Couch Riffs

Our guest this episode is John Stippell, guitarist of NY post-hardcore band Somerset Thrower and Global Brand Director of Spector Basses. I had such a great time chatting with John and hearing about how his career has grown through persistence and real effort. A testament to showing up! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

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Our guest this episode is Dave Hill, a multitalented, multi-hustling musician/comedian who also has a growing clothing (link below). Dave has a long list of incredible experiences in entertainment and we cover some here in this extra-long morning coffee conversation. Please go check out Dave's comedy special which is streaming on YouTube and look out for him on tour with Puddle's Pity Party in January 2022.

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Our guest this episode is Justin Motander Jones, a guitar builder out of San Diego CA creating wonderful midcentury/60s-influenced guitars and basses focusing on using urban timber from local trees. I've had the pleasure of playing two of Jusint's guitars and love them! Please take a moment to check out his website and social media feeds (link below). I hope you enjoy this first conversation of the year and thank you again for a wonderful 2021!

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Our guest this episode is Lucianna Padmore, NYC session drummer who has dedicated herself to drums since she was 8. And, it shows. Luci is super bad! Not only is she ruling behind the kit but she has new solo music coming in early 2022. Be sure to check that out and follow her on social media to stay on top of her musical releases and performances she shares there. @lupadmore5/

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Our guest this episode is a dear friend. Leif Andersen is the guitarist of Vendetta Red and LVNLVN as well as the creator and host of a new podcast called Let's Get High And Read The Bible. In Leif's new exploration into podcasting he leans on his lifelong relationship with faith and his regular practice of reading The Bible. He also gets really high and analyzes and compares verses with co-host Geoff Reading (Loaded/Green Apple Quickstep). I most definitely recommend you check it out, especially starting around episode 8 or 9 on. Look for a new album from LVNLVN in early 2022!

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This episode we are joined by ZouZou Mansoure, vocalist and leader of Philadelphia rock band, Soraia. ZouZou was cool enough to join me for a 2nd recording in as many weeks after we had some technical problems sideline our first attempt. We had just as great a time during this follow-up conversation as our first! I hope you enjoy. We cover a lot about her earliest musical experiences all the way up to the great things and the less great things about being in a band. Be sure to check out Soraia at the link below. You can catch them December 9, 2021 at Kingsland in Brooklyn NY. Thanks for watching! If you're enjoying the Couch Riffs podcast or our cover song performances please support us at PATREON.

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Our guest for this momentous occasion is Jay Millette of The Black Halos and Midnight Towers. Jay is a great guitar player and visual artist and has contributed both of those talents to Couch Riffs recently. Check out some of Jay's music and art at the links below! Thanks for listening.

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Our guest this episode has spent many years of his career playing keyboards for a number of amazing artists but has recently focused himself on playing guitar and writing heavy, melodic rock music. Rob's band, Split Second Meltdown, recently released a new single called Big Game Hunting and has an EP and a handful of other singles in the catalog. Look for a full-length and some shows next year! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

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Our guest this episode is Nils Goldschmidt, the founder/bassist of Velvet Chains from Las Vegas, NV. The band recently recently their debut album, Icarus, and it features guest spots from Richard Fortus, Jeff Rouse and yours truly. Nils has a backstory that is unconventional to the typical rocker and I was fascinated by his patient resolve to grow his business. This conversation was inspiring and a blast for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

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