The Ragman Show - Podcast-089

Thirsty?  Join Ragman as he invades the Calgary International Beerfest.  Rag's is joined by his buddy Craig to taste Canada's best and worst beers in the country.  If that weren't enough Ragman and Craig talk to the local brewers and get their insight on the beers that they love to brew.  Never fear, there is music, because we let the breweries pick their favorite song of the moment.  Definitely some different picks this week.  All this and much more on this episode of The Ragman Show.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Noctem Artisians Brasseurs - Montrer Lec Crocs  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Harem Scarem - Gotta Keep Your Head Up, Triumph - Never Surrender, Bon Jovi - Linin on a Prayer, Rush - New World Man, St. Paul and the Broken Bones - Apollo, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Love Rock and Roll, The Guess Who - These Eyes, Garbage - Stupid Girl, UFO - Doctor, Doctor, The Blue Hearts - Linda, Linda, Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company, John Summit & Hayla - Where You Are, Andrew WK - She is Beautiful, The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black, Ginvera - Moonlight

-Ragman is still hungover...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 89

The Ragman Show - Podcast-088

Have you ever put your heart and soul into something at work and then had the carpet drug out beneath your feet?  Do you go through the phases of shock, anger and then depression?  This week Ragman discusses his latest setback.  What are your thoughts on a storyteller show?  Generally they're all acoustic shows that feature the band, or a few key members, talking about their music and their stories from back in the day.  Could a thrash band pull that off?  Get Ragman's thoughts on the latest Testament tour.  All this and much more on this episode of The Ragman Show.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Irrational Brewing - Lucidity #3  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Casandra's Crossing - Wicked Woman, Dorothy - Superhuman, Shinedown - The Saints of Violence and Innuendo, Testament - Practice What You Preach, WWIII - Call Me Devil, Rush - The Anarchist, The Haunted - In Fire Reborn, Jelusick - Hangman

-Ragman is not a fan of the early heat...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 88

The Ragman Show - Podcast-087

How many times have you been sucked down the YouTube rabbit whole?  It's so easy to get sucked in especially if it's about something you're interested in.  Join Ragman as he talks about how one video on YouTube can lead to many.  Ragman also discusses Kiss and it's cast of characters over the years, as well as an upcoming release from original drummer Peter Criss.  Lastly Ragman talks about Sammy Hagar's dream and the song that came from it.  Is it a dream or a nightmare?  Tune in to find out.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Baa Baa Brewhouse - Nothing Compares to Ewe  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  A-Z - Nothing is Over, Vinnie Vincent Invasion - That Time of Year, Kiss - Fits Like a Glove, Living Colour - Nothing Compares 2 U, Kiss - King of the Mountain, Little Ceasar, Peter Criss - Falling All Over Again, Crazy Lixx - Two Shots at Glory, Van Halen - Light Up the Sky, Sammy Hagar - Encore, Thank You, Goodnight, A Day To Remember - Make It Make Sense.

-Ragman had a dream too...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 87

The Ragman Show - Podcast-086

Have you ever been sucked into buying concert tickets early, due to having the presale code?  Have you noticed that the tickets are pricier?  Join Ragman as he dives into this scam which is referred to as a presale.  Next Ragman welcomes back Harem Scarem guitarist Pete Lesperance to discuss HS's new album Chasing Euphoria.  Pete gives the background on many of the songs and how they came togerther.  He also discusses their upcoming EU tour.  Lastly he talks about his country/rock crossover and how he blends the two styles into his solos.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Featured Tracks:  Split Chain, born, tired and torn, Bring Me the Horizon - Top 10 StaTues tHat Cried Blood, The Plot in You - Closure, Iron Maiden - Death or Glory, Ghost - Lachryma, Harem Scarem - Voice of Reason, The Death of Me, Chasing Euphoria, Reliving History, Sinking ship, Fair Ground - Boy Without a Clue, Harem Scarem - No Justice, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

-Ragman is making it his goal to see Harem Scarem live...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 86

The Ragman Show - Podcast-085

You said that you liked last weeks show so much, and wanted more, well...you're welcome!  Join Ragman and his pals as they recap day 2 and 3 of the Hells Heroes festival in H-town.  You may or not be surprised to hear who the favorite bands were of the remaining days of the festival.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Featured Tracks:  Awake Again - Soil, Crimson Glory - Painted Skies, Sepultura - Territory, Overdose - Hit the road, Coroner - Die By My Hand, Spectral Wound -  Fevers and Suffering, Overdose - On The Run, Danzig - Evil Thing, Saxon - Wheels of Steel, The Night Eternal - We Praise Death, Samael - Mask of Red Death, Saxon - 20,000 Feet, Zemial - Eclipse

-Ragman is still running on fumes....

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 85