Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Welcome to Season 5! 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
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Guthrie Trapp
Guthrie 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. Guthrie and Greg talk covid, Guthrie's musical journey, and, of course, gear!
4:18 - The saving grace of online social platforms and education for musicians during the pandemic, and the ironic and comical ways touring musicians ended up saving money in 2020
9:10 - Growing up on the Gulf Coast, and what brought Guthrie to Nashville
14:22 - How our early musical influences shape our creativity, even if they’re a little out in left field
27:23 - What drew Guthrie to the Telecaster, and the glory of Dire Straits
40:44 - Guthrie’s Cassista Telecaster, the veil of gear lust, and the undeniable power of vintage guitars
55:05 - What the future holds for Greg and Guthrie
Total Length: 62:40
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