Couch Riffs

Our guest this episode is John Stippell, guitarist of NY post-hardcore band Somerset Thrower and Global Brand Director of Spector Basses. I had such a great time chatting with John and hearing about how his career has grown through persistence and real effort. A testament to showing up! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song videos please support us at PATREON. Thanks so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.somersetthrower.com https://www.spectorbass.com

Our guest this episode is Dave Hill, a multitalented, multi-hustling musician/comedian who also has a growing clothing (link below). Dave has a long list of incredible experiences in entertainment and we cover some here in this extra-long morning coffee conversation. Please go check out Dave's comedy special which is streaming on YouTube and look out for him on tour with Puddle's Pity Party in January 2022.  Thank you for supporting Couch Riffs on PATREON! Your support is what makes this podcast and our cover song videos happen. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://www.davehillonline.com https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is Justin Motander Jones, a guitar builder out of San Diego CA creating wonderful midcentury/60s-influenced guitars and basses focusing on using urban timber from local trees. I've had the pleasure of playing two of Jusint's guitars and love them! Please take a moment to check out his website and social media feeds (link below). I hope you enjoy this first conversation of the year and thank you again for a wonderful 2021!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please consider supporting us at PATREON! That's what keeps us going and we appreciate the support! Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://motanderguitars.com https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Lucianna Padmore, NYC session drummer who has dedicated herself to drums since she was 8. And, it shows. Luci is super bad! Not only is she ruling behind the kit but she has new solo music coming in early 2022. Be sure to check that out and follow her on social media to stay on top of her musical releases and performances she shares there. @lupadmore5/ If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please consider supporting us on PATREON! Your support is what makes this happen and is much appreciated!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.luciannapadmore.com

Our guest this episode is a dear friend. Leif Andersen is the guitarist of Vendetta Red and LVNLVN as well as the creator and host of a new podcast called Let's Get High And Read The Bible. In Leif's new exploration into podcasting he leans on his lifelong relationship with faith and his regular practice of reading The Bible. He also gets really high and analyzes and compares verses with co-host Geoff Reading (Loaded/Green Apple Quickstep). I most definitely recommend you check it out, especially starting around episode 8 or 9 on. Look for a new album from LVNLVN in early 2022!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us at PATREON. You are helping keep us active and making this happen. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.instagram.com/letsgethighandreadthebible/  

This episode we are joined by ZouZou Mansoure, vocalist and leader of Philadelphia rock band, Soraia. ZouZou was cool enough to join me for a 2nd recording in as many weeks after we had some technical problems sideline our first attempt. We had just as great a time during this follow-up conversation as our first! I hope you enjoy. We cover a lot about her earliest musical experiences all the way up to the great things and the less great things about being in a band. Be sure to check out Soraia at the link below. You can catch them December 9, 2021 at Kingsland in Brooklyn NY. Thanks for watching! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song performances please support us at PATREON. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.soraia.com  

Our guest for this momentous occasion is Jay Millette of The Black Halos and Midnight Towers. Jay is a great guitar player and visual artist and has contributed both of those talents to Couch Riffs recently. Check out some of Jay's music and art at the links below! Thanks for listening.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us at PATREON! Patreon support makes this stuff happen and recently helped the new Couch Riffs website come together. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.instagram.com/theartofjaymillette/ https://www.instagram.com/theblackhalos/ https://www.instagram.com/midnighttowersofficial/

Our guest this episode has spent many years of his career playing keyboards for a number of amazing artists but has recently focused himself on playing guitar and writing heavy, melodic rock music. Rob's band, Split Second Meltdown, recently released a new single called Big Game Hunting and has an EP and a handful of other singles in the catalog. Look for a full-length and some shows next year! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us at PATREON! Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com http://www.robclores.com

Our guest this episode is Nils Goldschmidt, the founder/bassist of Velvet Chains from Las Vegas, NV. The band recently recently their debut album, Icarus, and it features guest spots from Richard Fortus, Jeff Rouse and yours truly. Nils has a backstory that is unconventional to the typical rocker and I was fascinated by his patient resolve to grow his business. This conversation was inspiring and a blast for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our videos please support us at PATREON!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://velvetchainsband.com  

Our guest this episode is Brooklyn soul singer and visual artist, Kendra Morris. Kendra has 3 albums out and a new release slated for 2022. She recently appeared in a Couch Riffs video for the song Everybody Here Wants You by Jeff Buckley and completely owned it. Be sure to check out her music and pleae do enjoy this inspiring conversation!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please support us at PATREON! Thanks for your support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com httpss://kendramorrismusic.com  

Our guest this episode is Lorne Behrman, former lead guitarist for The Dime Store Haloes and The Sweet Things. Recently Lorne released his first solo EP, When I HIt The Floor, which we encourage you to check out. It is raw, honest NY rock 'n roll music in the vein of The Velvet Underground/Lou Reed, Johnny Thunders, and The Faces. Look for Lorne to be playing live shows in the NY area! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please support us at PATREON!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://soundcloud.com/lornebehrman  

