Couch Riffs

This comeback episode we talk to Corey McCormick, bassist in Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Willie Nelson, Chris Cornell and none other than Neil Young. Honestly, Corey has my favorite resume of any guest I've had to date. He's an incredibly talented musician and a top-shelf dude. I caught him on a day off in Seattle where Corey was treated to a brief tour of some Seattle spots and then we sat for the podcast. The next day Corey came to Crackle & Pop where he and a group of us tracked a new live cover for Couch Riffs. Corey was phenomenal as was the entire band.  I hope you enjoy this podcast! Catch Corey on tour NOW with Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real. And, if you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Your patronage goes a long way toward making the podcast and the cover song videos happen. Thank you so miuch for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs

Our guest this episode is Kristian Dunn, one-half of the instrumental rock band, El Ten Eleven. We cover Kristian's young musical life, his influences, love of sci-fi and writing as well as plenty of El Ten Eleven history. I met Kristian and Tim (El Ten Eleven) on tour last year and got to enjoy their music almost nightly and I can't recommend enough to see them. There is so much music coming off of the stage from two musicians with no pre-recorded loops. Be sure to check them out when they tour next for an upcoming release this Fall and go out and support independent music by buying theirs where ever you like to buy music, downloads or vinyl at the record store! I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast please support us on PATREON! Patreon is the lifeblood of Couch Riffs and supports our efforts to create and publish this podcast and the cover song videos that we release on a regular schedule. Thank you so much for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://elteneleven.com https://varietycoffeeroasters.com/pages/subscriptions  

Our guest this episode is Peter Summit, singer/front person for the Las Vegas band Crashing Wayward. Peter walks us through his history as a singer from his earliest days as a karaoke star to touring and single parenting as a working musician. Crashing Wayward release their debut album, Listen, on June 9 2023. The album is chock full of fantastic songs that sound familiar without being derivative and contemporary without losing its appeal to classic rock fans. Look out for this band to explode. I thoroughly enjoyed hosting Peter and I hope you enjoy this, too. Be sure to stream Listen on all major streaming platforms the week this episode comes out! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or our cover song videos please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon is the one place where you can help make Couch Riffs happen through direct support. Thank you so much if you're already helping to make this happen. You're the best! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://crashingwayward.com https://varietycoffeeroasters.com

Our guest this episode is a first repeat podcast guest and the musician with the most appearances in Couch Riffs covers videos (I think?), Mr Timo Ellis of Netherlands. In this episode we go pretty deep into what I think most people at least consider and probably worry about but don't really verbalize. Buckle up! I've included some links below to some of the videos Timo brings up in our conversation. We do talk about Netherlands' new album, SEVERANCE, which is arguably their best album yet. Timo is a deeply talented artist and can quite capably express his musical creativity in so many styles and genres, so when you hear the Netherlands it is never a flatlands train track you're traveling on, it is a circuit of wild, well planned trails over a mountain pass. Do go check out Netherlands' music on BandCamp and support independent musicians and artists! Do not expect convention from Timo and Netherlands, however. You can thank me later. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or our cover song videos please support us on PATREON. Patreon is what makes Couch Riffs possible and we appreciate your support so much. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.netherlandsband.com/music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WX7r3R5Iv4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGXDNuiz_dE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGc8DMHMyi8&t=1s Timo adds: “after thinking about it a bit, I realize that I'd like to clarify/ nuance something important here; my anger and bitterness about “men” in general is meant as a critique of a still ascendant type of hypermasculinity…of a deeply cultural (and IMO, still near universally) ingrained cis-heteronormative ideology of male superiority + privilege…which very much still manifests, in its grosser material forms, as femicide, rape, sexual violence/ assault and harassment…and in its (only slightly!) less pernicious forms…as legalized gender discrimination, lack of access to education/ healthcare/ abortion/ workplace protections, income inequality, and professional and political representation…among MANY other things. My overall point here is that while “men“ are obviously not a static category/ monolith, I still regard the phenomenon of sexist domination not only as unequivocally still a “thing“…+ but actually of the foundational cultural malignancies afflicting humanity (and all of non-human life as well, etc) and which IMO, needs to be rooted out, and called out, as vigorously…and as soon as possible!”

