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

The Ragman Show - Podcast-047

When do you make the decision to get more involved in what music your kids are listening to?  Do the names of the bands set you off and spark your curiosity?  Join Rag's as he discusses this as well as the need for a 40th anniversary edition of a classic record.  Is it needed?  Are the extra's and unreleased tracks enough for you to plunk down the coin to buy it again?  Next Ragman welcomes back guitarist Adam Holland (Valentine, Open Skyz and Steve Augerie Band) to discuss his first solo instrumental album Rapture.  Adam gives the inspiration behind each song, as well how they morphed from one minute to 4 to 5.  He also talks about his gig with Steve Augerie as well as giving an update on Valentine.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Odd Muse - First In Flight  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks:  Intervals and Koan Sound - Neurogenesis, Cigarettes After Sex - Heavenly, The Devil Wears Prada - Ritual, Kiss - War Machine, Open Skyz - Open Skyz, Voyager - Send Her My Love (Journey cover), Adam Holland - Tears Of, Idol Worship, Up The Hill, Two Summer Eyes, Steve Augerie Band - Magic, Valentine - Tears In The Night, Adam Holland - Off We Go.

Ragman is jonesing for a show...                                                  

The Ragman Show - Episode 47

The Ragman Show - Podcast-046

Getting old sucks.  Join Ragman as he complains about his latest ailment.  His latest issue is a sciatic nerve.  Tune in to see how he deals with this and other issues.  Next he brings back the classic head to head.  Battles between Lynch Mob vs Dokken as well as Ace Frehley vs Kiss.  Next Ragman brings in bassist Jeff Pilson (ex-Dokken, Foreigner) from The End Machine.  Jeff gives the goods on their new release The Quantum Phase.  He also talks about the exit of Robert Mason and the addition of Girish Pradhan.  Lastly Jeff talks about the possibility of a Dokken reunion.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Celestial - Perception  Beer Rating:  3

Featured Tracks:  Firewind - Chains, Alpha Wolf - Bring Back The Noise, Lynch Mob - Time After Time, Dokken - Over The Mountain,  Ace Frehley - Fightin' For Life, Kiss - Eat Your Heart Out, The Rolling Stones - Angry, The End Machine - Alive Today,  Killer of the Night, Silent Winter, Leap of Faith                                                                                                                                                                                      -Ragman is tired of ailing...                                                   

The Ragman Show - Episode 46

The Ragman Show - Podcast-045

In the pursuit of finding that right/special someone, life can take you on a long journey.  Some never find their person, but some are lucky enough to find their soul mate.  Join Ragman as he talks about the special someone he has finally found and completed his journey.  Next Rag's brings in his brother from the same mother, David,  to talk music.  David set the musical stage for Rag's and he ran with it.  Next Lee returns and joins the fold.  Lots of music, beer and Extreme talk!  Tune in, or you'll be missing an education in music and more.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  Celestial - Double Stars  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Tim Montana - The Devil You Know, Harry Nilson - Jump Into the Fire, Boston - More Than A Feeling, Kiss - Getaway, Bad News - Drink Til I Die, Neck Deep - Moody Weird, Kiss - Hard Luck Woman, Get All That You Can Take, Queensryche - Take Hold of the Flame, W.A.S.P. - Animal, Extreme - Warheads, Am I Ever Gonna Change, Judas Priest - Breaking The Law, Queen - One Vision, King Kobra - Iron Eagle (Never Say Die), Blue Murder - Jelly Roll, Haken - Cockroach King, Quarterflash - Harden My Heart, The Plot In You - Closure, Queensryche - Anybody Listeningg, The Beatles - Taxman, Crossbone Skully - I'm Unbreakable

-Ragman preparing for an Extreme evening...

The Ragman Show - Episode 45

The Ragman Show - Podcast-044

What would you do if you prepped for a colonoscopy and then the day of it got cancelled?  Hours on the toilet for no reason.  Tune into see how Ragman dealt with this situation.  Next Ragman brings back Shayn from New Magnolia Brewing as well as Jake for some beer talk.  Shayn and Jake give their opinions on the Houston beer scene and more.  They also dive into the music that is currently kicking their asses as well as upcoming shows they're looking to see.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer  of the Show:  New Magnolia - Dry Hopped Kolsch  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Neck Deep -Sort Yourself Out, Thrice - The Whaler, Mother Mother - Normalize, David Bowie - Moonage Daydream, Billy Strings - Dust in A Baggie, Extreme - #Rebel, Mac Saturn - Mint Julep, Knocked Loose - Counting Worms, Beartooth - In Between, The Beach Boys - That's Not Me, Erra - Cure, Black Smoke Trigger - Perfect Torture,

-Ragman is in need of a show.....

The Ragman Show - Episode 44