Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Kenny Vaughan

December 10, 2020 Kenny Vaughan Season 1 Episode 23
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Kenny Vaughan
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An original Fabulous Superlative with Marty Stuart, Kenny is a Nashville touring vet, studio ace, and a general 6-string hellion on every possible level. In addition to Marty, Kenny can be heard on records by Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Patty Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, Lucinda Williams, Joe Ely, Ray LaMontagne, Lana Del Rey, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Porter Wagoner, Alan Jackson, and Sugarland -  just to name a few!

2:25 - Catching up during COVID - what Kenny’s been up to
4:08 - For the love of Telecasters, Kenny’s early developmental years as a guitar player, and his personal guitar heroes
19:37 - Kenny’s first amp (a home build!), and a few of his early rigs
21:49 - The ‘Beano’ record, it’s glory, and how it was received by the world when it was first released
24:09 - Taking lessons from Bill Frisell
28:17 - Kenny’s decision to make guitar his full-time job
32:50 - Kenny’s developmental influences - those who really helped him identify his style and preferences
37:40 - Kenny’s transition out of Denver into the world of professional guitar - from New York to Chicago, and everywhere in between, and ultimately landing in Nashville
47:23 - Life as a session player vs a touring musician
58:28 - Kenny’s current rig, and rack gear vs. combo amps
63:38 - Nashville - the current scene, and Kenny’s place in it, and Jim Oblon!

Total Length: 76:05

Catching up during COVID - what Kenny’s been up to
For the love of Telecasters, Kenny’s early developmental years as a guitar player, and his personal guitar heroes
Kenny’s first amp (a home build!), and a few of his early rigs
The ‘Beano’ record, it’s glory, and how it was received by the world when it was first released
Taking lessons from Bill Frisell
Kenny’s decision to make guitar his full-time job
Kenny’s developmental influences - those who really helped him identify his style and preferences
Kenny’s transition out of Denver into the world of professional guitar - from New York to Chicago, and everywhere in between, and ultimately landing in Nashville
Life as a session player vs a touring musician
Kenny’s current rig
Nashville - the current scene, and Kenny’s place in it