Joe Bonamassa and Greg Koch Live at the Paramount Theatre (Part 1 of 6) • Wildwood Guitars

[@Pladderkasse]

Kudos to Joe for having the guts to invite Greg Koch on stage.

[@ericguy7870]

C'est exactement mon avis

[@GKboards]

Everybody knows it: Greg Koch is one of the greatest of all time.

[@ParkerPPipe]

Maybe the greatest

[@Adipsia1]

I love Joe Bonamassa, but Greg inhabits a higher plane of existence to almost every other guitarist I've seen. I've never seen anyone as good at improvisation; he seems to live his whole musical life outside his comfort-zone, but you'd never know. Inspiration bypasses his brain and flows directly out through his fingers as beautiful music in whatever style he decides. Greg Koch and Guthrie Govan are the two most inspiring and inspired guitarists that I've come across so far.

[@chingasofarkaso]

+Peter Marshall I totally agree. I love Joe and there are plenty of other guitar players that I'd put higher on a list who have been an inspiration to me when it comes to playing.....but there is no doubt that Greg is the best, most smooth, soulful guitar player on the planet. I feel luck to have discovered him through this channel because his playing just never gets tired.

[@flaretone649]

Where's Greg's mike?

[@andreaferrero6533]

I agree: both Greg and Guthrie are the most complete and versatile guitarists around that I heard of. True chameleons but always with their trademark styles and sounds. Wish I had an inch of their talent

[@davidringo1399]

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Greg Koch are from that same breed if you know what Im saying......Vey very intelligent people who master the guitar....They are made from the same mold.....

[@davidscott1052]

Peter Cooper sounds like Greg Koch is using lots of raised 4ths over the dominant .whereas bonamassa is not really hearing it and is playing quite straight..a little bit boring

[@chucklambert7283]

that koch solo is the absolute sickest nastiest tastiest most gristle laden thing i have ever heard

[@reggiemoses2508]

Greg Koch is a MONSTER......seriously....

[@cliffnote]

Greg Koch, the most talented, and unfortunately, under-rated guitar slayer on the planet. I'm a big fan of Joe's, seen him multiple times in concert, great player, one of the best blues artists for sure! HOWEVER, I finally got to see Greg in a hole-in-the-wall bar in Tulsa, got to sit 10' feet in front of him with about 10 other people, and it was the most entertaining, incredible performance I've ever seen. Amazing, enjoyable and down-right mind-blowing. I've seen about all the greats, and played myself for 40 yrs, but Greg has the biggest guitar vocabulary of anyone I've ever seen and the creativity to use it! Guess I'm done, going back to work now...

[@scythe74]

Which bar in Tulsa was that?

[@NateLgg]

You said it 👍🏻

[@cdeme123]

I think the reason Greg is not as popular as other guitar players is that he doesn't fit into any one category of music. He's not blues, he's not country, he's not rock, he's not jazz...he's all of that! I have been transcribing some of his songs and just marvel at his chord choices. I find myself asking "who does this and why does it work so well?" Greg has become my favorite guitar player and youtube personality. All hail the Gristle!!

[@sgtcaco]

It’s kind of like those diminished 7 runs he does that sit just off beat, he can get away with a lot of dissonance when bringing the notes back home, he has mastered that, also helps when you no all the extended jazzy inversions. True Master, I have played all my life and heard all the greats, Koch is the player of all players, there is one guy that comes close but I forgot his name, very similar.

[@guitarflyer172]

Greg Koch is an underrated beast on guitar! So much feeling and talent!

[@xpz25nfh]

Greg just oozes tastiness. Every note, slide, and sweep just belongs there.

[@JaimeCerrada]

FELLAS! There are two kind of guitarrists playing in here: 1.- Joe Boringmassa. 2.- And then the awesome Greg. DIG IT!

[@mvhax2ftw352]

Amen

[@mvhax2ftw352]

amen

[@14lamnc1]

Joe is a god

[@loontil]

@@14lamnc1 small g I notice...Greg is a big G God

[@zackeriah87]

Ohhhh my GREG KOCH..!!Pure insanity controlled..

[@imaseeker100]

Greg's solo in this is just...ridiculous. One of these years I've got to buckle down and try to copy it. Not even note for note, but just the bloody FEEL of it, the groove.

