Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

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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Jeff Pevar

Jeff Pevar is an acclaimed guitarist and session musician. With both a solo career and a reputation for playing alongside numerous musical legends, Jeff is no stranger to the guitar. Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Meat Loaf, and many more are just a few of the names that Jeff can chalk up on his resumé. 2:31 - OBS, streaming, building your audience online in 2020, and the importance of diversifying your skillset as a musician. 6:16 - Playing with David Crosby. 10:22 - Jeff’s ...

Aug 01, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani is a shred guitar legend among legends. As a guitarist and teacher, Joe has influenced the likes of Steve Vai, Kirk Hammet, Andy Timmons, etc. As a guitarist, musician, and composer, Joe has been nominated for 15 Grammy awards. Joe has played with the likes of Deep Purple, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and many others. 6:13 - Utilizing stacked forths on guitar, Joe’s early years as a guitar player, and how he developed his style of improvisation, chordal harmony, and melodic phras...

Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon is the New Jersey born-and-bred singer/songwriter/American punk rocker extraordinaire, and lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the band The Gaslight Anthem. Brian has contributed to other projects such as The Horrible Crowes and Molly and the Zombies, as well as releasing material as a solo artist. 1:08 - Being from New Jersey, and honoring Jersey’s One-True God: Bruce Springsteen. 3:15 - Growing up with music in the family. 7:13 - The glory of the Telecaster. 14:33 - Brian’s thoughts...

Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Steve Lukather

Steve Lukather is a guitarist, songwriter, singer, and producer. He's a renowned session guitarist, founding member of the band Toto, solo artist, and author. Steve has released 15 albums with Toto, 8 records as a solo artist, received 5 Grammy wins and published an autobiography. Need we say more? 2:26 - Steve’s new L-4. 5:20 - Life during lockdown. 7:07 - Steve’s new solo record. 20:46 - Thoughts on the future of touring as a musician. 24:21 - Stories from Steve at the height of his career as ...

Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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