Our guest this episode is Stoney Curtis, the leader of the Stoney Curtis Band and guitarist of Count's 77 featuring Danny "Count" Koker. He has released a number of albums through Mike Varney's legendary Shrapnel Records and is currently working on a new album with a forecasted release before the end of the year. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Stoney and I hope you enjoy his story and this conversation. Thanks for listening!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please...

Tim DiJulio has been a fixture on the Seattle rock 'n roll scene for decades and leads the charge on many guitar-fueled nights in local clubs. Tim was a member of the first band I saw perform in a club in Seattle in 1993 and I've always looked up to him so it was a great pleasure to host him on this episode of the Couch Riffs Podcast. Most recently, Tim and I have become bandmates playing together in Duff McKagan's solo band in support of his newest album, Lighthouse, which Tim tracked many...

My guest this episode is Chris Jordan, bassist for the Seattle bands Sunny Day Real Estate and Spirit Award. Chris has been an awesome addition to SDRE since the band's reunion and subsequent touring from 2022 through to today. The month this podcast is released the band will be releasing a live studio re-recording of the SDRE debut, Diary, and it is glorious. It also features an unreleased song from the band, reworked during this session. Be sure to check Sunny Day Real Estate out when they...

This comeback episode we talk to Corey McCormick, bassist in Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Willie Nelson, Chris Cornell and none other than Neil Young. Honestly, Corey has my favorite resume of any guest I've had to date. He's an incredibly talented musician and a top-shelf dude. I caught him on a day off in Seattle where Corey was treated to a brief tour of some Seattle spots and then we sat for the podcast. The next day Corey came to Crackle & Pop where he and a group of us...

Our guest this episode is Kristian Dunn, one-half of the instrumental rock band, El Ten Eleven. We cover Kristian's young musical life, his influences, love of sci-fi and writing as well as plenty of El Ten Eleven history. I met Kristian and Tim (El Ten Eleven) on tour last year and got to enjoy their music almost nightly and I can't recommend enough to see them. There is so much music coming off of the stage from two musicians with no pre-recorded loops. Be sure to check them out when they...

Our guest this episode is Peter Summit, singer/front person for the Las Vegas band Crashing Wayward. Peter walks us through his history as a singer from his earliest days as a karaoke star to touring and single parenting as a working musician. Crashing Wayward release their debut album, Listen, on June 9 2023. The album is chock full of fantastic songs that sound familiar without being derivative and contemporary without losing its appeal to classic rock fans. Look out for this band to...

Our guest this episode is a first repeat podcast guest and the musician with the most appearances in Couch Riffs covers videos (I think?), Mr Timo Ellis of Netherlands. In this episode we go pretty deep into what I think most people at least consider and probably worry about but don't really verbalize. Buckle up! I've included some links below to some of the videos Timo brings up in our conversation. We do talk about Netherlands' new album, SEVERANCE, which is arguably their best album yet....

Our guest this episode is Dirk Serries, a fantastic human and musician who has been creating since the 80s with Vidna Obmana, Fear Falls Burning and most recently his 2nd collaboration with Justin K. Broadrick, Loud As Giants, which released an album, Empty Homes, on April 28 2023. Dirk was an awesome hang and we get into his earliest music creation, his discovery of synths, samplers, and much later guitars, and real talk about being a full-time artist/musician with a full-time work life to...

Our guest this episode is Marc Emer-Hutner, guitarist/singer of the band Sugartooth and guitarist for The Pleasure Club. Sugartooth hit the road hard to tour in support of their 2 major label releases in the 90s before going on hiatus. Soon after Marc was playing guitar in The Pleasure Club, a band that is highly celebrated by other bands and musicians but never reached the grand audience that they were worthy of. Marc and Sugartooth have regathered and recorded a new album, Vol. 3, which...

Our guest this episode is Franz Stahl, DC hardcore legend and a founding member of both Scream and Wool and a one-time member of Foo Fighters. Franz and Scream were the last band to record at the the legendary Inner Ear Studio in DC and that recording will be releasing in the Fall of 2023 on Dischord Records. The album, titled DC Special, features cameo performances by many DC legends and is a beautiful grand finale for the legendary Inner Ear. In our conversation we talk about various gigs...

Our guest this episode is Jason Freeman, bassist for the band Zeke. Jason has been around Seattle through the thick and thin of it and has made his way through many punk bands in town but Zeke is the king of them. In this conversation we talk about his rural upbringing and Eastern Washington youth all the way up to Zeke's new single, Ride Hard Ride Free. Zeke will be playing Punk Rock Bowling this year with a few SoCal shows tagged on the end of a long weekend run. They'll spend the better...

This episode our guest is Klaus Eichstadt, lead guitarist and co-founder of Ugly Kid Joe. Ugly Kid Joe rocketed into the spotlight with a back-to-back hits in the early 90s and rode the wave until breaking up in 1997 under friendly circumstances. In 2010 the band reunited and has been going strong since, touring Europe and the UK regularly. In May/June 2023 UKJ will be touring the United States for the first time since 1995. I had a great time talking with Klaus, catching up and getting him...

