Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

In episode 155 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with Author, guitar tech, Marshall amplifier collector and guitarist Brian Ranks. In their conversation Brian tells us about his new project, a book documenting his and his business partner Peter Margolis collection of vintage Marshall amplifiers titled “Collecting Loud History”. Brian also tells us about when he started his business restoring vintage Marshall’s in the early ’80’s and how he became an authorized repair person from Jim Marshall. Brian talks about growing up in Western New York working for bands and what brought him to LA. Brian talks about doing tech work on the road with (Carmine Appice’s) King Cobra, Richard Marx and REO Speedwagon and his experiences with Gary Richrath and Dave Amato and how he got Dave hooked on vintage gear. He also tells us about working for David Lee Roth. Brian describes his collection of guitars and amps and his rental business renting Marshall’s for studio work and Marshall prop gear for music videos and tv shows. Brian tells us about who he uses to service the electronic parts of his Marshall’s, Bob Bradshaw, Roy Blankenship and Doug Anderson. Brian describes the Marshall amp he’s still looking for… and he also describes the Marshall serial number code and how that relates to the age of the amp. Brian tells us about the copious notes he took along the way that helps him identify the true age and whether or not the amp has been tampered with. Brian discusses the tribulations with reconing old Celestion speakers. Brian tells us about how he ended up with a bunch of celebrity owned Marshalls. And Brian talks about his favorite case companies. R and R cases and Encore cases and where people go wrong when buying cases. Brian tells us about his other passion, drag racing and why he misses spending his time on a tour bus. To find out about how to get the book you can go to the books website: collectingloudhistory.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #BrianRanks #CollectingLoudHistory #MarshallAmps #Marshall #MarshallAmplifiers #KingCobra #REOSpeedwagon #DavidLeeRoth #RichardMarx #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 154 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Author, Director and Marshall amplifier collector as well as guitarist, Peter Margolis. In their conversation Peter tells us about his new project, a book documenting his and his business partner Brian Ranks collection of vintage Marshall amplifiers titled “Collecting Loud History”. Peter describes how his small collection of vintage Marshall’s was destroyed in the ’94 LA earthquake and that led him to his partner in the collection Brian Ranks through pedal board manufacturer Bob Bradshaw and from there the collection grew. Peter tells us about his early collection and his band in the ‘80’s and what Hollywood and the greater LA area were like at that time. Peter tells us about his tv and film career starting on the Young and the Restless, Soap, the Voice and eventually doing a documentary on his friend and teacher Randy Rhodes. Peter talks about his very first concert Quiet Riot and how that led to taking lessons and becoming friends with Randy Rhodes. Peter tells us about purchasing guitar parts from Grover Jackson and his collection of Charvels as well as his other guitars within his collection. Peter tells us about Randy Rhodes before Ozzy and his tapes of his lessons and note books of Randy’s notes to him and describes a bit of the documentary he made of the pre Ozzy relationship between Randy and singer Kevin Dubrow from Quiet Riot. Peter describes the pre “hair band” era of Hollywood was like. Finally Peter tells us how the LA fires changed his outlook on keeping his collection in the LA area there and where he’s planning on taking it and plans for a volume two of the book. To find out about how to get the book you can go to the books website: collectingloudhistory.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PeterMargolis #CollectingLoudHistory #MarshallAmps #Marshall #MarshallAmplifiers #RandyRhodes #QuietRiot #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 153 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with the amazing guitarist, singer and guitar builder Paul Pigat. In their conversation Paul discusses comparing the new Fender Tone Master amps to his 1964 Fender Deluxe… Paul tells us about his tour schedule and the rigors of touring his Canadian homeland both solo and with his band Cousin Harley he also describes what it’s like booking himself. Paul talks about his guitar building business most of which he sells on Facebook and Instagram. Paul describes his guitar collection including a few highlights: a Wandre Bridget Bardot, a 1931 Gibson L5, a Larrivee Nylon string, and a Gibson 350 and ES 125 TDC. Paul talks about growing up in Toronto playing in bars starting at age 13 and going to the university of Toronto to study classical music with a degree in