Greg Koch
The Grip!
The Story
"The Grip!" is a collection of songs from guitarist Greg Koch's five previous independent releases plus three new tracks added from this prolific songwriter/ musician's cachet of twisted tunes. "The Grip!" fuses rock, blues, jazz, and country into one incredible package sure to make new believers and diehard fans of music lovers everywhere. Favored Nations president and noted guitarist Steve Vai states, "Greg Koch is one of those rare guitarists that can blend various styles with a light hearted approach and a tremendous amount of technique. Hearing him play is inspiring to a guitar player to try to achieve greatness on the instrument," while Guitar One chips in with "Koch can't lose with his over-the-top chops, feel for melody, crisp tone, unpredictability, and, above all, unpretentious sense of fun."
The Music
03:22 | Zoiks | Instrumental |
02:56 | Spank It | Instrumental |
03:42 | Holy Grail | Instrumental |
03:33 | Carlos Dale | Instrumental |
04:22 | Spanish Castle Magic (Live) | Instrumental |
07:08 | Chief's Blues | Instrumental |
02:47 | Draw My Number | Instrumental |
03:35 | Defenestrator | Instrumental |
05:12 | Alberts Back | Instrumental |
04:40 | Tonus Diabolicus | Instrumental |
04:48 | Walking Wounded | Instrumental |
04:04 | Steppin' Out | Instrumental |
04:23 | Big Jim | Instrumental |
04:25 | Absinthe | Instrumental |
02:59 | Dylan The Villain | Instrumental |
04:11 | Blind Lemon Pledge | Instrumental |
03:20 | The Grip | Instrumental |
The Artists
Greg Koch | Guitar, Dobro, Baritone, Production, Compilation Assembly |
Kevin Allen | Bass (#5, 12, 15) |
John Calarco | Drums |
Steve Cohen | Harmonica (#8) |
Tom "Damn" Good | Bass |
Gary Koehler | Drums (#2, 5, 10, 12, 15) |
Kevin Mushel | Bass (#2, 10) |
Ric Probst | Engineering |
Steve Kultgen | Engineering |
Dave Neitzke | Production, Engineering |
Steve Vai | Compilation Assembly |
Bill Cummiskey | Compilation Assembly |
Neil Citron | Mastering |
Peter Amft | Photography |
John Samora | Photography |
Ken Blaustein | Art Direction |
Sarah Koch | Design |
Recorded at the Record Plant, Milwaukee, WI '99-'01; The Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, Milwaukee, WI, July 8, 9, 10, 1998; "Live" at The Backstage in Oconomowoc, WI June 28, 1997; and the T.O.P. Studio, West Allis, WI '94, '92 and '86.
Mastered at The Mothership, Hollywood, CA. |