Our guest this episode is Dirk Serries, a fantastic human and musician who has been creating since the 80s with Vidna Obmana, Fear Falls Burning and most recently his 2nd collaboration with Justin K. Broadrick, Loud As Giants, which released an album, Empty Homes, on April 28 2023. Dirk was an awesome hang and we get into his earliest music creation, his discovery of synths, samplers, and much later guitars, and real talk about being a full-time artist/musician with a full-time work life to balance. Be sure to check out the album at the link below and if you're in Belgium catch Loud As Giants at Dunk Festival in Ghent on May 18, 2023. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or our cover song videos please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon support is what makes this and every podcast episode happen and your support is what enables Couch Riffs to improve, grow, and be fully realized into what I believe it can be. Thank you so much. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://dirkserries.bandcamp.com https://varietycoffeeroasters.com  

Our guest this episode is Marc Emer-Hutner, guitarist/singer of the band Sugartooth and guitarist for The Pleasure Club. Sugartooth hit the road hard to tour in support of their 2 major label releases in the 90s before going on hiatus. Soon after Marc was playing guitar in The Pleasure Club, a band that is highly celebrated by other bands and musicians but never reached the grand audience that they were worthy of. Marc and Sugartooth have regathered and recorded a new album, Vol. 3, which released April 21, 2023 and is full of groove-heavy rock with catchy melodies. Recommended if you like QOTSA, Clutch, Fu Manchu, etc. I had a great time hanging with Marc and getting some of his life story and I hope you enjoy. Please do go check out his body of work from over the years and absolutely listen to Vol. 3! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Patreon support is noncommittal and you can cancel at any time. Your support enables this podcast and the cover song videos that Couch Riffs produces and your support is crucial and very appreciated. Thank you so much. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://sugartooth.band https://varietycoffeeroasters.com

Our guest this episode is Franz Stahl, DC hardcore legend and a founding member of both Scream and Wool and a one-time member of Foo Fighters. Franz and Scream were the last band to record at the the legendary Inner Ear Studio in DC and that recording will be releasing in the Fall of 2023 on Dischord Records. The album, titled DC Special, features cameo performances by many DC legends and is a beautiful grand finale for the legendary Inner Ear. In our conversation we talk about various gigs Franz has had, amazing experiences touring and playing music, and the day to day grind we dig into so that we are able to remain creative and make music. Also, Scream will be touring Europe in the Summer (2023). Catch them if you can! I hope you enjoy this casual catch up! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Patreon support is what enables Couch Riffs to be prolific and continue releasing podcasts and cover song videos on a regular schedule. Patreon support is non-contractual and you can cancel at any time. Your support is crucial and very much appreciated. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.dischord.com/band/scream https://varietycoffeeroasters.com

Our guest this episode is Jason Freeman, bassist for the band Zeke. Jason has been around Seattle through the thick and thin of it and has made his way through many punk bands in town but Zeke is the king of them. In this conversation we talk about his rural upbringing and Eastern Washington youth all the way up to Zeke's new single, Ride Hard Ride Free. Zeke will be playing Punk Rock Bowling this year with a few SoCal shows tagged on the end of a long weekend run. They'll spend the better part of the summer of 2023 touring the UK and Europe and should have a new album out soon. Catch them if you can! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Patreon support is what makes this podcast and our cover song videos happen. Thank you so much for helping this stay afloat. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://zekeyou.com https://varietycoffeeroasters.com  

This episode our guest is Klaus Eichstadt, lead guitarist and co-founder of Ugly Kid Joe. Ugly Kid Joe rocketed into the spotlight with a back-to-back hits in the early 90s and rode the wave until breaking up in 1997 under friendly circumstances. In 2010 the band reunited and has been going strong since, touring Europe and the UK regularly. In May/June 2023 UKJ will be touring the United States for the first time since 1995. I had a great time talking with Klaus, catching up and getting him to share some of his story here in this conversation for you. I hope you enjoy!  If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please support us on Patreon. Your support is what makes this podcast happen and is very appreciated. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://uglykidjoe.net https://varietycoffeeroasters.com

