Couch Riffs

Our guest this episode is Seattle legend Dick Rossetti. Dick has led a number of bands in Seattle over the course of 3+ decades and was a high-profile DJ on Seattle alternative radio station KNDD during the heyday of alt-rock. Dick's current band, Ball Bag, has a new album titled Bear vs. Otter and as it turns out, they are seeking a replacement drummer for their soon-to-be-retired drummer. Hit them up if you're in the Seattle area and want a shot!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please support us on PATREON. Your support is what makes this podcast and our cover song performance videos happen. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.facebook.com/BALLBAGUSA

Our guest this episode is another friend from the North, Dave Sheldon of Exes For Eyes and formerly of Annihilator. Dave is a vicious guitarist/bassist and super kind and fun dude. We had a great time talking about his musical history and love for metal, horror, and wrestling. I hope you enjoy!  If you are loving Couch Riffs podcast and/or our performance videos please support us on PATREON. That is what makes any and all of this possible and your support it very much appreciated! Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.exesforeyes.com

Our guest this episode is Jymmy Tolland, the talented and ambitious young guitarist (former bassist) from The Lonely Ones from Columbus OH. The Lonely Ones just released a new single, The Way Out, which is a hook laden bit of hard rock magic. I had a great time talking with Jymmy and his story is pretty wild! I hope you enjoy.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please consider supporting us at PATREON. Your support at Patreon is what makes this all possible. Thank you.  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://thelonelyones.net

Our guest this episode is Chris Carlone, a musician/artist and creative juggernaut who has been creating for decades. Chris performs as Borts Minorts, described as accurately as possessing "musical concepts of The Residents with the spirit and over the top showmanship of rock legends like David Lee Roth and Iggy Pop". Borts has a new release out! A collaborative EP with friend of Couch Riffs Timo Ellis (Netherlands/Hug Victim) and video content to drive it home. Please do go check this out. It is highly entertaining high art. I hope you enjoy this conversation and Borts Minorts' music! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song performances please support us at PATREON. Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio recordings of these covers and you'll get early sneak peeks at the videos, as well. Couch Riffs is made possible by your Patreon support and we thank you very much for helping us keep this going. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.chrisc

Our guest this episode is our longtime friend Phil Hurley. Phil spent some time in Seattle where we met before moving a couple times and finally landing in Austin TX for the last 13 years, which is very fitting considering what a talented guitarist and songwriter he is. After years of being a sideman and band guy Phil has started performing his music as The Phil Hurley Band and we should be getting an album of music from him in 2022! We'll be looking forward to this! I hope you enjoy this conversation. Phil is awesome.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song performance videos please consider supporting us on Patreon. Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio for the covers we record and your support there is what makes Couch Riffs happen, month after month, for the last few years. Thank you!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.philhurleymusic.com

Our guest this episode is Ian Cowell who recently released Exceptional Goblins, an album full of great compositions with references to video games, soundtracks, jet skis, shred guitar, and padded shouldered suit jackets. Its pretty hot and I highly recommend checking it out. I had a great time speaking with Ian and I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song performance videos please support us on PATREON. Your support at PATREON is what makes this content come together and we very much appreciate your support there. Please like, share, subscribe, etc! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://iancowell.bandcamp.com/album/exceptional-goblins

Our guest this episode is Mike Borgia of Mike Borgia and The Problems. Mike has been playing guitar, singing, and writing songs his whole life and has a rich experience of stories to share with us in this conversation. I highly recommend checking out his music. Mike has an incredible voice and is an equally talented guitarist and as a solo artist or with The Problems he has a prolific output of material. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song videos please support us at PATREON. Your support is absolutely what makes the weekly output here possible and is much appreciate. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://mikeborgia.bandcamp.com

Our guest this episode is Scott Metzger, a phenomenal guitarist known for his work with Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Wolf!, and Rana. Scott has recently released his first solo single and video for the song Don't Be A Stranger with a full album (Too Close To Reason) to soon follow. The album is a beautiful and impressive display of Metzger's acoustic guitar work and highly recommended listening. You'll hear bits of folk, gypsy jazz, country, cinematic ambience and much more. I had a great time speaking with Scott and I hope you enjoy this conversation! He has a couple of doozy stories to share deep into our talk. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song performance videos please consider supporting us on PATREON! Your support is what makes all of our content possible. Thank you! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://scottmetzger.com

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