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2nd Worst ("Clean" version)
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?
Wild Rover ("Clean" version)
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 m...
SlapperCast 128 (unedited)
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.
BLAGMATIC - Full Album (MP3 Download)
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...
BLAGMATIC Track #1: Moonshiner
For our Patreon supporters, here is an early release of track #1 from our new album BLAGMATIC: Moonshiner.More coming soon!
BLAGMATIC ARTWORK PREVIEW
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.
SlapperCast #121 (Early release, Unedited)
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 lead...
Blaggards — Second Worst Girlfriend LIVE (featuring Patrick Brennan on sax)
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 b...
Whiskey in the Jar / Nancy Whiskey - LIVE at the Continental Club Houston
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!
SlapperCast 114 Preview, with new album title reveal
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.
SlapperCast Extra: Blaggards "Shots n' Shanties" show for the WHIP Radio
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 ...
SlapperCast #110 with Vinny Appice - Patreon Preview
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...
SlapperCast #109 Preview: Michael Coakley of O'Malley's & Weston Brewing Co.
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.https://westonirish.com
SlapperCast 107 (early release)
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.
VIDEO & MP3: Wild Rover - Live at George Theater
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...
SlapperCast 103 (uncut, early release)
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 s...
Photos from Video Shoot (Saturday, January 16, 2021)
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...
SlapperCast 102 (early release)
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 o...
Patreon Exclusive: #SlapperCast 98 with Ash Soan (Uncut)
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... ...
Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone) - Music Video (early release)
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!
Everyday is Christmas (Since You're Gone) — pre-release
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...
SlapperCast Episode 96 (early release, extra material)
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.
Fairytale of New York (early release)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d4907zryz4fla34/Blaggards_Fairytale_of_NewYork.mp3?dl=0SURPRISE! 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 w...
SlapperCast Episode 91: Doug Stanhope Part 2 (early release)
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.T...
Blaggards LIVE at Good Shepherd Methodist (10/25/2020)
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
SlapperCast 89 (extra material)
Here's an extended version of SlapperCast Episode 89.Topics:* bands we once disliked but now have grown to like* Eighties fashionThanks Greg for the question!
SlapperCast 87 (early release, extra material)
Here's episode 87 with a bit of extra material. This week we talk aboutbest/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/aph...
"Sweet Sixteen" LIVE at Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
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...
SlapperCast Episode 86 (early release)
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...
SlapperCast 84: Cindy Heywood (early release)
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....