theory and composition and what brought him to the West Coast of Canada. Paul tells us about his rockabilly instructional dvds which are legendary, he also talks about his current Patreon lessons and his private lessons. Paul describes when he decided to start singing and his love for swing music and his love for Tony Bennet and the era of the crooners. Paul talks about Cousin Harley’s new record “Cousin Harley Plays the Blues Volume 1” which is late ‘40’s jump swing music. Paul tells about living in China and what it’s like to play to a Chinese audience. You can find out all you want to know about Paul at his website paulpigat.com And Paul is very active on the socials Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PaulPigat #Rockabilly #RockabillyMusic #CousinHarley#FenderCustomShop #GretschGuitars #BoxcarCampfire #GibsonGuitar #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 152 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Ohana Ukulele Custom Shop Builder, Brad Kahabka. In their conversation Brad tells us about his path to working with ukulele’s, working in a music store, the military, getting a fine arts degree and eventually doing set up’s on ukuleles at Ohana. Brad explains what it takes to make custom ukuleles, a C&C machine a laser engraver and a lot of hand work sanding and glueing and putting together the fine details. Brad talks about his musical history going to GIT in Hollywood playing in punk bands and following the Warped Tour. Brad talks about how he learned to build ukuleles by reverse engineering the defective ones that came through the shop as well as doing repairs on vintage Kamaka and Martin ukuleles. Brad tells us about the woods he works with and the qualities of the different woods as well as the difficulties of working with certain types of woods and he explains the “Bubble” ukulele… which you need to see to understand. Brad walks us through the ordering process of the custom shop and the cost of the instruments he builds. You can find out all you want to know about custom Ohana Ukuleles and see photos of Brad’s work at their website: ohanacustomshop.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #BradKahabka #OhanaUkuleleCustomShop #OhanaUkuleles #ukulele #ukuleles #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . .

151 - Paul Thorn Hi Vintage Guitar people! welcome to “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! With your host, me, James Patrick Regan. Today I’m speaking with singer/guitarist Paul Thorn, in our conversation Paul discusses his favorite guitar, the Telecaster. Paul tells us about his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi and growing up in the Pentecostal church and community where secular music wasn’t allowed. Paul talks about his new album “Life is Just a Vapor” which comes out on February 21st and tells about two of the guest guitarists that play on the album, Luther Dickinson and Joe Bonamassa… and the deal he made with Joe to get him to play on the album. Paul discusses his first concert he ever attended… it was when he opened for Sting in Nashville. Paul talks gear, Gibson’s, Fenders, Ovation’s, Carbon Fiber and Johnny Gray. To find out everything you want to know about Paul, you can go to his website: paulthorn.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PaulThorn #CountryMusic #LifeisJustAVapor #FenderCustomShop #OvationGuitar #Tupelo #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . .

in episode 150 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon. In their conversation John talks a little about the Hammered Dulcimer one of the many instruments John plays. He talks about its tuning, its construction, its history and how he moves it around to gigs. John tells us about his new album “A Field of Stars” and the musicians he works with on his albums, Steuart Smith (from the Eagles) and Stuart Duncan and how he encourages them to collaborate. John talks gear including his Huss and Dalton acoustic guitars and the Silvertone guitar he started on. John discusses one of his mentors, Pete Seeger. John describes the instruments he plays and what he would take to a gig. He also talks about the venues he’s playing and his touring and songwriting camp schedule. He also tells us about a musical cruise down the Danube he’s planning for 2026. John tells us about his plans for the future: an album celebrating 100 years since the Bristol sessions apart from the cruise down the Danube. John describes his role in the musicians union and how he made changes to suit the traveling musician. Finally John tells us about his pastimes… taking a 500 mile walk in Europe and baseball, major, minor and little league baseball as well as his family, gardening and bee keeping. You can find out all you want to know about John at his website: folkmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JohnMcCutcheon #AFieldofStars #HussandDalton #steuartsmith #stuartduncan #FolkMusic #SilvertoneGuitar #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . .

In episode 149 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and band leader Sean Thompson. In their conversation Sean tells us about his new album “Head in the Sand” and his influences while making the album… stuff you wouldn’t think of for an album out of Nashville. Sean tells us about his early music education and his early bands and the Nashville clubs he grew up playing in. Sean discusses touring with Daniel Pujol’s band and what it was like to put together his own band for his album release. Sean tells us about his gear and his methods for getting good gear on a budget. Sean tells about his release party in Nashville on February 6th at the Blue Room. Finally Sean reflects on being a full time musician and making ends meet. To find out all you want to know about Sean he’s active on the socials his instagram handle is @Seansweirdears Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #SeanThompson #Seansweirdears #GibsonGuitar #HeadintheSand #FenderCustomShop #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . .

In episode 148 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with Grammy winner Steve Wyreman and Evanne Barcenas, in their conversation they discuss: The name of their band “Effie Zilch”, coined by columnist Herb Cain in the San Francisco Chronicle. Steve discusses his guitar collection and his guitar hunting adventures. Steve and Evanne discuss their how they met in high school in the Silicon Valley area of California and Steve tells us about his musical upbringing. Steve and Evanne tell us how they have contributed to albums by Richard Ashcroft from the Verve (whom Steve tours with) and Miko Marks (who they both tour with in support of Little Feat and Tedeschi Trucks Band) Steve tells us about his disdain for acoustic pickups and di’s and the gear he uses with Richard Ashcroft as well as the project with Evanne. The two discuss the venues they’re playing although they prefer to record at this point. Steve will be playing with Richard in support of Oasis this summer. They tell us about their record label Redtone records which is a non-profit. The two describe the players and gear on their new album “Multitudes” The two are active on the socials and you can find out more about them on their record label’s website: redtonerecords.bandcamp.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #SteveWyreman #EvanneBarcenas #GibsonGuitar #RichardAshcroft #Multitudes #EffieZilch #FenderCustomShop #GuitarHero #MikoMarks #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . .

In episode“ 147 of Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Peter Holsapple. In their conversation Peter discusses: Playing in the db’s and being a utility player in both REM and Hootie and the Blowfish for a number of years as well as playing solo. Peter also discusses his day job in a theater in North Carolina. Peter tells us about his new album “The Face of 68” and the gear the band and the studio he used to record it. Peter describes what brought him to guitar and his early musical experiences and living in Memphis, New York and back in North Carolina. Peter talks about his gear and what he does that helps him enjoy life. To find out all you want to know about Peter and where he’ll be playing in the future you can go to his website: peterholsapple.com And he’s also very active on the socials. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PeterHolsapple #thedbs #GibsonGuitar #REM #GretschGuitars #HootieandtheBlowfish #FenderCustomShop #GuitarHero #thefaceof68 #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 146 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Mike Clark from the Los Angeles progressive rock band Final Gravity. In their conversation Mike talks briefly about the fires in the Pacific Palisades which were close to him living in Santa Monica and unfortunately while preparing to evacuate his car was broken into and his PRS guitar was stolen. Mike discusses the bands new album “Stormchaser” and the gear used to record it. Mike talks about growing up in Southern California and going to GIT and Cal State Notrthridge studying Jazz at GIT and classical guitar at Northridge. Mike talks about studying with guitarist Gary Hoey. Mike tells us about his gear throughout the years and what the music stores in the greater LA area were like in the 90’s. Mike talks about the challenges of booking shows in the Southern California area, with a lot of pay to play. Mike discusses the future of the band and what lies ahead for them. Mike talks about a bit about his day job and how he supports his musical habit… and he discusses beer, another one of his passions. Final Gravity is active on the socials and they have a bandcamp page: https://finalgravity.bandcamp.