Couch Riffs

Our guest this episode is Seattle's Kim Virant, solo artist, singer for Golden West and former singer of Lazy Susan. Kim's presence in the Seattle music scene spans decades and her powerful voice can be heard on the new 7" single coming from Golden West on 12/5/25 with a release show at Tractor Tavern on 12/13. Not to be missed! Thanks for listening and for supporing independent music. 

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Our guest this episode is Brendon Dyer of LA band, Milly. Brendon was previously in an east coast band called Furnsss that eventually disbanded before he relocated to LA. Things came together relatively quickly for him there and it's been all gas since. I caught up with him in Seattle while the band was doing a tour with Militarie Gun but fret not, Milly will be back in Seattle for folks that would like to see the band. December 3 ...

Our guest this episode is the fabulous Stephanie Anne Johnson. Stephanie is a singer/songwriter from the Northwest who gained the attention of the world as a singer on The Voice. Their career was already in full swing and continues on with her new album, "Sing, Baby!", which will be released on October 17 (2025).

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Our guests this episode are Adam and Credo, vocalist and guitarist respectively, for Seattle band, Sweet Water. The band has a new album out now entitled Shine On with two standout singles already out, Kids and State of Grace. Sweet Water will be celebrating the release of their album with a show on 10/11 at Neumo's in Seattle. I highly recommend checking out the album AND The show! 

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My guest this episode is Jake Snider, vocalist and guitarist of Seattle's Minus The Bear. Minus The Bear recently reunited after a long hiatus and kicks off a US tour on October 3 in Tacoma WA. This tour includes a headlining night at Best Friends Forever in Las Vegas October 10 and the tour will see the band performing their 2005 album Menon El Oso in its entirety. Go see this awesome band live! 

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My guest this episode is Tekla Waterfield, a wonderful singer and songwriter here in Seattle WA who is releasing an album, Mother Mind, on September 5 along with her musical partner and husband, Jeff Fielder. We get pretty deep into some personal experiences of Tekla's in this conversation and I'm grateful to have gotten to know her this much better. I hope you enjoy getting to know her, too.

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I was very happy to host Pete Droge for this episode of Couch Riffs Podcast. Pete was an open book and humble story teller and a joy to keep company with. Pete's new album, Fade Away Blue, will be released August 22, 2025 and he'll be performing in-store at Easy Street Recrods in West Seattle on 8/23, the very next day. Don't miss it! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. 

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My guest this episode is Seattle's own Ayron Jones and it was a pleasure to host him and get to know him a bit better though this conversation. Ayron is currently working on a new album after a couple years of touring and opening for some big acts around the world including The Rolling Stones and Guns 'n Roses. I'll be looking forward to hearing where he takes his music next and what is on the horizon for him. I hope you enjoy!

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Our guest this episode is Parker Lundgren, former guitarist of Queensryche and owner/operator of Diablo Guitars in Renton WA (Seattle). I have known Parker for quite a long time and it was fun to sit down and catch up about his journey from touring metal guitarist to operator of one of the most exciting and unique guitar stores anywhere. He brought in a few show-and-tell guitars, too! I hope you enjoy.

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Our guest this episode is the magnificent Rev from Seattle's own, The Drowns. I can't believe that Rev and I never met before or became tight bros through all of our collective time in Seattle. But, let me say that I'm grateful to know him now. What a dude and what a cool band! Rev and The Drowns will be playing Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas this month as well as leaving on tour in Europe this summer including another go at Rebell...

I was just as pleased as a pig in shit to host this episode with Aaron Beam of Portland's own Red Fang. I've been a fan of the band for quite a long time and have enjoyed seeing them every time time I've had the opportunity. The band is currently taking a break to gather itself and get some fresh air but has recently released Deep Cuts, an album of rarities, demos, covers and odd & ends, to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a ban...

My guest this episode is the charming and talented Frank Meyer of Street Walkin' Cheetahs, FEAR, Dick Manitoba and many other punk and punk-leaning bands. Frank and I met on the recent Duff McKagan tour and had a great time chatting backstage at the shows but a lot of this talk is limited to relatively small talk. It was an absolute pleasure to get a chance to hear some of his stories about his early musical experiences and growing...

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...

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 Gu...

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.

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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 be...

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!

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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. 

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