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Ep. 103 : Jack Bates (Peter Hook & The Light/Smashing Pumpkins) Aug 24, 2020

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Our guest on this episode is Jack Bates of Smashing Pumpkins and also Peter Hook & The Light. We talk a bit about sports for a while, which is a first on the podcast I'm pretty sure. Then, we get around to talking about music, playing bass, touring, and life in the time of Covid. I had a great time speaking with Jack and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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Ep. 102 : Paul Gilbert (Racer X/Mr. Big) Aug 19, 2020

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Our guest on this episode is the infinitely impressive and equally humble Paul Gilbert. Paul was in to the spotlight at a young age as a hyper-technical shred guitarist, GIT instructor, and leader of Racer X and later Mr Big. Over the years Paul's playing has evolved, matured, and continues to impress players and music fans all over the world. He continues to be a huge inspiration to me and it was a pleasure to host him on the podcast. He is an excellent story teller and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Go check out his online guitar school HERE!

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Ep. 101 : Kirk Douglas (The Roots) Aug 17, 2020

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Our guest for this episode is Kirk Douglas of The Roots. Kirk has probably found himself in more extraordinary musical situations than any of our guests before him. In addition to holding down the guitar position in The Roots and on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night Show he released an album last year by the name of Hundred Watt Heart. If you're a fan of nasty guitar riffs and tones, Gibson's through Marshalls, and vocals that meet eye to eye with outstanding guitar performances you should check this album out. We talked about the musicians that have influenced him throughout his career, how he landed in The Roots, his connection to Vernon Reid, and of course the infamous Prince incident. I couldn't help myself, we were already half way there in natural conversation! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much I did.

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Ep. 100 : Jason USA (CEO Chibson USA) Aug 06, 2020

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Our 100th guest is Jason Dove, a very funny comedian, musician, and creator and operator of Chibson USA which is, of course, the very thing that Instagram was invented for (I'm pretty sure). There were quite a lot of laughs in this episode but we managed to get serious a few times. Jason has an interesting path that brought him to where he's at now with Chibson USA and it was an absolute pleasure to laugh and slapstick through the conversation with him as I learned about how it all came to be. He gives a few fun reveals in this episode about things to come, as well! Thank you for listening and for your continued support! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast and/or the video series please consider becoming a monthly pledge supporter for as little as .99/month. A little goes a long way! Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and a review at your favorite podcast platform and visit CouchRiffs.com for links to every video, audio podcast and to our Etsy store where you can buy our great looking and cozy Couch Riffs T-shirts and trucker hats! Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

Ep. 99 : Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan/Suicidal Tendencies/Giraffe Tongue Orchestra/Party Smasher Inc) Aug 03, 2020

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Our guest this episode is Ben Weinman, founding member and leader of the incredible but defunct band The Dillinger Escape Plan. As of late he has been managing artists, raising a family, and managing a farm of rescue animals in rural New Jersey. A TON of energy goes in to maintaining this rescue and I would recommend checking out a little about that HERE. You can support the efforts of this rescue, as well. I love this conversation and we covered a lot of things parallel to lives in music. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Ep. 98 : Chris Funk (The Decemberists/Black Prairie) Jul 29, 2020

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Our guest for this episode is the multi-instrumentalist member of The Decemberists, Chris Funk. Chris knows his way around a studio and has recorded and produced albums by Red Fang, The Builders and The Butchers, and Langhorne Slim and also puts his dobro talents to good use in Black Prairie, an eclectic and dreamy band with a blend of bluegrass, klezmer, and soundtrack-oriented vibes. I had a great time catching up with Chris and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Ep. 97 : LG (Thelma and The Sleaze) Jul 27, 2020

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Our guest on this episode is LG, the singer/guitarist and leader of Thelma and The Sleaze. If you haven't heard their newest album "Fuck, Marry, Kill" you should go do that now, before you even listen to our conversation. TATS has been a band for 10 years, recording and touring across the US with an energy unparalleled. Don't miss them when you get the chance to see the band again. Go support them by buying records and shirts at thelmaandthesleaze.com!

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Ep. 96 : Barrett Jones (Producer/Musician) Jul 22, 2020

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Our guest on this episode is Barrett Jones, owner and operator of Laundry Room Studio. Barrett has been involved in some of the most important recordings you've heard! AND, he's got a really interesting history going all the way back to DC in his teens, recording bands out of his parents' home and later group houses where he lived. From the very word go he was recording some noteworthy and historically significant bands and he continues to do that as well as produce a video series, Landry Room Live, which broadcasts live and also posts to his YouTube channel post-performance. Go check them out! They're great.

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Ep. 95 : Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge/Slash & The Conspirators/Mayfield 4) Jul 20, 2020

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Our guest this episode is the incredibly multi-talented Myles Kennedy (Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Alter Bridge, The Mayfield 4). This is one of the sweetest, most genuine folks you'll meet and he has a true passion for music that is clear and evident in this conversation. It has been a pleasure for me to get to know him a little over the years but this conversation was certainly the longest that I've had with him and the most deep and varied. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you so much for listening and for your continued support!

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Ep. 94 : Scott Marceau (AR of Yamaha Guitars & Line 6) Jul 15, 2020

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This episode we are pleased to be speaking with Scott Marceau of Yamaha. I've had a fairly long relationship with Yamaha and getting to know Scott has been a genuine pleasure. This week I'd have been seeing him in Nashville at Summer NAMM if it weren't for the pandemic conditions and so we instead enjoy this lengthy conversation about what ever we feel like. I hope you enjoy! If you are enjoying Couch Riffs please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and becoming a monthly pledge supporter at anchor.fm/couch-riffs. Thank you so much for listening and for your continued support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

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