Everyone should pay attention to Greg's humor. That's how you survive in this type of industry. It's obvious how hard Greg works but his spirit can really shatter any built up cynicism one may acquire jousting through the business. He's the only person I can think of like him, hilarious, fun, lighthearted and a seriously devasting player with no ego or pretense. He's really the best
The 26 people that have clicked dislike must be the ones that have those oregano and oil extra-wound pickups with peanut butter all over their faces! 😂 Ridiculous! How could you possibly not like this video?!? 😜
Michael Branda I think half of them are probably mistakes. I have been watching videos that I liked before and noticed that I had 👎🏾 it without consciously having touched it. That and some people are just dicks.
First, there was the Dave Gregory episode, and I thought that TPS couldn't get any better than that. Then there was the Ed O'Brien episode, and I thought that TPS couldn't get any better than THAT. Now you give me Greg Koch - who wasn't even on my radar until now - and I'm thinking, "Dear god, they did it. TPS can't get any better than THIS." Amazing. This episode was flat-out inspirational - and all with almost no talk of pedals! Thank you guys so much.
@@RobertKeeleyTV Funniest verbal face slap EVER! Not only slaps the recipient,but does a great job of painting quite a picture of his loser dad too.A fan-diddly-astic put down of epic proportion.
Everyone's playing is on point in this video. I can only imagine how intimidating it would be to have a schwang with Greg sitting there watching you, but Dan and Mick brought their tasty licks to this party.
I had no clue who this man was a half hour ago but after listen to him utter words at record paces for the last 30 minutes I have been unable to remove the smile from my face and I am obsessed with coming up with a way to be around Greg Koch 24/7. Not to mention good lord can this guy play. I don't think Ive ever seen another musician display their personality more fluently through an instrument.
Oh my goodness!!!! Best TPS yet...we got to really meet Greg Koch (it felt like), and know his thoughts, his gear and a flavour of his music. What fun he projects through his masterful use of the guitar. The Koch Combo sounds so clear and full range, those Fluence pickups are wonderful too. Mr Koch is a 'no bullshit' chap, I like him immensely. It was a great band sound, and quite intimidating I'm sure for you two to jam with Greg, but you pulled it off well, and added to the band sound. I was amazed that the bass was played on the Hammond, also a truly glorious sound in its' own right. I could sit through hours of this music, many thanks to Simon for the editing and mix. For me, it all came together for TPS in this video..perfect :)
I'm 30 mins in and I've had to pause the video 3 times to catch my breath from laughing so hard. My boss just came into my office and asked what the hell was wrong with me. It's gonna be a good day.
Reverend are a cool company, got a lot of time for manufacturers making stuff that isn't just copies of Fender / Gibson shapes. I realise the Gristlemaster is that but most of their range is a bit more original!
Jeeeeesus! Dan - haven't heard you play that well on the show for a while bro. The man was on one! Maybe your fingers are lighter without the beard???!!!???
Greg Koch just walks around being.....Greg Koch. He's clearly got a screw loose, but it seems that screw isn't really needed anyway. ...and his pickups are positively dead silent. Like a morgue.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a musician who’s character and personality is expressed through their playing as much as Greg Koch. His style is exactly the way he acts haha *edit: I commented this before dan said it later on in the video! Glad to see you hear it too 👍
THE GRISTLE. The man, The legend. Greg koch is just ridiculous. you can laugh for ever. the pick up thing with the garlic, oh boy I almost had a stroke. and he can go for ever. what a character. Well done guys, you just made my week!
Actually met Greg about 20 years ago. Was living in Wisconsin at the time and Greg's bass player was my neighbor. One day there he was in the car in a driveway as they were heading to a gig in downtown Milwaukee. Great guy! Thanks for doing this video. Nice work as always.
Evan Miller What kind of car did Greg have? I was wondering what he might drive before I read your comment. He’s got such a unique style about him. I met him at a smallish music festival. We were checking out the same band. I didn’t want to bug him, but nodded and smiled. He actually walked over and struck up a conversation with me. This was 20 years ago. I was extremely impressed by how courteous and humble he is.
