Slappercast: A Weekly Talk Show With Blaggards

Hello from Las Vegas! This week, Paddy and Chad talk about how Blaggards (https://blaggards.com) got booked in Las Vegas by the legendary Derek Warfield, the band's longtime relationship with Celtic FC supporters, their unique arrangement of Fields of Athenry, the perils of people-pleasing in the arts, and a tip of the hat to the remarkable bravery of stand-up comedians. https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0758-1030x773.jpg Blaggards with Derek Warfield in February 2009 (Photo by Jon Riesenfeld) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0758-1030x773.jpg) Show notes Interview with Derek Warfield (https://youtu.be/Nk0wxt149cQ) — The Plough & the Stars Celtic fans at Glasgow Cross having a party (https://youtu.be/5DYRc43EqG0) Celtic fans singing "Fields of Athenry" during the match against Rangers on September 10th, 2016 (https://youtu.be/GBCmbhThv-U) "Never play to the gallery" (https://youtu.be/h48hGHALFC4) — David Bowie David Bowie: A look back at his ’90s era – when he got weird agai

Chad waxes nostalgic about Fitzgerald's, one of Houston's oldest music venues that closed last year... and was torn down last week to make way for a parking lot. Show notes Irish Aires (https://irishairesradio.org) — KPFT 90.1 FM (https://kpft.org) End of an Era: Fitzgerald’s in Houston Closing at Year’s End (https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/end-era-fitzgeralds-houston-closing-years-end/) — Texas Monthly Dana Cooper (https://www.danacoopermusic.com) Pancho Villa (Live, 2014) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsvBMeZGzQs) — Ten Hands Pylon (Live, 1981) (https://youtu.be/Q_3sPmTRsFs) Banana Blender Surprise legacy lives on (https://www.sjsreview.com/7557/multimedia/banana-blender/) — The Review, St. John's School Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.ham

Patrick and Chad talk about their interests outside of music, how they "wind down" between shows, how the band has held together for so long, favorite foods, and the joys of Houston humidity. Also plenty of odd diversions, including a story about Chad's unlikely-but-true connection to the '90s movie "Reality Bites". Show notes ‘Get the Gimp’: Breaking Down ‘Pulp Fiction’s Most Notorious Scene (https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/get-the-gimp-breaking-down-pulp-fictions-most-notorious-scene-82595/) — Rolling Stone Reality Bites Captured Gen X With Perfect Irony (https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/03/reality-bites-captured-gen-x-25-years-later-helen-childress/583870/) — the Atlantic Interview with T Bone Burnett (http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1007-t-bone-burnett) — WTF with Marc Maron True Detective (https://www.hbo.com/true-detective) — HBO Series Lone Star Pirate Festival, July 20, 2019 (https://www.warehouselive.com/event/1843220-lone-star-pirate-festival-houston/) —

What would Paddy and Chad be doing now if Blaggards had never happened? A very good question with a very long answer. The discussion takes us down the winding road of Houston history and the dramatic changes the music industry has seen in the digital era. Show notes Trains finally roll in Houston rail system (http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Southwest/01/01/life.train.reut/) — CNN, 2004 Diedrich Coffee departure has patrons brewing a revolt (https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bellaire/news/article/Diedrich-Coffee-departure-has-patrons-brewing-a-9634067.php) — Houston Chronicle, 2006 Hibernia Irish Tavern (http://hiberniairishtavern.com) - Little Rock, AR Frank Zappa explains the decline of the music industry (https://youtu.be/KZazEM8cgt0) Prison Love Songs, Blaggards reunion show with Turi Hoiseth (https://youtu.be/8G9ZuVFtZ7U) — The Continental Club Houston (2010) Border Reiver (https://youtu.be/dzqNSAbE7Fo) - Mark Knopfler Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/0

