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Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

101 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -

Welcome to Season 5! Listen in on Greg Koch's conversations with his guitar-hero friends. Every episode Greg unleashes his fiendish humor and unique perspective as "one of the most famous unknown guitar players in the world", asking his often-famous musical friends the questions that we all want to know the answers to! Each episode is brought to you by Fishman and Wildwood Guitars

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Mike Zito

March 21, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Mike Zito has been a fixture of the American blues and roots scene for a long time, with 17 albums to his own name, along with ime spent in the Royal Southern Brotherhood and The Wheel. He's an incendiary guitar player, vocalist extraordinaire, true blues-cat, rock-n-roller, and an all-around cool dude!  Greg and and Mike get into it all on this episode of gristle!  2:05 - What’s new with Mike - building up his record label, and the ups and downs of being on the road 16:00 - Formal guitar e...

Stephen Hull

March 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

Stephen Hull is a young Wisconsin native who has taken the international blues world by storm, and connected with Greg while on tour in Buenos Aires! Blues Blast magazine called him a "blues dynamo, capable of nailing just about any blues style, yet somehow projecting a distinct, personal voice." The talk road gear and everything else on this addition of Chewing the Gristle! 2:24 - Touring Brazil, and enjoying the warmth of winter below the equator 5:12 - Escaping Wisconsin to tour the worl...

Toronzo Cannon

February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Toronzo Cannon, hailing from Chicago IL, likes to do things The Chicago Way. He's an Alligator recording artist, bluesman extraordinaire, southpaw, and a cool cat! Mojo Magazine said Toronzo "rises to the front rank of Chicago bluesmen" and The Chicago Sun-Times said "The Bridgeport resident (and CTA bus driver) (is) one of Chicago’s new greats". Dig it as Greg and Toronzo get into the Gristle! 1:58 - Who here is a huge Jimi Hendrix fan?  And what drew Toronzo to wanting to music and playin...

Dylan Adams

February 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Dylan Adams is a slide guitar player extraordinaire. Greg first discovered him as many of us have, on social media playing up a storm! Greg was taken away by his beautiful technique, tone, and touch. Dylan has made that heavy impression on many via his Instagram and YouTube accounts, and today Greg and Dylan catch up for a very slide-oriented Chewing the Gristle! 3:03 - The resurgence of slide guitar, Dylan’s own unique voice, and The Allman Bros 8:46 - What interested Dylan in slide guitar...

Reggie Hamilton

February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Reggie is bass royalty in LA, where he has been a first-call session and touring bassist for many years. He has toured or recorded with Seal, Eros Ramazzotti, Babyface, Queen Latifah, Billy Childs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Bette Midler, George Duke, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, David Lynch, John Mellencamp, Warren Zevon, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Tiziano Ferro, Boyz II Men, Johnny Hallyday and many, many others. Greg and Reggie get into the Gristle! 2:38 - Touring with Chris B...

Nick Moss

February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Chicago's Nick Moss has been recognized as one the great guitarists of his generation, garnering accolades from Buddy Guy and praise from Jambase, Relix, and Gratefulweb.com among many others. His recording career spans decades and his albums are staples at blues radio outlets worldwide and are now in rotation at stations with jam and rock formats. Greg and Nick catch up about his musical journey, life on the road, and his gear! 1:27 - Hellos, catch-up, sharing the stage w/ the great Nick M...

Eric Johnson

January 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Eric Johnson can be found on anyone's list of the greatest electric guitar instrumentalists ever. His songs such as "Cliffs of Dover" (which won a Grammy) set the high bar for the genre, and have become all-time classics. Greg and Eric talk about G3, influences, tone, and gear on this Chewing the Gristle!    3:16 - Greg and Eric - the pleasure of sitting in together and jamming on stage, and Eric approach to performance throughout the years  7:13 - The upcoming G3 tour with Joe Satriani & S...

Mike Dawes

May 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

One of the world's best acoustic guitarists (just ask Total Guitar and Music Radar), Mike Dawes has made fans globally with his exciting and inviting brand of fingerstyle, percussive guitar. He first gained prominence on YouTube with millions of views for solo arrangements such as Metallica's "One",  Gotye's "Someone That I Used to Know", Van Halen's "Jump", his own tune "The Impossible" and others.  He has gone on to team up with players like Tommy Emmanuel, Periphery, Nick Johnston, Plini ...