Our guest this episode is Jarrod Goon, one half of the guitar firepower duo for the Australian punk rock band, Clowns. We met Jarrod and his bandmate Cam Rust in the summer of 2022 on tour and playing together at Hellfest in Clisson, France. We reminisce here at length. But, Clowns will be playing shows across mostly German-speaking countries in the summer of 2023 and you should go check them out if you're near and able. What a fun, killer band. I'm so happy that I stumbled upon finding them that day and connected. I hope you enjoy this podcast!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or our covers song videos please support us on PATREON. Patreon support is the lifeblood of Couch Riffs! Thank you so much for making this possible.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://clownsband.com  

Our guest this episode is the extremely talented and cool Guy Davis, bassist for Kultur Shock and bassist/banjoist/vocalist for Guardian Alien, Sage, Ban Jovi and who has previously worked with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam. This conversation was extremely fun and full of revelations despite knowing Guy for nearly 3 decades. I hope you enjoy. If you are in Europe please go check out Kultur Shock on tour NOW through May 1, 2023. You will NOT be disappointed! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or our cover song videos and you want to make sure you see more and better content from us, please support us at PATREON to help us do just that. Patreon has a number of levels you can support at. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://kulturshock.com https://varietycoffeeroasters.com https://thecutby.com https://kulturshock.com

Our guest this episode is Keith Carne, drummer of We Are Scientists and Communipaw and all-around gentleman & scholar of the musical and drumming worlds. Keith is a drum educator, touring/session player, and has been working on some solo music that should release this year. Very exciting! At the time of this podcast's release Keith will be on tour with We Are Scientists in Europe. Catch them if you can! I hope you do enjoy this conversation. Keith is a champ. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our accompanying cover song videos please support us on Patreon. Patreon is the only place you can download hi-quality audio files of the cover songs we produce. Your support at Patreon is what makes Couch Riffs possible. Thank you so much for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com http://www.keithcarne.com  

Our guest this episode is drummer Matt Covey of Such Gold, Zombie Apocalypse, and veteran touring & recording player from New York by way of Connecticut. Matt played on a Couch Riffs video that will be (or was) released very soon after this episode is/was released and absolutely crushed it. He was a pleasure to hang with and learn about, as well. Catch him on tour after the release of a new Such Gold album to be announced soon! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or if you like our cover song performances please support us on PATREON. This is the only way we gain the resources to make Couch Riffs happen and we truly appreciate your support! We would like to thank Variety Coffee Roasters and Middleton Hair Co for their support of the podcast. You can also support us by supporting them. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://www.couchriffs.com https://varietycoffeeroasters.com https://thecutby.com  

Our guest this episode is Stephen Chopek, multi-instrumentalist/drummer who has toured and recorded with the likes of Charlie Hunter, John Mayer, and Mike Doughty to name a few. Stephen has been writing and recording his own original music as well as some covers and has built quite a beautiful collection of tunes to his credit. Most recently he released a single, a cover of the Pogues song, Five Green Queens and Jean which will very soon be released as a part of an EP, Songs of Shane Part 2. Stephen recently played drums and percussion on a Couch Riffs cover of For My Lover by Tracy Chapman, as well! Please go check it out. I hope you enjoy as much as I did hanging with Stephen.  If you're being entertained by Couch Riffs please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon support is the single way that Couch Riffs is able to gain resources to put all of the content creation in to action. Thank you so much for your support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.stephenchopek.com

Our guest this episode is Paul Kehoe, drummer of Peter Hook and The Light and former drummer of Monaco. Paul is a lifelong Manchester resident and a handsome and talented lad who I had the great pleasure of touring alongside in 2022. I'm very pleased to have had the opportunity to catch up with him and gain more insight into his musical history here. I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Patreon support is what allows Couch Riffs to grow and helps us set our sites on new, bigger and better goals for the content we create for you to enjoy. Thank you for your support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

