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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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).

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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