Live, Uncut & Unscripted Conversations With
"Musicians You Should Know
MUSIC ON THE COUCH
SHOW ARCHIVES
NOVEMBER 2015
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SHOW # 293 - 11/02/15
DEB CALLAHAN
Deb sings blues soaked soul…or is it soul soaked blues? Either way, this Boston born songstress has been working audiences up and down the eastern seaboard for the last 20 years. Her 5th album is entitled Sweet Soul and she and I discuused her Blues journey, the recording of the album and how her son has influenced her writing.
COLIN LINDEN - Segment Begins At The 48:10 Mark
Colin is a singer, songwriter and producer who has worked with folks like Bruce Cockburn, Lucinda Williams, T-Bone Burnett, The Band, and Bob Dylan to name just a few. When Colin was 11 he met Howlin’ Wolf and his path was sealed. His new album us entitled Rich In Love and Colin and I explored his road from that 11 year old boy talking to Wolf to today and what he has in store in the future.
CROOKED EYE TOMMY - Segment Begins At The 1:35:00 Mark
Out of SoCal comes the band Crooked Eye Tommy. The band led by brothers Tommy & Paddy Marsh play twin guitar blues. They made their way to the IBC in 2014 representing the Santa Barbara Blues Society and have not looked back. Their album, Butterflies & Snakes is a solid collection of 11 originals. Tommy and I talked about how he and Paddy came back together to form this band and what their plans are moving forward.
DALANNAH & OWEN - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Segment Begins At The 2:18:20 Mark
Dalannah Bowen and her musical partner Owen Vebar joined me. Dalannah originally joined me in March of 2013 and I was thrilled when I heard she and Owen made their way to the IBC this past January and even with Dalannah battling food poisoning, they made t to the final stage, only to be denied when the illness prevented them from performing. Yup...that good! We talked about that incident, how the two met, their thoughts on the Blues they play and we heard songs from the album, Been Around A While.
SHOW # 294 - 11/09/15
HANS THEESSINK - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Back on March 25, 2013 Hans Theessink was a guest on the Couch. It was the World Premier of his album with Terry Evans, Wishing Well. We spoke about his life and the partnership with Terry and things they were working on. Back in April, True & Blue was released. Hans and I decided to wait until he was in the same time zone, so tonight he called in from Houston, TX and we talked about the new album and the songs it contains and Han’s trip to the US and more.
D.L. DUNCAN – Segment begins At The 49:50 Mark
D.L. is one of the most talented musicians in America and many people do not know him. He has two BMA nominations for songs he co-wrote with Curtis Salgado, he has released five albums in his career, and the latest is simply titled D.L. Duncan. Fun Time with D.L.! We laughed a lot and realized we were brothers from different mothers!
RANDALL BRAMBLETT – Segment Begins At The 1:33:30 Mark
Randall has released a new album, Devil Music. This is a thrill; I have been a fan for years, back to his time with Sea Level, and his work with Greg Allman and Widespread Panic. He has led his own bands and was Steve Winwood’s go-to tour mate for 16 years, including the ’94 Traffic reunion. He and I talked about the incredible career, his music and the new album which is packed with great music.
GUY DAVIS - Guy and I did not connect for this show.
SHOW #295 - 11/23/15
A SHOW FOR ALY
Back in July 2015, Lisa Mann was a guest on the show. During our talk she mentioned her niece Aly and her battle with cancer and a benefit, which was going to be held.
I told Lisa to include a silent auction item from me…the chance to co-host and select two guests.
Well in the end Lisa was the winning bid – not sure there were any other bids or Lisa has had this deep desire to fulfill her Robin Quivers Radio Role!
The two musicians she selected are also from the Portland area…Lisa showing love to her peeps in the northwest.
First is Rae Gordon. She was awarded a Muddy Award in 2014 for Best Female Vocalist and is a constant presence in the Northwest Music Scene. I look forward to learning more about Rae during the show.
Kevin Selfe is a Couch Kid and would have been booked for a Couch Kid New Music Segment with the release of his latest, Buy My Soul Back. When Lisa mentioned his name it was a done deal!
As Co-host, Lisa ROCKED IT! And Rae and Kevin were great guests and we laughed and they shared information on the music scene in the Pacific Northwest and it was just a great show!
photo of Aly: Tori Ava
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SHOW #296 - 11/30/15
THE JIMMYS
The Jimmys are out of Wisconsin. They have been tearing up stages with their blend of blues, soul, funk and R&B for nearly 10 years. Award-winning keyboardist/singer/songwriter Jimmy Voegeli has assembled an all-star lineup: Perry Weber, veteran guitarist/singer/songwriter; Mauro Magellan (Georgia Satellites) drums; John Wartenweiler bass. Jimmy and I spoke about his journey and the formation of The Jimmys and where they are heading.
CHRIS YAKOPCIC – Segment Begins At The 49:50 Mark
Chris has been on the show from the International Blues Challenge in the past, so it was time to bring him onto the Monday show…and with the release of his new album, The Next Place I Leave the timing was perfect. Chris and I spoke about his finding acoustic Blues early on and his desire to keep learning. We also listened to some great tunes from the new album
STEVE HOWELL – Segment begins At The 1:33:10 Mark
Steve Howell has been performing for over 40 years and has been on stage with some of the legends. His new album, Friend Like Me, is recorded with a trio of friends affectionately known as the Mighty Men and Steve and I had a fine time talking about his travels, his philosophy on performing legendary standards and why he prefers to stay closer to home.
GEORGIE BONDS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Segment Begins At The 2:18:00 Mark
Since his visit last December, Georgie has dealt with hospitalizations, operations and rehabilitation. He has also recorded a new album Hit It Hard and boy, does he and his crew does just that! Georgie and Producer/Guitarist Neil Taylor joined me to talk about the last year.