As promised, here is the second of two alternate mixes from BLAGMATIC, "2nd Worst" with different lyrics. The biggest change is in the second verse, I believe.
Which version do you prefer?
2021-08-13 19:02:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is an alternate mix of "Wild Rover" from BLAGMATIC, with slightly altered lyrics.
Those of you who have been coming to see us play live in varying situations know that Patrick will often change the lyrics on the fly depending on where we are and what age groups are present.
With that in mind, we originally planned to release two different versions of BLAGMATIC: the normal version and an alternate kid-friendly "clean" version. But in the end, we only wound up recor...
2021-08-09 01:41:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a weird one: recorded in the van Friday night en route from Wichita KS to Weston MO.
Special guest star: brief torrential thunderstorm.
2021-07-19 16:41:45 +0000 UTC View Post
For our Patreon supporters, here is an early release of BLAGMATIC in its entirety. Download the zip file attached below (or use the DropBox link), which contains 320kbps mp3s, plus full album artwork.
THANK YOU so much for your support. We couldn't do this without you.
ALSO: tell your friends that MOONSHINER (track #1 on the album) will be released as a single on Spotify on Monday, June 21. The full album will be available on all streaming services August 1st.
Patrick ...
2021-06-19 05:32:32 +0000 UTC View Post
For our Patreon supporters, here is an early release of track #1 from our new album BLAGMATIC: Moonshiner.
More coming soon!
2021-06-10 03:38:09 +0000 UTC View Post
We've starting teasing BLAGMATIC on social media, but you guys get to see the album artwork FIRST. This is the amazing work of Vicente Yuste of Black Crown Trading Co. (http://blackcrown.us).
You guys will get ANOTHER surprise tomorrow, you deserving devils.
2021-06-08 23:12:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the latest episode of SlapperCast, recorded around the table at Patrick's house on Thursday morning right before a rehearsal, uncut and released four days early. The night before this, we had just received the final album cover artwork for BLAGMATIC from our friend Vicente, which leads into a discussion of album artwork in general.
The new album pre-order is coming VERY VERY soon, folks! Many exciting things are happening, and you can hear us brimming over with abundantly a...
2021-05-28 06:04:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's another clip from our George Theater sessions back in January, featuring our friend Patrick Brennan absolutely KILLING it on saxophone.
"Second Worst Girlfriend" is an original Blaggards song that will be appearing on our forthcoming album Blagmatic.
Down the line, we will likely be remixing and releasing this officially with a tighter edit. But y'all get to see it first!
Michael Mullins, Projection Designer
Malcolm Nichols, Camera Operator
Hu...
From our show at the Continental Club Houston on Saturday, April 3, 2021, featuring Chris Buckley on fiddle and Luba Dvorak on the live sound mix.
A clip of this performance may or may not be featured on Fox 26 Houston soon… stay tuned!
2021-04-12 23:54:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's an unedited sneak preview of SlapperCast Episode 114, wherein we reveal the title of our forthcoming album, and pay respects to our dearly departed friend, David Carr.
2021-04-09 12:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We were honored to be asked by our friends at the WHIP Radio to produce a special two-hour long Paddy's Day show, wherein we present a selection of Irish tunes and talk about why we chose them. Since we don't know when to shut up, what we wound up with is a THREE-hour long program including the songs, commercials, and a copious amount of commentary.
We shared some highlights from the show in today's episode of SlapperCast...
2021-03-23 20:19:57 +0000 UTC View Post
SURPRISE! With many thanks to our own Eric C. Hughes, we got to hang out with legendary drummer Vinny Appice today. We talk about his experiences playing with Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line, Rick Derringer, John Lennon et al, plus a lot of talk about technique, feel, and band chemistry.
Vinny is so genuine, down to earth, and generous… we know you're going to dig this as much as we did.
Here's our full interview with him… the completed episode (with our reflections bef...
2021-03-12 08:10:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's an advanced screening of our interview segment for next week's SlapperCast… an interview with our friend Michael Coakley, co-owner of O'Malley's Pub and Weston Brewing Co. in Weston, Missouri.
MP3 version is attached below as well.
2021-03-02 20:26:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hot off the presses, here is SlapperCast #107, just recorded this afternoon.
We vent about the Big Texas Freeze and let the expletives fly. The show is occasionally interrupted by internet outages and phone calls from plumbers.
2021-02-18 21:49:07 +0000 UTC View Post
The first clip from our recent video shoot at George Theater. Our friend Derek Warfield will be unleashing this upon the world tomorrow on his Facebook Live show, followed by the Irish Echo later this month… but you get to see it now!
MP3 version also attached below.
Many thanks to Michael, Malcolm and Hudson for doing such a beautiful job with this!
