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I had a chance to catch up with Seattle's beloved Jen Ayers recently to talk about her one-woman rock opera/musical theater show, SHe Said, which has a run at Seattle's Erickson Theater from January 14 through February 1. Find a link below for tickets! I hope you enjoy our conversation. If you would like to support Couch Riffs please consider joining our PATREON. Every bit helps keep the lights on and gets the podcast production improving more and more. Thanks for your support!  https://couchriffs.com  COUCH RIFFS PATREON GET TIX FOR SHE SAID

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.  If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON! 

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 at Madame Lou's which is a great opportunity for Seattle folks to see the beloved Belltown venue off into the afterlife as it is slated to close before the end of the year. I hope you enjoy! Please consider supporting Couch Riffs on Patreon. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://millymusicgroup.com  

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). I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting at Patreon. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://stephanieannejohnsonmusic.com  

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!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us at PATREON.  https://couchriffs.com https://sweetwaterrocks.com  

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!  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON.  https://couchriffs.com https://www.minusthebear.com/tour  

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. Go check out Tekla and Jeff in Portland on September 4 at The Showdown Saloon and September 6 at The Tractor Tavern. If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us at PATREON. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.teklawaterfield.com  

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.  If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON.  https://couchriffs.com https://www.petedroge.com  

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! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://www.ayronjonesmusic.com  

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. If you would like to show support for Couch Riffs pleaser subscribe to the channel. If you're feeling super supportive and would love to see me live indoors for the rest of my life please consider support Couch Riffs at PATREON. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://diabloguitars.com  

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 Rebellion Festival in Blackpool (UK). Be sure to catch them live! I hope you enjoy the episode! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs content, please support us on Patreon and help Mike stay living indoors. He loves it there. Thank you for your support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://thedrownsrock.com  

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 band. May we get 20 more years from them! I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you are enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting on Patreon. Many hours go into creating the content here and your support is welcomed as much as it is much needed. Thank you so much for the support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://redfang.bandcamp.com/album/deep-cuts  

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 up in LA. He tells some great Zappa family stories here, which I was obviously pleased about, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Thanks for listening and please do go and check out Frank's new album, Living Between The Lines, out NOW! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast and content please consider supporting me on PATREON. Other than the minimal ad revenue generated her on YouTube (believe me, it isn't enough to pay the internet service) PATREON is the only way that Couch Riffs is able to stay happening. HOURS are poured into creating this content and podcast and your support at any level is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://thefrankmeyer.com  

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 Riffs Podcast please support us on PATREON. Patreon is the only way we keep the lights on at the podcast studio between tours and is massively appreciated. Thank you so much!  https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com