilson, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, and Dave Mason... just...
Jan 10, 2023•43 min•Ep. 204
SlapperCast Episode 203: "Motivational Orgy" Pogues Tribute Show Recap | The Art of Soundcheck The first episode of 2023 features Patrick and Chad recapping our recent Pogues tribute show at the Continental Club Houston with accordionist David Mendoza, discussing the art of the soundcheck, looking back on a momentous 2022, and looking forward to an even more remarkable 2023. Interspersed is a lot of footage from the Pogues Tribute show, including footage provided by Sean Glynn, Jon Riesenfeld an...
Jan 03, 2023•48 min•Ep. 203
For the first time, we have all four Blaggards on an episode that wasn't (entirely) filmed in the van! This week we look back on 2022 and talk about our personal goals for 2023. Also: Turbo surprises Patrick with a special gift. Blaggards Pay Tribute to Musical Mentors the Pogues at Special Show (https://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-see-blaggards-pogues-tribute-show-at-the-continental-club-14751601) — Bob Ruggiero for Houston Press Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows...
Dec 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 202
This week we introduce you to our friend, the brilliant David Mendoza, who will be joining us on accordion for a special tribute to #thePogues on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 at the Continental Club Houston. BUY TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/ykj427tv Also: an update on our 2023 Ireland Tour AND a big announcement that has something to do with O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station... WHAT COULD IT BE?!? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vm7MwlGrpwA Mendoza Custom Woodworks: https://www.insta...
Dec 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 201
Our 200th episode finds us on the road to Austin to play a gig at the Hyatt Regency. The new kids—Heide & Kevin—tell us a little more about themselves before we get into some song kills & ressurections. We also talk about how classic TV show themes are so much better than what we have now, and Patrick shares a story of how he caught his mom listening to one of his Iron Maiden records. The show is bookended by a bit of footage from the Austin gig... first a soundcheck of "Fairytale of New...
Dec 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 200
This week we talk about the Pogues' second album "Rum Sodomy & the Lash", some special upcoming gigs, and Chad's recent trip to Dayton and New York City. Also discussed: Shane MacGowan, Prince, Sinéad O'Connor & John Fullbright. John Fullbright LIVE at Mucky Duck in Houston: https://youtu.be/oOgtepqP2Po Dr. Richard Smalley: "Our Energy Challenge" — September 23, 2003 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0BA3F5AE488BA180 Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook ...
Dec 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 199
Both of our gigs last week were rained out, and Friday night we took advantage of the downtime to record an episode of SlapperCast with Heide. We talk about obscenely high ticket prices, Heide's recent gig with Marie Osmond, Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Blaze Bayley, Dolly Parton, and a bunch of other stuff. Show notes Doug Stanhope singing "Burning Down the House" while his house is on fire. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClQBscgu-b9/ Show dates Blaggards.com (https://bla...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 198
Another epic night at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bla...
Nov 22, 2022•36 min•Ep. 197
This week on SlapperCast: we kill some songs (some of them being Christmas song), resurrect a few in return, and decide which of the killed songs we’d prefer to cover if we had to. Discussed: Rory Gallagher, Adrian Belew, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https:...
Nov 15, 2022•16 min•Ep. 196
This week we talk with the man who is putting our 2023 Ireland Tour together: Dennis O'Carroll of Doc's Irish Tours and Doc's Golf Tours. Join Blaggards in IRELAND Fall 2023 https://blaggards.com/ireland/ Doc's Golf Tours https://www.docsgolftours.com Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https:...
Nov 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 195
SlapperCast 194 was pieced together from two segments filmed in the van following our two shows this past weekend, along with some footage shot Saturday night in College Station with a very rowdy crowd at our obeloved O'Bannon's. This includes footage from Chad's camera set up stage right, a brief clip captured by Kevin from behind the drum kit between songs, and a clip filmed from the audience by our friend Ellen Reeves. Which guitar solo is better? My Sharona — The Knack (https://youtu.be/uRLu...
