Couch Riffs

Our 2nd guest for Drummer Awareness Month 2021 is our close friend and former bandmate in Duff McKagan's Loaded, Geoff Reading. Geoff is the kind of guy you want in your tour bus cuz he's always down to get into some fun and he isn't restricted to a bunch of shallow superficial conversation. As a fella you just can't do much better than Geoff and we're excited to be getting him in a video soon, as well. Go check out Geoff's podcast, Seattle Today, which is recorded at Seattle's historic Moore Theater.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our accompanying quarantine cover song videos please support us at PATREON! Your support is what makes this podcast keep happening and what enables the videos to get better and better as time goes on. Thank you so much for listening, watching, and for your continued support there.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is none other than Greg Gilmore, former drummer of Mother Love Bone, The Living, 10 Minute Warning and many other bands. I'm quite happy to have Greg as the first guest of Drummer Awareness Month! Please go check out the upcoming release of The Living's album, "1982". We had a great time talking about adventure travel, prog rock and a variety of musical and non-musical topics. Basically, it was a perfect episode of Couch Riffs podcast. Thanks, Greg!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our accompanying quarantine performance videos please support us at PATREON! Patreon.com/couchriffs is the only place you can download audio of the cover songs we put together and your support enables us to continue growing, improving, and fancying Couch Riffs. Thank you so much for your support! 

My guest this episode is Dusty Bo, a singer/songwriter from Louisville KY who straddles the line between the worlds of country/roots music and hard & classic rock. He has new music coming out on 4/8/21 and you can find it on all streaming services. Be sure to follow him on social (@dustyvox)!  Thank you so much for listening and for your support. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our videos, please support us at PATREON.COM/COUCHRIFFS

Our guest this episode is Lisa Molinaro of Modest Mouse, Talkdemonic and who has played and toured with The Decemberists and The National. Lisa is a talented multi-instrumentalist with classical training focused on viola but her early attraction to punk rock music kept her busy with basses, guitars, and keyboards in front of her. I had a great time speaking with her and hope you enjoy this as much as I did!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. Patron is the only place you can download the audio files of cover songs we create in our videos. Thanks so much for your support.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://lisamolinaro.com https://couchriffs.com  

Our guest this episode is Bryan Ewald who I met during my time with PRS Guitars a few years back. Bryan is an incredibly talented musician and does a number or live and recording gigs in addition to being a featured demo player in most all of PRS' new product videos. I had a great time learning some of Bryan's backstory in this conversation and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Be sure to check out the Couch Riffs video that Bryan is a guest on, Every Time You Go Away by Paul Young!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast or our videos please support us at PATREON.COM/COUCHRIFFS. There are many tiers to show your support and its the only place where you can download the audio of our cover songs. And, don't forget to visit couchriffs.com to see all of our great content and a link to our webstore at ETSY! Thank you for listening and for your continued support! 

Our guests this week is UK-based drummer Ciara Chinniah. We talk about her discovery of drumming and later schooling and touring. But, then we get into the REALLY good stuff at the end. I hope you like Ancient Aliens and sci-fi level mind bending weirdness cuz we boldly went there! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did because I had a blast!  If you're enjoying the podcast or our videos please support us at PATREON and be sure to visit our website to find all of our content and a link to our ETSY store to buy some of our cozy, 100% cotton Couch Riffs tees and stylish trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support!  https://patreon.com/couchrifffs

Our guests this episode co-authored a book that is soon be be release, Nothin' But A Good Time, an oral history on the 80s hair metal scene. The pair, Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, have collectively written millions of words for a number of music oriented publications over the years and this is their first book project. There's a Couch Riffs cover song video of Motley Crue's Dr Feelgood featuring these two shredders being released the same day as this podcast so be sure to check out these guys in action! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, because I loved it! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs in all its fun forms please consider showing support for us at Patreon. This is the only place that our covers are available as audio downloads and your support is what makes these productions possible. And, don't forget to check out our website to find all of our content and a link to our etsy store to find the stylish and cozy 100% cotton Couch Riffs tees.

Our guest this episode is Jade Devitt, former drummer of one of my favorite Seattle bands, Lucky Me, as well as Engine Kid. He has been living in LA for years now and fronts his own band, Gale Forces. He walks us through his musical development in the Tricities of Washington and his move to Seattle, his experience playing, recording and touring in bands there before his eventual move to LA. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!  If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please support us on PATREON! Don't forget to visit our WEBSITE, as well. Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

Our guest this week is Acey Slade, a guitarist and bassist that has played with the likes of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Dope, Murderdolls and some other legendary bands we all know and love. Acey also started Catfight Coffee in 2020 along with his wife, Mei-Ling, and has focused much energy toward that during the downtime of Covid. Check them out! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON. And, check out our WEBSITE to find all of our content as well as a link to our WEBSTORE. Thanks for listening and for your support! 

Our guest this episode is Janet Robin and we couldn't be more happy to share our conversation with you. Janet has had an amazing life in music beginning with 6 years of training with none other than Randy Rhoads. She was lead guitarist in 80s glam metal band, Precious Metal and later went on to play with with LIndsey Buckingham. Currently she leads an all-guitar quartet called The String Revolution and is working on releasing an incredibly fun and ambitious solo. album the builds upon and reimagines classic blues recordings from long lost vaults. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, because I had a blast. Thanks for listening and for your continued support. Please consider becoming a patron at our PATREON page and be sure to visit our WEBSITE if you're enjoying our content.