This episode we are very pleased to host Todd La Torre, vocalist of Queensrÿche AND lesser known as the killer drummer that he is! In fact, Todd tracked drums on the 2019 Queensrÿche album, The Verdict in the absence the band's original drummer, Scott Rockenfield. Couch Riffs was lucky enough to get him to lend his incredible voice to an upcoming cover song, too. Stay tuned! Todd joined Queensrÿche in 2012 and has been steadily showing the world that the band can be better than ever at this point in their career. The band is touring the US in March 2023 and Todd's solo album, Rejoice In The Suffering, will be getting a vinyl release in the EU/import this month on white with blood splatter vinyl! See the link below to pre-order. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON. Patreon support is what propels Couch Riffs and enables us to finish the cover song videos. Thank you so much for helping us make this happen!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com http://toddlatorre.com https://roar.gr/product/todd-la-torre-rejoice-in-the-suffering-double-white-red-splatter-lp-eu-version/  

Our guest this episode is Benjy Johnson, owner operator of Earthtones Recording in Greensboro NC, is a grammy nominated producer as well as a fantastic musician himself who is to release a collaborative album with partners Mike Watt (Minutemen/fIREHOSE), Kawabata Makoto (Acid Mothers Temple) and Scotty Irving (Clang Quartet) under the name Spirit of Hamlet. The album, Northwest of Hamuretto will be released on March 17, 2023 on Broken Sound Tapes. We cover a lot of how Benjy got started in music and developed his recording chops in our conversation and end on a long riff about guitars. Straight out of the gate I was pleased to be speaking about 80s hair metal guitarists! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us on PATREON. Your Patreon support is what makes possible the long hours of booking, recording, editing and mixing on the podcast and our cover song videos. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://benjyjohnsonmusic.com https://spiritofhamlet.bandcamp.com/album/northwest-of-hamuretto  

Our guest this episode is Carl Raether, bassist for Crashing Wayward and Max Fite as well as a session and gig man about town. Max has lots of touring experience under his belt and cut his teeth van touring out of the DC music scene before relocating to LA and finally Las Vegas most recently. His band Crashing Wayward is working on its debut album and is performing a number of shows coming up. Be sure to check them out if you have the chance! I hope you enjoy this episode. It was a pleasure to host Carl on Couch Riffs.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON. Thank you so much for enabling Couch Riffs to grow and thrive through your support.  https://couchriffs.com https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://crashingwayward.com  

Our guest this episode is Lincoln Barr. The former frontman of Red Jacket Mine released his third solo album in late 2022, Forfeit The Prize, a beautiful collection of heavily orchestrated jazz-leaning pop songs with a definite classic vibe. I had a fantastic time catching up with Lincoln in this conversation and learning about him quite a bit more deeply despite us knowing each other for nearly 20 years. Be sure to check out Lincoln on tour next month (2/23) through the midwest. Check the link to his website below! I hope you enjoy. If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our accompanying performance videos please support us on Patreon. Your Patreon support is what allows Couch Riffs to exist, grow, and thrive. Thank you so much for your patronage! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com http://lincolnbarrmusic.com  

Our guest this episode is the talented Adam Johnson aka Adam Patrick Johnson. Adam is a musician, content creator, music business coach and a hell of a nice guy. You can check out his personal YouTube and social accounts at Adam Patrick Johnson and be sure to check out his podcast Cover Band Confidential, as well. And, of course direct yourself over to his website linked below. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please consider supporting us at PATREON. Your support helps us grow, improve and diversify our content and we appreciate you! Thanks so much. https://couchriffs.com https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://adampatrickjohnson.com

Our guest this episode is Angus Clark, a massively talented guitarist/composer and geniunely kind and awesome human. Angus has played with the likes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Cher, Kitaro, Daredevil Squadron and many other bands and musicians. He is a guitar instructor on TrueFire.com and manages Song Division in America, a music-based experiential corporate team building organization. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Keep your eyes peeled for a couple of appearances from Angus in upcoming Couch Riffs videos, as well!  Thanks for listening. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us through PATREON. Your support not only keeps the podcast moving forward but helps us plan and plot our growth which includes lots and lots of new video content. Thank you for your support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://angusclark.com  

