The Ragman Show - Podcast-052

You would think it would be a simple task to buy a refrigerator and have it delivered.  Probably something not even worth mentioning unless you're dealing with the 3 Stooges.  Join Rag's as he vents his latest frustration about simple tasks.  Next Ragman gives some some reviews of some recent shows he's seen live:  TYR (Concert review below) and Blind Guardian. 

Lastly, he dissects the latest single from Motley Crue as well as discussing bands and their poor choices for video concepts. You won't want to miss this one.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Green Cheek - Flying Megaphone!  Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks:  If Not For Me - Demons, Blind Guardian - Life Beyond the Spheres, Rage - Toxic Wave, Catch Your Breath - Shame on Me, Trollfest - Dance Like a Pink Flamingo, TYR - Hammered, Motley Crue - Dogs of War, Steelheart - Everybody Loves Eileen

Ragman is ready to rock with Mick and The Stones...          

Concert review: TYR and Trollfest

This past Monday several Vikings invaded Houston at White Oak Music Hall.  That's right the TYR tour rolled through town and it was the place to be.  The first band I caught was Aether Realm.  I wasn't familiar with them but became an instant fan after seeing them live.  Good powerful metal.  I couldn't believe they weren't from Europe.  Great songs with big choruses.  The next band to take the stage was Trollfest.  It was my first time to see a metal band dressed like pnk Flamingos.  True story.  That said, these guys killed.  They were so much fun.  Hard to put a lable on them.  Party metal with a folk metal vibe?  Whoi cares about labels?  Great songs and fun to see live.  My first metal conga line.  Go to the show and you will see.  The headliner was TYR and they proved why they were the last to go on.  They commanded the stage with full Viking authority.  They played several tracks from their latest masterpiece Battle Ballads.  They had the crowd chanting with them in their native tongue for some of the set which made you feel like you'd been transported straight to Europe.  The band was on point and sounded great.  What a killer night of metal.

The Ragman Show - Episode 52

The Ragman Show - Podcast-051

What is a stye?  Why do they grow on our eye lids?  Why do refrigerators crap out when you're out of town?  Tune in to hear about Ragman's latest obstacles in life.  He also talks about bands that are good in the studio but painful to watch live.  Next Rag's brings in legendary vocalist/bassist John Gallagher, from Raven, to chew the fat.  John gives some inside details on their latest release All Hell's Breaking Loose, as well as their current tour with Wicked, Lutharo and Vicious Rumors.  John also talks about the Atlantic years and the headache opening for Slayer.  You won't want to miss this one. So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Luppolajo Farmhouse Brewery - Panda Tries Porn  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Wage War - Nails, The Unguided - Crown Prince Syndrome,WASP - Blind in Texas, Lacuna Coil - In The Meantime, Raven - Break the Chain, Inquisitor, The Far Side, Edge of a Nightmare, Overload, Go For The Gold, Victory's Call, Fire Burns Within

Ragman is getting ready for some shows..             

The Ragman Show - Episode 51

The Ragman Show - Podcast-050

Don't you hate driver's that are too impatient?  These bastards can't wait in line so they decide to cut.  It's bad enough that they're impatient, but the worst part is that they are usually inches away from causing an accident.  Join Ragman as he vents about his dislike for discourteous drivers.  Next Rag's goes behind the scenes of the Raven, Vicious Rumors, Lutharo and Wicked tour.  That's right, Rag's gets you a backstage pass for each band on the tour with the exception of Raven.  Don't worry, that will happen later. Get ready to hear tour stories from Wicked, learning more about Lutharo and finishing with Vicious Rumors.  You won't want to miss this one. So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Baa Baa - Bo Peep  Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks:  Crossfaith - Gravediggers, Wicked - Outlaw, Seal It With a Kiss, If Not For Me - Tragedy, Lutharo - Chasing Euphoria, Reaper's Call, Time To Rise, Helstar - Destroyer, Trauma - Walk Away, Vicious Rumors - Soldiers of the Night, Murder Ball, Children 

Ragman is still buzzing after last week's show...                         

The Ragman Show - Episode 50

The Ragman Show - Podcast-049

I have to start this as saying I hate thieves.  I don't hate many things, but thieves are on the top of my list.  Join Ragman as he talks about his latest violation, in daylight.  Unbelievable!  The balls on these bastards.  That's right Ragman was robbed and is not happy about it so tune in to hear his latest mishap.  Next Rag's welcomes in NY rockers Wicked, for a heart to heart.  The band gives the goods on their new album Sunburn and more.  The band talks about the songs as well as how they kill vocal harmonies live.  They also share the story about how their drummer was almost fired from the band.  Join the party to hear this and more.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  De Kromme Haring -  Wahoo  Beer Rating:  3.0

Featured Tracks:  Ozzy w/Steve Stevens - Crack Cocaine, Slayer - Angel of Death, Wheel - Empire, Slash - Killing Floor, Howlin Wolf - Killing Floor, Wicked - Sunburn, New York Tough, Cali, Lost in the Dark, Get Away With Enough, Gorgeous, Hot Stage Lights, Summer and Sun  

Ragman can't wait to see Wicked on Tuesday...                         

The Ragman Show - Episode 49

The Ragman Show - Podcast-048

In a new relationship when do you deem it appropriate to be able to able to use the restroom in front of your new partner?  Do you need to hit the mute button, every time you take a leak?  Tune in to hear Ragman's thoughts.  This week Ragman is joined by his co-host Joe Calderon from Lightworker.  Joe joins Rag's for a chat about Lightworker's upcoming record How The Beautiful Decay, out on 4/19/24 on Solid State Records.  Joe discusses the song writing process within the band as well as the meanings behind their latest singles First Light and Burn Scar.  The meaning behind First Light will be an anthem of hope, for many people suffering from depression.  "Resuscitate and Breath Again".  Joe talks about this and much more.  This show is not to be missed.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  New Magnolia - Ennio Pils  Beer Rating:  4.0

Featured Tracks:  Codeseven - Rough Seas, Lightworker - 10/18, Burn Scar, The Ongoing Concept - Failures and Fakes Again, Erra - Crawl Backwards Out of Heaven, Unearth - Mother Betrayl, Lightworker - First Light, Hot Water Music - Menace, Lightworker - Empyre.

Ragman is geeked to see Lightworker in May...                                  

The Ragman Show - Episode 48