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Ep. 53: Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon, Phantom Rocker & Slick and more!) Feb 03, 2020

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This episode's guest is none other than legendary sideman, Earl Slick. Earl has been a guitarist for David Bowie, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Robert Smith, and is about to head to the UK with Glen Matlock for a handful of dates. You should definitely go check out his work on the 1985 Phantom, Rocker, & Slick album, too. The BBC produced a short documentary called "Rock 'n Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sideman" and Earl narrates this with the same style and swagger he delivers on guitar. Go give it a watch!

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Ep. 52 : Doug Rappoport (Edgar Winter Band) Jan 30, 2020

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We are happy to host Doug Rappoport in this 52 episode of Couch Riffs Podcast. Doug is the guitarist in the Edgar Winter Band and is a monster player and a great hang. We have met a few times over the years but only really got to hang at NAMM 2020 where we shot a Couch Riffs video for Van Halen's Unchained. I always knew Doug was killer (check out his YouTube or IG) but I'd only ever seen him rehearsing with his AC/DC cover band that he plays in with a bunch of our mutual friends. My man was DRUNK and totally nailed the EVH bits. Pretty stunning, all things considered! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed rattling it off!

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Ep. 51 : Mike Byle of Michael Byle Guitars, former Head Luthier of Private Stock Acoustic at PRS and Guitar Industry Fixer Jan 27, 2020

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It was my pleasure to host Mike Byle in episode #51! I struck up a fast friendship with Mike while we were both working for PRS Guitars and bonded over our military pasts and punk rock music. But, we had PLENTY to talk about in this episode. Mike is a fantastic builder and creates incredible guitars and has a knack for intricate and beautiful inlay work. This is an absolute marathon of a conversation and is holding the current endurance/length record. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

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Ep. 50: Scotti Hill (Skid Row) Jan 23, 2020

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I was so stoked to have Scotti Hill of Skid Row as my 50th podcast guest! What a guy! What a player! I've seen Skid Row a couple of times, once in the early days and once recently and they are still kicking ass and playing their asses off as they always have. Scotti is a genuine human that is on a healthy and positive path and that lifestyle has elevated his entire game. Do go see Skid Row play! Do follow Scotti Hill!

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Ep. 49: Robb Benson (Nevada Bachelors/Stereo Embers) Jan 13, 2020

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This episode features the amazing Robb Benson of Seattle's Stereo Embers and the band we both spent a good portion of the 90s in, Nevada Bachelors. Robb's current and longest running band, Stereo Embers, has two great albums and a 7" single out on Hockey Talkter, Mike McCready's label. Nevada Bachelors will be reuniting and playing 2 shows at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle on February 7/8 opening up for John Roderick's 90s band, Western State Hurricanes.

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Ep. 48: Danko Jones Jan 09, 2020

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This episode features guest Danko Jones from Toronto. Danko is a longtime torch carrier for rock music and has expressed his passion for music in many forms, most notably by fronting his own, Danko Jones, band but also by producing a couple of podcasts (The Official Danko Jones Podcast and The Regal Beagle Podcast), publishing a book (I've Got Something To Say) writing articles for a number of publications, hosting a syndicated radio show, and doing spoken word tours. In other words he's a multifaceted thinking rocker and he was an awesome guest. I hope you enjoy! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider becoming a pledge supporter at the link below. Also be sure to check out all of the episodes and Couch Riffs videos which feature many of the podcast guests. There is also an Etsy Store where you can purchase some stylish, playful and very comfortable Couch Riffs shirts, hoodies, and trucker hats. Thanks for the support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

Ep. 47: Graig Markel (Recovery Effects and Recovery Room Recording Studio) Jan 06, 2020

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This episode features guest Graig Markel of Seattle's Recovery Room Effects and Recovery Room Recording Studio. Graig spent a good portion of the 90s fronting the great New Sweet Breath before beginning to make solo records on his own, performing most or all of the instruments. These albums had a huge impact on me as they were released and I'm a big, big fan. A pedal he created, the Sound Destruction Device, also has made its way on to more of my pedal boards than probably any other pedal I've ever owned (outside of a tuner). I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I loved catching up with Graig!

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Ep. 46: Wes Geer ( (Hed)Pe, Korn, and Rock to Recovery) Dec 28, 2019

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Our guest this episode (and last episode, listen and find out what this means exactly) is Wes Geer of (Hed)Pe, Korn, and most Rock to Recovery. We met about 8 years ago in a festival catering tent and hit it off and hung and talked a lot of times at festivals that summer and the next. We've stayed in touch and it has been really exciting and inspiring to see Wes develop Rock to Recovery since his departure from Korn. Please do go check it out, donate to their organization, and attend their events that help support the work they are doing.

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Ep. 45: Aaron Mlasko (Mlasko Drums and Former Touring Drum/Stage Tech) Dec 19, 2019

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My guest on this episode is Aaron Mlasko, builder of Mlasko Drums and former touring stage manager/tech for numerous bands including my band, Duff McKagan's Loaded. Aaron's resume is pretty impressive and I feel like one could mine him for hundreds of stories given the right setting and amount of time. Aaron is currently focusing his time on working at Memphis Drum Shop as a resident tech and building Mlasko Drums.

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Ep. 44: Gabe Rowley (Rowley Guitar Co.) Dec 18, 2019

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The guest on this episode is Gabe Rowley of Rowley Guitar Co. This young luthier has been turning out beautiful guitars for 4 or 5 years now and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for him in Alberta, Canada and beyond. We had a good go on the phone and covered lots of ground! I hope you enjoy our conversation. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider auto-downloading each new episode, liking, sharing, rating and reviewing on your respective platform you're listening to it from. All of this stuff has really helped us climb the charts and draw a larger audience which is incredible and hugely appreciated. And, be sure to check out CouchRiffs.com for all the video and podcast episodes as well as a link to our Etsy store. And, if you really, REALLY love Couch Riffs please consider becoming a monthly sponsor for as little as .99/month at anchor.fm/couch-riffs. There should be a link below. Thanks so much for the 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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