Years ago I took my son, a budding drummer, to a Fender clinic at a local music store in the idyllic little Northern California town of Chico. That was our first exposure to Greg, and we have never forgotten it. He is the most entertaining and incredibly talented guitarist I’ve ever seen and he was just there to demo Fender stuff. His random banter is brilliant. My son was 13 or 14 and I’m so glad we ran into him so he could experience the Gristle King. I couldn’t believe there was only a handful of people there, I think it would be different now that TH-cam has made it possible for the world to see who Greg is. I’m a fan forever. Great watching Greg crack up the TPS guys.
I've met Greg a couple of times at Sweetwater's Gearfest. He's REALLY that funny and witty, ALL THE TIME. Such a really cool guy, who makes everyone feel like they've been friends for years. I saw him pushing a rig across the parking lot, and thought to myself, why is this Guitar Hero, of mine, pushing his own rig across a parking lot ? So I came up behind him and helped push a road case that he was pulling by himself. He was his usual very funny and witty self, and Thanked me for helping. I just always remembered what a humble, funny, great guy he was. Aside from what a GREAT PLAYER he is.
I've worked with Greg Koch 3 or 4 times and he's just an absolute delight... also, my (now signed) Gristleking is my favorite pedal EVER. i'll be buried with mine.....
23:47 begins a 2-min stretch where Dan laughs harder than I've ever seen (by an order of magnitude). Also, if someone finds Sagico's pickups from that fateful Wednesday, drop me a note because they must be wicked
Thanks for having Greg, the man is epic. “Floating around in there Dad’s yam sack”. 😂 This dude has a line for everyday of the week and his playing is beyond real. Thanks for having him on. Made my Friday morning in California that much better. I’m going to be laughing all day
I do not believe there has been a better juxtaposition of America and England culture in 1 place. Mick: *calm British tones: "I'm sorry... I spoiled his now" Greg: DINGGGGGG!!! IT IS SACRED! ITS THE BEST!!!!!!
One of the most hilarious and insightful episodes; it was a very quick 90min. Also, Fraser is doing such a great job with the engineering and mixing. These performances sound wonderful!
You guys have created the best show on youtube. Period. Full stop. The trio jams lately have seriously elevated the show, along with the backing tracks. TPS rocks.
This is so great to see. I love the vibe of this show and its hosts. Greg has been a long-standing headliner on my list of all-time favorite humans in this business. I loved working with him at Guitar One. Not to mention his licks destroyed me every month. Mick was telling the truth regarding the smiley face muscles. They get the ultimate work out with Greg. Every time. Bravo!
Rewatching this after a couple years, and Good Lord, he is such a fantastic character let alone MONSTER guitarist. These songs they do at the end of the video, I mean, MY GOD!! He has such a musicality to him, INCREDIBLY inspiring!! And his band!! I have watched so many videos of Mr. Koch and this is just such a treat. Seriously blown away. This should have a zillion views.
First time I saw Gregg was on TH-cam. I was looking to buy a Les Paul, & Stumbled on a Wildwood video of him playing a Les Paul signature T. First words he spoke were "Les paul signature T.... Mr T ....Fool!!!!" I was hooked and been watching him since
You should have seen my face when they wheeled it in! Mick here. I was expecting some kind of portable substitute. Oh no - real deal baby! A magnificent thing!
This episode is extra amazing. Great content, great playing, and lots of Laughs! The end jams were crazy good. Greg is so tall he almost looks like he was green screened in. Dan's ending "yeeaah" really sums up this episode.
I once met Greg kinda by accident. Turned around a corner in a music store and suddenly he stood directly in front of me. Suddenly the room went dark. Can confirm: he's HUGE!
