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GRISTLE BLOG

New Site Up

11/1/2016

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Welcome to the reboot of gregkoch.com. Not to be a shameless capitalist but because I do so many different things; from touring with the band, videos for Wildwood, clinics for Fishman and Fender still (here and there), instructional books and DVD’s for Hal Leonard, columns for various guitar magazines etc…there are folks that might not be aware of the myriad of CD’s, books, DVD’s, pedals, pickups and other what-nots that bear my name. So, I want the website to be a place where all things Gristly can be easily found and procured by those who wish to do so. Not that it wasn’t in the past but I was not very good at communicating with my webmaster about keeping the content fresh and the shop more user friendly. With my wife being my new webmaster, rest assured, stuff will get done regularly.

To be frank, I have been a dismal failure at keeping my appearance schedule updated on my site. I’m a regular Facebooker so my comings and goings are well documented on there but the site has been pretty outdated most of the time in terms of gigs and clinics. My goal is to make sure that all my social media and my website are in lockstep and that there should be no mystery as to where and when I can be heard doing my Gristly business. We are also starting an email mailing list that I hope one and all will sign up for so I can keep folks apprised of any new, exciting Gristly tidbits. I promise not to abuse your email addresses with a constant bombardment of propaganda but only when a tour is going to happen or a new CD or the like, would be ready for launch.
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One of the new additions for the shop that folks might like to hear about would be the renewed availability of 2003’s release of “Radio Free Gristle” which was a predominantly instrumental release of progressive, rootsy laced jams with humor injected, vocal vignettes between songs giving the whole thing a maniacal, ‘radio show from hell’ vibe. Initially released on Steve Vai’s Favored Nations label, the record was not understood by either the marketing people at FN nor the people at the distribution company so, without any promotional muscle from my end, the record barely got any notice and quickly got swept under the rug. I have recently negotiated buying the record back and I am excited to get this out to a new crowd of people who, understanding my particular sense of humor, might really enjoy it. 
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I found a small stash of old Greg Koch and Tone Controls t-shirts and have been wearing one on Wildwood videos and on some Facebook live episodes. The shirts have a cool picture of Tone Controls flying over the city of Milwaukee like space ships swooping in for the Gristly Kill. This was always a very popular t-shirt back in the day and folks have inquired about getting one so I’ve printed more up and they are now available here. Let the good times roll!!!! 
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I think this is a good start. I will be adding blogs regularly and will be much more involved with the site so stay tuned and thanks for all the support!!!!!

8 Comments
Daniel Charest
11/11/2016 12:50:18 am

Radio Free Gristle was a true revelation of Greg Koch's multiple talents! From the first listening i could not restrained myself to listen it another time and another time and another time...and then i bought all the cd's and i was pleased everytime... So while there is a supply of that unique and wonderfully crazy record, grab it while you can ! You won't regret it !

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Randy Lavering
12/16/2016 04:29:21 pm

Greg. Do you ever play out on the west coast or am I and my wife going to need to make a trip out east? Bay Area west coast.

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Allan Whaite
4/12/2017 12:46:21 pm

Hell or High Water sounds like a good album title!

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steve burchfied link
8/2/2017 11:10:54 pm

greg i like playing a lot. heres maybe a new idea if i might offer a idea or so. have you ever thought about playing the daily news or novels like you are a film composer instead of relying on licks and chops so much. i bet by your self at 3 or 4 in the morning maybe say playing blllue in green or something melancholy you could express something very powerful by using very few notes but all really good ones. i think from who ive known i like lenny breaus sad music but we dont need copys of him.do you ever try to play t.monk on guitar. i challenge myself this way. maybe us guitarist should let our phrases breath like a singer or wind instrument instead of so how many notes can i play in this space. ive liked your playing for years ans still do but after watching namm show and so many,many ugly notes and so little really said i think people who play instruments where its easy to make a lot of notes would enjoy trying sometime to say the most with least amount of notes and use space and silence more. this includes me. best wishs.film scores or sound tracks is a good area to study i find. best wishs.

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Matze link
11/24/2017 07:33:05 pm

What ???

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Leo Simpson link
12/23/2020 01:43:01 am

Great post thankk you

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Cazz Kamps link
10/26/2021 02:19:38 pm

Hey Greg,
I go way back with you, lived in Milwaukee for 20 years, 1988 to
2008. Saw you many times over those years in many venues-
Shank Hall, numerous festivals, parks and clubs. Liquid Johnny’s
Was a fave of mine. Loved it! I own a handful of your CDs and
Enjoy them. Surf Zep, great tune!
I retired in mid 2008, and my wife and I moved to just north of
Richmond, KY. About 20 miles southeast of Lexington, off of
I-75. 90 minutes south of Cincy.
Just recently became aware of your podcast, very cool.
Your are the gristle shredding man!
Best wishes and Peace,
Cazz

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Eric Horton link
11/12/2022 10:07:05 am

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