Our guest this episode is the wonderful Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty and for a short time the guitarist for New Model Army. In our conversation we do our best to cover Ricky's decades-long career and get up to speed to talk about the Black Star Riders album released on 1/20/23, Wrong Side Of Paradise. The band will be on the road in the UK and Ireland in late Winter '23. Be sure to check them out!  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Ricky is a top-shelf class act fella. If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please consider supporting us at Patreon. Your support enables us to record and release an ever-improving series of podcasts and performance videos and the ambitious vision we have for Couch Riffs' future relies on your support. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://blackstarriders.com

Our guest this episode is Keith Lowe, a fantastically talented bassist from Seattle who is releasing his first solo album of his career on 1/20/23, an EP of beautiful ambient music textured almost entirely with upright bass performances. Keith has had an incredible career performing and recording with the likes of Fiona Apple, Bill Frisell, Brad, Wayne Horvitz, David Sylvian and Larua Veirs among many others. He currently teaches bass at Seattle Drum School and performs regularly with Teatro Zinzani in Seattle.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Your support helps keep all of the pieces moving forward to help bring Couch Riffs to the full vision we have for it. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs httsp://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Dennis Sanders, frontman for LA band Spirit In The Room. Dennis and the band released an EP in the summer of 2022 entitled Flamingo and it happens to be my favorite release of last year. Highly recommended for fans of 90s heavy/alt rock a la Jesus Lizard, Failure, Deftones, etc. In this conversation we cover Dennis' youth, his early years in music, as well as Flamingo and things happening in his current life. I hope you enjoy. Please do go and check out Spirit in The Room! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon. Your support there helps us maintain our monthly expenses and enables us to grow, improve, and develop the Couch Riffs output. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://spiritintheroom.bandcamp.com/music  

Our guest this episode is Mike Varney, guitarist and record label icon. As the young founder of Shrapnel Records, Mike Varney helped elevate the shred guitar movement as it grew and flourished through the 80s and gained niche celebrity throughout the guitar world through his labels and a column he wrote called Spotlight which highlighted local guitar heroes from around the country and world. Many of the artists Varney as worked with remain active to this day and are some of the biggest names in guitar music. Malmsteen, Gilbert, Friedman, Howe, Macalpine. The list goes on much further but when you're feeling in the mood go check out some of the releases from Shrapnel Records and later International Blues Bureau and Tone Center. You'll most certainly fulfill your guitar fix. I hope you enjoy!  If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please support us at PATREON. Patreon support is what we rely on to create, sustain, and grow Couch Riffs into a podcast and video platform that gets 100% of our creative focus. Your support there is what makes that possible. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

This episode our guest is Rev Jones, an incredible bassist and vocalist who has worked with the likes of Leslie West and Mountain, Michael Schenker, Paul Gilbert, Steelheart and many others. Last year he released a solo album, In the Key of Z, which showcases his over the top and explosive bass talents. Rev was a great hang and has loads of stories to share and I hope you enjoy this conversation like I did! And, by all means, go check out some video footage of Rev performing live. He's a monster! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please support us on PATREON. Your support is what makes these things happen and the greater support we gain the more we'll be capable of. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://revjones.com  

Our guest this episode is Frank Grocholski aka Frankie G, a talented guitarist currently living in Texas. Frank grew up on the east coast cutting his teeth on multiple styles, picking up the guitar very young and gigging early. He's currently playing with the band Cowboy Mouth as well as doing various other session gigs. Frank recently appeared in a Couch Riffs video for Ain't It Fun and crushed it! It was a pleasure to get to speak with Frank and hear his story and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON. Your support helps perpetuate the podcast, our performance videos and all of the unrealized concepts for Couch Riffs' future! Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Richard Shaw, former guitarist of Cradle of Filth and touring guitarist for King 810. Richard is a massively talented guitarist performing and recording for many projects both on stage and in the studio as well as teaching. If you're looking to bone up on your theory or improv chops reach out to him and schedule some time. He's the man! I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I enjoyed being involved in this conversation. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at Patreon! Your Patreon support is what makes this and our cover song performance videos happen and as Patreon grows so will our abilities to create bigger, more exciting content for you to enjoy. Thanks so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Whitfield Crane, singer for Ugly Kid Joe who has recently released a new full-length album titled Rad Wings of Destiny. I met Ugly Kid Joe (and Whit) on tour 10 years ago and became fast friends with all of the members of the band. This friendship eventually led to me doing some touring with the band over the summer of 2022 and I will continue performing with them for some UK dates in November 2022. Rad Wings of Destiny is a well-rounded rock album with strong riffs, clever lyrics and great hooks! I recommend checking it out and do catch the band live if you're able. Whitfield is one of the most criminally under celebrated front persons in rock music and the band is running hot! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or you love our cover song performance videos please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your support is what makes Couch Riffs possible and as Patreon support grows our ability to produce more and higher quality content will increase. Thank you so much for the support. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://uglykidjoe.net https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is our one-time tourmate Martin Rebelski, keyboardist for a small handful of well-known and prominent English bands of note. A lifelong musician, Martin details his early years and development in this podcast conversation as well as his introductions into how he came to play with his most well-known bands, Doves, Peter Hook, and Echo & The Bunnymen. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please support us at Patreon! Your support helps make this and our cover song videos happen and be there best. Thank you for the support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://rebelski.bandcamp.com