Tom Quayle

March 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Tom Quayle is an extraordinary musician, improviser, composer, cat,instruction-app entrepreneur, and six-string visionary hailing from Leeds in the UK. A master of legato playing, he has played all over the world giving him acclaim that means he can count Dweezil Zappa, John Petrucci, Brett Garsed, Greg Howe, Andy Timmons, and Tim Miller amongst his many fans. Greg and Tom get into the transatlantic gristle! 3:02 - The latest and greatest from Tom, from video courses, new apps, and lots of...

Johnny Hiland

February 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

The mighty Johnny Hiland astounds with his telecaster manipulations and chicken-pickin'-fricassee par excellence.  Known far and wide for his blazingly fast and tasty playing, Johnny is a guitar veteran of the Don Kelley Band (a Nashville institution where other veterans such as Guthrie Trapp, Brent Mason, JD Simo, and more got their start), and he's also played on records for artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Toby Keith, Hank Williams III, and Randy Travis, just to name a few. He was signed to ...

Duane Betts

January 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Duane is an incredible guitarist and songwriter, who has forged an impressive musical career by any standard. The son of The Allman Brothers Band's legendary guitarist Dickey Betts (who named him after Duane Allman), he has readily filled those large shoes with aplomb, appearing for years with his father, and also with bands like Dawes, Jamtown (Donovan Frankenreiter, G. Love, and Cody Dickinson), Whitestarr, The Allman Betts Band, and his own projects, such as Duane Betts & The Pistoleers. ...

Luther Dickinson

January 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

North Mississippi Allstars' frontman Luther Dickinson is a great guitar player, musician, and human being! Greg and Luther talk about their recent appearance together with the Allman Family Revival, his influences, Luther and Cody's famous father, producer Jim Dickinson, 80s rock, slide guitar, and all kinds of other fun gristle. Dig it! 2:25 - Luther’s time touring with the Allman Betts band, how he linked up with The Revival, and growing up an old (music) soul 11:17 - Growing up with a mu...

Johnny Stachela

December 29, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Johnny Stachela is the firey slide guitar player from the Duane Betts Band, The Allman Betts Band, The Allman Family Revival, and many other renowned projects, all the while sporting his SG into his Fender Super Reverb and causing mayhem. Today they talk about the Allman Brothers, Dickie Betts, gear, and gristle! 2:17 - Playing with Duane Betts, and how Johnny fell in to playing with the Allman Family Revival, and early influences 8:08 - Growing up a young bluesman in high school 14:07 - Wh...

Jimmy Herring

December 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

An astonishing axeman of the highest order, Jimmy has been revered throughout the jam-band world and beyond for decades. He's a founding member of Col. Bruce Hampton's Aquarium Rescue Unit, the longtime lead guitarist for Widespread Panic, duo partner of John McLaughlin, and he's been a member of formidable bands like Jazz Is Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Project Z, Derek Trucks Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, the Other Ones and The Dead. If that wasn't enough he also has several great solo a...

Val MacCallum

December 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

You've seen Val MacCallum on stage with Jackson Browne, Vonda Shepard, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Loretta Lynn, and others, and you've heard his studio work on countless other records! Greg and Val get into the gristle and the gear! 2:50 - Val’s recent tour with Jackson Browne, and Val’s early work with some Milwaukee legends 9:06 - Playing professionally with players of different leveled proficiency (say that 3x fast), and different dynamics that exist 15:12 - Surprising ...

Devon Allman

December 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Devon Allman has established himself as a band leader, writer, and guitarist who is proudly carrying the torch for his famous bloodline while also bringing those roots into a new era with a new perspective.  Greg gets into Devon's musical journey, his many projects, and of course his family and the musical congress therein! 3:45 - The subtle intricacies of the Allman Brothers, ingesting material to fully understand the math, and bringing guitars on tour 8:57 - Growing up an Allman, and find...

