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Dec 10, 2020 1 hr 16 min

Kenny Vaughan

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Kenny Vaughan

An original Fabulous Superlative with Marty Stuart, Kenny is a Nashville touring vet, studio ace, and a general 6-string hellion on every possible level. In addition to Marty, Kenny can be heard on records by Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Patty Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, Lucinda Williams, Joe Ely, Ray LaMontagne, Lana Del Rey, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Porter Wagoner, Alan Jackson, and Sugarland - just to name a few! 2:25 - Catching up during COVID - what Kenny’s been up to 4:08 - For the love of Telecasters, Kenny’s early developmental years as a guitar player, and his personal guitar heroes 19:37 - Kenny’s first amp (a home build!), and a few of his early rigs 21:49 - The ‘Beano’ record, it’s glory, and how it was received by the world when it was first released 24:09 - Taking lessons from Bill Frisell 28:17 - Kenny’s decision to make guitar his full-time job 32:50 - Kenny’s developmental influences - those who really helped him identify his style and preferences 37:40 - Kenny’s transition out of Denver into the world of professional guitar - from New York to Chicago, and everywhere in between, and ultimately landing in Nashville 47:23 - Life as a session player vs a touring musician 58:28 - Kenny’s current rig, and rack gear vs. combo amps 63:38 - Nashville - the current scene, and Kenny’s place in it, and Jim Oblon! Total Length: 76:05

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An original Fabulous Superlative with Marty Stuart, Kenny is a Nashville touring vet, studio ace, and a general 6-string hellion on every possible level. In addition to Marty, Kenny can be heard on records by Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Patty Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, Lucinda Williams, Joe Ely, Ray LaMontagne, Lana Del Rey, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Porter Wagoner, Alan Jackson, and Sugarland - just to name a few! 2:25 - Catching up during COVID - what Kenny’s been up ...

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  1. 2:25 Catching up during COVID - what Kenny’s been up to
  2. 4:08 For the love of Telecasters, Kenny’s early developmental years as a guitar player, and his personal guitar heroes
  3. 19:37 Kenny’s first amp (a home build!), and a few of his early rigs
  4. 21:49 The ‘Beano’ record, it’s glory, and how it was received by the world when it was first released
  5. 24:09 Taking lessons from Bill Frisell
  6. 28:17 Kenny’s decision to make guitar his full-time job
  7. 32:50 Kenny’s developmental influences - those who really helped him identify his style and preferences
  8. 37:40 Kenny’s transition out of Denver into the world of professional guitar - from New York to Chicago, and everywhere in between, and ultimately landing in Nashvill…
  9. 47:23 Life as a session player vs a touring musician
  10. 58:28 Kenny’s current rig
  11. 1:03:38 Nashville - the current scene, and Kenny’s place in it

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