The Ragman Show - Podcast-092

Ragman is dedicating this show to Lee.  You've heard him on the show for years.  Lee is battling an illness and needs the support from the metal community.  Stay strong Lee!  Some songs should never be covered.  There should be a list of untouchable songs.  If an artist decides he wants to reimagine a classic song, should it be allowed?  Join Ragman as he discusses the collaboration between Steve Perry and Willie Nelson and their version of Faithfully from Journey.  Ragman also catches up with his friend Ali to discuss the evening with Testament as well as his latest concert adventures seeing Tribulation.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show:  False Idol - Cut the Red Tape  Beer rating: 3.5

Featured Tracks: Glamour of the Kill - Grace of God, Y & T - Lipstick and Leather, Shine On, Dokken - Saving Grace, The Amity Affliction - All That I Remember, Testament - Blessed in Contempt, Over the Wall, Demonic Refusal, Disciple's of the Watch, Black Sabbath - I, Mandy Lion - Red Rain, Dark Mile - Where's The Love, Devin Townsend Project - Stars, Fit For A King - Lonely God, Tribulation - Saturn Coming Down, Hellsmoke - Shellshocked, Willie Nelson and Steve Perry - Faithfully, Dayseeker - Pale Moonlight, Lift The Curse - Dusk and Dawn

-Ragman is dedicating this show to Lee!  Get better buddy.

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 92

The Ragman Show - Podcast-091

How long do you feel the buzz after a great show?  A day, a week or a month?  Join Ragman as he discusses the latest concert to kick his ass.  Ragman recently just saw Tesseract and Devin Townsend and is still buzzing.  Rag's also talks about the potential new direction of IPrevail.  Will they get heavier and abandon their more melodic side?  If that weren't enough Ragman plays a quick game of name that riff with Jon,  Can Jon guess it or will he fail miserably?  Tune in to find out.  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:  Celestial Beerworks - Struth  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Dark Divine - Make Me Disappear, IPrevail - Violent Nature, Falling In Reverse - Ronald, Symphony X - Serpent's Kiss, Stratovarius - The Abyss Of Your Eyes, Tesseract - Natural Disaster, Devin Townsend Project - Kingdom, Kings X - We Were Born to Be Loved, Bleed From Within - God Complex, Honeymoon Suite - I Fly

-Ragman ii ready to go global..

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 91

The Ragman Show - Podcast-090

Want to play a game?  Join Ragman as he pulls out name that riff.  Do you think Jon can go to toe to toe with Rag's?  Next Genghis returns for a quick tease.  In preparation of the next G & R show, the boys shovel down some pizza and catch up.  Genghis talks about the beauty of discovering new bands through the Spotify algorithm. If this weren't enough tune in to hear talk about frog accordions, dogs making their owners their bitch as well as the recent departure from one of the vocalists in IPrevail.  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: The Establishment - Bliss Out  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Madhouse - We Run Riot, Guns N Roses - Mr. Brownstone, Kissin' Dynamite - Queen of the Night, Dio - Rainbow in the Dark, Born of Osiris - Through Shadows, Parhelion - IHLO, Opeth - 4, Time, The Valuator - Black Water, Mr. Big - Stranger in My Life, IPrevail - Scars, Jorn - Over The Horizon Radar

-Ragman is prepping for the next adventure...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 90

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