Couch Riffs

Our guest this episode is one of Seattle's greatest not-so-secret treasures, Jeff Fielder. Jeff plays with Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) and Mark Lanegan and keeps a busy schedule doing session work, producing, original composition and performances both in Seattle and on the road and around the world. It is always a pleasure to get a chance to hang with Jeff and if the opportunity arises for you to catch him on tour with anyone he's playing with it is well worth it for you to go enjoy his playing. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song videos please support us on Patreon if you have the means. It is absolutely what keeps us going and what makes this possible. Thank you for the support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.jefffieldermusic.com  

Our guest this episode is the insanely talented Ty Bailie, keyboardist supreme! I met Ty back in Seattle after hearing about him for some time and the first time I saw him play (and the first time I played with him) I was absolutely blown away with musical and friendly excitement. Ty is just as fun to hang and talk crap with as he is to play music with so I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us at PATREON!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode has been a friendly fixture in the Seattle music community since what seems like forever. He toured running live sound for legendary bands like Nirvana, TAD, The Posies and Presidents of the USA and also co-started a Pixies cover band in the 90s called No. 13 Baby which drew much attention and gained a great following. Craig was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or our covers videos please support us at PATREON. Thank you for your support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is NY session drummer Parker Kindred. Parker has an impressive recording and touring resume which is no accident, he's great. He is the drummer on a good portion of Jeff Buckley's final studio recordings and has played with Antony and The Johnsons, Joan as Police Woman, Cass McCombs and many others. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! We had a great time. Watch out for Parker appearing in an upcoming Couch Riffs cover song video, as well! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please support us at: https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Justus Gash, creator of Fuzzimp Pedals out of Portland, OR. Fuzzimp began in 2021 and Justus is candid about his crash course in business, his struggles with learning the logistics and inventory of parts, and where he's headed. I enjoyed talking with him and I hope you enjoy this conversation! Check out his social media and website for details on his pedals!  Thank you for support Couch Riffs on PATREON! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://fuzzimp.com  

Our guest this episode is Matthew Rubano, the incredible bassist with Angels And Airwaves and who has a resume as diverse as Lauryn Hill to Glassjaw, Mary J Blige to Taking Back Sunday. Smart, funny, and ready to talk. We had a great time and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us on Patreon or visit our website to purchase a t-shirt or trucker hat! Thank you for your support.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  https://mattrubano.com  

Our guest this episode is Per Wiberg, a Swedish multi-instrumentalist with a killer resume that includes Opeth, Spiritual Beggars, Candlemass, and a couple of solo releases which are absolutely killer. Per's most recent release, All Is Well In The Land Of The Living, is an exploration of heavy, psychedelic and goth rock and will not disappoint! The vinyl is sold out (unless you can find a used copy on the market like I did) but some CDs remain and enjoy streaming this album loudly. I woke up extra early to catch Per at reasonable hours for both of us and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our killer cover song videos (Per appears in TWO upcoming videos that are both amazing) please support us at PATREON! There are a number of tiers to support Couch Riffs at and it is the only place where you can download the cover songs we are recording. I appreciate your support! Thanks so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://varietycoffeeroa

Our guest this episode is Eddie Brnabic, the drive and spark behind Hippie Death Cult which is one of our favorite newer bands. Their new album, Circle of Days (Heavy Psych Sounds) travels beyond the stoner/doom genre's basics and delivers a myriad of metal that is sure to please you. I can't recommend it highly enough! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did because Eddie is rad and has a pretty killer story. Thank you for listening and for your continued support!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song videos please support us at PATREON! That's the only place where you'll be able to download these covers and your support helps us keep going and make improvements and greater plans for the future of Couch Riffs! Thanks!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://hippiedeathcultband.com https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Zia Uddin. We missed having him on for Drummer Awareness Month but since he was the drummer on our recently published performance of Wishing Well, it seemed like the perfect time to have him on! Zia is an ace human and world class drummer/percussionist playing over the years with Myles Kennedy, Mayfield Four, and now Jaws of Brooklyn, as well. I've known him since 1993 when we were roommates for a short while and he was a constant inspiration to me as someone who worked hard and played TONS of music. I'm so stoked to have him as my guest and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON! Your support goes a long way in helping get our quarantine videos produced and its the only place where the cover songs can be downloaded. Thank you for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is Kyle Wolfe of Moon Guitars. Like many folks, Kyle started his career in guitar work as a repair tech and slowly worked into making custom builds. His designs are visually striking and very cool! Also, a very fun and funny guy to talk with who, generally speaking, isn't afraid to speak his mind and we get into a little trash talk in this episode. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs videos or our podcast please support us at Patreon! Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio from the video covers that we produce and your support goes directly to the perpetuation of this project and the constant planning and progression of moving toward the final version of Couch Riffs. Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://moon-guitars.com  

Our guest this episode is Marcus Farrar of Antibalas and we had an amazing time learning about his musical history. Marcus was recently introduced to Couch Riffs through mutual friend Timo Ellis of Netherlands and sang beautifully & played shakere on a cover song episode. He's also a crushing drummer! Marcus has been with Antibalas for nearly 20 years and the band was nominated for their first Grammy in 2020. They have shows coming at BAM in Brooklyn in June 2021 and later this year at Brooklyn Bowl. Please check their website for dates and tickets! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or cover videos please support us at Patreon. Your support goes a long way in helping us produce all of the content we're creating and helps move us toward the final vision for Couch Riffs. Thank you so much for the support!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Andee Blacksugar. Andee is one of the most talented and under-appreciated guitarists you'll find in the world today. Insane chops and ability to perform so many styles and with incredible form and character. Andee has been playing guitar in KMFDM since their Hell Yeah tour. Andee has released or performed on a total of 13 albums since the pandemic lockdowns began in early 2020. So, he's also prolific and we detail some of that energy and prolific work in this conversation. I hope you enjoy! I did. Thanks for watching. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song videos please support us at PATREON. Patreon is the only place you can download the cover songs we produce here and your support goes a long way toward making these two shows happen and moving us closer to our full and final vision for them both, too. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.blacksugartransmission.com/

