Episode 374
Oh-LIMP-ee-ah
April 21st, 2026
25 mins 35 secs
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About this Episode
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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