My guest this episode is Chris Ballew, former singer/frontman for Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA). Chris is a prolific and magnificent songwriter and dynamo stage performer. He has one of the most commanding and comfortable stage presences I've ever seen, equally at home in performing set song arrangements and venturing off into impromptu sidebars of fun. He's begun to release solo music under his own name for the first just in the last couple years and has turned out 3 full-length releases with a handful more on the way. Please do go check out his latest, Primitive God. Recommended for fans of psychedelic and pop classics as well as fuzzed out freedom rock, maaaaaaan. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our video performances please consider supporting us through Patreon! Your support goes a long way toward making all of this possible. You're great! https://couchriffs.com https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://www.chrisballew.org  

This episode features my conversation with Kevin Sepriano of LA band, Spirit in the Room. Kevin has a long history playing music in many bands going back to the 80s. His day gig is an enviable one, working for Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam, etc.) and he has a great side hustle building and consulting pedal boards with his company, Anxiety Electronics. Spirit in the Room have a new EP called Famingo and it is stellar! I definitely recommend giving it a listen. I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please consider supporting it through Patreon at the link below. Your support helps make every aspect of the podcast and the cover song collaboration videos possible. Thank you so much for that support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://spiritintheroom.bandcamp.com/album/flamingo https://www.instagram.com/anxietyelectronics/

On this glorious return to the mic we are happy to be hosting none other than our great friend Rachel Flotard of Visqueen and Neko Case. Rachel is one of the funniest, most talented humans we've ever known and this was a perfect comeback episode, catching up on 25 years of laughs together. Visqueen will be playing a benefit reunion show in Seattle at the Tractor Tavern in historic Ballard! This show is a benefit for Lilith Fund which is a reproductive rights organization in Texas. The show is sold out but please follow the link below to help support this organization in a time it needs it more than ever. Than you.  Thank you to Variety Coffee for your continued support and to our Patreon community of supporters. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please consider supporting us through monthly patronage or by visiting our website and buying some merch! Thanks again.  https://www.lilithfund.org https://varietycoffeeroasters.com https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is Spencer Moody, singer for Murder City Devils, Dead Low Tide, and most recently M. Krebs who have an album out now on all streaming platforms. The album is a collection of awesome, post-wave gothic americana tunes that were written quarantine style and recorded recently in Seattle at The Kill Room. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Go check out the M. Krebs album and look for Murder City Devils stuff in the near future.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or our video performances (Spencer recently performed on You Ain't Goin' Nowhere!) please support us on Patreon. Patreon support is what makes Couch Riffs happen and I can't thank you enough for taking the pressure of the back end costs off of my shoulders. Thank you a million times.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is William Goldsmith, drummer for Sunny Day Real Estate who have recently made a number of very exciting announcements for shows and tours in 2022. Willam is also a member of 2-piece post rock band Assertion and former drummer for Foo Fighters, as well. I hope you have a great time with this episode! I'm a big fan of SDRE and I really loved getting the opportunity to speak with William. Also, if you're looking for a drum instructor reach out to William through social media. He's had a rich experience in music and is a great resource for teaching and consulting. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. Patreon support is what makes this podcast and all of our great content possible. Thank you so much for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is Brandon Yeagley, singer of the band Crobot. Brandon has one of the most dynamic voices in rock music today and recently gave his talents to a Couch Riffs cover of Yes' classic, Starship Trooper. Crobot has a new album titled Feel This coming June 3 2022 and is currently on tour with Danzig and Cradle of Filth. Be sure to check them out on the road and give their new single, Set You Free, a listen! I had a great time hanging with Brandon and I hope you enjoy! Thanks so much! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song performances please support us on PATREON. Your Patreon support is what makes this and the heavy lifting of creating, editing, mixing and publishing the cover songs possible. Thank you so much for helping making this more possible. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com (march store) https://crobotband.com

