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This episode's guest is none other than legendary sideman, Earl Slick. Earl has been a guitarist for David Bowie, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Robert Smith, and is about to head to the UK with Glen Matlock for a handful of dates. You should definitely go check out his work on the 1985 Phantom, Rocker, & Slick album, too. The BBC produced a short documentary called "Rock 'n Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sideman" and Earl narrates this with the same style and swagger he delivers on guitar. Go give it a watch!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast and/or its sister-series videos please consider becoming a monthly pledge supporter at the link below! Also, go visit couchriffs.com to find our Etsy store to pick up stylish 100% cotton tees, hoodies, and trucker hats! Thanks for listening and for your continued and growing support!  http://www.slickguitars.com/index.php/slick-guitars https://www.songkick.com/artists/409615-glen-matlock/calendar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs

We are happy to host Doug Rappoport in this 52 episode of Couch Riffs Podcast. Doug is the guitarist in the Edgar Winter Band and is a monster player and a great hang. We have met a few times over the years but only really got to hang at NAMM 2020 where we shot a Couch Riffs video for Van Halen's Unchained. I always knew Doug was killer (check out his YouTube or IG) but I'd only ever seen him rehearsing with his AC/DC cover band that he plays in with a bunch of our mutual friends. My man was DRUNK and totally nailed the EVH bits. Pretty stunning, all things considered! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed rattling it off! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast and/or videos, please consider becoming a monthly pledge sponsor at the link below! Also, check out couchriffs.com for a link to our Etsy store where you'll find t-shirts, trucker hats, hoodies, patches, and record slip mats.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/c

It was my pleasure to host Mike Byle in episode #51! I struck up a fast friendship with Mike while we were both working for PRS Guitars and bonded over our military pasts and punk rock music. But, we had PLENTY to talk about in this episode. Mike is a fantastic builder and creates incredible guitars and has a knack for intricate and beautiful inlay work. This is an absolute marathon of a conversation and is holding the current endurance/length record. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast go visit our website and check out all of our podcasts and videos there. You'll also find a link to our Etsy Store and a link back to anchor.fm/couch-riffs if you'd like to become a monthly pledge supporter for as little as .99/month! All of your listening, watching, and pledge support is much appreciated and helps to propel the podcast and video series every month to bigger and better things. Thank you for ONE YEAR OF PODCASTING!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/

I was so stoked to have Scotti Hill of Skid Row as my 50th podcast guest! What a guy! What a player! I've seen Skid Row a couple of times, once in the early days and once recently and they are still kicking ass and playing their asses off as they always have. Scotti is a genuine human that is on a healthy and positive path and that lifestyle has elevated his entire game. Do go see Skid Row play! Do follow Scotti Hill! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please visit couchriffs.com and watch all the videos and listen to all of the podcasts! You can also pledge support to Couch Riffs at the link below. All of your support helps in ways that you cannot imagine and I appreciate every dime that helps me pay for the equipment used for the podcasts and videos and for the expenses on the backend. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode features the amazing Robb Benson of Seattle's Stereo Embers and the band we both spent a good portion of the 90s in, Nevada Bachelors. Robb's current and longest running band, Stereo Embers, has two great albums and a 7" single out on Hockey Talkter, Mike McCready's label. Nevada Bachelors will be reuniting and playing 2 shows at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle on February 7/8 opening up for John Roderick's 90s band, Western State Hurricanes.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please visit CouchRiffs.com and navigate to our Etsy store. You'll also find all of our podcast episodes and videos there. And, if you're REALLY loving it, please go to anchor.fm (or follow the link below) to become a monthly pledge supporter for as little as .99 per month. Your support is extremely appreciated. Thank you so much for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode features guest Danko Jones from Toronto. Danko is a longtime torch carrier for rock music and has expressed his passion for music in many forms, most notably by fronting his own, Danko Jones, band but also by producing a couple of podcasts (The Official Danko Jones Podcast and The Regal Beagle Podcast), publishing a book (I've Got Something To Say) writing articles for a number of publications, hosting a syndicated radio show, and doing spoken word tours. In other words he's a multifaceted thinking rocker and he was an awesome guest. I hope you enjoy!  If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider becoming a pledge supporter at the link below. Also be sure to check out all of the episodes and Couch Riffs videos which feature many of the podcast guests. There is also an Etsy Store where you can purchase some stylish, playful and very comfortable Couch Riffs shirts, hoodies, and trucker hats. Thanks for the support!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message S