[@tomjones2348]

Holy cow. I could just pitch camp at this show. Greg has got so much taste and exquisite phrasing. Never a dull moment.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

Joe fan boys: Um...DONT COMPARE Everyone else with a set of ears: *Yeah Greg is on another Planet*

[@JoeCarnaggio]

Cool that JB invited Greg to join the festivities. Greg just connects with everybody. One feels like you’ve known him for years whether you’ve met him in person or simply experienced a video of his

[@StevieStirrup]

I'm sorry but u can't accurately compare these two.... I'm a massive fan of Joe's. Have all his DVDs and what nots, but I have never come across a player like Greg Koch anywhere on the vastness that is youtube. Perfect example of extensive playing, abundance of knowledge and God given talent rolled in one. Take what you can from his playing and be thankful he shares it willingly!

[@ryzeppelin1452]

Exactly!!!

[@adriennelee1520]

Steve Anger amen .... amen

[@Adipsia1]

Steve Anger You should add humour - or humor - to that list. Greg should be on a G3-tour... and he'd blow the other two off the stage.

[@StevieStirrup]

Well put Sir!

[@jeffmartin9753]

Mr. Koch is world-class excellence

[@lionPGF]

There are just very ,very few guitar players on this planet who can play blues ,without using over and over again the same blues guitar old paths ...even in their own manner ,and even fantastic players . Greg goes beyond those paths every time ....

[@TybudX]

When you've played as many notes as Greg Koch has you are bound to know the right ones jamming with one of the greats live.

[@jeffainsley6000]

I always enjoy Greg's hat tipping to Albert Collins in his playing. He sprinkles it in here and there. Love it.

[@shagradauyo]

I think Greg even surprises himself sometimes... My favourite guitarist!

[@lionPGF]

Just another very “serious “ solo by Greg ....simply put ...another level of musician!

[@7775Kevin]

Greg is one of the best ever. Fantastic player in every way. So much skill and emotion in his playing. Just great.

[@tg4878]

Joe Bonamassa, you are a badass singer! Your table is ready!

[@djfedezaza]

Greg' s tone and playing are on the moon right here

[@davemis40]

Greg is “guitar George.. he knows all the chords” .. sublime player, master of the guitar and all of its notes

[@dracumelenios]

Greg is such a monster he brings out the beast in the Bonamassa too.

[@blindguava]

Both great players demonstrating different interpretations in equally terrific ways!

[@musicmatty67]

Agreed

[@HernanGonzalez]

Greg Koch is amazing!!!!!

[@davidriggs2729]

Greg did a great job of not overpowering here. He is certainly capable. Some say it's not cool to compare guitarists, "just enjoy their music," but Greg is not just another great player.

[@Runark79]

That would been a nightmare night fo JB😅😅

[@pCeLobster]

And anyway, I've never heard a compelling reason not to compare guitarists.

[@donfilkins298]

Both amazing guitarists!!!........Greg has a vocabulary I have never heard incorporated into blues and rock

[@mgstk666]

Greg is like the most intensive part of improvisation, of course Joe is a great exponent. But boy, do I see Wildwood guitars and I see Greg's genius lightning! I feel this man does his thing with great intensity and great passion, a great inspiration for me now more than ever and I hope for many.

[@JoshPaterson]

Nice, I was at that show and it's where I really began to appreciate the mastery of Greg Koch.

[@pablomartins9220]

Greg Koch FATALITY!

[@ZettMasterEngine]

Great feelin' blues from great blues players. What do we like more!

[@smoovegittar]

Koch Rock. Always a fun time. Keep practicing, folks.

[@benediktmaier6388]

Only few people can outshine Joe Bonamassa when on the same stage

[@mikegee729]

Joe is no fool. He knew exactly how this would play out, and did it anyway. Kudos to Joe. Respect.

[@corradomontoneri4904]

Great Gregory Kochery as always that solo had all his personality, so soulful, forever top man no questions.

[@manchicheng23]

Greg --- what a great guitarist!!!

[@ErikSWE]

As a bad guitar player, trying to fathom the amount of skill on that stage is as mind blowing as imagining the size of the universe. The feeling of "Where do I start" is enough to make you quit. :P

[@b-sideplank]

You start from basic open chords and learning the notes on the 1st position.

[@brtmont]

2 masters of their craft just playin like masters should play.

[@Avatar7x7]

What I like about Joe Bonamassa is he's not afraid to showcase and jam with other great guitarist ! There's this running discussion with Prince fans that believe he was the greatest guitarist ever but how can you determine that if he never got in the ring with other great guitar players ! I know it's not a competition but when someone carries themselves with a certain arrogance and claims to be the best without cutting heads with the best available guitarist then I feel it's bs.. When Joe and Eric Gales traded licks on that blues cruise video that was one of the best trade- offs I'd ever seen between two guitarist.. They both had fun but were pulling off amazing passages... Never seen the purple dude do anything remotely close to that !!!

[@chinchillafarmer5101]

Koch's playing is nuts!

