Ep 274 Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order)
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Our guest this episode requires no introduction (but I'll do it anyway). Peter Hook is the co-founder of TWO of the most influential bands to ever come out of the UK, Joy Division and New Order, and currently leads his band Peter Hook & The Light. Hooky is a true blue punk to this day and I had a fantastic time connecting with him here. I hope you enjoy our conversation. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon is the only thing that helps keep the lights on at CRHQ and your support on this platform is massively appreciated. Thank...
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Ep 273 Jonny Two Bags (Social Distortion/Cadillac Tramps/Youth Brigade/US Bombs)
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My guest this episode is yet another punk rock legend: Jonny Wickersham aka Jonny Two Bags most notably of Social Distortion. Two Bags has also done many hours and miles with Cadillac Tramps, Youth Brigade, US Bombs and most recently Me First & The Gimme Gimmes. I had a fantastic time speaking with Jonny in this podcast episode and I hope that you enjoy our conversation! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us on PATREON. Patreon is the only avenue Couch Riffs is able to generate any income from and for the podcast to grown and improve and your support there is...
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Ep 272 Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver)
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This episode I'm very happy to have my longtime bandmate and friend Duff McKagan on the podcast. Duff released his most recent solo album, Lighthouse, nearly a year ago and will be touring Europe/UK and the US this Fall. Be sure to catch a show near you! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you are enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us through Patreon for as little as $5/month. Your patronage there is what helps keep Couch Riffs happening, improving, and building. Thanks so much! photo by Veronica Sams https://duffonline.com
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Ep 271 Teza (TeZATalks)
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Our guest this episode is Teza of TeZATalks, a Seattle/Tacoma-based singer, self-described as hardcore pop. Seeing Teza perform at SMASH and again for Sonic Guild's award ceremony was amazing and I've been looking forward to this opportunity to learn a bit more about her and share it with you all. TeZATalks new album, Black Girl American Horror Story, will be out in Fall '24 and promises to take Teza to the next level and I recommend keeping her on your radar to catch any live performances she may make in your area. You won't want to miss it! Thanks for watching and listening. If you're...
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Ep 270 The Fastbacks
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In this episode we host Seattle's darlings, The Fastbacks. The Fastbacks have a new album coming this week titled "For What Reason?" and it is classic butt-kicking pop from The Fastbacks. I enjoyed hosting the entire band but hand in there with me as we wade through the conversation. This is the most folks that have ever appeared in an podcast episode so it was new territory. Thanks for watching and listening! If you are enjoying the podcast please consider supporting Couch Riffs on Patreon! Your support through Patreon is crucial to the growth and life of Couch Riffs. Thank you!
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Ep 269 Alie Byland (Byland)
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Our guest this episode is Alie Byland of Byland, a band that released a phenomenal album earlier in 2024, Heavy For a While. Alie has a great story which she generously shared here with me, for you. Please go check out Byland's new album and see her and her band out on tour this Fall (details to be announced soon, check their website!). Thanks for listening. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us through Patreon.
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Ep 268 Faith Stankevich (Acid Tongue/Kathy Moore Super Power Trio)
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My guest this episode is drummer Faith Stankevich of Acid Tongue, Kathy Moore Super Power Trio and many other live and recording projects. I first met Faith years ago in Seattle and when I moved back to Seattle she was playing the first gig that I worked after landing back. Faith's energy for music is inspiring and contagious and I urge you to go check out any live performance she is involved in. I had a great time hosting her on the show this day and I hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON. Patreon is the one opportunity...
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Ep 267 Dave Dederer (Presidents of the United States of America)
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Our guest this episode, Dave Dederer, is the founding guitarist of The Presidents of the United States of America. Dave has also had quite a storied career behind the scenes in the music and digital world since taking hiatus from performing with PUSA and in recent years has been playing tons of guitar around Seattle. I've known Dave for many years now and have always had a ton of fun hanging with him and I even played the first 1 or 2 Loaded shows with him on bass. What a time! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast or any of our other...
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Ep 266 Shaun Crawford (Acid Tongue/Rub/Stephanie Anne Johnson)
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Our guest this episode is Shaun Crawford, a young Texan in Seattle who commands attention anywhere he posts up and performs. Shaun can be found playing guitar and bass in Seattle and on tour around the country and Europe in a variety of bands including Acid Tongue, Rub, and with Stephanie Anne Johnson. It was a pleasure to host him here on Couch Riffs and I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast or any of the other content that we're creating please consider supporting us at PATREON. For as little as $5 per month you can help Couch Riffs continue to grow and...
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Ep 265 Paweł Maciwoda (SCORPIONS)
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Our guest this episode is Pawel Maciwoda, a player who has been the bassist for German metal legends, Scorpions, since 2003. Pawel was an absolute treat to host on the podcast and to get to know throughout the Scorpions Las Vegas residency recently. See the band on tour now and in the coming year all over the world. Thank you for supporting COUCH RIFFS on Patreon! Patreon support is the primary way Couch Riffs earns any money to support production on all of the free content we are creating. Thank you so much for being supportive and helping us make this bigger and better every year. Follow...
info_outlineOur 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 released April 21, 2023 and is full of groove-heavy rock with catchy melodies. Recommended if you like QOTSA, Clutch, Fu Manchu, etc. I had a great time hanging with Marc and getting some of his life story and I hope you enjoy. Please do go check out his body of work from over the years and absolutely listen to Vol. 3!
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