Jon Gomm

November 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Jon Gomm is an acoustic guitar player extraordinaire and singer-songwriter of doom and destruction, along with playing a pretty wicked drum set on his guitar as well! Greg and Jon cover a lot of gristle in this episode! 2:00 - That time Jon watched Greg at a clinic, and then played adjacent each out in Germany 4:47 - A typical week for Jon - touring, playing, writing, and the like 11:09 - Jon's touring rig 15:14 - Jon's unique playing style, when different techniques were introduced, and B-...

Mike Keneally

November 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Can you imagine playing with Frank Zappa on your first gig as a young man? That's what Mike Keneally did! He's gone on to record and tour with the likes of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Beer for Dolphins, and all kinds of various complex musician luminaries. Greg and Mike get into the grease on this episode of Gristle! 5:54 - What’s coming down the road for Mike: a solo band, the Zappa band, and ProgJect 10:39 - Honoring the creative ideas that have been sitting on the shelf  20:10 - The interes...

Rhett Shull

November 03, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Guitar player extraordinaire and internet leviathan Rhett Shull joins Greg this week! His sensational YouTube channel is one of the most popular sources for all things guitar, but Rhett's canorous content creation doesn't stop there. You'll find him on TikTok, Instagram, hosting the Dipped in Tone podcast with Zach Broyles, creating excellent online courses, and touring the world with his band. We aren't sure when he sleeps!  Greg and Rhett cover many gristle-infused guitar and internet topi...

Jared James Nichols

October 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Jared has been dominating the world with great rock powers and blues savagery! Greg and Jared talk about their Wisconsin roots, and they get deep into the Gristle and gear. A global ambassador for Gibson Guitars, Jared gets into the development of his signature guitar. They also talk about primal jams and tone! Feast! 2:35 - Jared’s journey, from WI to LA, and off to Nashville, and running with the idea of going solo 10:57 - The luck and joy of seeing the world as a traveling musician 14:19...

Carl Burnett

October 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Carl is one funky individual! He's toured the world as a member of Branford Marsalis' Band and he has worked with Bill Withers, Larry Carlton, and other luminaries. Carl Burnett is a funk guitar superstar, with countless sessions, videos, and television scores to his name. He Greg the lowdown on his journey (and his gear) on today's installment of Chewing the Gristle! 2:31 - Poppa Was A Rollin’ Stone! 4:01 - The magic of the wah  7:31 - Carl’s time in New York, that time Greg and Carl met f...

Sonny Landreth

October 13, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

A "slide guitar potentate of unparalleled proportions", Sonny's slide work is known far and wide for his signature technique. As evidenced by his influential work with John Hiatt, Landreth's amazing playing always serves the song first. Eric Clapton says, “Sonny Landreth is probably the most underestimated musician on the planet, and also probably one of the most advanced.” His own albums have featured Mr. Clapton, along with Eric Johnson, Vince Gill, and others. He tells Greg about his jour...

Paul Gilbert

October 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Paul is a legend in the guitar world known for his super-herculean chops, and also because he is a "musician with massive musicality ". You might have discovered him during his time in the mind-bending Racer X, or of course with the international MTV super-stars Mr. Big. Maybe the Power Drill Guitar technique got your attention. Paul Gilbert has kept his fans faithful for decades by delivering the best shred guitar around. Additionally, he's a hell of a nice guy who is also super-funny, whic...

Phil X

May 19, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

From YouTube to Bon Jovi, Phil X is known worldwide for his amazing guitar playing and larger-than-life persona! As one of the first YouTube guitar heroes, Phil was an internet influencer before that was even a thing. From his humble beginnings on the Fretted America website to filling the shoes of Richie Sambora to become Bon Jovi's main guitarist, Phil's story (and playing) is both incredible and inspiring! 1:48 - What’s Phil up to?? 4:29 - From Canada to Los Angeles, and how the gospel o...

Jeff Kollman

May 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

A veteran of Glenn Hughes' band, the Alan Parsons Project, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, and his own Cosmosquad, Jeff Kollman is a guitarist of the highest order.  Greg and Jeff talk about his journey, his gear, and his musicianship in today's episode! 2:30 - Hail from Toledo, OH - we have the great and mighty Jeff Kollman! 4:30 - Jeff’s jazz playing, his influences, and the importance of good teachers 10:37 - Jeff’s move from Toledo to California, and the grueling life that Los Angeles ...