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MikeClark #FinalGravity #PRS #PaulReedSmith #progrock #theDeadlies #progressiverock #stormchaser #GIT #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 145 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with producer and guitarist Michael Lockwood. Michael has worked with Amie Mann, Fiona Apple, Carly Simon and his former wife, the late Lisa Marie Presley. In their conversation Michael discusses his most recent production projects Bird Streets, Yahtzee Brown and internal music for Apple. Michael talks about his journey from Bakersfield to Hollywood and his band that got him started “Lions and Ghosts”. Michael tells us about what Hollywood was like before the hairband era of the mid ‘80’s. Michael describes his gear throughout the years including his custom shop Gretsch’s that were made for him by Stephen Stern and his search for a specific Hamer guitar as used by James Honeyman-Scott and amps customized by Dave Friedman. Michael talks about working in a vintage guitar shop in Hollywood in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s and the quantity of bursts and pre CBS fender instruments coming through the door. Michael describes working with Sylvian Sylvain from the New York Dolls. Michael is active on social media. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #MichaelLockwood #LisaMariePresley #GibsonGuitar #TKSmith #GretschGuitars #AmieMann #FionaApple #GuitarHero #CarlySimon #theDeadlies #BirdStreets #YahtzeeBrown #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 144 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and banjo player Ed Sweeney. In their conversation Ed tells us about his Christmas album “Inside Fezziwig’s, the Spirit of Christmas Past”, my favorite Christmas Album. Ed has generously offered it as free as a download on his website through the end of the year. We’re sure you will love it! Ed talks about his home life in Rhode Island, growing up in Lexington, Kentucky and his early musical education. As well as the many moves his family made while he was growing up. Ed discusses taking guitar lessons from the blind blues singer Paul Pena and becoming Providence College’s first-ever music major. Ed tells us about the instruments he plays, 6- and 12-string guitar, 5-string banjo, and fretless banjo and the companies and people who made those instruments. Ed tells us how he hooked up with documentarian Ken Burns and with Disney which is quite remarkable. Ed also tells us about spending 14 years as Finance Director of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project. Ed discusses who he’s listening too right now and who inspires him. Finally Ed talks about playing live shows and teaching lessons. You can find out all you’d like to know about Ed at his website edsweeneymusic.com and he’s active on Facebook. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #EdSweeney #EdSweeneyMusic #MartinGuitar #InsideFezziwigs #Christmas #ChristmasMusic #theDeadlies #Banjo #FretlessBanjo #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 143 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist extraordinaire Phil X. In their conversation Phil tells us about living in LA, his childhood in Toronto and his early musical experiences being encouraged to play guitar by his father who played Bouzouki. Phil tells about the bands he’s played in: Aldo Nova, Triumph, Powder and of course Bon Jovi as well as his own band Phil X and the Drills. Phil talks gear throughout the years including his signature pickups from Arcane and his signature guitars including his new Gibson SG a body style he loves. He also tells us about how worked in his father’s restaurant to pay for his gear growing up. Phil also tells us his love of the P90 pickup. Phil discusses his studio work playing on a lot of the American Idol stars work (Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry) as well as Tommy Lee’s solo work, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. You can find a comprehensive list of his session work on Phil’s fan site: philxfanclub.com Phil tells us how he became a vocalist and how he developed his range… he sings the high part of “Living On A Prayer” with Bon Jovi live. Phil talks about “Fretted Americana” a YouTube channel showcasing guitars. We talk a little about NAMM and the places he’ll be during the convention as well as gigs coming up. Phil is active on the socials, his website is down right now, but he suggested his fan site is the place to find info: philxfanclub.com . . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #PhilX #AldoNova #GibsonGuitar #GibsonCustomShop #BonJovi #ArcanePickups #Triumph #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #Powder #PhilXandtheDrills #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 142 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Keith Urban. In their conversation Keith tells us about his New Year’s Eve special that will be airing live on CBS and how he manages to stay warm and keep his guitars in tune in the cold Nashville evening. Keith talks gear throughout and he tells about a gift his wife bought him, Waylon Jennings tooled leather Telecaster which turns out to be a 1950 Fender Broadcaster. Keith takes us through his live rig which includes Dumbles and tweed Fenders and he also shares his love for gigs where the amps are blowing at the back his shins. Keith tells us the secret to Aussie guitar players successes and he shares with us his early influences. Keith takes us through the members and the structure of his band. Keith tells us about his upcoming tour plans, a residency in Las Vegas and a tour of Australia as well as a proper tour of North America. Keith talks about his guitars through his childhood and why he doesn’t have a “signature” guitar. You can find out all you want to know about Keith and listen to his music on his website: keithurban.