Patrick and Chad talk about wireless guitar systems, mandolins in Blaggards music, why Blaggards doesn't have a fifth member, our favorite movie soundtracks, and the often hilarious obsession our fans have with Patrick's hair. http://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/paddy-omalleys-kelly-howe.jpg Patrick wirelessly roaming O'Malley's Pub (Photo by Kelly Howe) (http://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/paddy-omalleys-kelly-howe.jpg) Show notes XVive Wireless Guitar System (https://amzn.to/2YbfIL3) The Sound of Music, Original Soundtrack Recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Wa9ws0pCo&list=PLubEN9ifvVIw-BHsH92O1CtfthfvzKz4n) — Rodgers & Hammerstein (Listen on Apple Music (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-sound-of-music-50th-anniversary-edition/958715364?mt=1&app=music&at=1001lSaI)) Reservoir Dogs, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYhhrG6t6Q&list=OLAK5uy_lZrcIZEFia9mKhgS5Ta0GYeVIxyK4B8DQ) (Listen on Apple Music (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/rese

Paddy and Chad talk about the artful placement of slow songs, set lists, sound checks, stolen gear, and other forms of chaos. Show notes The coffee mug that Chad uses during this episode (https://amzn.to/2VyiIUq) Green Fields of France (https://youtu.be/XDyip7SIJkQ) - The Fureys & Davey Arthur QSC TouchMix 16 (https://amzn.to/2XONO7w) - Compact Digital Mixer Flight 666 (https://youtu.be/sERUvekU0u0) - Iron Maiden documentary Finnegan Auto Group (https://www.finneganautogroup.com/) - Rosenburg, TX Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.hammondtours.com/product/blaggards/) 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 Facebook (https://www

What are some of the most ridiculous song requests we've received? What are some of our favorite venues to play? What venues do we miss that have closed? What guitars does Patrick use? Will we ever hear Blaggards on vinyl? Show notes The coffee mug that Chad uses during this episode (https://amzn.to/2IRFhfI) Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 2005 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/microknee/albums/72057594107532099/with/128255993/) (featuring Patrick's Parker Fly guitar) Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 2006 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/microknee/albums/72057594107525163) (featuring Patrick's Gibson Les Paul guitar) The Continental Club Houston (https://continentalclub.com/houston) Beebe Gunn Studio (https://beebegunnstudio.com) O'Bannon's Taphouse (https://www.obannonstaphouse.com) (College Station, TX) Ashford Pub (http://www.ashfordpub.com) (Houston, TX) Stuttgarden Tavern on the Strand (https://stuttgardentavern.com/galveston-info) (Galveston, TX) Rochester Jazz Festival (https://www.rochesterjazz.com) (Rochester,

After a brief conversation about David Lee Roth's new podcast, Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in the recording studio, sing the praises of great sound engineers, and also share a few pointers for fledgling musicians of all ages. References for this episode The Roth Show (https://davidleeroth.com/the-roth-show/) — David Lee Roth's new podcast RBI Recording (https://www.facebook.com/RBI-Recording-142998302425885/) — where Standards and "Kerfuffleful" were recorded Beebe Gunn Studio (https://beebegunnstudio.com) — where our new record is currently being recorded Four Eyes Studio (http://foureyesstudios.com) — Beaumont, TX Tascam Portastudio 424 (https://youtu.be/bRPU_Hp9kV4) — the 4-track cassette recorder that Chad used in his early days Stuart Copeland interviewed in the studio (https://youtu.be/q45sg06K4yI) — Jools Holland, 1981 Shotgun Road (https://www.shotgunroadband.com) / Diamond Jack (https://diamondjackhouston.com/home) — Two Houston-area bands featuring our friend Kent Newman on guit