Michael Mullins, Projection Designer
Malcolm Nichols, Camera Operator
Hudson Davis, Lighting Designer
Here is episode 103, uncut and released early for our Patreon supporters.
This week we talk about drummer posture, Eric's set list archive, things we wish we had saved from our childhood, the etiquette of sharing gear with other bands, and what we think of other musicians inviting themselves on stage.
2021-01-24 02:17:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's your first look at a video shoot we did this past Saturday. Many of these were taken by Chad as we were setting up, and most of the actual performance shots are by Michael Mullins.
We posted a couple of Michael's photos on social media a couple days ago, but you're the first to see these particular shots.
Video clips coming soon!
2021-01-20 12:05:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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, and shares a bunch of stories from their youth growing up in Dublin.
Visual aids included in the video edition out at midnight tonight on YouTube.
2021-01-19 00:46:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Earlier today we had a stunning conversation with the mighty Ash Soan—all the way over in Norfolk, UK—for next week's episode of SlapperCast.
Ash is a brilliant drummer, recording and touring musician with a resumé a mile long. The man is a deep well of musical wisdom and amazing stories... and of course an incredibly talented drummer.
The complete edited episode (with extensive show notes) will be out next Tuesday, Dec 22… but our Patreon supporters get the (nearly)...
Here's a sneak preview of the video for "Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone)", filmed, directed and edited by Jason Yu.
It'll be premiering on YouTube on Thursday at 7 PM Central.
So don't post this anywhere yet, por favor!
CHEERS!
2020-12-16 01:03:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is our brand new original Christmas single! We just received the master today and you will be the first to hear it.
It will be officially released along with a promotional video directed by our friend Jason Yu in about a week's time.
We're tremendously excited about this song, since it's really the first original song we've ever put out, and marks the beginning of a new era for the band.
Featuring Eric C. Hughes on drums, sleigh bells and glockenspiel, and Paul Be...
2020-12-11 22:19:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's SlapperCast Episode 96, unedited and released two days early for you.
In this episode, we talk about our two new Christmas singles coming out this month, and also some exciting upcoming guests on the podcast.
2020-12-07 00:27:07 +0000 UTC View Post
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d4907zryz4fla34/Blaggards_Fairytale_of_NewYork.mp3?dl=0
SURPRISE! We've recorded a cover of “Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues, the first of TWO brand new Christmas singles we're releasing this month.
Staying true to the original, Patrick sings it as a duet with our dear friend Leslie DeHaven. ALSO featuring the sparkling st...
2020-12-05 01:18:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Just finished nailing together Part Two of our conversation with comedian Doug Stanhope, and you get to hear it first!
In this segment, Doug spends much of the conversation essentially interviewing *us*, which again shows you what a genuine person he is. Can't wait to have him on the show again.
The video edition will be up on YouTube at midnight as usual.
Oh, and if you missed Part One:
https://...
This is ALMOST the entirety of our show at Good Shepherd Methodist yesterday (unfortunately my phone ran out of juice during the last song).
Cheers,
~ Chad
Here's an extended version of SlapperCast Episode 89.
Topics:
* bands we once disliked but now have grown to like
* Eighties fashion
Thanks Greg for the question!
2020-10-20 15:18:28 +0000 UTC View PostHere's episode 87 with a bit of extra material. This week we talk about best/worst live bands, opening songs, encores, etc.
We had some camera issues, so there's some bits in the middle of the episode that might not appear in the video edition.
Download it here:
https://chtbl.com/track/1EE2E/...
2020-10-05 17:18:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Last Friday, September 25, we performed at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. in Bryan, TX, and streamed it to our Facebook page.
Afterwards we kept playing for the audience present. Here's the first song we played in that second set, a new Blaggards original called "Sweet Sixteen".
Listen to the lyrics and tell us what you think it's about…
Cheers and thanks for your support!
2020-10-01 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
This week on #SlapperCast: learning to navigate the pandemic as musicians.
• What coffee are we drinking today?
• Patrick’s coffee brewing tips
• Praise for drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer and Mr. Bungle
• Dave Lombardo’s on-and-off again relationship with Slayer
• Lombardo vs. drummer Paul Bostaph
• New tour dates in early October (Wichita KS, Omaha NE, etc.)
• T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah on October 23rd
• Acoustic Blaggar...
2020-09-28 22:20:47 +0000 UTC View Post
September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and this week on #SlapperCast, we talk with our friend musician Cindy Heywood, who is a proud survivor of anxiety disorder and suicidal depression.
Cindy is a fierce defender of the rights of all who suffer from addiction and mental illness. She's a well-known mentor on internationally published suicide prevention forums, and her and editorials have been featured in internationally published magazines.
She is cu...
2020-09-13 23:41:09 +0000 UTC View Post