The Ragman Show - Podcast-129

Ever been to a pop event for a band?  What would it take to entice you to go?  Join Ragman as he attends AC/DC's pre-pop up launch in Houston.  AC/DC and other bands are now offering unique merch at these events as well as a little nostalgia.  Tune in to hear Ragman talk to some of the attendees and get their takes are on the event.  Ragman also check's out Jon Schaffer's new project.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Shelton - 9 Lives  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Firewind - The Legend of Achillies. Savatage - Warriors, Jon Schaffer's Sons of Liberty - Jeckyll Island, AC/DC - Jailbreak, High Voltage, It's Along Way to the Top, Walk All Over You, Have a Drink on Me, Touch Too Much, Airbourne - Kid in a Candy Store

-Ragman is running on empty...

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The Ragman Show - Podcast-128

How many times have you bought tickets to a festival, before knowing the line up?  It's a gamble for sure.  If there is a tradition of solid line ups, at said festival, then you're probably safe, but not in all cases.  Join Ragman as he discusses his disappointment with the upcoming Hell's Heores festival.  Next Ragman welcomes back the Metal Munchkin to talk about the recent news with Beartooth.  If that weren't enough stay tuned for an awesome interview with vocalist Ida Hauckland from Triosphere.  Ida talks about her band's new album Oceans Above, Stars Below as well as where they've been for the past 12 years.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Shelton - Two to Tangle  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Papa Roach w/ Hanuman Kind - See U In Hell, Overkill - Scorched, Beherit - Pagan Moon, Armored Saint - Close to the Bone, Wanted - Last Command, Storm Force - Truth, Brighton Rock - End of Time, Beartooh - Eye's Closed, Frank Sinatra - My Way, ZZ Top - Tush, Kings X - Over My Head, Triosphere - Departure, Shoreline, Monster's Ball, Of Tyrants, Ocean's Above, Stars Below

-Ragman is preparing to go global...

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The Ragman Show - Podcast-127

How many breweries have gone south after aquiring another brewery?  Too many to count.  Budget's get contrained and then beer quality goes down the toilet.  Join Ragman this week as he's joined by Shayn from New Magnolia and Ian from True Anomaly.  They recently announced a partnership of a new kind.  Tune into find out what they're pioneering.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  New Magnolia - Hella Pils  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  King Ultramega - Say Hello to Heaven, Silent Theory - Nustalgia, Grateful Dead - Sugar Magnolia, The Traveling Wilbury's - Handle With Care, Bob Dylan - The Times Are a Changin', Crosby Stills and Nash - Southern Cross, Black Sabbath - The Sign of the Southern Cross.

-Ragman is excited for this partnership.

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The Ragman Show - Podcast-126

Ever wonder what happened to a band that you dug back in the day?  Are you surpised when you see they have a new single, and have gone into a time machine to the future?  This happened to Ragman recently when he saw that 90's band Heaven's Edge had resurfaced.  Tune into hear Ragman's thoughts on the past and present of the band.  Next Ragman checks out a band that sounds more like Def Leppard than they do.  Who is it you ask?  You have to check out the show to find out.  Next Ragman welcomes back Danny from Wicked.  Danny comes in to talk about Wicked's new album Go Rebel.  Danny gives the goods on the new record as well as the thoughts behind some of their music videos.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Treehouse - Green Marshmallow  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Wage War - Bleed to Life, Heaven's Edge - What He's Got, Hold On to Tonight, What Could Have Been, Stitched Up Heart - Medusa, The Warning - Kerosene, Def Leppard - Rejoice, Crossbone Skully - Thunder Love, Wicked - Go Rebel, Teen Riot, Sunflower, Strike Like Lightning, Red Hot, Sunburn  

-Ragman is ready to hit the road...

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The Ragman Show - Podcast-125

Have you seen Rush on their latest 50ish tour yet?  Join Ragman this week as he reviews the show he saw.  Next Ragman discusses the recent King Diamond line up change.  Will Andy LaRocque leaving, make a major impact on the sound?  Will bringing in Gus G to take his place make King more melodic?  Tune in to get Ragman's thoughts.  If that weren't enough Ragman talks about the new Tony Iommi solo project featuring Jorn Lande on vocals.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the Show:  Hitchhiker - Airwave All Citra Hazy  Beer Rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Shores of Null - Bleed to Life, Swallow the Sun - Innocence Was Long Forgotten, Rush - Witch Hunt, The Warning - Ritual, Tony Iommi - World Alone, Lex Legion - Sleep Eternally, Pagan's Mind - Enigmatic Mission, King Diamond - Welcome Home, Gus G - What If, King Diamond - Spider Lilly, Sinner - All Night Long

Shazam of the Show: Margada - Evil Seed

-Ragman is ready for the East Coast...

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