Music From The Couch

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. I saw James open for former guest Nick Costa one night and instantly needed to have a conversation with him. His lyrics, his style, his apparent love for music while he was on stage blew me away. What I didn't expect was where our conversation led us. I'll just say this - Slash. James has some fantastic shows coming up, particularly March 16th with Cory Branan at The Icehouse in Minneapolis that I highly recommend you check out. Enjoy this weeks episode a few days early.  © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. Logan Mehr joined me from his living room, while progressing nicely through his dry January for quite an entertaining episode. I've known Logan for several years now, have shared several stages with him, and I learned so many new things that we could have kept talking for hours. I hope you enjoy this week's episode; I know I did. © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. Neal Elder and I have shared stages, bills, and had a beer or 2(give or take many) at the bar over the last several years. Neal took his talents to Nashville, via Minnesota, and then Montana, where he is now living the life of a musical nomad. Or at least that's how I understand it. Sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy this round on us. Episode music: Whiskey Memories - Neal Elder © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. Charlie Pine and I sit down to talk about the inception of his new project, Electric Beauty, their new LP and the world and how Charlie became a piano player, which turns out to be a hate/love relationship. Charlie and his bandmates (Jim Tollesfrud & Wayne Hasti) have a long history in the Minneapolis music scene, which made for some fun stories during our chat. I hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as I did. Check out Electric Beauty's new LP @ www.electricbecautymusic.com Episode music: Opening Track: Cindy's Gone Away - Electric Beauty Closing Track: Modern Lovers - Electric Beauty © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. Julie Eddy is taking Nashville by storm and without the help of major labels. It's called hard work and determination and we spend this week's episode talking about her drive, her upbringing in music, she breaks some news to the Couchies, and we discuss how her dad can kick your dad's ass. And for the record - I'm now a huge fan of Patrick Droney, thanks to Julie. Enjoy and welcome to 2023! Episode music: Opening Track: One of the Girls - Julie Eddy Closing Track: Roll With Us - Julie Eddy © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. JD Greene is one of my oldest friends and we have seen and done a lot together. We all have those friends where you can go from talking every day, to not talking at all for years yet then find yourself right back at square one. JD and I started Greene and Hurst, had some fun, and went our separate ways. Now we want to talk about it and SO many other things. Sit back and relax - this is how you end a season.  Happy holidays and see you in 2023! Episode music: Opening Track: Nineteen - Todd Hurst Closing Track: Blame it on the Whiskey - Todd Hurst © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for unedited episodes + video. Luke LeBlanc comes to us from Minneapolis, by way of France. Or does he? Luke and I sit down and discuss the finest cheeses and Bordeaux's of the northern region of Italy, while also talking about his rise to music's greatest glory. I had a fantastic time chatting with Luke and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. Episode music:  Opening Track: Slide On Over - Luke LeBlanc  Closing Track: Come Clean - Luke LeBlanc Grab Luke's latest release, Fugue State, at LukeLeBlanc.com © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for the unedited episode + video. Maygen & Noah (The Birdwatcher) joined me recently to discuss their consistent rise in the bluegrass/folk/country/americana/music scene. WE HATE GENRES! It's always a pleasure speaking with Maygen & Noah and this week was no exception. Episode music: Opening Track: Unseen - Maygen & The Birdwatcher Closing Track: Take it to the Garden - Maygen & The Birdwatcher Grab their latest release, Bootleggin’ At The Flower Shoppe, at www.maygenandthebirdwatcher.com © From The Couch, LLC

Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for the unedited episode + video. Anderson Daniels has been a friend of mine for a long time. It was good to catch up with him and learn more about his path of getting into music and where he is heading - which is in the right direction. This kid is a star and I know we'll hear a lot more from him soon. Was great to catch up with my biggest fan and thank you to Loves Gas Stations for the sponsorship. Grab his latest release at Anderson Daniels Music © From The Couch, LLC

Coming to you straight from San Fran, Gloomy June is a bad ass group of talented artists that I am honored to have met and chatted with. What don't we cover in this week's episode? We had a great time chatting about genres, parents who didn't want us to be musicians (or did they?), and much more. This was a pleasure to be a part of and I hope you all do yourselves a favor and pick up the bands EP - 'Popsick' (which is available on cassette) at www.gloomyjune.com Don't forget to like, comment, share, and check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/toddhurst for the unedited episode + video. © From The Couch, LLC

Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes access to the podcast, music, and live shows - www.patreon.com/toddhurst Doyle Turner graces your ear drums this week with his pleasantries and love for technology. I had an absolute pleasure getting to know Doyle and hear about his adventure in music, especially with his latest release. Tune in, turn it up, and then do yourself a favor and go buy his album at https://doyleturner.com/ Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes access to the podcast, music, and live shows - www.patreon.com/toddhurst I was introduced to ExactlyNo BC (before covid), so I don't remember the year. I'm confident it was 2018. They caught my attention by being a TWO-PIECE rock band and filling the room with their sound. Fast-forward to today and I have the pleasure of catching up with them (they don't remember me), learning about their process, and their roots. Which - they thought they knew, then they looked at the playlists on their phones. I have a great time chatting with Ted & Nick and I hope you enjoying listening. And go buy all the music from them at ExactlyNo.com Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes access to the podcast, music, and live shows - www.patreon.com/toddhurst Matthew French - need I say more, Couchies. Matthew is a hell of a songwriter and an all-around fantastic human being. Join us as we talk all things Minneapolis, music, and discuss what a CD (compact disc) is. Enjoy this week's episode and thank you Matthew for joining. Oh, and go grab Matthew's new LP - 'Two Sides' at mfrenchmusic.com Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes access to the podcast, music, and live shows - www.patreon.com/toddhurst Season 2 kicks off with the lovely, talented, and soulful Annie Fitzgerald. In this episode we discuss growing up on music, traveling to fun places (aka New York), and our children's school schedules. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip down memory lane with Annie Fitzgerald.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order From the great state of Indiana comes my friend and yours - Scott Wyland. Scott and I have been friends for many, many years (details in the episode) and I wanted to learn more about Scott's history as a drummer. And let me tell you - I learned a lot I never imagined I would. From his beginnings to his (and mine) controversial takes on country music and The Beatles. I hope you enjoy listening to this week's episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order In this week's episode, I chat with the wonderful & fearless Faith Boblett. We talk about love songs, break up songs, and everything in between. We also get quite controversial and talk about the state of the music industry. Kick back and enjoy the episode, I had a blast recording it. Byyyyeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order In today's episode, I talk with singer/songwriter/rocker/country star/americana legend/folk megastar, Ted Hajnasiewicz (which you must sing in order to properly pronounce). We discuss music, the joys of songwriting, and how COVID was a good thing (have your interest yet?). We also talk about smoking weed and stealing. So, listen with an open mind and join us for episode 9! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order This week, Jeremy Schreifels and I discuss controversial topics, the challenges of writing hit songs, and running. Join us as we touch on 90s rock, rap, and hip-hop, as well as 50s swing bands. This episode packs several different punches and I hope you enjoy. Check out Jeremy's new book, Road to 99, at Roadto99book.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order This week's episode, I'm joined by Brett Wiscons, native of my home state, Indiana. Brett took some time to join me from his mini vacation in Florida to talk about Hootie & the Blowfish, Bon Jovi, Naspter, and his new album, which is coming out July 13th! Find out more about Brett at brettwiscons.com and enjoy this week's episode, from the couch.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order Well, this episode was so fun to record and listen to again that I decided to make minimal edits. There are some internet issues and a little off-track conversation, but there is also another 30 minutes you're not even hearing. Nick Costa is a fantastic soul, a pseudo-Canadian, and he has one hell of a record collection. We talked Weezer, Blink 182, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, and off course we discussed his new album out now - 'Sunbleach". It's a masterpiece in my opinion. Head over to www.nick-costa.com for more info and grab a new t-shirt and vinyl while you're at it. I hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as I did.  Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating, and share with your friends. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order What a treat you are all in for this week. Joining me is the extremely talented and super sweet, Sarah Morris, local singer, songwriter, fantastic human being. We talk about growing up on 90's country, Joni Mitchell, our favorite venues in Minneapolis, and of course, our favorite artists past and present. Enjoy diving into this week's episode and head over to www.sarahmorrismusic.com to join her Patreon!  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order This week's longer than normal episode is a special one. My bass player, Benji Conklin, joins me for a chat about his beginnings, what brought him to music, all of the instruments he plays, all of the bands he listens to, and our hot takes on what makes a song interesting and why banter is the most important piece of a live performance. We talk about so many local, regional, and national bands, it's too much to type. Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating! © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order Join Todd as he takes the podcast to our friendly neighbors to the north and chats about growing up an angsty teen only to find the light via Bruce Springsteen with lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for The Honest Heart Collective - Ryan MacDonald.  Artists discussed in this episode: Every Time I Die, Architects, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada, Protest The Heroes, The Killers, Kanye, Butch Walker (we gush), Taylor Swift (again), and  many more! Learn more at honestheart.co Instagram: @honestheartco / @rmacdizzle Facebook: @thehonestheartcollective © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order Join Todd as he chats music, the joys of a day off, why beer joints are so important, and much more with independent Minnesota country singer/songwriter Mitch Gordon.  Artists discussed in this episode: Wade Bowen, Turnpike Troubadours, Bronson Bergeson Learn more at www.mitchgordonband.com Instagram: @mitchgordonmusic Facebook: @mitchgordonband © From The Couch, LLC

Brought to you by: www.JesNaturals.com - code 'couch' for 20% off your first order Todd talks with Minnesotan independent music writer, Andy Ellis, about growing up on all types of music, how parents can influence music taste, and why journalism is still very important to independent artists. Artists discussed in this episode: Devon Worley Band, Sarah Morris, Russ Parrish, Kiss the Tiger, and 90's boy bands Read Andy's latest byline: https://melodicnoisemedia.com/reviews/matthew-french-two-sides-side-1 Instagram: @andysmileyjay Twitter: @andysmileyjay Facebook writer page: https://www.facebook.com/AndJay87/ © From The Couch, LLC

Music from the Couch - Beginning April 6th wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts Who will be on this season's episodes and what will everyone be talking about?  Subscribe now and see you soon. 

Welcome to Music From The Couch - A new podcast that's all about music. No matter the genre or the location, I'll be joined each week by artist, musicians, influencers, and experts. Hit 'Subscribe' and join me each week from your couch. 

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