Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

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Jeff Pevar Aug 01, 2020

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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 style as a fusion playing, blending rock, jazz, and R&B, Jeff’s “Jazz is Dead” record, and the legacy of The Grateful Dead.
16:40 - How Jeff “made it big” by getting gigs with nationally and internationally known ensembles.
20:43 - Getting the gig with Ray Charles, and a few good stories from the road.
40:25 - Gear, gear, gear - Jeff’s favorite go-to pieces, and what to use to be a successful session and live guitar player
51:01 - How Jeff procured one of Neil Young’s guitars.
53:46 - What’s next for Jeff.
Total Runtime: 56:17

Joe Satriani Aug 01, 2020

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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 phrasing.
17:29 - A shared love for Jimi Hendrix and his creative freedom as a guitar player.
27:09 - Joe’s take on blending rock, pop, metal, and everything in between, and how he accidentally developed his sweep technique.
34:30 - How Joe stays fresh as a guitar player, and talks about some of his personal influences.
43:56 - The importance of having confidence in your own creative voice.
48:55 - Joe’s goals and plans for the future as a musician, and the development of Joe’s new record.
57:26 - Joe’s experience playing with Deep Purple.
Total Runtime: 67:04

Brian Fallon Aug 01, 2020

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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 on the immediate future of live music, and how’s he’s been spending his time at home during lockdown.
18:04 - Taking lessons again as an adult, and opening your mind anew to learning.
25:25 - The art of practice.
31:16 - The importance of warming up, stretching, and taking care not to damage the tools of your trade - YOUR FREAKING HANDS!
33:23 - Brian’s acoustic collection, and the beauty of a vintage instrument.
38:30 - The rise of The Gaslight Anthem, the importance of building your audience from a grassroots level, and being fearless in learning from your peers.
50:58 - Brian’s dream guitars.
60:16 - Brian’s passion for amp building.
Total Runtime: 64:44

Steve Lukather Jul 29, 2020

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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 a session musician.
30:14 - The importance of having your own style as a guitar player.
36:53 - Steve’s advice on playing guitar over complex chord changes.
40:35 - More stories from Steve’s days as a session player.
47:32 - Thoughts on who Steve would have or would like to play with in the past/future.
55:10 - Going sober.
Total Runtime: 63:47

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