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Nov 19, 2020 1 hr 12 min

JD Simo

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by JD Simo

Psychedelic blues provocateur JD Simo has spent his recent months at home with his new toddler and his new "Greasy Time" live stream! This lauded guitarist raps with Greg about everything from his own journey, gear, and his frequent co-conspirator Tommy Emmanuel. 1:49 - Adjusting to life at home with a new toddler, and the sobering effect of a fresh diaper 6:58 - JD’s transition to life at home after years of being on the road, setting up his home studio, and the birth of his live-stream series “Greasy Time” 15:25 - JDs new record and thoughts on releasing material during a pandemic 18:53 - JDs journey as a guitarist and player; from playing in the Don Kelley band, working as a session player, to signing record contracts 23:53 - Playing with Tommy Emmanuel, and balancing the challenge of playing solo, sitting in with great players, and finding your own personal voice 35:42- Passing music appreciation down to your kids, and when realizing there may actually be serious potential in their playing 43:18 - Guitars! JD’s beloved 335, a few cool “Pawnshop” guitars, and a bunch of old goodies 69:12- Closing sentiments on food and delicious feasts Total Length: 72:21

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Psychedelic blues provocateur JD Simo has spent his recent months at home with his new toddler and his new "Greasy Time" live stream! This lauded guitarist raps with Greg about everything from his own journey, gear, and his frequent co-conspirator Tommy Emmanuel. 1:49 - Adjusting to life at home with a new toddler, and the sobering effect of a fresh diaper 6:58 - JD’s transition to life at home after years of being on the road, setting up his home studio, and the birth of his live-stream ser...

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  1. 1:49 Adjusting to life at home with a new toddler, and the sobering effect of a fresh diaper
  2. 6:58 JD’s transition to life at home after years of being on the road, setting up his home studio, and the birth of his live-stream series “Greasy Time”
  3. 15:25 JDs new record and thoughts on releasing material during a pandemic
  4. 18:53 JDs journey as a guitarist and player; from playing in the Don Kelley band, working as a session player, to signing record contracts
  5. 25:53 Playing with Tommy Emmanuel, and balancing the challenge of playing solo, sitting in with great players, and finding your own personal voice
  6. 35:42 Passing music appreciation down to your kids, and when realizing there may actually be serious potential in their playing
  7. 43:18 Guitars! JD’s beloved 335, a few cool “Pawnshop” guitars, and a bunch of old goodies
  8. 1:09:12 Closing sentiments on food and delicious feasts

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