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Ep. 224 Mike Hickey (Venom/Carcass/Witchtaint) May 02, 2022

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Our guest this episode is Mike Hickey, ace guitarist and guitar tech. Hickey has played in Venom, Carcass, Cathedral and Witchtaint but has also landed high-end tech positions for Joe Bonnamassa and both Hall AND Oates. Mike has great stories and can play the hell out of the guitar and I had such a great time hanging out with him for this conversation. I hope you enjoy!

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Ep. 223 Robbie Crowell (Midland) Apr 28, 2022

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Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented, multi-instrumentalist Robbie Crowell. Its crazy to think that nearly every musician is known for being proficient and one prominent instrument but Robbie is hired regularly on 4 instruments: drums, bass, keys and sax. His list of recording credits is equally as impressive and wildly varied. And, to help things along, he's an ace dude and a killer hang. I hope you enjoy this conversation as we dive into Robbie's musical history and get a glimpse into his world. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 22 Van Romaine (Enrique Iglesias/Steve Morse/Nena) Apr 25, 2022

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Our guest this episode is the excellent drummer, Van Romaine. Van has an interesting and diverse resume that includes Naughty By Nature, Steve Morse, Blood Sweat & Tears and lead him to being drummer and musical director for both Enrique Iglesias and Nena. I had a great time hanging and hearing his story and I hope you enjoy this conversation!

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Ep. 221 Anthony Biuso (TSOL/The Dickies/Hed(PE) Apr 18, 2022

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Our guest this episode is the incredible Anthony "Tiny Bubz" Biuso. This was such a fun conversation and Tiny is not a shy fella. He's been gigging since he was a young kid, first in orchestral organizations and then at 16 in a rock band with folks much older than he was. He later moved to LA and has gone on to play with a number of notable bands.

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Ep. 220 Michael Musburger (Fastbacks/The Posies) Apr 14, 2022

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Our guest this episode is Michael Musburger (The Posies/Fastbacks) is one of Seattle's greatest kept secrets. An incredible drummer and fantastic hang in this conversation for Drummer Awareness Month. I hope you enjoy!

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Ep. 219 Fredo Ortiz (Beastie Boys/Los Lobos) Apr 11, 2022

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Our guest this episode is the incredibly talented and supremely chill Fredo Ortiz, percussionist and drummer for such bands as Beastie Boys, Los Lobos, Gogol Bordello and many more. We talk personal history with Fredo and catch all the way up to present day of touring with Los Lobos, who just won a Grammy this year (2022). I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Ep. 218 John Sherman (Red Fang) Apr 07, 2022

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Our guest for this episode of Couch Riffs' Drummer Awareness Month is John Sherman of Portland Oregon's Red Fang. John is a crushing drummer and world class dude. I had a great time hanging with him, learning about him coming up playing drums and talking shit about the ins and outs of touring with a band you're growing from seed. I hope you enjoy this casual sit down as much as I did! Look for Red Fang playing in Europe in Summer 2022 with more dates to be announced soon. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our performance videos please support us at PATREON. Your support at PATREON is what makes all of the great content at Couch Riffs possible. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://redfang.net

Ep. 217 Keio Stroud (Big & Rich/Hank Williams Jr) Apr 04, 2022

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Our first episode of Drummer Awareness Month 2022 features a fun and relaxed conversation with Keio Stroud, the Nashville drummer with an insane recording and touring resume that includes some of the biggest names in contemporary and classic country music. Keio is an incredibly humble guy and takes it all in stride. I had a great time speaking with him and I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Ep. 216 Lisa Kekaula (The BellRays) Mar 28, 2022

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Our guest this episode is the incredible Lisa Kekaula, singer of LA band The BellRays. Lisa has collaborated and toured with MC5, Crystal Method, Basement Jaxx and others. The BellRays will be touring later this year (2022) and you can catch them every Tuesday streaming Rock Show, their 2-piece live performances, on social media. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Lisa is as cool as she is talented!

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Ep. 215 Richard Fortus (Guns n' Roses) Mar 21, 2022

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Our guest this episode is Richard Fortus of Guns n' Roses, The Psychedelic Furs, Love Spit Love, The Dead Daisies, Thin Lizzy and many others. Richard had a very busy and successful career as a studio musician in NYC before landing the Gn'R job in 2002. Richard is one of the most astounding guitarists you'll find anywhere and is a Swiss Army Knife of styles and techniques. It was an absolute pleasure to host him here and to have this conversation and I hope you enjoy! Check out Richard's new signature model Gretsch guitar on tour with Richard and Gn'R starting in Spring 2022!

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