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KeithUrban #CountryMusic #GibsonGuitar #FenderCustomShop #DumbleAmp #AustralianGuitarist #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 141 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with producer/guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. In their conversation Ron tells us about his new album “Bumblefoot… Returns” and why it took so long for it to be released. The album will be released for streaming, vinyl, cassette and as a video game! Ron talks about Mike Varney who wrote about Ron in his column in Guitar Player magazine in ‘89 and gave Ron his first record deal in ‘95. Ron also discusses his involvement with Sega video games. Ron tells us about growing up in New Jersey and his early musical experiences and his early bands and his early production experiences. Ron describes his early instruments which are all pictured on the gear page of his website. Ron also tells us about his history with the guitar company Vigier (his signature double neck with the one fretless neck) and he discusses gear in general. Ron talks about the one date on his tour schedule (other than the Rock and Roll fantasy camp) and tells us about his thoughts on touring in general and his work with the State Department. Ron discusses his production work and how he hooks up with bands that need production and he tells us about his opportunities for lessons and camps where he’s teaching. Ron describes his time playing in Guns and Roses and Asia as well as with Lita Ford. Finally Ron tells us about how he entered the world of hot sauces, his sauces are available on his website. . You can find out all you want to know about Bumblefoot at his website: bumblefoot.com . . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #Bumblefoot #RonThal #GunsandRoses #VigierGuitar #Line6Helix #AsiaBand #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #MikeVarney #LitaFord #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 140 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Iain Matthews. In their conversation Iain tells us about his home in the Netherlands. Iain takes us through his new solo album, he has over 40 solo albums. Iain talks about his guitars Harmony’s and Cromwell’s converted by Mark Swanson in Grand Rapids, Michigan (markswansonmusic.com). Iain tells us about his current tour schedule and how he manages to travel with his guitars… Iain talks about his musical upbringing with his mom’s boogie woogie piano and tells us about how his early bandmate Richard Thompson (in their band Fairport Convention) bought him his first guitar. Iain tells us about growing up and playing in bands in Northern England and making the move to London and working on Carnaby street. Iain describes his time living in the U.S.: LA, Seattle and Austin which preceded his move to the Netherlands. To find out all you about Iain and listen to his music you can check out his website at: iainmatthews.nl Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #IainMatthews #FairportConvention #MarkSwansonGuitars #SwansonGuitars #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 139 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Buck Dharma from Blue Oyster Cult, in their conversation Buck covers: Blue Oyster Cult’s new live album and dvd and the gear he used on those shows that were recorded. Buck also talks gear throughout. Buck talks about his father who was a weekend warrior saxophonist and his record collection. Buck tells us about his early musical experiences first on accordion, then drums and finally after a broken arm playing street basketball, a guitar. Buck gives us his early band experiences first a surf band, then what led up to Soft White Underbelly and Blue Oyster Cult. Buck takes us through his early influences, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Eric Clapton and Danny Kalb. Buck talks about a recent meeting with Slash and the trick to playing “the Reeper”. Buck takes us through how he learned from Alice Cooper how to play large stages. . You can find out all you want about Buck and his band Blue Oyster Cult at their website: blueoystercult.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #BuckDharma #BlueOysterCult #BOC #GibsonGuitar #FenderCustomShop #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 138 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist/vocalist Brady Stablein from Brother Elsey a band made up of brothers and an unofficial brother on drums. In their conversation Brady talks about the band’s current tour and describes their brand of Americana music for us, he also gives the history of the band’s name. Brady takes us through the start of their band, from their grand father’s Michigan basement to hardcore clubs to busking and finally making the move to Nashville. Brady also discusses the logistics of schlepping gear in the snow in Michigan and Canada and what it’s like crossing the border as a band in a van. Brady describes having the support slot on the Wallflowers tour and the band’s current gear all very roadworthy. Brady also takes us through his favorite places to eat in Nashville and Michigan. To find out more about Brady and his band Brother Elsey check out their website: brotherelsey.