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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, 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

Just a quick note to say today's full episode will be coming out later today. Sorry for the delay. Also, it's Super Tuesday, so get out there and vote! 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, 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: a weekly talk show with Blaggards

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 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, 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, 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 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, 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: 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 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, 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, 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 Rundgren, Utopia, et al. Also: new Ireland Tour news! Show notes Convoy — C.W. McCall Ozzy Osbourne meets Paul McCartney Bradley’s: An Oral History of a Hallowed Hang Heaven's in Here — Tin Machine 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, 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

New drummer Eric talks with Patrick and Chad about his first three shows as a Blaggard: a standing-room only crowd at T-Bone Toms in Kemah, a massive turnout at Pinballz Kingdom just south of Austin, and a SOLD OUT show at Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville. Show notes Blaggards Online Store Austin Beer Works "Pete Best Forever, Ringo Never" - The Birth of the Beatles "Barney Forever, Wiggum Never" - The Simpsons "Lopez" - The Kids in the Hall 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, 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're thrilled to introduce you to our new drummer, Eric C. Hughes! Eric is a long-time friend of ours who has actually filled in for Mike several times before. His resume reads like a “who’s who” of the Austin and Houston music scene: Allen Hill, David Beebe, The Derailers, Jesse Dayton, Mike Stinson, Archie Bell, members of Fastball... and now BLAGGARDS. Show notes Eric playing with Blaggards in Greeley, NE (September 2017) Eric interviews Vinny Appice for NAMM.org Eric interviews Charley Pride for NAMM.org 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, 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

We are heartbroken to announce that our drummer Mike "The Machine" McAloon will be leaving the band soon. This week on SlapperCast, Mike, Patrick and Chad bring you up to speed on what's been going on behind the scenes, and look back on 11 amazing years together as "the impenetrable trio". 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, 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: Mike McAloon.Support SlapperCast

Patrick and Chad celebrate the dawn of 2020, the beginning of their second year of SlapperCast, also the beginning of a very exciting year for Blaggards. Discussed: plans for new singles, Chad's ongoing weight-loss journey, a new online store, touring plans for 2020 (in the US and Ireland), and how we once seriously considered moving the band to Philadelphia. Book a house concert 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, 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

A quick review of 2019 plus a few more hints about our plans for 2020. Also, a discussion about the art of stage presence and audience engagement, with kudos to Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze and Mojo Nixon. Show notes Glenn Tilbrook: One for the Road — documentary about Glen Tilbrook's 2001 solo tour in a mobile home Mojo Nixon Live at The Cattle Club, Sacremento, CA, December 7, 1990 — with Houston's Pete Gordon on piano 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, 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

Patrick and Chad shower praise upon their old friend and Houston drumming legend Keith York, who filled in for Mike this past weekend in Longview, TX, and Little Rock, AR. 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, 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

Patrick and Chad talk about the band's plans for 2020. Show notes Neil Sargent - Guitar Repair Texas Music Emporium BlackHouse Cigars 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, 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

A highly caffeinated discussion of imaginary musical collaborations (and some real ones) between legendary musicians. CORRECTION: Rick Rubin actually produced six albums with Johnny Cash (including the posthumous American VI), not just two as we incorrectly surmised during the episode. Show notes BlackHouse Cigars Rebel Meets Rebel — David Allen Coe & Pantera Creed Shreds Somebody to Love — George Michael & Queen Stewart Copeland's Approach To A Backbeat Across the River — Peter Gabriel & Stuart Copeland Don't Box Me In — Stuart Copeland & Stan Ridgway Animal Logic – Stuart Copeland, Stanley Clarke & Deborah Holland Bombs Away — Gizmodrome (Adrian Belew & Stuart Copeland) Elephant Talk — Gizmodrome (Adrian Belew & Stuart Copeland) Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain goes for a swim during the middle bit of Rime of the Ancient Mariner John Lennon talking about collaborating with David Bowie Heroes (David Bowie) — David Byrne & Choir Choir David Byrne inducts David Bowie into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Steam magazine 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, 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

Patrick and Chad share stories of various encounters with famous musicians, some of them heroes, some not. Learn about when Yngwie Malmsteen hit on Patrick's girlfriend, when Chad danced next to David Byrne in New York, and when Billy Gibbons (of ZZ Top) made sure Patrick hadn't cut his hair. Show notes Mark Knopfler - Rüdiger 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, 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