TPS, on behalf of the audience, thank you for such a great video and interview. You guys asked all the questions I would have asked. Learned things about Greg and his history I hadn't known (and I've followed him for years). Had the opportunity in 2017 to see Greg in Austin, TX and take a master class from him. He's very giving with his knowledge and filled our brains with all sorts of goody morsels. I chewed on those knowledge nuggets on my drive home to the New Orleans area (7 hour drive) and listened to the six Greg Koch CDs I bought from him. I'll cherish that trip for eternity. @Mick, did you finally acquire a vintage Strat? I haven't been on the interwebs much lately and you mentioned purchasing a black Strat. Is there a video on this guitar (perhaps I should just check the TPS TH-cam channel. LOL)
Hey Robbie. Thanks for the kind words! Mr Koch is indeed an incredible human! The old Strat is a long-term loaner and the black one was a bargain I found. Videos upcoming as soon as I can get to it!
Gentlemen, the jam session at the end was epic. Awesome playing all around. Also Greg's awesome and I need to find a way to see one of his shows here in the States. Thanks for the excellent episode.
That is one nice sounding amp. I think it's funny about his comments with guitars sounding different. You can have the exact model with all the exact specs and A/B them and they'll sound different and you'll just like one more.
What can I say, other than: THANK YOU. All smiles here. This amount of humour, virtuousy playing, tones for days and weeks and months, discussion, appreciation, dedication and most of all - being excited of the peresent moment - this is the best what I´ve seen or hear...just best. Thank you.
GREG WAS RELENTLESS!!! There’s now a fine but discernible film of coffee on my monitor and keyboard from, not one but, TWO instances of a poorly timed sip of my morning joe. I Dan doesn’t need hernia surgery after this!
Wow!!!! Amazing episode with Mr Koch.... ending with an amazing jam.... Thank you Dan and Mick love these end of show jams. Please feel free to end more of your shows with jams 😀😀
If you happen to be in the North Woods and you see a very tall, dark shape tramping quietly away, it's a Sasquatch. If you happen to be in the North Woods and you see a very tall, dark shape headed toward you with a guitar in hand, it's Greg Koch. One is real. The other is unreal.
The dude on the organ must have two brains...I initially thought there was a bass player off camera...but no. His left hand is in it's own "spaciousness" while the right hand doles out tasty B3 licks! Nice! Of course Greg's trickery is always entertaining as well as nutritious! He's the only guy I know that can properly use the word Shploidal...
I know that you’re kidding and that you like Greg, but using words like “psychotic” even in jest is dangerous and, in this case, completely inappropriate. Language has meaning and consequences particularly when publicly uttered. Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality. It’s a serious and tragic illness and ought not be applied loosely. I’m certain that you did not intend to say that you think that Greg Koch actually suffers from such an illness. Just saying.
Glicksman1 have you escaped from somewhere it seems you have I received a response from the party concerned and it was recieved in the spirit it was intended so call the home as I’m sure they are worried about you trolling.
Just what I needed: a great big Koch injection! Absolutely fabulous show, gents. Quick question - what are the chances we might get a vlog or something going over how you set up/mixed the jam at the end? It sounded legit good. I feel like you guys could teach a lesson on how to capture a small band in a small space.
Maybe we can persuade Fraser to do that. But nothing too tricky. Glyn Johns method for the drums, single mics on the guitar amps, stereo pair on the Leslie horn and a ribbon on the bass. Mid-side room mics. Loads of spill everywhere then just clean it up with EQ, compression and limiting. Nice! Having a great band who knows how to play together is the hardest bit. But when you’ve got that, recording them is relatively simple. Although knowing your EQ to mitigate some of the spill/phase issues takes a bit of time.z 4 years training in Frasers’s case! Cheers!
Holy mother of the music gods (don't ask me why, but everyone around Greg always falls into the "Greg" voice - only not nearly as AWESOME). Loved this interview and thank you Greg for all your words of wisdom. It'll be great when you guys get a Gristle King in "The House". Thanks guys. Many favorite quotes.....
The world is just a better place with Greg Koch in it.
Jonathan MW you are so right that’s entertainment!
Amen!
