From Garage Band to Punk Legends: Blag Dahlia and The Dwarves

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Ever wondered how a punk band leader evolves from hardcore rock to Americana?
Join us as we welcome the charismatic Blag Dahlia, founder of the iconic American punk band, The Dwarves. This high-energy conversation takes us on a musical journey through Blag's roots, his varied influences and the significant shift in his music style with his latest album release under the name Ralph Champagne. We also dive into the much-anticipated release of The Dwarves 'Concept Album' set for release on November 17th and their coinciding US tour.
We then unpack The Dwarves musical evolution, exploring their genre transitions from hardcore punk to pop punk, 60s garage, and thrash metal. Get a sneak peek into their upcoming 'Concept Album' that boasts an eclectic collection of artists including Nick Oliveri on bass, Josh Freese on drums, and Salt Peter. In a lighter vein, enjoy our chat about the humorous Ralph Champagne track 'Girlfriend', a delightful homage to the quintessential American sound.
Finally, we take a look at Blag's solo endeavors and collaborations with producer Andy Carpenter. From 70s glam bands to country, Americana and acoustic guitar-focused music, the range of genres is impressive. Blag shares exciting details about the upcoming Dwarves tour opening at The Rock in Tucson on 2nd November 2023, a potential UK visit, and moonlighting as an author. The conversation concludes with a preview of the band's future gigs with Bad Religion, their participation in the Punk in the Park Festival, and the re-release of the famous 'Blood, Guts, and Pussy' album. Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into the ever-evolving punk music scene.
Dwarves Links;
https://thedwarves.com/
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