Oh-LIMP-ee-ah

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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