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
Shonn Hinton
Shonn has received accolades for his guitar work with many superstars, including Mary J Blige, John Legend, Jill Scott, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Patti LaBelle, Gym Class Heroes, and Carol King. His own Milwaukee-based band Shotgun has been making waves nationally. Greg and Shonn get into the details of the many facets of Shonn's musical life!
1:45 - The pandemic, and Shonn’s focus on his solo project ‘Shonn Hinton & Shotgun’
6:33 - Shonn’s relationship with guitarist and ‘CTG’ guest Scott Sharrard, that time Greg Koch filled in for Shonn at his church gig, and the beauty of Gospel music
15:34 - Shonn’s transition from playing in the Church to playing R&B with Mary J. Blige & John Legend
23:05 - Playing with Mary J. Blige - no charts, preparation, and vibe - and the gear involved (it’ll surprise you)
34:52 - Jill Scott, and the freedom she allowed her band
36:57 - How Shonn juggles his schedule, his business mindset as a writer and arranger, and playing recently with Jubu Smith
51:33 - The future is bright for Shonn Hinton
59:59 - What new music has Shonn excited
Total Length: 69:36
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