Charlie Hunter

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Playing 7-string guitars long before it was cool, Charlie Hunter is well known as a singular, powerful voice on the guitar. Hybrid guitars are his thing - he's known for improvising flawless bass and guitar lines simultaneously, all in the name of creating great music. Greg and Charlie talk about his early days, lessons with Joe Satriani, time with Michael Franti, and of course his gear!

4:12 - Charlie’s decision to move his family from New York / New Jersey down to North Carolina
6:01 - Roaming around the country in a family school bus - on the road from an early age - and growing up in Berkeley, CA
9:42 - The Berkeley guitar scene, taking lessons from Joe Satriani, and Charlie’s early musical inspirations
19:13 - Charlie’s decision to pursue music in Paris, France
31:51 - Moving back to the US, joining up with longtime friend Michael Franti, and eventually starting his own group
46:54 - The realities of being a working musician
56:29 - Charlie’s new upcoming record
59:35 - Guitars!
Total Length: 68:57