Fred Tackett

April 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

You might know Mr. Tackett as Little Feat's guitarist, but Fred's contributions to the musical world are simply staggering, with literally hundreds of sessions to his credit, on mandolin and trumpet, as well guitar. Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Nicolette Larson, Barbara Streisand, Jimmy Webb, and countless others have called on Fred's musical services over his incredible career. Why? Because Fred is a monster player and genuine gentlemen to boot!  He gets into the gristle with Greg on today's episo...

Nathaniel Murphy

April 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

If you follow all things guitar on Instagram, then you've likely been amazed by Nathaniel's virtuosity at some point. Often the face (and hands) in the Chicago Music Exchange videos, Nathaniel's playing is spectacular on seemingly any guitar, in any style.  Greg and Nathaniel have a lot in common, and they explore countless varieties of glorious gristle in this episode! 2:35 - Nathaniel’s unique sound, and how it developed 10:01 - Nathaniel’s career in soccer (football for those in the rest...

Justin Derrico

April 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

As the guitarist on the Voice, extreme versatility is a requirement for Justin Derrico. What sets him apart from other guitarists is the passion, skill, and personal style he brings to whatever he is called on to play. Also, as Pink's main guitarist for years, he has his road credentials as well!  Greg and Justin break it all down in today's episode. 1:31 - What’s new with Justin - master classes with Fishman, playing guitar, and a whole lot of hanging out 3:33 - Jimi Hendrix. Nuff said. 7:...

Jon Paris

April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

A member of Johnny Winter's band and a frequent guest of Les Paul's, Milwaukee native and NYC resident Jon Paris has stories to tell! Greg and John get into the Gristle on today's episode. 1:59 - Growing up outside of Milwaukee, starting out as a drummer, the intriguing naturing of the early Beatles, and Jon’s band The Ox 16:19 - Jon’s chops playing the bass and harmonica 19:13 - Jon’s transition from The Ox to New York, and a bunch of fun stories 39:33 - Jon’s relationship with Johnny Wint...

Danish Pete Honore

March 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

If you dig both guitars and YouTube, then you probably know Danish Pete. He's the first face you will see on the formidable YT channel of Andertons, which has long been ground zero for all things guitar-gear on the platform.  Pete's musical journey long precedes his time in front of the camera, and even crosses paths with Tom Jones! Greg and Pete get into the Gristle! 1:48 - Danish Pete ending up in Denmark - did the name proceed the man, or the man the name? 5:20 - The first time Pete pick...

Bernard Allison

March 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Bernard Allison's blues lineage is direct, as the son of Luther Allison he grew up around the greats (Muddy Waters, Hound Dog Taylor, Albert King), and early in his career as part of Koko Taylor's band, he shared stages with even more (Johnny Winter,  Stevie Ray Vaughan).  Greg and Bernard talk about what it was like being brought up in that environment as a guitarist, and then, of course, they talk gear! 3:01 - Bernard’s new record, and recording during the pandemic 9:45 - Getting acquaint...

Phillip Sayce

March 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

We have here a special and riveting conversation here, friends, with the one and only Phillip Sayce.  Welsh born and Canadian raised, Phillip has been blessing our ears with fine musicality for years.  From Melissa Etheridge and Jeff Healey, to the southern bad boy Uncle Kracker, Phillip is no stranger to rock! 2:16 - Emerging from COVID - what’s it look like, how do we do this? 12:04 - Amazing guitar players from Canada, and the blessing of hunkering down for the winter 14:37 - Hooking up ...

Doug Rappoport

March 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Doug's stunning playing with the Edgar Winter group has won him fans the world over. Greg and Mr. Rappoport talk amps, pedals, organs, pickups, and many other flavors of delicious gristle! 3:17 - From the UK to LA - Doug’s youthful journey as a young guitar legend 13:44 - Influential country rock and blues players, and the creativity of Hendrix at the core of both players 24:29 - Doug’s time with Edgar Winter - the how, the why, the what 30:34 - Manipulating Marshall amps, pedals, and every...