Agreed
He's just one of Thor's people when you see them coming you know good time are afoot.. I just wish I would have found him sooner..
well said
Everyone should pay attention to Greg's humor. That's how you survive in this type of industry. It's obvious how hard Greg works but his spirit can really shatter any built up cynicism one may acquire jousting through the business. He's the only person I can think of like him, hilarious, fun, lighthearted and a seriously devasting player with no ego or pretense. He's really the best
nailed it....
I would add Phil X to that list about having a sense of humor and still killing it.
@@Grey_Pete absolutely
add Satchel
Well said
Saw the Koch Marshall Trio playing in Worthing at the start of November, and Greg was wearing his That Pedal Show T-Shirt!
YES!
I believe that's made the old bucket list. Here come's that plane ticket money son! Toby is hitting my feelers with the keys.
The 26 people that have clicked dislike must be the ones that have those oregano and oil extra-wound pickups with peanut butter all over their faces! 😂 Ridiculous! How could you possibly not like this video?!? 😜
Michael Branda I think half of them are probably mistakes. I have been watching videos that I liked before and noticed that I had 👎🏾 it without consciously having touched it. That and some people are just dicks.
Greg Koch Rules! Great episode (and I didn't even finish it yet..)
check out the band performance at the end. You probably already have by now. I hope you're well
@@ericlinfoot7419 b
First, there was the Dave Gregory episode, and I thought that TPS couldn't get any better than that. Then there was the Ed O'Brien episode, and I thought that TPS couldn't get any better than THAT. Now you give me Greg Koch - who wasn't even on my radar until now - and I'm thinking, "Dear god, they did it. TPS can't get any better than THIS." Amazing. This episode was flat-out inspirational - and all with almost no talk of pedals! Thank you guys so much.
Greg Koch's humor has officially broken Dan.
“...(back when) you were swimming around in your dad’s yam pouch” has to be the greatest thing I’ve ever heard, besides his guitar playing!
I can't get it out of my head, funniest thing ever. Grocery store trips will never be the same.
I was crying over the yam pouch comment.. Best line I've ever heard...
Asspaste is definitely a riff i'm going to incorporate into my lexicon
@@RobertKeeleyTV Funniest verbal face slap EVER! Not only slaps the recipient,but does a great job of painting quite a picture of his loser dad too.A fan-diddly-astic put down of epic proportion.
In a parallel universe Greg is a radio host and he's killing it.
He actually would guest (or still might) on WKLH here in Milwaukee. I don't hold it against him that he lives in a close-by suburb... (I totally do)
@@mooniejohnson yeah, he never wants to jam, I dont get it... haha
And we would dig it
i thought the same thing
He actually does have an album which has been recorded like a radio show!! I think it's called radio free gristle!!
Everyone's playing is on point in this video. I can only imagine how intimidating it would be to have a schwang with Greg sitting there watching you, but Dan and Mick brought their tasty licks to this party.
Dan absolutely killed it, and Mick was as good as usual, they are true friends to feel so relaxed!
What you said
Absolutely agree. Greg’s playing is always off the charts, but Dan and Mick tore it up!!
You know your man cave is big enough when Greg fits into it
Hey man keep it PG. there are kids about!
Meastro Fuzz harsh but true
There's a line in there somewhere about fitting a big Koch in your man cave...
The NotSoGuitarGuy lol!
You guyssss 😂🤣
I had no clue who this man was a half hour ago but after listen to him utter words at record paces for the last 30 minutes I have been unable to remove the smile from my face and I am obsessed with coming up with a way to be around Greg Koch 24/7. Not to mention good lord can this guy play. I don't think Ive ever seen another musician display their personality more fluently through an instrument.
Barely 5 minutes in and I've already learned a new pejorative from Greg - "a$$ paste". Love it!
he said asspaste not ass money.....but thats funnier!!!
