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Episode 374: Oh-LIMP-ee-ah

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SlapperCast Episode 374: O-LIMP-ia

This one was recorded on a break during rehearsal out at the Huntsvegas Woodshed. We talk about good venues, bad venue deals, pay-to-play nonsense, what makes a band worth seeing, and what "tribute" band would we want to be in?

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Topics discussed:

  • Upcoming shows at Home Sweet Farm in Brenham, TX, and Whispering Grove Renaissance Faire in Kountze, TX
  • The band’s upcoming Pacific Northwest run: Bend, Leavenworth, and Portland
  • Why certain venues and local businesses do a great job supporting live music
  • Touring logistics on the West Coast, including cost, distance, and travel headaches
  • The downside of pay-to-play clubs and exploitative venue practices
  • Why some bands stand out by actually putting fire into songs
  • Working on originals versus just coasting through material
  • Memories of old Houston club culture, including Fitzgerald’s and grassroots promotion
  • What kind of tribute bands would we play in
  • Thoughts on what makes a great cover song and why covers still matter
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