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! VintageGuitarMagazine #BradyStablein #BrotherElsey #StableinBrothers #Fender #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #Michigan #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 137 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, Host, James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/bassist/guitarist Chris Ballew from the Presidents of the United States of America and he also performs as Caspar Babypants. In their conversation he covers: Growing up in Seattle with his mom’s classical influences and his father’s country influences… and his mom going in to the “pit” at his early shows. Chris takes us through his musical journey: high school in Seattle college in New York and busking in Boston and then back to Seattle to start the Presidents. Chris takes through his gear Harmony’s Silvertone’s all set up untraditionally with between 2 and 4 strings. Chris also tells us about his Presidents rig which was an Epiphone SG style with just two strings tuned to C# and G#. Chris tells us a bit about his musical contemporaries in the Seattle area as well as New York and Boston. Chris takes us through his other musical projects, the music he created for music libraries, Caspar Babypants and his solo space pop albums. . To find out all you want to know about Chris you check out his website: chrisballew.org And the website for Caspar Babypants: babypantsmusic.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #ChrisBallew #thePresidentsoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica #CasparBabypants #Epiphone #Bass #TPOTUSOA #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #HomeStudio #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 136 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter and producer Roger Street Friedman. In their conversation Roger tells us about his new album “Long Shadows” and his production techniques and the gear he uses as well as a discussion of his mentor producer/guitarist Larry Campbell. Roger shares with us his childhood, growing up on Long Island and getting sent to Arizona after stealing the family car. Roger takes us through his band experience after returning to New York and his brushes with greatness as well as setting up a studio in his friend’s mom’s basement and how he taught himself to record. Roger tells us about how his life took a left turn and what brought him back to music through a chance meeting with a babysitter. Roger discusses the logistics of rehearsing and playing in the New York City area. Finally Roger takes us through some of the highlights of his guitar collection. To hear Roger’s music and find out when he’ll be in you area… check his website: rogerstreetfriedman.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #RogerStreetFriedman #LongShadows #FenderGuitar #GibsonGuitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #HomeStudio #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 135 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Elgin Park (aka Michael Andrews) guitarist with the Greyboy Allstars, he’s also a producer, television and film score composer. In their conversation Elgin covers what the Greyboy Allstars music is and describes a couple new releases in the works. Elgin tells us about the formation of the Greyboy Allstars as a band behind DJ Greyboy and his beginnings as a guitarist. Elgin describes his first guitars a Harmony Rocket and his local music store Freedom Music in downtown San Diego where he bought a ‘58 sunburst Fender Music Master and then a Gibson SG jr and describes his amp a Fender Harvard tweed that his sister’s boyfriend left at the family’s home. Elgin also describes his current guitars that he uses with the Greyboy Allstars, a mid 60’s Gibson ES 175 that he got from a show guitarist in Las Vegas and an early 50’s Guild T 100. Elgin takes us through the rest of his guitars in his studio and some special amps including Carol Kaye’s bass amp he bought from her and an amp he got from Ry Cooder. Elgin (Michael Andrews) then tells us about his scoring work which began in earnest with the TV show Freaks and Geeks, and his work with Judd Apatow including “Bridesmaids” and quite a few documentaries including “20 Feet from Stardom”. Elgin also highlights a guitar he bought from the want ads of Vintage Guitar Magazine in the 1990’s sight unseen from Florida. . You can find all you want about Elgin at the Greyboy Allstars website: greyboyallstars.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #ElginPark #theGreyboyAllstars #JuddApatow #ExoticGuitars #FreeksandGeeks #guitar #Guitar #Bridesmaids #20feetfromstardom #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . .

In episode 134 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and executive director of the Songbirds Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Reed Caldwell. In their conversation Reed tells us about the foundation how began as a museum and a foundation for bringing guitar into schools and how the focus changed to mostly the foundation teaching guitar in schools in eight states. Reed tells of the guitars they currently have on display: Joe Maphis’s guitar, one of Chuck Berry’s guitars and a guitar owned and played by Dolly Parton. Reed tells about the building the foundation owns which includes a performance space, a studio as well as the displayed guitars. Reed takes us through some of the foundations programs such as the Right To Rock program which team’s students with songwriters who teach the fundamentals of songwriting and then after writing a song the students get to hear their songs recorded by professional band. Reed shares the insights into the guitar collection which was up to 300 instruments and where the few guitars they’ve sold to build their endowment, were sold (Well Strung Guitars in New York City) Reed talks about the partnership with Gibson and Epiphone to provide guitars at a reduced price to the foundation to give to the students. They are also partnered with Ernie Ball and Guitar Center. Reed also explains how donated guitars are auctioned off or sold to provide the students guitars. Reed tells us about his background and how he ended up in his position as the executive director of Songbirds Foundation. You can find out all you want to know and make a donation at the Songbirds Foundation website: songbirdsfoundation.org Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #ReedCaldwell #SongbirdsFoundation #MusicforKids #GuitarMuseum #guitar #Guitar #Chattanooga #GibsonGives #GuitarHero #Epiphone #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT .

In episode 133 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks again with guitarist, bassist and vocalist Luis Carlos Maldonado who’s in Foreigner. In their conversation Luis tells us about his current tour schedule and a special stop where he played with both Foreigner and his former employer John Waite. Luis describes how he prepared for the Foreigner gig… which is very impressive and how his influences coming up helped him with the gig. Luis expands on his musical education growing up and his early session work. Luis takes us through his career highlights with Lisa Marie Presley, John Waite, Train and Foreigner Luis dives deep into his gear, Gibson’s and Marshall’s and where he gets things serviced and where he goes when it’s time to thin the herd. Luis tells us about a potential solo album and the role a tascam portastudio plays in making that solo album. . To find out more about Luis, he’s active on the socials and his website: luisguitar.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #LuisGuitar #LuisCarlosMaldonado #Foreigner #Marshallamps #JohnWaite #guitar #Guitar #MikeVarney #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #TrainBand #theDeadlies #LesPaul #PortaStudio #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT .

In episode 132 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! host James Patrick Regan speaks with country newcomer Slaw. In their conversation they cover: Slaws upcoming album that will be released November 1st, his producer Shawn Byrne and the musicians on the album. Slaw tells us about growing up in Macon, GA moving to Atlanta and eventually ending up in Chattanooga, TN. Slaw discusses how he ended up recording his first solo album at the age of 55 after selling his business (his day job). Slaw talks about putting together a band to support the album and his live dates leading up to now and the types of venues he’s looking at playing. Slaw tells us about his guitar a modest Martin GPC X2E… and another instrument that’s not so modest Dusty Hills Furry bass that Slaw purchased at Dusty’s estate auction. Slaw also tells us about his cousin, Ronnie Hammond who was the singer for the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Slaw also chats about the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, TN You can find out all you want to know about Slaw at his website: slawmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . . #VintageGuitarMagazine #Slaw #SlawMusic #MartinGuitars #ZZTop #AtlataRhythmSection #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #RonnieHammond #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 131 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad. In their conversation Mark discusses his current gear and his gear throughout the years including his first electric guitar and amp a matching Harmony set his mom bought from a catalog and his current Avery Amplifiers. Mark tells us how he got hooked up with Mark Slaughter who produced his most recent album “Closer to My Home” which started from an appearance with Howard Stern. Mark tells us about meeting his hero Jimi Hendrix and how that affected his relationship with drugs. Mark shares a story about Rick Derringer playing in Japan and Grand Funk playing in a monsoon at a sports stadium in Osaka. Mark tells us about the techniques and gear he used in some of his most iconic songs. Mark shares his love for hunting and fishing and how that allows him to relax. . To find out all about Mark you can check out his website: markfarner.