Davey Knowles

Strap in, gristle tribe, because our latest jam session with
blues-rock maestro Davey Knowles is a deep dive into the soulful
crossroads where British folk meets Americana. Hailing from the
Isle of Man, Davey's heartfelt anecdotes reveal his journey to
the heartland of Chicagoland's music scene, and the unvarnished
joy of acoustic performances that followed his recent album drop.
As we stoke the gristle campfire, you'll feel the vibrancy of
English folk legends Bert Janch and Davy Graham through Knowles'
strings, and understand why solo acoustic sets are as stirring to
him as they are to audiences worldwide.

Then, prepare for a detour down memory lane as we pay homage to
the one and only Rory Gallagher. Davey and Greg share our
personal connections to Rory's Celtic blues-rock, a sound that
rattled thier own musical frameworks to the core. From the
electric rush of touring with Rory's former comrades to the
challenges of juggling the touring life with family
responsibilities, we unearth the raw emotional tapestry that
defines the musician's life. And for those who've ever wondered
about the alchemy of bands, we dissect the irreplaceable magic
that develops within groups who've weathered the road's trials
together.

Finally, we crank the amp to eleven as we trade tales of our most
treasured axes — including Greg's '66 Telecaster that's more
family heirloom than guitar — and reminisce about the raucous
heyday of rock and roll attitude. From Hendrix's legendary
coolness to the visceral thrill of loud, unapologetic concerts,
we explore how the echoes of those live-wire performances still
inform our music today. So join us, turn up the volume, and let
every chord strike resonate with the storied past and vibrant
present of rock, blues, and everything in between.

1:33 - Life in Chicago, Davy’s new acoustic album, and the
simplicity of performing by oneself
8:05 - The glory and mystery of Robert Johnson
13:10 - One cannot deny the influential power of Eric
Clapton
17:26 - Davy affiliation w/ Rory Gallagher, and similarities to
Roy Buchanan
24:58 - Keeping busy in 2024, and the importance of having a
solid, cohesive (sober?) band
34:59 - The importance of a great booking agent, a few words on
opening bands, and what happens your band is loud AF
51:12 - Davy’s life as a performer
53:18 - The Telecaster, a few vintage guitars, and the real power
of Rock ’n Roll
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