tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213634572009-11-06T15:09:35.881-06:00Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-88141826670749224232009-11-06T15:04:00.002-06:002009-11-06T15:09:35.892-06:00

Our good friends at Irish Aires on KPFT 90.1 FM need your help! Please consider making a donation to help keep this very important show on the air. Irish Aires was the first show to play Blaggards on the radio and have been faithfully promoting our shows for years. Tune in Saturday to 90.1 FM (or online at http://www.kpft.org) 6-7 PM & call 713-526-5738 to make a pledge of $25 or more. Tell 'em

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-67660348028161669062009-08-11T14:13:00.001-05:002009-08-11T14:14:55.538-05:00

BIG THANKS to Eric Johnson of MetalMartyr.com for putting up this really cool article about us. You can win a copy of "Standards" and a t-shirt... all you have to do is leave a comment on the article (on his site, not here).

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-44469083701357536782009-08-09T21:00:00.002-05:002009-08-09T21:08:42.083-05:00

Here's an mp3 of our appearance on Saturday's Irish Aires show on KPFT 90.1 FM in Houston, TX. Irish Aires airs every Saturday at 6 PM Central, and every show is archived online. Thanks again Jay!

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-63196679761423936402009-08-07T17:24:00.001-05:002009-08-07T17:24:45.391-05:00

Blaggards will perform on KPFT 90.1 FM tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, 6 PM on Irish Aires with Pete Little and Jay Dooling.No matter where you are, you can listen online:http://www.kpft.org/Cheers!BLAGGARDS

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-80068488790140922302009-07-02T00:05:00.001-05:002009-07-02T00:05:51.010-05:00

Thanks to YOU, we got two nominations in the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards. But the work's not over yet...Vote today.... online! Find us in the categories BEST ROCK and BEST MISC INSTRUMENT (Chris Buckley, Fiddle).http://polls.houstonpress.com/polls/hou/musicawards2009/Cheers and thanks to you all!NOTE: Houston Press is not going to use your contact information for any nefarious purposes. They

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-57618168353237356592009-05-06T18:16:00.006-05:002009-05-11T16:04:33.795-05:00

We've finally got news!Check out http://blaggards.com/ireland2010/ for the latest.You can also join the event pages on Facebook and MySpace.

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-84985117213043567622009-04-15T16:25:00.004-05:002009-04-15T16:46:35.483-05:00

The Houston International Festival--focusing on IRELAND--starts this weekend! In addition to FOUR appearances during the festival proper, we are honored to be the only band featured at the iFest's official opening ceremony this Friday. Map of Festival Grounds (PDF)Friday, April 17FREE ADMISSION! Opening Ceremony (Center Stage), 12:00 PM & 1:00 PMw/ the Cass Irish DancersAlso enjoy a FREE preview

Chad Smalleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05726282135798428623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-59884472607056922282009-01-22T16:10:00.006-06:002009-01-26T19:59:17.197-06:00

Our 2009 calender is filling up fast! Here are some highlights of the ROCK still to come...* March 6 - St. Blaggard's Day @ O'Bannon's in College Station (that's right, there is now an official BLAGGARDS holiday)* March 14 - Jax Irish Fest in Jacksonville, FL* March 17 - Paddy's Day @ Lynch's Irish Pub, Jax Beach, FL* April 4 & 5 - San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival, Helotes, TX

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-28463838441738836272008-12-22T07:16:00.004-06:002008-12-22T07:20:09.843-06:00

Come celebrate the dawning of 2009 with us... it's gonna be a GREAT year!Irish dinner, dessert & champagne to go with your Stout Irish Rock! $20.95 per person plus tax & 18% gratuity. Reservations start at 6:30 PM. Visit Brian O'Neill's website for more details and contact info.Blaggards take the stage at 10 PM.Happy New Year!