Oh my goodness!!!! Best TPS yet...we got to really meet Greg Koch (it felt like), and know his thoughts, his gear and a flavour of his music. What fun he projects through his masterful use of the guitar. The Koch Combo sounds so clear and full range, those Fluence pickups are wonderful too. Mr Koch is a 'no bullshit' chap, I like him immensely. It was a great band sound, and quite intimidating I'm sure for you two to jam with Greg, but you pulled it off well, and added to the band sound. I was amazed that the bass was played on the Hammond, also a truly glorious sound in its' own right. I could sit through hours of this music, many thanks to Simon for the editing and mix. For me, it all came together for TPS in this video..perfect :)
I'm 30 mins in and I've had to pause the video 3 times to catch my breath from laughing so hard. My boss just came into my office and asked what the hell was wrong with me. It's gonna be a good day.
groovezilla79 ; Weren't you supposed to be working all that time? 😳
No kidding. I need a job where my boss is cool with me watching that pedal show during work.
Gregory Kochery - brilliant player, and the most funniest guitar dude ever! Impossible to remain in a bad mood with him around!
While this is THE GREATEST show ever, I thought Mick would lose his mind with Greg talking over the reverb trails! Lol
Greg Koch makes me question my life choices, owning a guitar for example.
Reverend are a cool company, got a lot of time for manufacturers making stuff that isn't just copies of Fender / Gibson shapes.
I realise the Gristlemaster is that but most of their range is a bit more original!
Jeeeeesus! Dan - haven't heard you play that well on the show for a while bro. The man was on one! Maybe your fingers are lighter without the beard???!!!???
The gregorious duke of schwoidl has returneth!
Possibly the best tone ever in TPS and there's no pedals…
Player shows up at a gig with just a Tele, an amp and a cable,- you look at your own overdone and overcluttered rig and realize you´re in trouble.
@@ulfdanielsen6009 yessssss
@@ulfdanielsen6009 That's for sure
Greg Koch just voiced all the frustrations of anyone who has ever tried to teach guitar.
Greg Koch just walks around being.....Greg Koch. He's clearly got a screw loose, but it seems that screw isn't really needed anyway.
...and his pickups are positively dead silent. Like a morgue.
What a great line Brett... gonna use that one buddy!!
Greg is a life force - what lovely genius
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a musician who’s character and personality is expressed through their playing as much as Greg Koch. His style is exactly the way he acts haha
*edit: I commented this before dan said it later on in the video! Glad to see you hear it too 👍
I'm starting a band called Yam Pouch. Well done, Greg.
THE GRISTLE. The man, The legend. Greg koch is just ridiculous. you can laugh for ever. the pick up thing with the garlic, oh boy I almost had a stroke. and he can go for ever. what a character. Well done guys, you just made my week!
Watching this in headphones on the tour bus and the band and crew keep looking at me strangely for randomly laughing out loud
Actually met Greg about 20 years ago. Was living in Wisconsin at the time and Greg's bass player was my neighbor. One day there he was in the car in a driveway as they were heading to a gig in downtown Milwaukee. Great guy! Thanks for doing this video. Nice work as always.
Evan Miller What kind of car did Greg have? I was wondering what he might drive before I read your comment. He’s got such a unique style about him. I met him at a smallish music festival. We were checking out the same band. I didn’t want to bug him, but nodded and smiled. He actually walked over and struck up a conversation with me. This was 20 years ago. I was extremely impressed by how courteous and humble he is.
Years ago I took my son, a budding drummer, to a Fender clinic at a local music store in the idyllic little Northern California town of Chico. That was our first exposure to Greg, and we have never forgotten it. He is the most entertaining and incredibly talented guitarist I’ve ever seen and he was just there to demo Fender stuff. His random banter is brilliant. My son was 13 or 14 and I’m so glad we ran into him so he could experience the Gristle King. I couldn’t believe there was only a handful of people there, I think it would be different now that TH-cam has made it possible for the world to see who Greg is. I’m a fan forever. Great watching Greg crack up the TPS guys.