Two listener questions take us an entire episode to answer... first, we compare Shane MacGowan of the Pogues to Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners. Then follows a ridiculously long discussion of our top five(ish) desert island discs. References for this episode Leaving of Liverpool - The Dubliners (https://youtu.be/uXVnmL1Kvmg) — Ronnie Drew on lead vocals The Town I Loved So Well (Live) - The Dubliners (https://youtu.be/55OBEs98Pj4) — Luke Kelly on lead vocals Dirty Old Town (Live) - The Dubliners (https://youtu.be/-mPraO_sJ7A) — Luke Kelly on lead vocals Rocky Road to Dublin (Live) - The Dubliners (https://youtu.be/TwjDXwHbLfc) — Luke accidentally repeats the 'Mullingar' verse and reacts humourously Monto (Live) - The Dubliners (https://youtu.be/Wny_0pi4hR4) Dirty Old Town - Christy Moore and Shane MacGowan (https://youtu.be/1L2i7NCWoG4) Huey Lewis performs with Thin Lizzy (https://youtu.be/fXB9U57J-yI) Interview with Chris Hayes of Huey Lewis & the News (https://bit.ly/2P17Pof) — Suburban Undergr

Why did Patrick choose guitar? Why did Chad choose bass? Why did they both stop using amplifiers on stage? Do they still get nervous before a show? When the hell are Mike and Wes going to be on the show? All these questions and more are sort-of kinda answered this week on SLAPPERCAST... References for this episode Psycho Killer (https://youtu.be/-gUsGYtozko) - Talking Heads (from Stop Making Sense) Young Ned of the Hill (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmvfJAk5Fc8) - Ron Kavana LIVE at Sydney Opera House, October 1978 (https://youtu.be/KmBy48YJKd4) - Thin Lizzy with Gary Moore Copycats: Most Ripped Off Riff in Metal (https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/copycats_most_ripped_off_riff_in_metal-40508) - UltimateGuitar.com Moonchild (Live) (https://youtu.be/gyHymAxUVrc) - Rory Gallagher Carol Kaye (https://youtu.be/tufJsPSI8tQ) - Legendary session bassist Flight 666 (https://youtu.be/sERUvekU0u0) - Iron Maiden documentary Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/

Patrick and Chad of Blaggards (https://blaggards.com/) begin a long discussion about their musical influences, to be continued next week in Episode 9. References for this episode Stop Making Sense (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzFfV-02-Ts) - 1984 concert film by Talking Heads No Other Baby (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQe_ZieiB0k) - Davee Bryan, with Chad on backing vocals Rifles of the IRA (https://youtu.be/Kgq8u6yxwLk) - Wolfe Tones We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions (Live) (https://youtu.be/tAz84ZV7xF0) - Queen Width of a Circle (Live) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASitcSAk330) - David Bowie Cum On Feel the Noize (https://youtu.be/Qu_ozjAu_vM) - Slade B.Y.O.B. (Live) (https://youtu.be/w00v2zVkX9g) - System of a Down Black Metal (Live) (https://youtu.be/RAIco_CTtwo) - Venom Sound Cellar (https://www.dublintown.ie/business/sound-cellar-original-rock-basement/) - Music Shop in Dublin Hum Along and Dance (https://youtu.be/auh5nKSSG7o) - The Jackson 5 I'm the Man (Live) (https://youtu.be/ZI3Wwis82c

Paddy and Chad talk about how different Saint Patrick's Day is in Ireland compared to the USA, how they first started playing at O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station back in 2005, and how they've been playing Paddy's Day there every year since 2011. References in this episode O'Bannon's Taphouse (https://www.obannonstaphouse.com) - College Station, TX Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. (https://www.blackwaterbrew.com) - College Staton, TX Blaggards' first show at O'Bannon's Taphouse (https://www.flickr.com/photos/microknee/albums/72057594107514266) (Flickr) Why "Danny Boy" Should Be Banned on St. Patrick's Day (https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/niallodowd/danny-boy-banned-st-patricks-day) - Irish Central NYC Irish Pub Bans "Danny Boy" (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nyc-irish-pub-bans-danny-boy/) - CBS News Ireland Tour Info Join us in Ireland this Fall! (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blagga