AJ Ghent

February 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

AJ's melodic and inspired steel guitar playing has brought the sound of the Sacred Steel tradition to a whole new audience.  AJ was raised within that heritage, as his great uncle Willie Eason and his grandfather Henry Nelson were the founders of the style. Now, with fans like Tosin Abasi supporting and sharing his music the world over on Instagram and YouTube, AJ Ghent is bringing peace through music everywhere he can be heard! 1:25 - The Sacred Steel guitar method, AJ’s own personal style...

Angela Petrilli

February 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Angela's YouTube lesson series receives thousands of views each week, and you may have seen her as part of Jennifer Batten's Guitar Symposiums or caught one of her videos at Norman's Rare Guitars. Greg and Angela talk about all kinds of excellent gristle on today's episode! 1:19 - The term “influencer’, what it means to Angela, and the interesting confluence of the internet and music-making 5:10 - Angela’s time at UCLA, and what inspired her to pick up the guitar 12:37 - The glory of Muddy ...

Joel Paterson

February 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Joel is "a titan in Chicago's roots music scene" -AP , playing everything from jazz to honky tonk with a style that is decidedly his own.  Greg and Joel get into the gristle, covering Joel's musical journey, and also what it's like to be a guitar player in this day and age.  2:08 - Joel’s time playing with Harmonica legend Jim Liban, and shared woes of guitars lost to impulsive trades 8:17 - Joel’s influences, and how he became the player he is today (from Rockabilly to Merle Travis) 15:17 ...

Gretchen Menn

December 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

One of Guitar World's Top 50 Guitarists, Gretchen Menn first grabbed everyone's attention with Zepparella, an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band that has been turning heads for years.  Gretchen's work goes far beyond Zeppelin, and today Greg and her get into the details! 2:51 - The joys of playing, being able to focus focus focus as a player during lockdown, and the art of avoiding professional humiliation 6:14 - Gretchen’s take on playing Led Zeppelin tunes live for a living — a mix of s...

Andy McKee

December 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

An incredibly influential acoustic guitarist, Andy's "Drifting" YouTube video went viral long before "going viral" was a thing. Years later, Andy has easily cemented his place as the standard-bearer for modern, percussive guitar playing (pioneered by players like Michael Hedges, Don Ross, and others, and then brought to new heights by Andy).  Greg and Andy get into the Acoustic Gristle today!  1:58 - Andy’s current life and playing schedule during Winter ’21 with Tommy Emmanuel, and his ear...

Brian Ray

December 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

What do Etta James and Paul McCartney have in common? The answer is Brian Ray, the talented guitarist (and bass guitarist) who has been an essential piece of both of their bands! Brian also has an extensive vintage guitar collection, so get ready for some gear talk with Greg! 1:06 - Brian’s INSANE guitar collection, and the allure and beauty of vintage guitars 8:00 - Brian’s indoctrination into Rock ’n Roll 20:21 - The blessing and importance of parents’ loving support, and Brian’s progress...

Bruce Foreman

November 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Jazz guitar potentate Bruce Foreman is not only a monster player. He is also an extremely funny and entertaining individual with some great stories. Dig in as Greg and Bruce chew it up good! 2:12 - Monterey, California - the beauty, the mystique, and the home of one Bruce Foreman 6:26 - Where and how it started for Bruce (guitar and music, that is) 12:47 - Bruce’s personal foray into jazz, and the importance of understanding and loving the music 19:39 - Instagram, and life at home as a rest...

Pete Thorn

November 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Proudly brandishing the moniker of "Guitar Nerd", Pete Thorn is among the most revered guitarists on the interwebs, where his reviews and how-to videos garner thousands of views on YouTube and Instagram. Pete built his guitar reputation as a go-to session guitar guy with famed producer Linda Perry in LA and also spent years on the road with the likes of Chris Cornell, Don Henly, Melissa Etheridge, Jewell, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, and others.  Greg and Pete get into the gear AND the gristle! 1:13...

