Couch Riffs

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Ep. 154 Aurelien Budynek (Marky Ramone/Cindy Blackman-Santana/Hamilton) Feb 17, 2021

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I had a great time speaking with Aurelien Budynek in this episode of Couch Riffs. Aurelien has a wonderful story, a host of amazingly varied gigs to talk about, and is as humble as he is talented. If you're interested in getting guitar lessons with him you can reach out to him at his INSTAGRAM or through his WEBSITE. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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Ep. 153 Alicia Vigil (Dragonforce/Vigil of War) Feb 15, 2021

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Our guest this episode is bassist/vocalist Alicia Vigil who fronts her own band, Vigil of War, as well as holding down the bass duties for legendary power metal band, Dragonforce. We had a great time talking and I loved hearing her story from the earliest years of school band and School of Rock to touring with the Misfits to forming her band quickly to make a gig she committed to. Please go check out there newest single, Vultures. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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ep. 152 Brian Baker (Bad Religion/Minor Threat) Feb 10, 2021

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My guest on this episode is none other than Brian Baker, guitarist/bassist for more legendary punk rock bands than anyone else we can think of. This list could begin and end with Minor Threat but is complimented by so many more bands. Bad Religion. Samhain. Bash & Pop. Junkyard. Dag Nasty. Government Issue. More. Many more. I loved having this conversation and I hope that you enjoy it, too.

If you enjoy the Couch Riffs podcast and/or our cover song videos please consider becoming a patron at our PATREON page. And, don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find links to all our video content as well as a link to our etsy store where you can find our 100% cotton tees and stylish trucker hats. Thank you for listening and for your continuing support!

ep. 151 Vicky Warwick (Charli XCX/Where Are We Again Podcast) Feb 08, 2021

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Our guest this episode is Vicky Warwick, and English session and touring bassist living and working out of LA. She's toured and gigged with a number of notable artists including Charli XCX and puts out music under her stage name, Ainslie. She is launching a podcast called Where Are We Again? featuring guests and stories of being on the road as a touring professional and I can't wait to dive in! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Ep. 150 Andrew Ross (Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Daredevil Squadron) Feb 03, 2021

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It was my pleasure to host Andrew Ross on this episode of Couch Riffs. Andrew is a musical theater major and has sang with a multitude of productions including Trans-Siberian Orchestra since 2007. He has an incredible voice and can count multi-instrumentalist as an additional talent. I can't wait until covid is a thing of the past and I can go see him in action. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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Ep. 149 Taylor Cox (Amplified Nation) Feb 01, 2021

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Our guest this episode is Taylor Cox, the owner/operator and builder at Amplified Nation out of Boston, MA. Taylor started out re-housing amps and recovering cabinets and evolved into bhttps://couchriffs.comuilding super high-end amp clones after building himself a reputation in the boutique and hobbyist amp community. Today he's building some CRUSHERS. Go check out some demos when you get a chance. You'll be happy you did. I had a great time talking with Taylor and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or the cover song videos we produce please consider becoming a patron at PATREON. And, don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find all of our content as well as a link to our web store where you can find our 100% cotton tees and stylish trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support!

Ep. 148 MLNY Parsonz (Royal Thunder) Jan 27, 2021

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Our guest this episode is MLNY Parsonz of Royal Thunder. MLNY has one of the most compelling voices in contemporary rock music and her band is amazing! Please stay on the lookout for a Couch Riffs video featuring her talents as a bassist and vocalist in the very near future. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much I did. This was a fun and interesting conversation for me.

If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or cover song videos please consider becoming a patron supporter at PATREON. There are some easy and accessible points of support there. Thank you so much for considering! Also, check out our WEBSITE to find all of our content plus a link to our webstore for our merch. Thanks for listening and for your continued support!

Ep. 147 Taylor Locke (producer/songwriter/former Rooney) Jan 25, 2021

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Our guest this episode is Taylor Locke, singer/songwriter, producer/engineer, studio owner/operator, former guitarist of pop rock band Rooney and creative force with the musical comedy "Don't Stop, The Story of Fleetwood Mac" which I'm dying to see. He recently released a solo EP (October 2020) full of tasty pop morsels called The Bitter End. Go check it out HERE. Taylor has done a TON in his career already and will certainly continue to create and thrive through covid and beyond. I had a great time talking with him, getting to know him, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON. Patreon is the only place where you can download the audio tracks of the cover songs we produce and you can get a sneak peak at what's coming up there before anyone else, too! Don't forget to check out our WEBSITE to find a link to all of our content as well as a link to our comfy, 100% cotton tees and our stylish trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support!

Ep. 146 Ehab & Justin of South of Eden Jan 20, 2021

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Guests on this episode of Couch Riffs are South of Eden's Ehab Omran (vox) and Justin Young (guitar). South of Eden are a young midwestern band out of Ohio that throw it down with some old school flavor ,tipping their hats at multiple generations of rock music that came before them. They released an EP in 2020 and a couple of videos over the past year with a full-length and some more fun covers/singles coming soon (stay tuned). I had a great time talking with these guys and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast and our performance videos please consider supporting us at Patreon! And, don't forget to check out our website to find all of our content and a link to our webstore to. find our handsome and cozy 100% cotton tees and stylish trucker hats! Thanks for watching and for your continued support!

Ep. 145 Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Sons of Apollo/Guns 'n Roses/ Art of Anarchy) Jan 18, 2021

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Our guest this episode is Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and we are quite happy to get the opportunity to host him. Ron is a great guy to hang and talk with and I first met him in 2009 while my band, Loaded, was on tour and he played some songs with us a couple of different nights in and around NYC. Ron is a stop-what-you're-doing-and-listen level guitarist and a master of the fretless guitar, to boot. He's in Art of Anarchy, Sons of Apollo, Asia, and the former lead guitarist of Guns 'n Roses. Ron also works as a producer with bands and has a studio in Central NJ that he works out of. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our accompanying music performance videos please consider becoming a patron at our Patreon account. Link is below. Also, don't forget to check out our website to find all of our content plus a link to our webstore where you can score our sweet t-shirts and trucker hats. Thanks for listening and for your continued support!

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