Latest Guitar gear Podcast Episodes
Shonn Hinton
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourShonn 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 ...
Scott Sharrard
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourScott 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...
St. Vincent Doesn't Need a Berklee Degree to Win Grammys or Shred Guitar
Guitar Villains - July 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the St. Vincent guitar sorceress, Annie Clark. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler9 for a great deal. https://bit.ly/SaveOnGear 0:00 - Introduction 1:40 - Annie's opinion about Berklee and music college in gener...
Duke Levine
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - July 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourDuke is a guitarist's guitarist, known for his melodic virtuosity and classic tone. He draws six-string enthusiasts from far and wide to his frequent shows in Boston when he isn't on the road or in the studio with artists such as Peter Wolf, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Dennis Brennan, ...
Chris Buck
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - June 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourOne of YouTube's most popular guitar heroes, Chris is known for his stellar guitar playing (Guitarist Magazine's 2020 Best Blues Guitarist) along with the wit and insight he brings to his weekly, self-produced "Friday Fretwork" series. Greg and Chris dive into a little of everything: influences,...
Kyle Gass on the Best Tenacious D song, Tom Morello's "gimmick" & if Rock is Dead
Guitar Villains - June 18, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the Tenacious D 6-string maestro, Kyle Gass. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler8 for a great deal. http://bit.ly/PickOfSavingsHere 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Kyle’s supervillain alter-ego 4:25 - Burning Questio...
Prashant Aswani
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - June 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourA potentate of the instrumental guitar relm, Prashant is an incredible player, engineer and producer. Greg digs into Prashant's musical journey through the Berklee College of Music, Greg Howe, and then onto the LA music scene. 1:52 - Prashant’s year in 2020 - moving from LA to Northern Califor...
Lari Basilio on Bending the G String the "Wrong" Way and the 'Ibanez Generation'
Guitar Villains - June 10, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the instantly recognizable Lari Basilio. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler7 for a great deal on your next purchase! http://bit.ly/GearSavingsStartHere Lari's guest solo on "Reverie" Follow Lari on YouTube Foll...
Robben Ford
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - June 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourThe legendary Robben Ford has played with everyone from Miles Davis to KISS, and over his long career, he's consistently pushed the boundaries of his own incredible guitar playing to dizzying heights. Greg and Robben catch up on the former LA musician's current life in Nashville, Robben's new re...
Mark Lettieri on the Art of Baritone Guitar and Perfect Rhythm
Guitar Villains - May 28, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the funk master Mark Lettieri. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler6 for a great deal. http://bit.ly/SaveOnGearNow 0:00 - Introduction 3:15 - Collecting lanyards is an addiction 4:20 - Mark’s guitar villain alter...
Bill Kirchen
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - May 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourThe Titan of the Telecaster, King of Dieselbilly, and Mr "Hot Rod Lincoln" himself Bill Kirchen chews the Gristle with Greg today. They dig into Bill's history, beginnings and talk about the differences between being a working musician then and now. And of course, they talk Tele! 1:36 - Bill’...
Tony Franklin
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - May 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour"The Fretless Monster" Tony Franklin has played with some of rock's most iconic names, and he's well known for his individual approach to the fretless bass. He's played with Roy Harper, The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, David Gilmour, Kate Bush, Whitesnake, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Greg and T...
Zakk Wylde Says Who the Best Guitarist is and the Two Schools of Guitar Soloing
Guitar Villains - May 10, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the almighty Zakk Wylde. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler5 to save on your next purchase! http://bit.ly/SaveOnGearHere 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Who is the best guitarist? 5:31 - Zakk’s supervillain alter-e...
Butch Walker
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - May 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourButch is one of the most in-demand producers in the rock and pop music world, and he also happens to be one powerful beast of a guitarist and songwriter. Greg and Butch get down and dirty on producing, gear, LA vs Nashville, and many other gristly topics. Dig it! 3:59 - Butch’s thoughts on th...
Arlen Roth
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourArlen is the father of modern-day guitar instruction, and widely known as the "Master of the Telecaster". His early "Hot Licks" series of videos changed the medium by which many of us would learn guitar, and his book "Slide Guitar" influenced many of today's guitar heroes (including Greg)! Greg ...
Paul Gilbert Rants About Guitar and Melts My Face
Guitar Villains - April 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the guitar monster himself, Paul Gilbert. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler4 to save on your next purchase! http://bit.ly/AMSdeals 0:00 - Introduction 4:40 - Vocal melodies on guitar 7:55 - Paul Gilbert’s ...
