Ep 279 Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate/Dead Rabbitts)
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Welcome! Our guest this episode is Craig Mabbitt, vocalist of Escape The Fate and Dead Rabbitts. I had a great time getting to know Craig and getting in to life stuff right off the bat. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Craig recently released a new Dead Rabbitts album, Redefined, and is on the road touring with Wednesday 13 and Stitched Up Heart across North America through the end of April. Go see them! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON. Patreon is the only way we keep the lights on at the podcast studio between tours and is massively appreciated. Thank...
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Ep 278 James Joseph (James and The Cold Gun)
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Welcome back! Our guest this episode is James Joseph, front person for James and The Cold Gun. James and The Cold Gun recently opened for Duff McKagan on our European tour and when they came to the US to do a west coast run with Thunderpussy I jumped at the opportunity to catch up with James and get him on the podcast. James is charming and funny, the band is great, and I hope you enjoy this episode! Check out James and The Cold Gun's new album, Face In The Mirror, coming April 25 (2025) and in the meanwhile they've released 3 singles from the new LP: Guessing Games, Cut the Brakes, and most...
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Ep 277 Brittany Davis (Solo Artist/Painted Shield)
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Our guest this episode is the amazing Brittany Davis, a singer/keyboardist from Seattle WA. Brittany performs as a solo artist and with a number of folks around town, including Painted Shield, a project that includes Stone Gossard, Matt Chamberlain, Mason Jennings and Jeff Fielder. In 2024 Brittany released Image Issues and in May 2025 will release Black Thunder, an improv jazz album. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! If you're digging the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us through . Your support goes a long way toward making all things that Couch Riffs does...
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Ep 276 Ben London (Sonic Guild/STAG/Alchohol Funnycar)
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Our guest this episode is Ben London, the Executive Director of Sonic Guild, an organization that every year grant's unrestricted funds to musical artists of all genres. Ben has lived in Seattle WA for over 35 years and is the guitarist in local favorites, STAG, as well as the former singer/guitarist of Alcohol Funnycar. He has previously worked for the Grammys, EMP museum, and has held a number of other music industry positions before finding himself at Sonic Guild. Sonic Guild will be awarding 2025 artist recipients at a show and ceremony on February 22, 2025 at The Triple Door in Seattle...
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Ep 275 Sir MixaLot
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Our guest this episode is Seattle's original hip hop here, Sir MIxaLot. Rising to notoriety in the 80s with a series of hits and tours, MixaLot put Seattle rap on the map and put him at the top of the charts for 5 weeks with Baby Got Back, a hit that has stood the test of time. I had a fantastic time speaking with Mix for this podcast. What a story teller! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast, please consider supporting us at PATREON. https://patreon.com/couchriffs is the only place that Couch Riffs is able to bring any money in to help support and maintain the studio space where these...
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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!
info_outlineOur 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!
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