I've met Greg a couple of times at Sweetwater's Gearfest. He's REALLY that funny and witty, ALL THE TIME. Such a really cool guy, who makes everyone feel like they've been friends for years. I saw him pushing a rig across the parking lot, and thought to myself, why is this Guitar Hero, of mine, pushing his own rig across a parking lot ? So I came up behind him and helped push a road case that he was pulling by himself. He was his usual very funny and witty self, and Thanked me for helping. I just always remembered what a humble, funny, great guy he was. Aside from what a GREAT PLAYER he is.
The most entertaining commute home ever listening to the podcast, now watching it all again. This is a youtube Classic for all times
It does look as though Greg is sitting a couple of feet closer to the screen. Like the old Gandalf/ Frodo trick
I wish there was a "love" button I could push for this video.
I've worked with Greg Koch 3 or 4 times and he's just an absolute delight... also, my (now signed) Gristleking is my favorite pedal EVER. i'll be buried with mine.....
23:47 begins a 2-min stretch where Dan laughs harder than I've ever seen (by an order of magnitude). Also, if someone finds Sagico's pickups from that fateful Wednesday, drop me a note because they must be wicked
Dust My Womb made me cry. 😂
Thanks for having Greg, the man is epic. “Floating around in there Dad’s yam sack”. 😂 This dude has a line for everyday of the week and his playing is beyond real. Thanks for having him on. Made my Friday morning in California that much better. I’m going to be laughing all day
I’d love it if Greg played Music Man Guitars - Koch and Balls
Hahahahaha hahahahaha!!!!!
I do not believe there has been a better juxtaposition of America and England culture in 1 place.
Mick: *calm British tones: "I'm sorry... I spoiled his now"
Greg: DINGGGGGG!!! IT IS SACRED! ITS THE BEST!!!!!!
One of the most hilarious and insightful episodes; it was a very quick 90min. Also, Fraser is doing such a great job with the engineering and mixing. These performances sound wonderful!
You guys have created the best show on youtube. Period. Full stop. The trio jams lately have seriously elevated the show, along with the backing tracks. TPS rocks.
Thank you! Here’s to more!
This is so great to see. I love the vibe of this show and its hosts. Greg has been a long-standing headliner on my list of all-time favorite humans in this business. I loved working with him at Guitar One. Not to mention his licks destroyed me every month. Mick was telling the truth regarding the smiley face muscles. They get the ultimate work out with Greg. Every time. Bravo!
It should have been a 10 hour show. That man is just so damn entertaining.
Dan looks like Frodo with a hobbit tele next to Gandalf with his Gristlemaster. Sorry Dan!
I think that was the best TPS intro by a guest ever.
Well that's a new one for me...first time I've watched That Pedal Show and actually wet myself from laughter 🤣
Dan sounded fantastic when he plugged in.... and Red is really a special guitar.
Awesome job, Dan! My fingers would have turned into solid concrete on that occasion.
Ours almost did. But it’s do or die. We kinda half lived.
1:19:50 If I ever got an eyebrow-flash and nod of approval like that from Greg, you could lay me down to rest right then and there.
Rewatching this after a couple years, and Good Lord, he is such a fantastic character let alone MONSTER guitarist. These songs they do at the end of the video, I mean, MY GOD!! He has such a musicality to him, INCREDIBLY inspiring!! And his band!! I have watched so many videos of Mr. Koch and this is just such a treat. Seriously blown away. This should have a zillion views.
Totally engrossing. The thing about Gregory Kochery is his generosity of sprit. Big man. Big chops. Big heart. Hallelujah
31:30 Lol, no it doesn't look bigger. It makes Dan look smaller. Mini Dan
completely lost it at 24:00 and had to rewatch 3 times! XD
Disappointed I couldn’t see the dB meter while Greg was talking. I think he must have hit 100 a couple of times 😊
First time I saw Gregg was on TH-cam.
I was looking to buy a Les Paul, & Stumbled on a Wildwood video of him playing a Les Paul signature T.
First words he spoke were "Les paul signature T.... Mr T ....Fool!!!!"
I was hooked and been watching him since
Look, I know we're all guitarists here, but if there's a better sound in the world than a Hammond through a Leslie I haven't heard it.