Our guest this episode is Jarrod Goon, one half of the guitar firepower duo for the Australian punk rock band, Clowns. We met Jarrod and his bandmate Cam Rust in the summer of 2022 on tour and playing together at Hellfest in Clisson, France. We reminisce here at length. But, Clowns will be playing shows across mostly German-speaking countries in the summer of 2023 and you should go check them out if you're near and able. What a fun, killer band. I'm so happy that I stumbled upon finding them...

Our guest this episode is the extremely talented and cool Guy Davis, bassist for Kultur Shock and bassist/banjoist/vocalist for Guardian Alien, Sage, Ban Jovi and who has previously worked with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam. This conversation was extremely fun and full of revelations despite knowing Guy for nearly 3 decades. I hope you enjoy. If you are in Europe please go check out Kultur Shock on tour NOW through May 1, 2023. You will NOT be disappointed! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs...

Our guest this episode is Keith Carne, drummer of We Are Scientists and Communipaw and all-around gentleman & scholar of the musical and drumming worlds. Keith is a drum educator, touring/session player, and has been working on some solo music that should release this year. Very exciting! At the time of this podcast's release Keith will be on tour with We Are Scientists in Europe. Catch them if you can! I hope you do enjoy this conversation. Keith is a champ. If you're enjoying the Couch...

Our guest this episode is drummer Matt Covey of Such Gold, Zombie Apocalypse, and veteran touring & recording player from New York by way of Connecticut. Matt played on a Couch Riffs video that will be (or was) released very soon after this episode is/was released and absolutely crushed it. He was a pleasure to hang with and learn about, as well. Catch him on tour after the release of a new Such Gold album to be announced soon! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or if you like...

Our guest this episode is Stephen Chopek, multi-instrumentalist/drummer who has toured and recorded with the likes of Charlie Hunter, John Mayer, and Mike Doughty to name a few. Stephen has been writing and recording his own original music as well as some covers and has built quite a beautiful collection of tunes to his credit. Most recently he released a single, a cover of the Pogues song, Five Green Queens and Jean which will very soon be released as a part of an EP, Songs of Shane Part 2....

Our guest this episode is Paul Kehoe, drummer of Peter Hook and The Light and former drummer of Monaco. Paul is a lifelong Manchester resident and a handsome and talented lad who I had the great pleasure of touring alongside in 2022. I'm very pleased to have had the opportunity to catch up with him and gain more insight into his musical history here. I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on Patreon. Patreon support is what allows Couch Riffs...

This episode we are very pleased to host Todd La Torre, vocalist of Queensrÿche AND lesser known as the killer drummer that he is! In fact, Todd tracked drums on the 2019 Queensrÿche album, The Verdict in the absence the band's original drummer, Scott Rockenfield. Couch Riffs was lucky enough to get him to lend his incredible voice to an upcoming cover song, too. Stay tuned! Todd joined Queensrÿche in 2012 and has been steadily showing the world that the band can be better than ever at this...

Our guest this episode is Benjy Johnson, owner operator of Earthtones Recording in Greensboro NC, is a grammy nominated producer as well as a fantastic musician himself who is to release a collaborative album with partners Mike Watt (Minutemen/fIREHOSE), Kawabata Makoto (Acid Mothers Temple) and Scotty Irving (Clang Quartet) under the name Spirit of Hamlet. The album, Northwest of Hamuretto will be released on March 17, 2023 on Broken Sound Tapes. We cover a lot of how Benjy got started in...

Our guest this episode is Carl Raether, bassist for Crashing Wayward and Max Fite as well as a session and gig man about town. Max has lots of touring experience under his belt and cut his teeth van touring out of the DC music scene before relocating to LA and finally Las Vegas most recently. His band Crashing Wayward is working on its debut album and is performing a number of shows coming up. Be sure to check them out if you have the chance! I hope you enjoy this episode. It was a pleasure...

Our guest this episode is Lincoln Barr. The former frontman of Red Jacket Mine released his third solo album in late 2022, Forfeit The Prize, a beautiful collection of heavily orchestrated jazz-leaning pop songs with a definite classic vibe. I had a fantastic time catching up with Lincoln in this conversation and learning about him quite a bit more deeply despite us knowing each other for nearly 20 years. Be sure to check out Lincoln on tour next month (2/23) through the midwest. Check the...

Our guest this episode is the talented Adam Johnson aka Adam Patrick Johnson. Adam is a musician, content creator, music business coach and a hell of a nice guy. You can check out his personal YouTube and social accounts at Adam Patrick Johnson and be sure to check out his podcast Cover Band Confidential, as well. And, of course direct yourself over to his website linked below. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast please consider supporting us at PATREON. Your support helps us grow,...

Our guest this episode is Angus Clark, a massively talented guitarist/composer and geniunely kind and awesome human. Angus has played with the likes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Cher, Kitaro, Daredevil Squadron and many other bands and musicians. He is a guitar instructor on TrueFire.com and manages Song Division in America, a music-based experiential corporate team building organization. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Keep your eyes peeled for a couple of appearances from Angus in...