Our guest this episode is Mike Hickey, ace guitarist and guitar tech. Hickey has played in Venom, Carcass, Cathedral and Witchtaint but has also landed high-end tech positions for Joe Bonnamassa and both Hall AND Oates. Mike has great stories and can play the hell out of the guitar and I had such a great time hanging out with him for this conversation. I hope you enjoy!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please support us at PATREON. Your Patreon support is what makes Couch Riffs happen and I thank you very much for supporting, watching/listening, sharing, leaving your comments and leaving your positive reviews. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented, multi-instrumentalist Robbie Crowell. Its crazy to think that nearly every musician is known for being proficient and one prominent instrument but Robbie is hired regularly on 4 instruments: drums, bass, keys and sax. His list of recording credits is equally as impressive and wildly varied. And, to help things along, he's an ace dude and a killer hang. I hope you enjoy this conversation as we dive into Robbie's musical history and get a glimpse into his world. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please support us on PATREON! Patreon support is truly what makes Couch Riffs possible. The costs of making everything happen is offset by your support and I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate it. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is the excellent drummer, Van Romaine. Van has an interesting and diverse resume that includes Naughty By Nature, Steve Morse, Blood Sweat & Tears and lead him to being drummer and musical director for both Enrique Iglesias and Nena. I had a great time hanging and hearing his story and I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please support us at Patreon. Patreon support is what keeps Couch Riffs going and producing consistent podcasts as well as our music performance videos. Thank you so much for helping make this happen! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchrifs.com https://vanromaine.com  

Our guest this episode is the incredible Anthony "Tiny Bubz" Biuso. This was such a fun conversation and Tiny is not a shy fella. He's been gigging since he was a young kid, first in orchestral organizations and then at 16 in a rock band with folks much older than he was. He later moved to LA and has gone on to play with a number of notable bands.  Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song performance videos please SUPPORT US ON PATREON. Patreon support is what makes Couch Riffs possible and your patronage is great appreciated. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Michael Musburger (The Posies/Fastbacks) is one of Seattle's greatest kept secrets. An incredible drummer and fantastic hang in this conversation for Drummer Awareness Month. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or our performance videos please consider supporting us on PATREON. Without PATREON Couch Riffs would not be able to release all of the content that it we do and your support is very appreciated. Thank YOU! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented and supremely chill Fredo Ortiz, percussionist and drummer for such bands as Beastie Boys, Los Lobos, Gogol Bordello and many more. We talk personal history with Fredo and catch all the way up to present day of touring with Los Lobos, who just won a Grammy this year (2022). I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please support us at PATREON. Your Patreon support is what makes the podcast and our accompanying performance videos possible so thank you very much in advance!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest for this episode of Couch Riffs' Drummer Awareness Month is John Sherman of Portland Oregon's Red Fang. John is a crushing drummer and world class dude. I had a great time hanging with him, learning about him coming up playing drums and talking shit about the ins and outs of touring with a band you're growing from seed. I hope you enjoy this casual sit down as much as I did! Look for Red Fang playing in Europe in Summer 2022 with more dates to be announced soon. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please support us at PATREON. Your support at PATREON is what makes all of the great content at Couch Riffs possible. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://redfang.net