You should have seen my face when they wheeled it in! Mick here. I was expecting some kind of portable substitute. Oh no - real deal baby! A magnificent thing!
If everyone on earth was even 99% as Gregory Kochery as the human he is we wouldn't need a heaven or hell
Greg was hilarious in this! Great character and a unique voice on the instrument, that's the kinda combination that makes a guitar legend isn't it?
This has been an incredible episode and just what I needed today as I've had a bit of a blue heart. Thank you, Gents and Gregory.
Greg Koch is a gift to musicians that keeps on giving. Such an awesome talent.
This episode is extra amazing. Great content, great playing, and lots of Laughs!
The end jams were crazy good. Greg is so tall he almost looks like he was green screened in.
Dan's ending "yeeaah" really sums up this episode.
I once met Greg kinda by accident. Turned around a corner in a music store and suddenly he stood directly in front of me. Suddenly the room went dark. Can confirm: he's HUGE!
I bought a Tele because of this man. Now I just have to figure out how to play that stuff...
Great show! Greg is a wonderful musician, and he’s my favorite comedian. I was laughing uncontrollably several times.
"Swimming around in your dad's yam pouch!" O. M. G.
TPS, on behalf of the audience, thank you for such a great video and interview. You guys asked all the questions I would have asked. Learned things about Greg and his history I hadn't known (and I've followed him for years). Had the opportunity in 2017 to see Greg in Austin, TX and take a master class from him. He's very giving with his knowledge and filled our brains with all sorts of goody morsels. I chewed on those knowledge nuggets on my drive home to the New Orleans area (7 hour drive) and listened to the six Greg Koch CDs I bought from him. I'll cherish that trip for eternity.
@Mick, did you finally acquire a vintage Strat? I haven't been on the interwebs much lately and you mentioned purchasing a black Strat. Is there a video on this guitar (perhaps I should just check the TPS TH-cam channel. LOL)
Hey Robbie. Thanks for the kind words! Mr Koch is indeed an incredible human! The old Strat is a long-term loaner and the black one was a bargain I found. Videos upcoming as soon as I can get to it!
Gentlemen, the jam session at the end was epic. Awesome playing all around. Also Greg's awesome and I need to find a way to see one of his shows here in the States. Thanks for the excellent episode.
The TPS studio is much smaller than I previously thought. lol
That is one nice sounding amp. I think it's funny about his comments with guitars sounding different. You can have the exact model with all the exact specs and A/B them and they'll sound different and you'll just like one more.
by 15 min in, Dan was completely broken an non functioning.
What can I say, other than: THANK YOU. All smiles here. This amount of humour, virtuousy playing, tones for days and weeks and months, discussion, appreciation, dedication and most of all - being excited of the peresent moment - this is the best what I´ve seen or hear...just best. Thank you.
GREG WAS RELENTLESS!!! There’s now a fine but discernible film of coffee on my monitor and keyboard from, not one but, TWO instances of a poorly timed sip of my morning joe. I Dan doesn’t need hernia surgery after this!
I'm assuming these guys are sober, and I am, right now, so I can't even imagine hanging out with these guys along with a 12 pack, or more.
Well, Greg is from MILWAUKEE!
The city that makes beer and Harley Davidsons
You're welcome 😁
He's about the only guitarist who I can safely say, within 30 seconds with have me laughing...
It was worth the wait! The gristleman always delivers! Great episode guys.
Wow!!!!
Amazing episode with Mr Koch.... ending with an amazing jam.... Thank you Dan and Mick love these end of show jams.
Please feel free to end more of your shows with jams 😀😀
Love my new signed GK pedal, thanks Greg, That Luxury Drive side is too cool you smooth bastard. Cheers, Mates.
Lofty days of yester year.
In the before times.
If you happen to be in the North Woods and you see a very tall, dark shape tramping quietly away, it's a Sasquatch. If you happen to be in the North Woods and you see a very tall, dark shape headed toward you with a guitar in hand, it's Greg Koch. One is real. The other is unreal.