This week, an old list of Blaggards show dates from the band's first East Coast tour in March 2006 triggers a slew of memories, including a detour into the early days of MySpace. We also reminisce about our first gig at Fadó Irish Pub in Austin, and how Chad earned the nickname "Mr. Whiskers". References for this episode Shite N' Onions (http://www.shitenonions.com) The Inn (https://www.facebook.com/TheLongBeachInn/) - Long Beach, NY Photo album of Blaggards St. Paddy's Day Tour 2006 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/microknee/albums/72057594106704858) (Flickr) Photo album of Blaggards loading up for Fadó Austin (January 2005), cramming all the gear into Patrick's Isuzu Tropper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/microknee/albums/72057594110074676) (Flickr) The Wolfe Tones (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-wolfe-tones/81758113?mt=1&app=music&at=1001lSaI) Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones (http://www.theyoungwolfetones.com) Stop Making Sense (https://amzn.to/2F3fAql) - Talking Heads concert film Padd

Patrick and Chad tell the story of how the band's instrumental tune "Kerfuffleful" was written and recorded for the movie How To Be Single, how "Drunken Sailor" and "Big Strong Man" came to be featured on an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife, and how "Big Strong Man" was used in the British film The Kid. We also take a look at how podcasting and internet radio has helped us get our music out there throughout the years. References for this episode Kerfuffleful (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/new-single-kerfuffleful/), our new single. (Listen on Apple Music (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/kerfuffleful-single/1453845114?mt=1&app=music&at=1001lSaI)) How To Be Single (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/how-to-be-single/id1082582175?mt=6&at=1001lSaI), the movie that "Kerfuffleful" appears in. (Watch on iTunes (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/how-to-be-single/id1082582175?mt=6&at=1001lSaI)) RBI Recording (https://www.facebook.com/RBI-Recording-142998302425885/), where "Kerfuffleful" and Standar

Patrick and Chad talk about their experiences in Ireland with an eye on Blaggards' next tour there in October 2019. Ireland Tour Info Join us in Ireland this Fall! (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.hammondtours.com/product/blaggards/) References for this episode Screaming Orphans (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgZBIreZ684) Winter's Reign (https://youtu.be/5GZI0a-WH_o) Silver Circus (https://youtu.be/aBsD6reiu8g) Blaggards performing "Whiskey in the Jar" at Fibber Magee's in Dublin, March 2010 (https://youtu.be/g16z5LKb7L8) (our first ever gig in Ireland) Molly's Pubs in Houston (http://www.houstonirishpubs.com/listofpubs/) O'Bannon's Taphouse in College Station (https://www.obannonstaphouse.com) Rí Rá Irish Pub in Las Vegas (https://rira.com/las-vegas/) Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/)

What do we look for in truck stops? What are our favorite songs to play live? Do we play house concerts? When's our new record coming out? What "Spinal Tap" moments have we had in the band? Best and worst gig? Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.hammondtours.com/product/blaggards/) 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 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

Patrick and Chad talk about their earliest influences, Patrick's teenage years in Dublin, his first guitar, his first almost-gig, his first actual gig, and why he eventually decided to form a band. Related links: * Davee Bryan (https://www.facebook.com/Davee-Bryan-20254757940/) * TurnTo Productions (https://turntoproductions.com) Blaggards on the web: * Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. * Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) * Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/)

Patrick (lead vocals & guitar) and Chad (bass & vocals) talk about the bands they were in before Blaggards, how they met, how the band got its name, and other anecdotes from the early days of their fifteen-plus years as bandmates. This first episode started off as an audio test, but actually turned into an interesting discussion so we decided to let it roll. Join us in IRELAND this Fall Ireland 2019 - Are you in? (https://blaggards.com/2019/02/ireland-october-2019-are-you-in/) Ireland tour pricing and itinerary (PDF) (https://blaggards.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/blaggards-irelandtour-2019.pdf) Sign up for the Ireland tour online (https://www.hammondtours.com/product/blaggards/) 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 Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blag