Our guest this episode is Stevic Mackay of the insanity that is Twelve Foot Ninja. Stevic is a virtuoso player and composer who has been turning heads for quite a long time. Though I'm new to TFN they have a loyal following and notoriety built over the course 12+ years that has garnered critical praise and numerous awards, including Golden Gods "Best New Talent" in 2014. Twelve Foot Ninja's newest release, Vengeance, is a multimedia masterpiece with components in the graphic novel, book, and video game formats as well as the musical release. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or the cover song videos we produce please consider supporting us at Patreon and help this channel grow, improve, and become the best version of itself it can be. Thank you for watching, listening, sharing, commenting, and most of all subscribing! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is Steven McDonald, an active musician since the 70s yet he's only in his early 50s. A founding member of the band Red Kross, his first gig was as he was graduating the 6th grade and its been non-stop ever since. He is the current bassist in the legendary bands Melvins and Off! and Red Kross is still active, as well. We had a great time talking music and life and I hope you enjoy this conversation.  Check out the Melvins' new acoustic album, Five Legged Dog, out 10/15/21 and available for pre-order on multiple formats, including vinyl.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please support us at PATREON. Your support goes a long way toward the growth and perpetuation of this podcast and our accompanying cover song videos. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is record producer/mixer Phil Ek, a man responsible for creative choices and esthetic knob diddling on some of my favorite albums. Phil and I share the experience of growing up just outside of Seattle and we dive into his career from the modest beginning at the Art Institute's recording school to running live monitors at the legendary Seattle club, The Offramp, and then into local recording studios as his recording career grew in parallel with Seattle's blossoming indierock scene. I had a great time speaking with Phil and I hope you enjoy this conversation!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON and be sure to visit our WEBSITE to find all of our audio and video content and a link to our merch store. Thanks for your support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

My guest this episode is Tim "Ripper" Owens, a vocalist who was rocket propelled into the spotlight when he carried the torch as singer for Judas Priest during Rob Halford's absence from the band. He's been a very active and productive singer since then and continues to sing in a number of bands including KK's Priest, A New Revenge, and The Three Tremors. I hope you enjoy this conversation!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs' podcast or our cover song performance videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. Your support is what enables us to continue putting out quality content for you to enjoy. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://timripperowens.com    

My guest this episode is Mark Mallman, the Midwest Madman himself! Mark isn't all that mad, actually. He's an extremely talented songwriter, composer, performer, and arranger. In this conversation we talk about his musical history all the way up to writing music for the pillar of all soaps: General Hospital. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope that you do, too! Please be sure to check out Mark's music on streaming services, his website, and social media pages. Links below. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please support us at PATREON. Patreon support is what keeps Couch Riffs going month after month and your support is needed and greatly appreciated at any level. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://markmallman.com

Our guest this episode is Mark Watrous who is yet another Tri-Cities, WA musician to guest on Couch Riffs. Mark currently plays and tours in The Shins but has stayed busy with a number of awesome projects and gigs, including a touring stint with The Raconteurs, since his band Loudermilk was signed to American 20 years ago. Loudermilk's lone major-label release is slated to finally get the vinyl release it deserves via Latent Print Records and the band will be playing 3 shows to celebrate this pressing/release. September 30/Seattle WA, October 1/Spokane WA, and October 2/Richland WA. If this band exhibits even a spark of the fire from their youth when they perform you won't want to miss it. Thanks for watching and for supporting Couch Riffs on Patreon! Your support helps make these conversations and our cover song quarantine videos happen. I really appreciate it. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com http://latentprintrecords.com/  

Our guest this episode is the endeniable King of Pentatonics, Zakk Wylde. Zakk's band Black Label Society has a new album titled Doom Crew Inc. releasing on Black Friday '21 (11/27/21) and a newly released video for the lead off single, Set You Free, which is of course drenched in the band's trademark humor. This was a super fun conversation and we covered everything from his dad's WWII experience to designing his new Wylde Audio guitar models coming soon! I hope you enjoy!  If you're loving the Couch Riffs Podcast or our accompanying quarantine-style performance videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. This is the only way that Couch Riffs is able to continue creating and your support is immensely appreciated! Don't forget to check out our sweet merch, too!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com But 2 bags of coffee at Variety + a Couch Riffs mug, enter code: couchriffs at check out and get your mug FREE!  https://varietycoffeeroasters.com/collections/swag/products/couch-riffs-x-vari

Our guest this episode is roadie Tom Cesano who has worked for artists like Faster Pussycat, Weezer, The Rolling Stones, Guns 'n Roses, and MIchael Schenker. We had a great time talking and I hope you enjoy his story of finding human bodies in the basement of the home he purhcased in Detroit! (we'll see how many folks read this description). I hope you enjoy!  Please support Couch Riffs at Patreon. Your support makes this podcast and our cover song videos possible. Thanks so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Ian Fowles of The Aquabats. Ian was a great time and we, as usual, got off on multiple tangents regarding religion, aliens, and we even managed to talk about music and guitar playing a little bit. Ian has a great story and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please consider supporting us at Patreon.com/couchriffs. Your support is what makes the podcast and our cover songs possible. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com