Couch Riffs

Ep 305 Eva Walker of The Black Tones

Our guest this episode is Seattle's own Eva Walker of The Black Tones who will be releasing their new album, Diamond Ruby Night, on October 30 (2026). We cover a lot of ground in this conversation including some of Eva's musical history, our shared experience with music projects in the prison system, and loads more. I hope you enjoy as much as we did! Thanks for your support! Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support Couch Riffs: https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://www.theblacktones.com

Ep 304 D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets/Brittany Davis)

I was so happy to meet and host D'Vonne Lewis, a Seattle-born, award-winning jazz drummer, for this Couch Riffs conversation. D'Vonne has a Jazz Alley run coming up as well as tour dates with Brittany Davis through the end of 2026. He is also involved in the Seattle Jazz Fellowship and can be seen performing in the Monday night jams in Pioneer Square. As always, it is a pleasure and a privilege to get to speak with musicians that I would not likely otherwise get to cross paths with and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! keep up to date with D'Vonne Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/dvonnelewis/ https://seattlejazzfellowship.org If you'd like to check out Couch Riffs things: https://couchriffs.com https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://instagram.com/couch_riffs https://instagram.com/themikesquires

Ep 303 Amanda Hardy (Bexley)

I'm happy to finally get to sit down with Amanda Hardy, frontperson of Seattle's own Bexley. In a sea of great bands in Seattle, Bexley stands out on the shoulders Amanda's powerful and dynamic vocals and the band's approach to production and crisp songwriting. Their new album, Dark Noise, will be out on August 18 with a record release show in Pioneer Square's Baba Yaga. See you there! COUCH RIFFS WEBSITE If you'd like to support Couch Riffs, find out Patreon HERE. If you'd like to find out more about Bexley follow them here: https://www.bexleyofficial.com Find Couch Riffs' cover of Starship Trooper with Amanda Hardy on vocals HERE: STARSHIP TROOPER

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Ep 302 Vic Bondi (Articles Of Faith/Vic Bondi and His Issues)

Vic Bondi is a punk rock legend that is still putting out vital, energetic punk that matters. It was my absolutely pleasure to host him on this episode of Couch Riffs Podcast. Vic Bondi and His Issues have recently released their debut EP on Alternative Tentacles and are touring and playing through the end of 2026. Check out Vic's social media for tour dates (links below). I hope you enjoy our conversation! If you'd like to support COUCH RIFFS please visit our PATREON HERE! ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES INSTAGRAM

Ep 301 Tommy Niemeyer (The Accused/Gruntruck)

Our guest this episode is a Northwest legend, Mr Tommy Niemeyer of The Accused and later Gruntruck. One of the earliest bands in the crossover punk/metal movement, The Accused stood out from much of what was happening in Seattle in the 80s and were trailblazers for the scene. It was a genuine pleasure to have Tommy as a guest on the Couch and I hope you enjoy this episode! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs please consider supporting us at PATREON https://couchriffs.com

Ep 300 Robb Benson (Planets In The Ocean/Dear John Letters)

Our guest this episode is Robb Benson, singer/songwriter of just about a hundred bands over the years and most recently the dynamic Planets In The Ocean who just released The Loud Silence. Robb is one of the most rawly talented multi-instrumentalists I've ever played with and is a prolific writer/recordist, sometimes writing and self-recording entire albums-worth of songs in a week on his own. We caught up as Robb was just getting home from a solo road trip and it was a pleasure to hang with an old friend and hear about what he's been keeping busy with. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Ep 299 Caspian Coberly

Our guest this episode is Seattle's Caspian Coberly, a young man with an old soul. At 25 years old, Caspian has been playing guitar for 20 years already and it is evident. He will be releasing his new album, Starlight, this week and playing a record release party on May 14th in LA. Be sure to check him out whenever you get the chance. I hope you enjoy! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting us on PATREON. Its how we keep the lights on and the cameras rolling. Thanks for the support! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Ep 298 Craig Gass

Our guest this episdoe is veteran comedian Craig Gass who happened to be in town to work on a show with our host, Me! Craig came in for a latenight podcast recording immediately following a Mariners game and we talked for longer than either of us thought we would, but fun was had and I for sure laughed a lot. I hope you enjoy this one! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs Podcast please check out all of our episodes and consider supporting us on PATREON! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Ep 297 Matt Vaughan (Easy Street Records)

Our guest this episode is Matt Vaughan, owner of Easy Street Records in West Seattle and former manager/tour manager of Seattle's Gruntruck. His shop is legendary for its variety of music and next-level in-store performances over the years. Matt Vaughan and Easy Street will celebrate Record Store Day on April 18, along with many many other record stores around the country. Go support independent businesses everywhere! If you're enjoying COUCH RIFFS PODCAST please consider supporting at PATREON. https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com

Ep 296 Robert Roth (TRULY)

Our guest this episode is a Seattle legend, Robert Roth of the band TRULY. Formed in 1990 on the cusp of Seattle changing the popular musical landscape all around the world, the band released 2 albums albums during the peak grunge-era with the legendary line-up of Robert on guitar/vox, Hiro Yamamoto on bass (Soundgarden) and Mark Pickerel on drums (Screaming Trees). Truly is currently on the road, touring across the US celebrating "30 years of Fast Stories…from Kid Coma" and will be entering the studio to record a new album upon their return. Which, is exactly what the world needs right now if you ask me. If you see Truly coming to town anywhere near you, I highly recommend going and seeing this band. If you are interested in learning more about Truly visit their website below. If you're interested in supporting COUCH RIFFS PODCAST (we appreciate you!) please find that link below, as well! https://patreon.com/couchriffs https://couchriffs.com https://trulyband.com

Ep 295 Brian McClelland (Filth Is Eternal)

Our guest this episode is Brian McClelland, guitarist and creative heartbeat of Filth Is Eternal. I have only seen the band live once, but I was super impressed with them and recommend getting out to see them if you're a fan of classic metal, trash, or crossover. This band rips! Their new album, Impossible World, will be released on March 17 and they'll be playing shows throughout 2026 to support the new release. Go check out the album and don't sleep on this band when they come to your town. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please consider supporting on PATREON. https://couchriffs.com https://filthiseternal.com

Ep 294 Derek Fudesco (Murder City Devils/Pretty Girls Make Graves/The Cave Singers)

Our guest this episode is Derek Fudesco of Murder City Devils, Pretty Girls Make Graves, and The Cave Singers. We've known Derek since the mid-90s and have always maintained a friendly relationship but never really got to know him. So, this conversation was particularly fun and enlightening and really enjoyable. I hope you enjoy, too! If you have the means and desire, please consider supporting the Couch Riffs Podcast at PATREON. Patreon is the one consistent way that Couch Riffs has been able to keep growing and improving and maintain the expense of having a podcast of 7 years this week. Thanks so much to everyone who watches, listens and who supports over on Patreon. Your support is very much appreciated. COUCH RIFFS PATREON COUCH RIFFS WEBSITE

Ep 293 Jen Ayers (SHe Said)

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

Ep 292 Kim Virant (Golden West/Lazy Susan)

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!

Ep 291 Brendan Dyer (Milly)

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

Ep 290 Stephanie Anne Johnson

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

Ep 289 Sweet Water

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

Ep 288 Jake Snider (Minus The Bear)

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

Ep 287 Tekla Waterfield

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

Ep 286 Pete Droge

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