Our first episode of Drummer Awareness Month 2022 features a fun and relaxed conversation with Keio Stroud, the Nashville drummer with an insane recording and touring resume that includes some of the biggest names in contemporary and classic country music. Keio is an incredibly humble guy and takes it all in stride. I had a great time speaking with him and I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please support us on PATREON. Your support at Patreon is truly what makes all of Couch Riffs' great content possible. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is the incredible Lisa Kekaula, singer of LA band The BellRays. Lisa has collaborated and toured with MC5, Crystal Method, Basement Jaxx and others. The BellRays will be touring later this year (2022) and you can catch them every Tuesday streaming Rock Show, their 2-piece live performances, on social media. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Lisa is as cool as she is talented!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our performance videos please support us at PATREON. Without Patreon all of Couch Riffs content output would not be possible and your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.thebellrays.com

Our guest this episode is Richard Fortus of Guns n' Roses, The Psychedelic Furs, Love Spit Love, The Dead Daisies, Thin Lizzy and many others. Richard had a very busy and successful career as a studio musician in NYC before landing the Gn'R job in 2002. Richard is one of the most astounding guitarists you'll find anywhere and is a Swiss Army Knife of styles and techniques. It was an absolute pleasure to host him here and to have this conversation and I hope you enjoy! Check out Richard's new signature model Gretsch guitar on tour with Richard and Gn'R starting in Spring 2022! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song videos please consider supporting us at Patreon! Patreon support is what makes Couch Riffs possible and your support is much appreciated. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.4tus.com/#gear

Our guest this episode is Seattle legend Dick Rossetti. Dick has led a number of bands in Seattle over the course of 3+ decades and was a high-profile DJ on Seattle alternative radio station KNDD during the heyday of alt-rock. Dick's current band, Ball Bag, has a new album titled Bear vs. Otter and as it turns out, they are seeking a replacement drummer for their soon-to-be-retired drummer. Hit them up if you're in the Seattle area and want a shot!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us on PATREON. Your support is what makes this podcast and our cover song performance videos happen. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.facebook.com/BALLBAGUSA

Our guest this episode is another friend from the North, Dave Sheldon of Exes For Eyes and formerly of Annihilator. Dave is a vicious guitarist/bassist and super kind and fun dude. We had a great time talking about his musical history and love for metal, horror, and wrestling. I hope you enjoy!  If you are loving Couch Riffs podcast and/or our performance videos please support us on PATREON. That is what makes any and all of this possible and your support it very much appreciated! Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.exesforeyes.com

Our guest this episode is Jymmy Tolland, the talented and ambitious young guitarist (former bassist) from The Lonely Ones from Columbus OH. The Lonely Ones just released a new single, The Way Out, which is a hook laden bit of hard rock magic. I had a great time talking with Jymmy and his story is pretty wild! I hope you enjoy.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. Your support at Patreon is what makes this all possible. Thank you.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://thelonelyones.net

Our guest this episode is Chris Carlone, a musician/artist and creative juggernaut who has been creating for decades. Chris performs as Borts Minorts, described as accurately as possessing "musical concepts of The Residents with the spirit and over the top showmanship of rock legends like David Lee Roth and Iggy Pop". Borts has a new release out! A collaborative EP with friend of Couch Riffs Timo Ellis (Netherlands/Hug Victim) and video content to drive it home. Please do go check this out. It is highly entertaining high art. I hope you enjoy this conversation and Borts Minorts' music! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song performances please support us at PATREON. Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio recordings of these covers and you'll get early sneak peeks at the videos, as well. Couch Riffs is made possible by your Patreon support and we thank you very much for helping us keep this going. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.chriscarlonecreations.com/borts-minorts

Our guest this episode is our longtime friend Phil Hurley. Phil spent some time in Seattle where we met before moving a couple times and finally landing in Austin TX for the last 13 years, which is very fitting considering what a talented guitarist and songwriter he is. After years of being a sideman and band guy Phil has started performing his music as The Phil Hurley Band and we should be getting an album of music from him in 2022! We'll be looking forward to this! I hope you enjoy this conversation. Phil is awesome.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song performance videos please consider supporting us on Patreon. Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio for the covers we record and your support there is what makes Couch Riffs happen, month after month, for the last few years. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.philhurleymusic.com