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 Moss, ...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 & Steve ...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 and mo...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 guita...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 15
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 Steve...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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. ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 13
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 musical...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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 - When th...
Dec 29, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 album...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 yours...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 finding yo...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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-Bende...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 interesting c...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 topics on...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 - Ja...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 for som...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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 journey ...
Oct 13, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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, which ma...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 of Phi...
May 19, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 can br...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 episode. 1...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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 of th...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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. 7:22 - T...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 Winter, a...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 picked up ...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 acquainted with...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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 and pla...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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 everything...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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, and ...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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 Water...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 13