Nov 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 194
This week we talk about an upcoming new version of our song "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)", the difficult listening of Bruce Springsteen's early material, and Patrick's memories of seeing Blaze Bayley perform with Iron Maiden in the '90s contrasted with seeing YES perform this past week. SONG PICKS: * Russ Ballard — Voices (https://youtu.be/pqKD-aTckE8) * Still — Commodores (https://youtu.be/QPy9V5-mHnU) DISCUSSED: * Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone) — Blaggards (https://dis...
Oct 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 193
This week, we talk about the brilliant comedian Doug Stanhope and the thrill of hearing him talk about us on his podcast, upcoming tour plans for January, and next year's IRELAND tour. We then do the usual round of song kills & revivals before Patrick leads us through a series of "lightning round" questions. Special guest star this week: Heide's golden retriever Ben, here to talk about his upcoming DVD release. Doug Stanhope talking about Blaggards on Day 29 of "Another 30 Days in the Hole" ...
Oct 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 192
SlapperCast Episode 191 was recorded in a leisurely manner this past Sunday night in Patrick's living room, which we haven't done in awhile. After Patrick tells us how his laptop got destroyed by a falling mirror, we touch on our latest bit of big news: we're FINALLY going back to Ireland next Fall (https://blaggards.com/ireland/), and we hope you'll join us. It's going to be a blast. Also for the first time in a long while, we have a couple shows coming up at two Molly's Pub locations (Molly Ma...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 191
Episode 190 was recorded on the way home from Home Sweet Farm Biergarten in Brenham, TX, a fantastic music venue that we will be returning to as often as possible. Many thanks to Susan Smith Cates for providing the video footage from the show! Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5eO_Eozh70 Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube...
Oct 04, 2022•19 min•Ep. 190
SlapperCast Episode 189 was recorded right after we picked up Heide at Dallas Love Field on the way to our gig at Lewisville Western Days, and again afterwards as we drove her back to the airport before driving home to Houston. Yes... she literally flew in and flew out the very same day just to play this one gig with us. Jet-setting is becoming one of Heide's superpowers. Special guest this week for the very first time: Patrick's daughter Tara Devlin, who joins us to kill/shine a light on some m...
Sep 27, 2022•24 min•Ep. 189
This is a quick but highly spirited episode we recorded immediately upon leaving our three day stint at ScotFest in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Special guest this week is our own "Merch Maiden" Laurie Valenzi Buell, who pulled some strings to get us in to see ZZ Top Saturday night at Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa. Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouT...
Sep 20, 2022•17 min•Ep. 188
SlapperCast Episode 187 was recorded on the way to Sherwood Forest Faire and on the way back. It was a LONG but amazing day. SPECIAL GUEST STAR: a cascade of funny incidents where it had to be pointed out there's no THE in Blaggards. The night before we'd played at Molly's Pub in Kingwood, and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. We then had to leave for Sherwood at 8:30 AM, each of us getting maybe two hours of sleep in the meantime. The final segment was recorded on the way home with a brilliant nig...
Sep 13, 2022•21 min•Ep. 187
Episode 186 was filmed in the van last Friday right after we left No Label Brewing in search of some fast food. We talk about our great experience playing at No Label, and during the song killing segment we discuss the merits and faults of Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. Songs resurrections this week from Benny Mardones and Richie Barrett. ALSO: a few words for our dear old friend and fellow lifer musician Davee Bryan, whom we recently learned is terminally ill with cancer. Patrick met Davee when...
Sep 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 186
Episode 185 was recorded in the van immediately after leaving our beloved O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station. This was drummer Kevin Newton's first gig with us there, and suffice it to say, the Aggies did not disappoint. Special guest stars: a pub full of Aggies singing the War Hymn with us, filmed by Lauren Severin for O'Bannon's. Song picks: * Bottle of Smoke — The Pogues (https://youtu.be/csdCM3G2l8A) * Goin' To My Hometown — Rory Gallagher (https://youtu.be/t5tktOfIh7M) * Where It's At —...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 185
SlapperCast Episode 184 was recorded while driving through winding mountain roads shortly after we left Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, Montana. You can enjoy the view with us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LemyHo_RKpw We got home last night after driving about 30 hours, dropping Heide and Kevin off at Denver International Airport about midway through. Patrick and Chad drove the rest of the way, down through Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It'd been awhile since we'd done on...
Aug 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 184
