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Jeff Kollman

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - May 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour
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 t...

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Fred Tackett

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour
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 count...

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Nathaniel Murphy

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour
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 commo...

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Justin Derrico

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour
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...

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch artwork

Jon Paris

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour
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 Be...

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Danish Pete Honore

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour
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, ...

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch artwork

Bernard Allison

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour
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 ...

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Phillip Sayce

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour
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 s...

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Doug Rappoport

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour
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 ro...

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AJ Ghent

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - February 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour
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 suppor...

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch artwork

Angela Petrilli

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - February 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour
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 “inf...

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Joel Paterson

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - February 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour
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 ...

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Gretchen Menn

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - December 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour
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 pl...

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Andy McKee

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - December 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour
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 ot...

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Brian Ray

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - December 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour
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 INS...

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Bruce Foreman

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - November 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour
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 a...

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Pete Thorn

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - November 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour
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 Per...

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Guy King

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - November 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour
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, ...

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Vernon Reid

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - November 02, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour
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 meta...

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch artwork

Tomo Fujita

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - October 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour
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 popu...

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Elliot Easton

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - October 22, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes
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 l...

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John 5

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - October 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
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!...

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Ariel Posen

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
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 S...

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Gil Parris

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - August 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
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 pick...

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Webb Wilder

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - August 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour
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...

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I Got Paul Reed Smith to Play THE FORBIDDEN RIFF

Guitar Villains - August 05, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 166 ratings
Welcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the guitar luthier Paul Reed Smith. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler10 for a great deal: https://bit.ly/ShopAMERICANMUSICALdotCOM Sign up for the PRS Music School Part of ticket proceeds go to Johns Hopkins ...

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Willy Porter

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
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 soun...

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Daryl Stuermer

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
Daryl has been the exceptional touring guitarist/bassist with Genesis since 1977 (42 years), and Phil Collins' main guitarist since his first solo album.  Besides digging into his time with both, Greg and Daryl talk about his early years with Jean Luc Ponty, Gino Vannelli, and Daryl's solo proje...

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Shonn Hinton

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
Shonn has received accolades for his guitar work with many superstars, including Mary J Blige, John Legend,  Jill Scott,  Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Patti LaBelle, Gym Class Heroes, and Carol King. His own Milwaukee-based band Shotgun has been making waves nationally. Greg and Shonn get into the details ...

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Scott Sharrard

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour
Scott is no stranger to big stages, as he was Gregg Allman's guitarist and musical director until his death, and is now the newest member of Little Feat. An incredible guitarist and singer, Sharrard's musical journey started long before his time with these venerable bands. Greg and Scott get int...

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