This episode features guest Graig Markel of Seattle's Recovery Room Effects and Recovery Room Recording Studio. Graig spent a good portion of the 90s fronting the great New Sweet Breath before beginning to make solo records on his own, performing most or all of the instruments. These albums had a huge impact on me as they were released and I'm a big, big fan. A pedal he created, the Sound Destruction Device, also has made its way on to more of my pedal boards than probably any other pedal I've ever owned (outside of a tuner). I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I loved catching up with Graig!  If you're enjoying this podcast please rate and review it! Its helps more than you know. If you're really enjoying it how about sharing some episodes to your social media platforms? And, if you LOVE this podcast please consider pledging as little as .99/month to help keep the gears greasy around here. We are constantly upgrading and revising our equipment set up to allow a more mobile kit for flexibility.  T

Our guest this episode (and last episode, listen and find out what this means exactly) is Wes Geer of (Hed)Pe, Korn, and most Rock to Recovery. We met about 8 years ago in a festival catering tent and hit it off and hung and talked a lot of times at festivals that summer and the next. We've stayed in touch and it has been really exciting and inspiring to see Wes develop Rock to Recovery since his departure from Korn. Please do go check it out, donate to their organization, and attend their events that help support the work they are doing.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please visit couchriffs.com to hear the full catalog of podcasts and videos that have been created. You'll find a link to our Etsy store there, as well, and below this you should see a link to anchor.fm/couch-riffs where you can opt to be a monthly supporter. Any and all of these actions help to reinforce Couch Riffs and propel it into 2020, so thank you, thank you, thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-ri

My guest on this episode is Aaron Mlasko, builder of Mlasko Drums and former touring stage manager/tech for numerous bands including my band, Duff McKagan's Loaded. Aaron's resume is pretty impressive and I feel like one could mine him for hundreds of stories given the right setting and amount of time. Aaron is currently focusing his time on working at Memphis Drum Shop as a resident tech and building Mlasko Drums.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider sharing episodes, rating and reviewing! It only takes a moment but it really helps a ton. Also, check out CouchRiffs.com to find all of our videos and podcasts as well as a link to the Etsy Store where you can purchase some cool shirts, trucker hats, and other fun stuff. Thanks for listening and for the continued support!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

The guest on this episode is Gabe Rowley of Rowley Guitar Co. This young luthier has been turning out beautiful guitars for 4 or 5 years now and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for him in Alberta, Canada and beyond. We had a good go on the phone and covered lots of ground! I hope you enjoy our conversation.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider auto-downloading each new episode, liking, sharing, rating and reviewing on your respective platform you're listening to it from. All of this stuff has really helped us climb the charts and draw a larger audience which is incredible and hugely appreciated. And, be sure to check out CouchRiffs.com for all the video and podcast episodes as well as a link to our Etsy store. And, if you really, REALLY love Couch Riffs please consider becoming a monthly sponsor for as little as .99/month at anchor.fm/couch-riffs. There should be a link below. Thanks so much for the support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/

This episode's guest is Luke Hilton of Stone Deaf FX out of the UK. Designed and built in the UK, these pedals are worth checking out. I have enjoyed using their flagship pedal, the PDF-1, for about 7 years now and it is one of few pedals that ALWAYS is considered and often finalized on one of my pedal board versions no matter the genre or style.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please rank, rate, and share this episode and be sure to check out all of our podcast episodes. And, visit CouchRiffs.com to find all of our videos and podcasts plus a link to our Etsy Store. And, don't forget that you can be a monthly supporter for as little as .99/month. Follow the link below. If there's no link below, visit Anchor.fm/couch-riffs. Thanks for the support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

My guest on this episode is the finely focused and driven Jefferson Angell, best known as the frontman of Walking Papers. As a 20 year friend and fan of Jeff's body of work it was a treat to have him as a guest. We riffed about more stuff than I can possibly recount and list here. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed having the conversation. I believe it is a record-length episode.  If you are enjoying this podcast please support by visiting couchriffs.com and listening to all the episodes and sharing them! Be sure to check out the accompanying video series, also. And, check out the Etsy store to pick up some stylish Couch Riffs merch or visit the link below to become a monthly sponsor of the Couch Riffs series for as little as .99/month. Thanks for the support! photo credit: Ernie Sapiro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode's guest is Scott Parker, former record label guy, (my) former band manager, and former manager of Foo Fighters' studio, 606. From a record store to the label mail room and onward Scott has seen a bit of action over the years. Let us hydrate you with these juicy tales! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please like and share episodes! I appreciate all of the support I've received this year as the podcast has slowly started to build some momentum thanks to you. If you'd like to support this podcast please consider leaving a 5-star rating and a review. You can also visit couchriffs.com to find all video and audio podcast episodes as well as a link to our Etsy store. You can also follow the link below to become a monthly supporter for as little as .99/month which truly helps the podcast grow and improve. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

