#540 Precious Cargo

  Larry left me a message and his stage diving antics made me call him out onstage in Chicago. The story behind the name, Precious Cargo and more this week! Merry Christmas to all! In this episode:   1. Christmas Eve Eve Actually Live on the Internet and taking your requests!    - Date and Time: December 23, 2024, at 7:15 PM PST (10:15 PM EST) 2. Christmas Traditions    - My family's Christmas traditions 3. Recent Live Shows in Chicago 4. Upcoming Texas Shows    - Dates: January 3, 2025, in Houston and January 4, 2025, in Dallas    - Venues: House of Blues    - Tickets: Available at MXPX.com Listener Voicemails    - **Drum Machine Joy:**  The story behind covering "Drum Machine Joy" on the "On the Cover" album and the label's influence.    - **Practicing "You Walk, I Run" during soundcheck at Gibson's in Arizona and the creative process behind the song.    - **Acoustic Versions:** Discussing my approach to creating acoustic versions of MXPX songs and the differences between original and acoustic arrangements.    - **Traveling with Gear:** Insights into how the band travels with their equipment and some of the logistics of touring. 6.Merchandise - including hoodies, t-shirts, and skate decks, available at you guessed it, MXPX.com Call in with your voicemails and share their holiday experiences. 1-360-830-6660 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ---- "Set A Fire" the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: "Set A Fire" the New MXPX Song is out everywhere NOW! MxPx Live Shows: 👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3 👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4 Get Your Tickets Now! Listen now! Share with a friend. Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Listen or watch "Linoleum" here SEE MXPX LIVE MXPX and The ATARIS LIVE in 2024 PAST 2024 -  1/6 MXPX at The Hollywood Palladium SOLD OUT! 2/9- New York City, NY -  Webster Hall - SOLD OUT! 2/10- Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT! 3/15- Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 3/16- Orlando, FL - House of Blues - SOLD OUT 3/29 - Mexico City - Punk Rock Fest w/ The Ataris, Blnko y Buen Viajee 4/5- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - SOLD OUT! 4/6- Salt Lake City - The Depot.  - SOLD OUT 6/28- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 6/29- Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre SOLD OUT! 7/27- Tacoma, WA - Airport Tavern Grande Opening! SOLD OUT! 6/30- Portland, OR - with NOFX 7/20- Denver, CO - with NOFX 10/4- San Pedro, CA - with NOFX for Last Shows 👉Chicago, December 13th & 14th 👉 Two back-to-back nights Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast) 1-360-830-6660 (US number) TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996 MUSIC -LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition  I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website.  A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares! MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com  Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @bobandkatieshow