Guy King

November 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Israeli-born and Chicago-based blues and jazz guitarist Guy King has spent decades wowing audiences with his unique style and unusual approach. Greg and Guy get into his tone and many other varieties of gristle! 3:16 - The meeting of the musicians - when Greg and Guy met to jam with Nick Moss, Josh Smith, and Dave Spector, and Guy’s new record 4:33 - Guy’s tone, style, and personal flavor - how the heck does he do it, and the importance of writing music that uplifts your soul 28:40 - Dynami...

Vernon Reid

November 02, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Veron has long defied guitar genres, expectations, and conventions. His explosive work leading Living Colour turned everyone's head in the age of hair metal, and ever since he has never stopped innovating and creating in new and unexpected ways.  Greg and Vernon Reid get deep into music and metaphysics in ways that only they can. Get ready! 1:30 - Upcoming tours with Living Colour, the complexities of touring during COVID, and a discussion about the in-depth social and metaphysical differen...

Tomo Fujita

October 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Tomo Fujita is one of the most well-known guitar teachers on the planet, famously beloved by his current and former students at Berklee College of Music (including John Mayer). His YouTube and Instagram channels have a treasure-trove of useful lessons for guitarists of all levels, and their popularity led Guitar World to name him among "15 of the greatest all-star guitar teachers" (a list that also included the Gristleman himself). 2:57 - What drew Tomo to the guitar, the influence of Jeff ...

Elliot Easton

October 22, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Elliot Easton redefined what it means to be a guitar hero as a founding member of The Cars. His melodic and concise solos are absolutely essential to those classic Cars records. Elliot and Greg connect about The Cars, Elliot's early years, and his individual approach to the guitar! 1:36 - The latest and greatest with Elliot as the pandemic winds its way down (hopefully) 5:57 - A young Elliot growing up in New York and his obsession with guitar from early on 14:49 - Elliot’s time with The Ca...

John 5

October 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

John 5 has been the go-to guitarist for an incredibly varied list of people you know (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Avril Lavigne, Rob Halford, k.d. lang, Garbage, Meat Loaf, Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, and even Lynyrd Skynyrd). Greg and John get into his journey and his gear! 2:23 - Ahhh the sweet, sweet solace of the guitar 4:21 - Growing up in Michigan, playing dive bars, the grace of his parent’s support, and staying clean while hoofing it broke it Hollywood 14:13 - T...

Ariel Posen

October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Season 3 is off to a great start with Ariel! Known for his stunning solo releases and also his time with The Bros. Landreth, Ariel is one of the most popular and lauded modern guitarists out there. Greg gets deep with Ariel regarding his musical journey, techniques, and gear. Enjoy the ride as Season 3 gets going with Ariel Posen! 2:17 - Greg’s influence on Ariel in his early days via his “Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan” video 4:46 - Growing up in Winnipeg as a player and musician — ‘What’s in ...

Gil Parris

August 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

New York guitar player of doom  Gil Parris has played with Dr. John, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Diane Schuur, and Bernie Williams. Along with being a sideman, he's equally known for leading his own projects. Greg and Gil talk about his signature Reverend guitar (with Fishman Fluence Single-Width pickups), Gil's musical journey, and other gristle of all flavors! 2:12 - Gil Parris during the pandemic: solo performances, group performances, finding oneself busier than anticipated, and thoughts on t...

Webb Wilder

August 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Hattiesburg, Mississippi's own Webb Wilder is well known for deftly walking the musical ground between rock 'n' roll and progressive country.  An accomplished guitarist and performer, he's also an actor and longtime DJ. Webb and Greg cover where he's at after this crazy year, and what the future holds. Of course, they also talk gear! 1:30 - Webb’s time during the pandemic - two birthdays, an album release, streaming shows 3:44 - ‘Americana’ and ‘Rock N Roll’ - Webb’s definition, the general...

Willy Porter

July 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Willy is an acoustic guitar wizard, bending his incredible technique and unconventional style to the will of his muse for over 20 years now.  Greg and Willy talk about rigs, influences, Wisconsin, fequencies, and the emergence of musicians from the pandemic. 2:41 - Willy’s understanding of sound frequencies, and how to communicate with a front of house engineer 5:17 - Life as a musician as we drift out of the pandemic, the interesting phenomenon of live-streaming performances, and living wi...