Couch Riffs

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 G...

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 u...

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 recent...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 yo...

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...

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 re...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!  I...

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...

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. Wa...

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 fo...

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...

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 cop...

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 h...

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 wh...