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-66488037578471320302008-12-07T20:25:00.003-06:002008-12-10T10:46:00.722-06:00

Benefitting the Salvation Army Residence Shelter in HoustonSunday December 14, 2008ALL AGESFree Admission with Donation for the ShelterTheir "Wish List" includes:* Unwrapped toy for infant, toddler, or teen* New blankets, twin size* Diapers and pull-ups* Baby formula* Women's toiletriesSCHEDULE2 PM: The Will Griffin Band3 PM: Dog Party4 PM: Whiskey Brisket5 PM: BlaggardsThe Continental Club 3700

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-80381432833094329152008-11-18T23:45:00.002-06:002008-11-18T23:47:35.621-06:00

Would you believe, this week, whilst in the heat of battle, our good Sir Buckley fell from his trusty steed, Windjammer, and broke his leg? Well, it's all true... except for the horse part. And the battle was actually a soccer match. But, what a gallant match it was! The docs patched him up and he's doing fine, but he will be laid up for a little while. Our friend Jeff Duncan has gamely agreed to

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-59917101504959405952008-10-28T16:29:00.002-05:002008-10-28T16:32:51.381-05:00

We have a new tour date: this THURSDAY, 10 PM at Skip's in Fayetteville, North Carolina. After that, we breeze down to Florida for two nights at Lynch's in Jax Beach (Fri & Sat @ 10 PM), and then an early Sunday evening show (6 PM) at Paddy Murphy's in Orlando.Then we'll be home just in time for Election Day... so we can get out and vote!Thursday, October 30, 2008Skip's Restaurant and Pub, 10

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-81982175820074221662008-10-03T02:22:00.004-05:002008-10-03T02:27:26.481-05:00

Friday in HoustonHey Houston! Here's one for the home team... this Friday night @ Brian O'Neill's, 10 PM. Come bid us a safe journey before we run off to catch our plane...Friday, October 3Brian O'Neill's, 10 PM5555 MorningsideHouston, TX 77005713-522-2603http://www.brianoneills.com/Saturday in New YorkThe very next day we'll be in Long Beach, New York, to celebrate IRISH DAY with our mates,

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-34470833533001521842008-09-03T08:05:00.000-05:002008-09-03T08:06:40.660-05:00

We're about to hit the road again... but first this week we have our last shows at home for 8 weeks!/--- WEDNESDAY in HOUSTON ---\Paddy & Chad Acoustic @ Molly's Downtown... $2.75 pints and no cover.Wednesday, September 3Molly's Pub Downtown, 9:00 PM509 Main StHouston, TX 77002713.222.1033http://mollyspubs.com/ /--- FRIDAY in AUSTIN ---\Back to Fadó (with original Blaggards drummer Brian Vogel,

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-29689384958101635492008-08-19T19:09:00.003-05:002008-08-19T19:18:37.846-05:00

Our CD "Standards" is now in stock at two great record stores: Houston's Cactus Music and Austin's Cheapo Discs. Many thanks to both of these fine establishments for requesting our product be on their shelves!Cactus Music2110 PortsmouthHouston, TX 77098713-526-9272http://www.cactusmusictx.com/Cheapo Discs914 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78703(512) 477-4499http://www.cheapotexas.com/

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-55701979767019184012008-07-05T17:26:00.003-05:002008-07-05T17:42:24.843-05:00

The 2008 Houston Press Music Awards are underway, and Blaggards again are nominated under "Best World Music". Feel free to write us in for other (more appropriate) categories, like best rock band, etc.Register and vote for BLAGGARDSSee you at at the showcase performance, Sunday June 27 at Live Sports Bar in Downtown Houston!