Our guest this episode is Justin Sullivan, the frontman, founder and leader of New Model Army for some 4 decades now. Justin's story is one a life well-lived and I had a wonderul and inspired time speaking with him. He'll be releasing his 2nd solo album this month (May 2021), his first in nearly 20 years. New Model Army will surely be releasing more material in 2022 and will commence touring Europe, as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our videos please support and contribute at PATREON. Patreon is one of the only opportunities we have to get the financial support needed to focus, create, improve and fund the podcast, our cover song videos, and to reach our ultimate goal of touring and filming a full-production podcast with an audience in YOUR TOWN! Its also the only place you can download our cover song audio. Thank you for your support! It means a lot to us.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

This episode features my conversation with the legend, Pete Anderson. Pete has a long and storied career which we cover a lot of here. He is most well-known for being Dwight Yoakam's guitarist and producer for 2 decades of tours and albums. He continues to write, play, perform, and produce bands and is currently working on a book with an accompanying video called "How To Produce A Record" which I'm very excited to check out. Also, go get a look at his Reverend signature guitars! They're stellar, like Pete himself. This episode was a lot of fun for me and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcasts or videos please support us at PATREON. Patreon support allows us to continue this podcast, grow our videos and expand our reach which will help us reach the ultimate and final vision we have for Couch Riffs. Thank you so much for supporting this show!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://peteanderson.com  

Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented Tim Quick, guitarist for The Bacon Brother, Gloria Gaynor, and numerous Broadway shows. Tim recently released the first single, Out The Door, from his forthcoming debut solo EP, Comin' Home. The EP showcases his diversity and firepower as a guitarist but also his strong song writing skills. Be sure to check it out and put an eyeball on the Couch Riffs episode of Run To You by Bryan Adams where Tim breaks himself off some and breaths new life into an already great song. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us a PATREON and/or visit our website to find our merch store stocked with shirts and trucker hats! Your support is much appreciated and is what propels Couch Riffs to grown, improve, and move toward the greater vision of its potential. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://timquickmusic.com

Our guest this episode is Joe Plummer, extraordinary drummer for so many great bands and host of the Tour Stories podcast on Ruinous Media, which he co-operates and produces a number of podcasts. We had a great time talking about his musical past and his great success in getting enviable gigs time after time. He also dropped a hint on a new podcast coming from Ruinous, so stay tuned! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, because it was fun, fun, fun. Thanks for listening!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or cover song videos, please support us at PATREON. This is what makes the Couch Riffs world turn and your support is much appreciated (and needed!). Thanks to folks who have been behind us all along and to folks who have recently gotten involved. You're the best.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://ruinousmedia.com  

We are pleased to have Matt Muckle as our guest this episode, our most recent for Drummer Awareness Month. Matt thoroughly impressed me when he delivered his drums for our video performance of When Will I Be Loved (feat. Charlie Starr, Keith Nelson and Jeff Rouse). I immediately started following him on socials and watching with much delight as I revealed more and more depth to his playing, nailing every feel and groove with conviction and convincingly. We dive right into how he's able to do that in this conversation and barely come up for air. This one flew by! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or our accompanying quarantine covers please support us via PATREON. Your support is integral in the continuing and evolving improvements for these shows. Your support means so very much to Couch Riffs. Thank You! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Our guest this episode is Ryan "Go Time" Moore, a fella I've traveled more miles with than most other humans and a person I love deeply. Go Time is an enormously talented drummer and crushes it in Portland's Hippie Death Cult. The band has 2 releases coming in May '21, a full-length and a split, and you can pre-order it through their website HERE.  Thank you so much for listening to Couch Riffs! If you're enjoying the podcast or our cover song videos, please support us at PATREON. patreon.com/couchriffs  

Very excited to have Frank Ferrer as our guest for this episode. In addition to being a great drummer Frank is one of the coolest guys you'll meet in rock 'n roll. Genuine, open, and friendly: I like him right away when I met him in 2011. Frank has had an interesting musical road leading up to his joining G'nR and we cover a lot of ground in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Please check out Frank's latest release from PSSR at THIS LINK! You won't regret it!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or our accompanying cover song videos please support us at Patreon.com/couchriffs. Your support is the one thing that enables us to grown, improve, and creep closer to realizing our potential. Thank you so much for your support! 

Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented Ilan Rubin, drummer for such notable artists as NIN, Angels & Airwaves, Paramore and more. Ilan also fronts his own band, The New Regime, singing and playing guitar and also writes and performs all the music on the recordings. His 2020 album, Heart Mind Body & Soul, is a masterpiece of rock music and an incredible display of his talents on all levels, writing/arranging/performing. Be sure to check that album and all his music out where ever you do that. Worth noting: Ilan is the youngest living member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Crazy. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast and/or our accompanying cover song video series please support us on Patreon. Your support helps us continuously grow, improve, and come closer to realizing the greatest version of the show we can be. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchrifffs https://couchriffs.com