The Ragman Show - Podcast-061

If you're a guy are you clipped or thinking about it?  When is the right time to start shooting blanks?  I'm sure the answer is similar for most of the guys out there that have done it.  Join Ragman on the eve of his surgery to hear his thoughts on the whole situation.  Next Rag's reviews one of the recent shows he caught.  He breaks down the IPrevail, Halestorm, Hollywood Undead, Fit for a King show.  You'll never guess how this one is going to unfold.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Brash Brewing - Black Wolf  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Memphis May Fire - Necessary Evil, Twisted Sister - Under the Blade, Alleviate - DMNS, Devin Townsend - Power Nerd, Kiss - Hotter Than Hell, Fit For a King - Technium, Testament - Rise Up, IPrevial - Bad Things, Enemy Inside - What We Used to Be

-Ragman is in recovery.

The Ragman Show - Episode - 61

The Ragman Show - Podcast-060

Hey have you missed me?  Well I'm back!!  As you know with the Genghis and Ragman Show, things tend to slow down in the Summer.  Too much shit going on.  Now that the Summer is winding down Ragman will get back on track.  All of that said, Rag's visited the Great White North recently and did a quick road report.  Ragman met up with his friends Heather and Mike to get the low down on the Canadian music and beer scene.  Tune in to find out if there are any differences.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Cabin Brewing - Summer Saturation  Beer Rating: 3.5

Featured Tracks:  Rush - Limelight, Manhattan Project, Sum 41 - Landmines, Linkin Park - In The End, Bob Seger - Old Time Rock and Roll, Kiss - Strutter, Rock And Roll All Night, Triumph - Spellbound

-Ragman is ready to get back to work....

The Ragman Show - Episode 60

The Ragman Show - Podcast-059

Ragman has gone global!  That's right, Rag's has invaded Europe once again.  Join Ragman as he yucks it up with the locals.  First Rag's meets his new friend Tim in Milan, and they discuss beer and music abroad. Next stop was in Aberdeen, where Ragman talks it up with Marco from Fierce Brewing.  This educational episode will let you know how folks across the pond discover music.  Tune in to find out if there are any differences.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Brewfist - Green Petrol  Beer Rating: 4

Beer of the Show: Fierce - More Passion (Pornstar Martini Hazy)  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Wage War - Blur, Motorhead - Love for Sale, Tenacious D - Fuck Her Gently, Bon Jovi - Livin' On a Prayer, Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Ffunny Ffriends, Grave Digger - Highland Farewell, Jesse Stewart - Cold Beer, Drapht - Drink Drank Drunk, Armored Saint - One Chain (Don't Make No Prison), Lightworker - Evergreen

- Ragman is over the jet lag/hungover...

The Ragman Show - Episode 59

The Ragman Show - Podcast-058

What are your thoughts on bands with one or no original members?  Why do some bands get a pass and why are some heavily scrutinized?  Join Rag's and his guest Lee as they compare notes on the The Hell, Fire and Chaos Tour featuring Saxon and Uriah Heep.  Houston v Dallas, which one rocked more?  Ragman and Lee also discuss the 40th anniversary tour from Dream Theater.  Do they still got it?  Does Portnoy move the needle for you?  Tune in to find out.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: N/A  Beer Rating: N/A

Featured Tracks:  Our Hollow, Our Home - Funeral Verse, Dream Theater - The Great Debate, The Devin Townsend Project - Kingdom, Sons of Apollo - Coming Home, Solitude Aeturnus - The 9th Day Awakening, Saxon - Madame Guillotine, Denim and Leather, Uriah Heep - Save Me Tonight, Stealin, Nerv - Fake

- Ragman is back on the flipside..

The Ragman Show - Episode 58

The Ragman Show - Podcast-057

Ragman has gone global again, but before he did, he tracked down Holy Mother to discuss their new album Rise.  Join Rag's in Milan as he talks about his journey abroad. After a layover in Chi-town, Ragman headed to the boot of Italy.  Next Ragman brings in Holy Mother vocalist Mike Tirelli and guitarist Mickey Lyxx to talk about their new album Rise.  Mike and Mickey give the lowdown on the new record and how many of the new songs came together.  They also talk about the new line up as well as how the younger generation have been given the torch to rock.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show:  Doppio Malto - Ultra Pils  Beer Rating: 3.5

Featured Tracks:  Cheap Trick - Here's Looking at You, Enuff Z Nuff - Wheels, Holy Mother - No Death Reborn, Fire, Down, Hex, Live to Die, Jeremiah, Live to Die

- Ragman is running behind..

The Ragman Show - Episode 57