Andy Wood
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 22, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesOne of the fiercest players in Nashville, Andy Wood is recognized as part of the forefront of this generation’s top influential guitarists. Touring with acts as diverse as Rascal Flatts and Sebastian Bach, Andy's musicianship is legendary. Greg and Andy talk about the Woodshed Guitar Experience,...
Devin Townsend
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourDevin is a prolific potentate of modern metaldom! It is hard to put a label on Devin that sufficiently covers the breadth of his complex and impressive musical identity. Devin does it all, with dedicated fans worldwide and over 25 albums to his name. Townsend's musical insights are always as dee...
Charlie Starr
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourBlackberry Smoke has been a true southern rock force for 20 years now! Charlie's guitar playing and singing are a big part of that equation. Today, Greg talks to Charlie about his musical upbringing, his favorite gear, his influences, and all other kinds of delicious gristle! 1:13 - Charlie’s ...
Andy Timmons Grabbed Steve Vai's Guitar From Him mid-Song
Guitar Villains - April 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the unmistakable Andy Timmons. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler3 to save on your next purchase! http://bit.ly/DealsAtAMS Andy's guitar lessons Follow Andy on Instagram Join Guitar Super System today: http:/...
Guthrie Trapp
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - April 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourGuthrie is one of Nashville's most exciting guitarists. A regular member of Jerry Douglas' band, the list of musicians Guthrie has supported is staggering - Garth Brooks, John Oates, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Tim O’Brien, and Delbert McClinton just to name a few. G...
Steve Vai
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourThe legendary Steve Vai and Greg delve deep into Steve's early history, talking about LA, Zappa, and a whole lot more! Steve Vai's influence on the guitar world is profound, from his early work pioneering the design of "super strats" like his Ibanez signature models, to his ever-changing approac...
Yvette Young: "Guitar is a Horrible Instrument to Start On, and it's Not Good for Songwriting."
Guitar Villains - March 18, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the phenomenal Yvette Young. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show. Use code Tyler2 to save on your next purchase! http://bit.ly/ShopatAmericanMusical Subscribe to Yvette Young on YouTube Follow Yvette Young on Instagram Join ...
Steve Wariner
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourOne of the 5 Chet Atkins' "Certified Guitar Players (CGP)", Steve is a country-music legend both for his amazing picking and his songwriting - he has 4 Grammy awards, over 50 charted billboard singles, 14 number 1 songs, he is a Grand Ole Opry member, and he's in the Musician's Hall of Fame just...
Tosin Abasi
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hourTosin is truly a 21st Century guitar-hero, leading a new generation of players into sonic parts-unknown. With Animals as Leaders, he's pushed past the boundries of progressive-metal and has helped to define a new, mind-bending world of "djent", seamlessly integrating multiple tones, time-signatu...
Jason Isbell
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - March 04, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutesJason talks guitars with Greg! "Grammy-winning Singer-Songwriter" is the title most frequently attached to Jason Isbell's moniker, but his fans know he is also a monster guitarist with a passion for the instrument. Greg asks Jason about his musical upbringing in Alabama, his favorite guitars and...
Steve Vai Made Me a VERY Special Promise
Guitar Villains - March 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 166 ratingsWelcome to Season 2 of Guitar Villains! Today's guest is the incomparable Steve Vai. Thanks to American Musical Supply for sponsoring the show: Use code Tyler1 to save on your next purchase: http://bit.ly/ShopatAmericanMusical Check out everything going on with Steve Vai at https://www.vai.com...
Doyle Dykes
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - February 25, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutesGreg welcomes the mighty Doyle Dykes, one of the contemporary masters of fingerstyle guitar, the nicest guy in the world, a great storyteller, and of course, a frightening guitar player. They talk thumb picks, hot licks, and the glory of gear! 1:46 - That time in Hollywood that Dolye inspired ...
Greg Martin
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - February 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourThe Kentucky Headhunters' Greg Martin has long been revered for his hot playing and glorious tone. He's also a gear aficionado with an impressive collection and first-hand perspective on all things vintage guitar. Greg and Greg discuss "Hank the Plank", The Allman Brothers, Cream, and 100w Marsh...
Brent Mason
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch - February 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourPossibly the most successful and prolific country session guitarist of all time, Brent is at the top of the list of Nashville cats. You've heard him playing on literally hundreds of hit records. Greg and Brent get into what it's like to be a studio musician in Nashville, Brent's journey, and of ...
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