[@neildenman1776]

Gregs lick at 3:00 going from the 1 to the 4 chord is so insanely good , he’s cooking .

[@rmoraespinto]

First time I watch Greg playing an LP. He has been consistenly playing Telecasters. Great duo!

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

Can't help loving these two guys jammin' together!!!!

[@RorysIrishTour]

whos playing here with greg? this guy makes a good rythm player

[@jeffmartin9753]

Haha Awesome

[@SlightReturn666]

Greg's playing is beyond sick and his faces are too too fun to watch!!!

[@danyjr]

On my good day I come up with something similar to what Bonamassa played. However I don't ever see myself coming up with the masterpiece Mr. Koch played, not in the foreseeable future that's for sure.

[@john-zw9rw]

Joe is so so..........Koch , this Cat is skilled, inspiring and just flows with new creativity......year after year.. Diggin the Under Dogs and Alley Cats

[@tomjones2348]

Having just discovered Greg about a week ago, one the things I love about his playing is his broad vocabulary on the guitar. He's not just spitting out notes. He's telling a story.....and you just can't anticipate where he's going to take you. Love it.

[@mikemccourt6225]

Chicken-pickin bebop licks? Insane!

[@Michaelfromfremont]

The two BEST guitar players alive!!!

[@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst]

I see only one.

[@Michaelfromfremont]

turboblues Greg is POIND FOR POUND the BEST guitar player alive! He's got mad skills, improv, etc. The complete package!!! He's extremely versatile in EVERY style too.

[@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst]

Greg is the one I was talking about.(he is the bomb). That Bonaguy is just a mediocre player.

[@Michaelfromfremont]

turboblues Okay, LOL!!!!

[@billphillipstube]

Greg’s look when he rips off that first line and hears how good it sounds is awesome.

[@zoransandorovmusic1794]

Greg is number one guitarist in the world,along with Jeff Kolman and Eric Johnson,just fearless

[@allbuzzedup1]

I love ,most especially, the Albert Collins lick that Greg starts his solo with...delicious.

[@imaseeker100]

are u guys for real? joe invited someone who he himself called 'the best guitarist on the planet' share the stage. check out 'takin the hit' live at rockpalast and tell me joe can't do it all. joe plays the blues so he can earn a living, but i'm betting he's a progressive rocker at heart. that being said...greg is a freak! he and his guitar are a single, beautiful entity.

[@wendelllaffin240]

awesome guitar work there

[@ronnietea3205]

3:07 and the bend afterwards... sounds of angels

[@sgtcaco]

He just bending back into key lol.Fuck he makes monsters scared.

[@ronnietea3205]

Sgtcaco his brain works in an obscure fashion particularly when in lead mode, I love it

[@sgtcaco]

I know exactly what you mean. I could write a 1000 word essay on why he is the best player of modern times,but I will just leave it short and say,I love it too ;).

[@joebwannabe]

That bend Greg does I think is a tongue-in-cheek reference to a lick that Joe uses a lot. See that look he has on his face after he plays it? They're both world-class players :)

[@fredzungri5835]

Greg is plain awesome,, schooled Joe

[@flagemdown66]

Look On Yonder Wall, written by James Clark, Recorded by Jazz Gillum, RCA Victor, 1946 Jazz Gillum, Key To The Highway Bluebird Records, May 9th, 1940

[@McFly7741]

Amazing tone overload.

[@reigningglory]

Greg is a superb player, and so is Joe. But Joe is also a gentleman and allows his guests to have their spotlight. He's secure in his ability and doesn't need to compete. But he does need to get back on his LP or Strat and set that other axe down. It didn't do him justice. Two amazing players!

[@uncred]

But at the same time Greg did exactly what Joe would have done in his position.Plenty of videos to prove that.Love them both but Greg's a lot less serious and a lot more fun.

[@hugostahlbaum8714]

1st time I see (and hear) Master Koch on a Paula. Ain't no use in comparing these 2 virtuosi. Each of 'em is unique.

[@continentalgentleman6778]

Love Joe's rythm and Greg's solo

[@shaktilydian7237]

KOts of Fantastic guitar players of all genres today but I couldn't agree more Guthrie Govan , Greg Koch and Tommy Emmanuel improvise like no others !!!!!!!l

[@agingconnoisseur983]

don't take long to call roll in the room that Koch sits, whereas Joe is still in the hall. But to Joe's defense, he sticks to his genre', whereas Koch goes to them all, and masters most all. So very very good.

[@PanamaJack666]

Nice to see Joe rocking out with his Koch out.

