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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 — 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Special Guest: Rickie O'Neill.Support SlapperCast

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 Saw Doctors (Rickie O'Neill on Drums) - Clare Island Iggy Pop and Elvis Costello Talk Early Tours, New Records, Punk | Musicians on Musicians Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road: Mark Knopfler 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 — 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 Ash's Instagram The Windmill Recording Studio Zildjian LIVE! - Ash Soan (sweet spot around 4:20) Rick Wakeman - Made In Cuba (Full Concert) (Ash's tea-length drum solo at 55:28) Into the Mirror: Del Amitri Live in Concert The River - Terry Reid 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Special Guest: Ash Soan.Support SlapperCast

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 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Special Guest: Tony Scalzo.Support SlapperCast

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 Patreon Fastball Live from 3TEN (Sep 9, 2020) Zildjian LIVE! - Ash Soan (sweet spot at 4:10) 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 - Twas The Night Before Christmas PETER SELLERS & SPIKE MILLIGAN - 'Unchained Melody' - 1955 Traveling Wilburys - Heading For The Light My Way - Drummer Steals The Show 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 Instagram Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 band names before the internet Doug asks what "Behind the Music" dirt Blaggards might have Doug asks if any of us are sober or single Is music a young man's sport? Doug asks what cover songs we love doing in our own style How Blaggards side-step Irish rock clichés Doug's love of Irish Rock (despite his disinterest in music in general) What Irish rock band does Paddy dislike the most Overplayed bar-band songs How cover songs are often better than the originals The complicated issue of comedy theft How Australian comedian Jim Jeffries blatantly stole a routine from Doug Comics have no recourse to copyright infringement How joke theives are effectively drummed out of the business Doug asks if anyone has ever stolen from Blaggards How we came up with our version of "Drunken Sailor" How young comics often try impress Doug with similar material How language barriers can create conflicts in comedy material Show Notes dougstanhope.com Doug Stanhope Podcast (Patreon) Doug Stanhope on Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast (May 12, 2014) 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) 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Special Guest: Doug Stanhope.Support SlapperCast

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) 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Special Guest: Doug Stanhope.Support SlapperCast

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 podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast

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 TUESDAY OCTOBER 13. Recipient must be of legal drinking age in Texas. Cheers! Black Water Draw Brewing Co. Houston VWalkz Topics: Poorly recalled music memories of 1987 Eric's memories of Extreme opening for Aerosmith at the Orpheum in Boston Patrick's memories of seeing Aerosmith in Miami Great opening songs (The Police, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Cheap Trick, Queen, David Bowie, Crowded House, Dio, etc.) Great live bands with mediocre studio albums Disappointing encores Great encores Live shows ruined by bad sound Best/worst opening bands Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DVUAKC58Y6U 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 SlapperCast on iTunes Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, leave a comment on Patreon, or tweet them to us with the hashtag #slappercast. Support SlapperCast