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This episode I'm very happy to have my longtime bandmate and friend Duff McKagan on the podcast. Duff released his most recent solo album, Lighthouse, nearly a year ago and will be touring Europe/UK and the US this Fall. Be sure to catch a show near you! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Our guest this episode is Teza of TeZATalks, a Seattle/Tacoma-based singer, self-described as hardcore pop. Seeing Teza perform at SMASH and again for Sonic Guild's award ceremony was amazing and I've been looking forward to this opportunity to learn a bit more about her and share it with you all. TeZATalks new album, Black Girl American Horror Story, will be out in Fall '24 and promises to take Teza to the next level and I recommend keeping her on your radar to catch any live performances she may make in your area. You won't want to miss it! 

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In this episode we host Seattle's darlings, The Fastbacks. The Fastbacks have a new album coming this week titled "For What Reason?" and it is classic butt-kicking pop from The Fastbacks. I enjoyed hosting the entire band but hand in there with me as we wade through the conversation. This is the most folks that have ever appeared in an podcast episode so it was new territory.

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Our guest this episode is Alie Byland of Byland, a band that released a phenomenal album earlier in 2024, Heavy For a While. Alie has a great story which she generously shared here with me, for you. Please go check out Byland's new album and see her and her band out on tour this Fall (details to be announced soon, check their website!).

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My guest this episode is drummer Faith Stankevich of Acid Tongue, Kathy Moore Super Power Trio and many other live and recording projects. I first met Faith years ago in Seattle and when I moved back to Seattle she was playing the first gig that I worked after landing back. Faith's energy for music is inspiring and contagious and I urge you to go check out any live performance she is involved in. I had a great time hosting her on the show this day and I hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching.

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Our guest this episode, Dave Dederer, is the founding guitarist of The Presidents of the United States of America. Dave has also had quite a storied career behind the scenes in the music and digital world since taking hiatus from performing with PUSA and in recent years has been playing tons of guitar around Seattle. I've known Dave for many years now and have always had a ton of fun hanging with him and I even played the first 1 or 2 Loaded shows with him on bass. What a time! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. 

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Our guest this episode is Shaun Crawford, a young Texan in Seattle who commands attention anywhere he posts up and performs. Shaun can be found playing guitar and bass in Seattle and on tour around the country and Europe in a variety of bands including Acid Tongue, Rub, and with Stephanie Anne Johnson. It was a pleasure to host him here on Couch Riffs and I hope you enjoy this episode. 

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Our guest this episode is Pawel Maciwoda, a player who has been the bassist for German metal legends, Scorpions, since 2003. Pawel was an absolute treat to host on the podcast and to get to know throughout the Scorpions Las Vegas residency recently. See the band on tour now and in the coming year all over the world.

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Our guest this episode is Todd Morse, a veteran musician of punk and rock scenes on both coasts of America and the bassist for The Offspring. Todd also releases solo material with a rootsy/Americana vibe and fronts the coverband Petty Cash with a crew of his bandmates from The Licks. Check out his 2019 solo album, Late Bloomer, or his multiple singles he's released since. Todd plans to record and release another solo album by the end of 2024. Let's make sure to hold him to that! 

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Our guest this episode is Stoney Curtis, the leader of the Stoney Curtis Band and guitarist of Count's 77 featuring Danny "Count" Koker. He has released a number of albums through Mike Varney's legendary Shrapnel Records and is currently working on a new album with a forecasted release before the end of the year. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Stoney and I hope you enjoy his story and this conversation. Thanks for listening! 

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