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Dec 8, 2022 1 hr 7 min

Val MacCallum

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Val MacCallum

You've seen Val MacCallum on stage with Jackson Browne, Vonda Shepard, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Loretta Lynn, and others, and you've heard his studio work on countless other records! Greg and Val get into the gristle and the gear! 2:50 - Val’s recent tour with Jackson Browne, and Val’s early work with some Milwaukee legends 9:06 - Playing professionally with players of different leveled proficiency (say that 3x fast), and different dynamics that exist 15:12 - Surprising yourself 16:49 - Val’s Firebird (and a sampling of other treats) 18:50 - Guitar talk 27:43 - Home improvements for guitar storage, and recording guitar 31:10 - Recording professionally (in Val’s experience) 33:11 - Pedals and amps and lots of drool 56:42 - The subtle truths of getting work, and a few experiences along the way Total Length: 67:06 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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You've seen Val MacCallum on stage with Jackson Browne, Vonda Shepard, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Loretta Lynn, and others, and you've heard his studio work on countless other records! Greg and Val get into the gristle and the gear! 2:50 - Val’s recent tour with Jackson Browne, and Val’s early work with some Milwaukee legends 9:06 - Playing professionally with players of different leveled proficiency (say that 3x fast), and different dynamics that exist 15:12 - Surprising y...

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  1. 2:50 Val’s recent tour with Jackson Browne, and Val’s early work with some Milwaukee legends
  2. 9:06 Playing professionally with players of different leveled proficiency (say that 3x fast), and different dynamics that exist
  3. 15:12 Surprising yourself
  4. 16:49 Val’s Firebird (and a sampling of other treats)
  5. 18:50 Guitar talk
  6. 27:43 Home improvements for guitar storage, and recording guitar
  7. 31:10 Recording professionally (in Val’s experience)
  8. 33:11 Pedals and amps and lots of drool
  9. 56:42 The subtle truths of getting work, and a few experiences along the way

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