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Greg's solo melted my face off and was a textbook example of what hot modern outside playing should sound like....Robben Ford meets Alan Holdsworth meets Michael Brecker and playing through the chord changes! So SMOKIN!!!

[@rickberube8269]

Why is it that when GK sits in with big name guitarist, it becomes immediately clear he’s the best player on stage. I love JB but Greg’s phenomenal range of techniques and use of scales is unique and seemingly effortless.

[@guitartec]

I love Bonna and all his Lust Pauls. Greg's kick-ass too. Nice!

[@antonioholguin4199]

Come on guys stop comparing the two !!! Greg was Amazing and so was Joe there both insane guitarist so just stop worrying about who did better

[@derrickholmes2586]

Well put...music is not a competition...enjoy the musical expression each in this case guitar player brings. Both are fabulous musicians.

[@1tgiuntac395]

Greg is way better, just how it is guy.

[@politicus56]

This is an Elmore James tune from the 50s. Freddie didn't record it until the early 70s on Getting Ready.

[@mikegee729]

ICBW but this was written by James Clark methinks.

[@usalespaul59]

EPIC!

[@stilllife4u]

It seems Greg's solo shook up Joe a little . Joe has been gracious with many many guitarist's .giving them a spot . Smart on his part . He is doing the same that BB did for him . Joe is secure enough to not have to prove him self every minute .

[@thomascoulter6121]

Why do people resort to comparing and flaming someone? Both are great guitarists. End of story. Enjoy music and what others bring.

[@lagrange59]

Wow. Greg Koch nails this Freddie King classic.

[@jamesprice6381]

SO what is the combo Greg is playing thru,the dumble maybe????????

[@tdfish716]

greg was using a lot of overrive sustain and Joe was mostly clean. like comparing gary moore to bb king. 2 different animals. jb has just about the holy grail of amps and guitars. Both tones were awesome. both guys are incredible players

[@chingasofarkaso]

Joe should seriously consider making Greg part of his touring band.

[@mikegee729]

Other way around, maybe?

[@jradanov]

Joe has a lot of guts to bring Greg on. Just sayin. Heard this before and somehow missed the nod to Albert Collins, and on a Les, too. Good lawd.

[@tomjones2348]

I think Joe's very smart to bring Greg on with him. First, because nobody is going to out-play Greg....period, and Joe would never try. He's got Greg there as a hired gun, to add depth, style, and contrast to everything else that's on stage. I've actually gotten a new respect for Joe because of this. Greg is not a hot-dogger. He's a team player and knows exactly what he's there for.

[@pramesh.gurung]

Tom Jones agreed. He has invited tons of amazing player with him. Always seems to enjoy it.

[@MrJammyjoe]

THE GRISTLE MASTER!!

[@MaxPaws]

Wow. Wow, Woo, and more Wow.

[@royhamilton5126]

Yo better watch it with this guy Greg is great

[@m.e.c.j.5125]

Greg Koch SLAYS tubby bonamassa....

[@GazMoz78]

I would definitely think so

[@havasumark]

Is That Greg's new Wildwood 10 Les Paul?

[@macauley70]

Greg is killer, and assassin of guitar legends

[@123ubuntu666]

Joe is propping Greg up. Greg props Joe up. Way it should be. Love the Greg Koch face - the WoW! He don't give a god damned one alright. NO safety net. He will play a jazz/blues/rock/experimental lick in one phrase. Class act. Liking Joe more too, the more I see him. Great vocals.

[@ericlinfoot7419]

I think (if they recorded the whole gig) they should release an album of it

[@MadsBoldingMusic]

Albert King would be proud of Greg! Having seen a couple of his interviews, he apparently was.

[@PaulvanDruten]

Greg is the best!!!

[@jeffmartin9753]

Greg kock is incredible!

[@strophish]

That Albert Collins feel Greg cops is incredible.

[@fastjazz]

Here is the question: who would you rather have a lesson with? Here is a pop quiz: Match the line to the guitar player: 1. Check out my new axe 2. Let’s make that Harley sing man! Love ‘em both!

[@TomAxl22]

speechless

[@MarcNevali]

2:34 oh my goodness Whoo are you Greg?? That sounded like a distorted saxophone pumped by a turbine :-).. out of this world. Thanks

[@TheWarfen]

How could someone dislike this, you Sir are the mayor of Clowntown!

[@mrpentium]

what predominant scale does Koch use ?

[@lethemusicplaynow]

Greg koch: The guitar man!

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

When you guys achieve what JB has then maybe you can diss him... Just listen and enjoy, geez...

[@satch60]

I have to say I much preferred Gregs playing on this, much more inventive!

[@flaretone649]

I prefer Joe's.