Slappercast: A Weekly Talk Show With Blaggards

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 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452

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 Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty (Long Version) https://youtu.be/dU6w56epBdc Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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://ww

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 New Blaggards video: Wild Rover https://youtu.be/_HOlf6eIfkY Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/b

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/932798360862012/ Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rou

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 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, * leave a comment on Patreon (htt

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 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-w

**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 YouTube: https://youtu.be/jE4wp6r3TYo Show notes Catch My Carbon https://www.catchmycarbon.ie Third Barrel Brewing - Dublin, Ireland https://thirdbarrel.com Mary Kavanagh, Irish Artist (Mark's mom) https://newirishart.com/irish-artists/mary-kavanagh-artist Next Level Urgent Care COVID-19 vaccine sign-up https://www.nextlevelurgentcare.com/covid-19-vaccine-information/ COVID-19 Vaccine Information - Texas Health & Human Services https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates

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 charity https://youtu.be/9doOIeFm-5U Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast

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 Knopfler should collaborate with. Show notes Assorted Atrocities - Exodus documentary (https://youtu.be/fF7L9SjbPRk) Saw Doctors (Rickie O'Neill on Drums) - Clare Island (https://youtu.be/EMOQtNuaOAI) Iggy Pop and Elvis Costello Talk Early Tours, New Records, Punk | Musicians on Musicians (https://youtu.be/OsgYg2EZnao) Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road: Mark Knopfler (https://youtu.be/oA8gSjQXXNA) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blagg

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 Chris Longwood for their excellent work on our latest single, "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)". Thanks to Garrett Mahanay for his question! Watch the video edition on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KikpWktqlSo Show notes Blaggards - "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)" — music video https://youtu.be/kakNyfr8XX8 Our cover of "Fairytale of New York" https://youtu.be/wzyy8Z8a2LM Bon Jovi's cover of "Fairytale of New York" https://youtu.be/KB9vvxYocW0 Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggard

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 talk about how the pandemic has affected touring musicians and road crew, and what things might be like when we're able to resume business as usual. But the main focus of this conversation turned out to be the underappreciated art of "playing for the song". Show notes Ash Soan's website (http://www.ashsoan.com) Ash's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashsoan/) The Windmill Recording Studio (http://www.thewindmillrecordingstudio.com) Zildjian LIVE! - Ash Soan (https://youtu.be/0mty_pMNmFo) (sweet spot around 4:20) Rick Wakeman - Made In Cuba (Full Concert) (https://youtu.be/cerr-luJFpE) (Ash's tea-length drum so

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. By the way, our new single "Fairytale of New York" (a cover of the Pogues classic) is on streaming services NOW! (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blaggards/fairytale-of-new-york) Show notes Fastball (http://www.fastballtheband.com) Karen Carpenter Christmas (https://www.adplayers.org/karen-carpenter-christmas) (Eric's side gig) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/

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 (https://blaggards.com/store/) Pre-save our cover of "Fairytale of New York" on Spotify (https://distrokid.com/hyp.../blaggards/fairytale-of-new-york), or hear it NOW by joining us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) Fastball Live from 3TEN (https://youtu.be/KwjE4QgjZWk) (Sep 9, 2020) Zildjian LIVE! - Ash Soan (https://youtu.be/0mty_pMNmFo) (sweet spot at 4:10) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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.yout

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 (https://blaggards.com/store/blaggards-coffee-mug/) are for sale for a limited time at blaggards.com Show notes Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade (https://youtu.be/BpfHSqLXePI) Nat King Cole - "The Christmas Song" (1961) (https://youtu.be/hwacxSnc4tI) Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Instrumental) (https://youtu.be/YvI_FNrczzQ) Art Carney - Twas The Night Before Christmas (https://youtu.be/1hz1EIpfvLY) PETER SELLERS & SPIKE MILLIGAN - 'Unchained Melody' - 1955 (https://youtu.be/wcHdzdCxLuo) Traveling Wilburys - Heading For The Light (https://youtu.be/VarURT-pH8o) My Way - Drummer Steals The Show (https://youtu.be/a9kPfelTEds) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Faceboo

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 Halen Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTidtqG-Ko) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/b

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 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questio

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 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you

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 at Chilkoot Charlie's in Anchorage, Alaska * The challenges of having too many people in a band * Paddy: being a comedian is the hardest job in the world * How old-school casette audiobooks changed Doug's life on the road in the early days * The joy of exploring backroads locations while on tour (how Doug found Bisbee, AZ) * Doug and Paddy compare their (very close) ages * Doug asks how long Blaggards have been together * Eric's frustration with joining the band right before the pandemic kicked in * Why our former drummer Mike McAloon left the band * Doug asks what 'Blaggards' means * 'Plausible deniabilty' for ba

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 (http://www.dougstanhope.com/) Digging Up Mother - Doug Stanhope (http://www.dougstanhope.com/store/digging-up-mother-a-love-story-signed) No Encore for the Donkey (audio book on Audible) - Doug Stanhope (https://www.audible.com/pd/No-Encore-for-the-Donkey-Audiobook/B08FMTGS9S) The Dying of a Last Breed - Doug Stanhope (Amazon Prime Video) (https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Last-Breed-Doug-Stanhope/dp/B08CY4XDMC) Join us in IRELAND Fall 2021 Ireland 2021 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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:/

http://blaggards.com/wp-content/uploads/SlapperCast-89-YouTube.jpg 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 (https://blaggards.com/ireland/) — Sign up to learn more about our next Ireland tour 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/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have