Our guest this episode is Rusty Willoughby, one of Seattle's hidden treasures and more under-celebrated songwriters. Dating back to the pre-grunge climate of Seattle's 80s scene Rusty has been writing and putting out great, catchy and memorable music. I had a great time hearing his story in this conversation and I hope you do, too! Attention: I had a fire call in the middle of our first conversation so this is split into two parts over two days. You'll know when it happens.  Thanks for listening and for your continued support! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider becoming a patron at OUR PATREON PAGE. Thanks to all who have been supporting us there. Also, check out our WEBSITE to find all our content, our cover song videos, and a link to our Etsy store where you can find our super fancy merch. Thanks! 

Our guest this episode is Jon Wurster, an incredibly talented drummer who has had more cool drum gigs than your average Joe (Superchunk/Bob Mould/The Mountain Goats/Nick Cave/The Pretenders/REM and more) and is co-creator and comedy writer of The Best Show. We had a fun time talking and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you so much for listening and for your continued support!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please SUPPORT US AT PATREON! Your support of the show is what allows it to continue, grow and improve. Also, don't forget to visit our WEBSITE where you'll find all of our content as well as a link to our MERCH STORE. Thank you! 

I had a great time speaking with Aurelien Budynek in this episode of Couch Riffs. Aurelien has a wonderful story, a host of amazingly varied gigs to talk about, and is as humble as he is talented. If you're interested in getting guitar lessons with him you can reach out to him at his INSTAGRAM or through his WEBSITE. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please support us through PATREON. Your support helps Couch Riffs become better and allows more focus and time to be placed on the production of this podcast and our accompanying cover song videos. Also, don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find all our content as well as a link to our ETSY store where you can buy 100% cotton Couch Riffs shirts and our trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

Our guest this episode is bassist/vocalist Alicia Vigil who fronts her own band, Vigil of War, as well as holding down the bass duties for legendary power metal band, Dragonforce. We had a great time talking and I loved hearing her story from the earliest years of school band and School of Rock to touring with the Misfits to forming her band quickly to make a gig she committed to. Please go check out there newest single, Vultures. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  Please consider supporting the Couch Riffs podcast at PATREON. Our patrons are the only folks who have access to download the audio from the fun cover song videos that we publish and there are some fun incentives to support at including exclusive merch and more! Also, check out our WEBSITE to find ALL of our content as well as a link to our Etsy store where you'll find our 100% cotton tees and our trucker hats for sale. Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

My guest on this episode is none other than Brian Baker, guitarist/bassist for more legendary punk rock bands than anyone else we can think of. This list could begin and end with Minor Threat but is complimented by so many more bands. Bad Religion. Samhain. Bash & Pop. Junkyard. Dag Nasty. Government Issue. More. Many more. I loved having this conversation and I hope that you enjoy it, too.   If you enjoy the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please consider becoming a patron at our PATREON page. And, don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find links to all our video content as well as a link to our etsy store where you can find our 100% cotton tees and stylish trucker hats. Thank you for listening and for your continuing support! 

Our guest this episode is Vicky Warwick, and English session and touring bassist living and working out of LA. She's toured and gigged with a number of notable artists including Charli XCX and puts out music under her stage name, Ainslie. She is launching a podcast called Where Are We Again? featuring guests and stories of being on the road as a touring professional and I can't wait to dive in! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or accompanying cover song videos please consider becoming a supporter at PATREON. This is the only place you can download the music from the cover song videos we create and your support goes a long way toward making this project fly. Be sure to check out our WEBSITE to find all of our content as well as a link to our super cozy 100% cotton tees and stylish trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

It was my pleasure to host Andrew Ross on this episode of Couch Riffs. Andrew is a musical theater major and has sang with a multitude of productions including Trans-Siberian Orchestra since 2007. He has an incredible voice and can count multi-instrumentalist as an additional talent. I can't wait until covid is a thing of the past and I can go see him in action. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  If you are enjoying Couch Riffs podcasts or cover song videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. Thank you so much to the folks that are helping keep this thing going! Don't forget to check out our WEBSITE which is a great hub for all of our content and a link to our store where you can find our 100% tees and stylish trucker hats! Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

Our guest this episode is Taylor Cox, the owner/operator and builder at Amplified Nation out of Boston, MA. Taylor started out re-housing amps and recovering cabinets and evolved into bhttps://couchriffs.comuilding super high-end amp clones after building himself a reputation in the boutique and hobbyist amp community. Today he's building some CRUSHERS. Go check out some demos when you get a chance. You'll be happy you did. I had a great time talking with Taylor and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or the cover song videos we produce please consider becoming a patron at PATREON. And, don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find all of our content as well as a link to our web store where you can find our 100% cotton tees and stylish trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

Our guest this episode is MLNY Parsonz of Royal Thunder. MLNY has one of the most compelling voices in contemporary rock music and her band is amazing! Please stay on the lookout for a Couch Riffs video featuring her talents as a bassist and vocalist in the very near future. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much I did. This was a fun and interesting conversation for me.  If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or cover song videos please consider becoming a patron supporter at PATREON. There are some easy and accessible points of support there. Thank you so much for considering! Also, check out our WEBSITE to find all of our content plus a link to our webstore for our merch. Thanks for listening and for your continued support! 

Our guest this episode is Taylor Locke, singer/songwriter, producer/engineer, studio owner/operator, former guitarist of pop rock band Rooney and creative force with the musical comedy "Don't Stop, The Story of Fleetwood Mac" which I'm dying to see. He recently released a solo EP (October 2020) full of tasty pop morsels called The Bitter End. Go check it out HERE. Taylor has done a TON in his career already and will certainly continue to create and thrive through covid and beyond. I had a great time talking with him, getting to know him, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON. Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio tracks of the cover songs we produce and you can get a sneak peak at what's coming up there before anyone else, too! Don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find a link to all of our content as well as a link to our comfy, 100% cotton tees and our stylish trucker hats. Thanks for listeni