Joining us for this episode is New York musician Kelsey Warren of Blak Emoji, a dark and sexy electro-pop band from NY, NY. The new album, Kumi, is about to get a deluxe re-release in 2020 with new tracks and remixes. Kelsey and I talked about his music school and jazz background, how he was detained at UK immigrations once, and a bunch more. I hope you enjoy!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please like and share episodes! I appreciate all of the support I've received, its amazing. If you'd like to support the podcast and the related video series that Couch Riffs produces please visit couchriffs.com and find links to all of the ways you can help including our Etsy store, one-time donations, and all of our podcast episodes and videos. Thanks so much!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode's guest Danny Bland recently published his third book, We Shouldn't Be Doing This, a collection of his dark and unique haiku with a long list of contributions from his fancy friend guest photographers. This new release builds further upon his 2nd book, I Apologize In Advance For The Awful Things I'm Gonna Do, a collaborative collection of haiku and photography with his longtime friend Greg Dulli. Along with the 2013 novel/biographical fiction release, In Case We Die, he is building quite a body of work for a full-time road manager and retired punk bassist. (I'm pretty set on getting him to appear in a Couch Riffs video, however) Thanks for listening, following, rating and reviewing the Couch Riffs Podcast! If you'd like to become a monthly supporter please visit our website or follow the link below to pledge as little as .99/month. All of the support we receive allow us to make needed improvements to the podcast and its accompanying video series.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c

This episode's guest is a double-whammy! Builder of Rock 'n Roll Relics Guitars AND guitarist in Jetboy, Billy Rowe hopped on the line for a long conversation with Mike Squires and covered LOTS of basses. Including being a humbled worker, space alien conspiracy theories, his earliest guitar builds, and how cool Jeff Beck is. Listen in to hear about a whole lot more! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please visit couchriffs.com to see all of our videos and podcast episodes as well as a link to our merchandise store at Etsy. If you're feeling particularly giving at this holiday season head over to pledge as little as .99/month using the link included here to our base at Anchor.fm. And, please don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and review if you've got 2 minutes to spare. It really helps!  Thank you so much! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode's guest is Bart Rose of Fort Worth Sound in Dallas/Ft Worth TX. I've know Bart since grade school but his early impression on my musical journey began in high school when he showed me how to play an Outfield song while he sang it. That was a lightning bolt moment for me. He was always a talented player and singer and began recording on a 4-track early on, focusing on making things sound just right. I couldn't have been more impressed and I'm more impressed than ever today, all these years later, as he owns and operates a professional recording studio and produces albums for lucky artists that walk through his door.  Thanks for listening to Couch Riffs! If you're enjoying it please don't forget that your rating and review really helps and makes a difference. If you're feeling generous please feel free to sponsor the podcast with as little as .99/month! Less than a buck! And, as always, Couch Riffs website is a hub for all things podcast, video, and store. Go check it out! Thanks again.  --- Send i

Our guest this episode is NY native and man about town, James Carbonetti. James builds the beautiful and unique Carbonetti Guitars, plays guitar in Caveman, and operates The Guitar Shop NYC, an awesome store and workshop with a focus on smaller and independent builders and used gear. They host events in their impressive space and if you have the opportunity to attend one of these, I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so. Be sure to check out the links above to see some of Carbonetti's incredible creations.  Thanks for supporting Couch Riffs. Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you're enjoying the show. This helps a ton. And, check out our website which will direct you to all of our podcasts, video performances, and our etsy store. And, pledge at Anchor.fm/couch-riffs if you've got .99/month to spare. Thank you!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode of the Couch Riffs Podcast we have Portland's finest, Hutch Harris of now defunct band, The Thermals. I've probably spent more hours listening to The Thermals than any other Portland band. Possibly any other NW band, to be honest. Anyway, you get the idea. I loved The Thermals and was sad to hear that they broke up last year. Hutch released a solo album earlier this year and is currently working on some more new music which makes me very happy!  Thanks for supporting Couch Riffs and checking out all of the artists, builders, and otherwise musical personalities that are featured here. If you are enjoying Couch Riffs and feel generous go pledge as little as .99/month to help support propel the podcast in to new territories. Don't forget to leave your 5-star ratings and reviews, as well!  You guys are the best.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

This episode of Couch Riffs our guest is Steven McSwain of McSwain Guitars. Absolutely ridiculous, intricate industrial/art guitars that do not disappoint! This man is responsible for my notorious Gold Sparkle Fretless Flying V as well as the intensely opulent Chrome Hearts Les Paul we commissioned for Duff McKagan's birthday one year. Pretty much anything you can imagine, this man can find a way to make it a reality. Go check out his guitars after you listen to this episode!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please go to couchriffs.com and watch all of the episodes and listen to all of the podcasts. If you really like that experience why don't you go leave a rating and review on your preferred platform (don't forget to subscribe!). If you are super cool you could buy some stuff in our Etsy store and/or pledge as little as .99/month to help support and grow the podcast. Thanks so much for the support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couc