Got my Toby mugging fix for the week!
The dude on the organ must have two brains...I initially thought there was a bass player off camera...but no. His left hand is in it's own "spaciousness" while the right hand doles out tasty B3 licks! Nice! Of course Greg's trickery is always entertaining as well as nutritious! He's the only guy I know that can properly use the word Shploidal...
Left hand and left foot both contributing to the amazing bass stuff. Frightening!
That is the magic of the organ trio. Massive props to the organ player. The drummer wasn’t too shabby either :-O
Gregg is a genius I compare him to a psychotic version of tommy Emmanuel among the greatest guitar players on the planet.
I know that you’re kidding and that you like Greg, but using words like “psychotic” even in jest is dangerous and, in this case, completely inappropriate. Language has meaning and consequences particularly when publicly uttered. Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality. It’s a serious and tragic illness and ought not be applied loosely. I’m certain that you did not intend to say that you think that Greg Koch actually suffers from such an illness. Just saying.
Glicksman1 have you escaped from somewhere it seems you have I received a response from the party concerned and it was recieved in the spirit it was intended so call the home as I’m sure they are worried about you trolling.
Glicksman1 check my amount of likes and check YOUR AMOUNT..............of likes.
Funcraft! & A Philosophy TH-cam Channel. Excellent
Glad you all found a lens wide enough to include all of Greg standing during the jam session
Proud to say I was wearing my Have Schwang shirt when I met Greg at Sweetwater GearFest this year!
AWESOME! Thank you!
This was the most entertaining show ever put on by TPS!!! The ending jam was sweet! AND it sounded great too!!
Just what I needed: a great big Koch injection! Absolutely fabulous show, gents.
Quick question - what are the chances we might get a vlog or something going over how you set up/mixed the jam at the end? It sounded legit good. I feel like you guys could teach a lesson on how to capture a small band in a small space.
Maybe we can persuade Fraser to do that. But nothing too tricky. Glyn Johns method for the drums, single mics on the guitar amps, stereo pair on the Leslie horn and a ribbon on the bass. Mid-side room mics. Loads of spill everywhere then just clean it up with EQ, compression and limiting. Nice! Having a great band who knows how to play together is the hardest bit. But when you’ve got that, recording them is relatively simple. Although knowing your EQ to mitigate some of the spill/phase issues takes a bit of time.z 4 years training in Frasers’s case! Cheers!
The bad news is its all downhill from here. Who the heck could follow Greg Bloody Koch!? Beethoven maybe.....
Maybe.
Mullet talk? My fave take on that term? Canadian Passport. As a Canadian, that's both hilarious and hurtful at the same time...
I knew nothing about Greg Koch before this video. Good thing to know his voice sounds as good as his guitar playing.
Holy smokes that was wonderful. The guy is a walking talking playing breathing encyclopedia of music, comedy, and obscuritae, and wit. Most enjoyable!
I just love Mick's face at 40:30 after Greg playing a nasty gristley lick
Oh my word....there are no words....funniest man since Billy Connelly, but what a guitarist too......
Greg Koch is a mad man!!!!
That was by far my favourite episode , that guy is hilarious , great show
Holy mother of the music gods (don't ask me why, but everyone around Greg always falls into the "Greg" voice - only not nearly as AWESOME). Loved this interview and thank you Greg for all your words of wisdom. It'll be great when you guys get a Gristle King in "The House". Thanks guys. Many favorite quotes.....
If anyone should have ever been a Zappa guitarist....
Dan's solo at the end is some of his finest playing!
You tend to 'rise to the occasion'.
Agreed!
Dynamics - starts low and slow, builds and builds to the finish. It's an art-form.
Agreed!
Everyone played awesome, and Dan's was incredible. I would froze up with gargantuan immensosity of the Gristle King.
I could have had the end jam on repeat all day long and been happy . That was intense just imagine if you had Joey landereth in there as well
One day.... :0)
TPS version of G3. Joey Landreth, Ariel Posen, and Greg Koch!