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-18546166308745152902008-06-17T15:56:00.006-05:002008-06-22T17:44:23.084-05:00

This Wednesday, Paddy & Chad are going acoustic again at Molly's Pub in Downtown Houston.$2.75 pints all night long - that's everything on tap! Also, NO COVER.The show starts 9 PM upstairs by the best balcony in Texas (we can spit on the unsuspecting).Cheers!Chad & Patrick AcousticEvery Wednesday Starting June 18Molly's Pub Downtown, 9:00pm509 Main StHouston, TX 77002713.222.1033

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-39379851964017742122008-06-14T11:56:00.002-05:002008-06-14T12:02:04.114-05:00

Kelly Devlin has formed a "Memory Walk" team for the Alzheimer's Association. You can help out by following this link and giving a donation. Thank you!

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-76763107523016795872008-04-24T12:53:00.002-05:002008-04-24T13:05:36.424-05:00

Wow! Our pal Mark Scott posted about 73,000 Paddy's Day photos from our appearance at Fadó's big street festival. You can check some of them out in our Facebook profile, our MySpace profile, or flip through the whole set in Mark's Flickr account here and here.

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-63124527794057752002008-04-15T18:32:00.000-05:002008-04-15T18:33:06.008-05:00

BRAND NEW date just added...**** THIS THURSDAY, April 17 ****Blaggards are opening for Louisiana rockers COWBOY MOUTH (http://www.cowboymouth.com/) @ Fitzgerald's in Houston.Tickets are $16 advance, $20 at the door.Order tickets by calling 713-862-3838, or order online at http://fitzgeralds.indietickets.com/Fitzgerald's2706 White Oak DrHouston, TX 77007713-862-3838SEE YA THERE!

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-85368250473916648282008-04-10T14:32:00.002-05:002008-04-10T14:49:22.067-05:00

New PhotosI've posted a Flickr set from last weekend's show at the Continental Club in Houston. They're also posted on our MySpace and Facebook profiles. Thanks again to Allison Kluber for taking those shots. Two Molly's Shows This WeekendBring yer sober arse to Molly's this weekend... we'll fix ya!Friday, April 11Molly Maguire's, 10pm15945 Kuykendahl RoadHouston, TX 77068281.580.6167Saturday,

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-372133612649868932008-04-02T20:54:00.002-05:002008-04-02T20:56:26.553-05:00

BLAGGARDS are back in Houston this Saturday, April 5, at Continental Club, and this time we are proud to share the stage with New Orleans' own bayou gypsy rockers, THE ZYDEPUNKS. Come check out these beasts!http://www.zydepunks.comhttp://www.myspace.com/zydepunksDoors @ 8:00pmZYDEPUNKS @ 9:00pmBLAGGARDS @ 11:00pmThe Continental Club3700 Main StHouston, TX 77002713.529.9899 DO NOT miss this one!

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-83828653929743006432008-03-26T22:18:00.002-05:002008-03-26T22:20:25.505-05:00

Friday, March 28College Station, TXWe're playing at Think Globally, Act Locally, an event to celebrate Texas A&M University's cultural diversity @ the Memorial Student Center. Blaggards go on at 9pm.Saturday, March 29, 10pmAustin, TXWe'll try to shake the windows out of the Austin skyline @ Fadó!Don't be cruel,Paddy

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-31675193155003092152008-03-19T19:58:00.011-05:002008-03-19T20:30:32.275-05:00

Blaggards on FacebookWe've got a band profile on Facebook now, and so far it's a lot more interactive than MySpace--come "become a fan" and contribute to the already-growing collection of fan photos, videos, etc. You can also listen to all 10 tracks from "Standards." And we thought SXSW was cool... INCREDIBLE turnout at Fadó's Paddy's Day festival in Austin this past Monday... without a doubt the

Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14369397697875787968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363457.post-69750965505280305042008-03-16T18:53:00.004-05:002008-03-17T01:10:28.344-05:00

It's that time of year again--Fadó will be blocking off the whole block of 4th Street between Lavaca and Colorado with a big tent and a massive stage. Blaggards will be hitting the patio stage @ 7pm, and then moving to the big street stage @ 10pm.Also make sure you stop by at noon for the Tea Merchants, featuring our boy, Chris Buckley. Check out Fadó's website for the day's full schedule.

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