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #MarkFarner #GrandFunk #GrandFunkRailroad #Peavey #AveryAmplifiers #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 130 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with Andrew Stern and Laura Arias they are the core of the country band 3 Pairs of Boots. In their conversation they cover: How the name 3 Pairs of Boots came about and their ties to Nashville. They discuss their extend team and how the recordings of their songs are put together. Andrew tells about their show schedule including playing a brewery in Californias “Lost Coast” and the difficulty of filling out a live band. Andrew tells us about the production of their video for the song “Boot Scootin’” Laura and Andrew tell us about their origins in the San Francisco Bay Area and Andrew tells us of his childhood neighbor Jorma Kaukonen guitarist for Jefferson Airplane. Andrew takes through his gear, both recording and live performance rigs. . To find out more about 3 Pairs of Boots and to hear their music and see the videos as well as live dates you can check out their website (their new album comes out September 27th): 3pairsofboots.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #3PairsOfBoots #AndrewStern #ClassicCountry #LauraArias #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 129 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with the amazing guitarist Paul Gilbert. In their conversation Paul covers the final shows for Mr. Big in Japan and a charity event related to the Japanese earthquake. Paul tells us about how he was introduced to Mike Varney and the beginnings of Racer X and Paul’s time at GIT in Hollywood. Paul tells us about his relationship with Ibanez guitars and his early endorsements with Wayne Charvel who at the time worked for Jackson, B.C. Rich and Gibson. Paul tells us about his guitars and his collection which includes a lot of post lawsuit era instruments from Ibanez. Paul also discusses his amps which includes a Fender Vibro Champ a’ 70’s Princeton and a Pignose. Paul discusses his first electric guitar a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Paul takes us through his live rig for Mr Big which is mostly rented backline Fender Twins and Marshall’s with Paul’s pedalboard bringing the tone and he takes through his pedals. Paul talks about his singing voice. Paul discusses teaching, his artistworks instructional lessons and his early work as a teacher and one of his students, Buckethead. Paul tells us about his future and his future bandmates which he has yet to choose. . You can find out more about what Paul is up too at his Website: paulgilbert.com and for Paul’s band Mr Big you can go to: mrbigsite.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #PaulGilbert #RacerX #Marshallamps #MrBig #IbanezGuitars #MrBigBand #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #Vintageibanez #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 128 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and vocalist Matt Scannell from the band Vertical Horizon. In their conversation they cover Matt’s current tours and his road gear, a Line 6 Helix and a pedalboard which weighs just 9lbs and his backup a Line 6 Pod Express… but they quickly began talking about Matt’s collection of Marshall Plexi’s. Matt discusses the shear volume of the Plexi and his solution the Fryette Power station attenuator. Matt also talks about the rest of his amp collection: vintage Fenders, Vox AC30’s Matchless and Divided by 13. Matt discusses his stage guitars electrics made by Paul Reed Smith, acoustics made by Taylor and then we dive deep into Matt’s vintage guitars and how he became a lover of vintage instruments. Matt tells us about his friend who recently passed away James Tyler a guitar builder who made a huge impact on Matt’s life. Matt delves into his hero’s Alex Lifeson and David Gilmore and Matt’s opportunity to play David Gilmore’s ‘54 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop. Matt tells us about his childhood guitar a Kramer Pacer deluxe that he plugged into a Fender London Reverb with a Roland SDE 1000. Matt begins to tell about how he started in bands and he tells us about his education and he’s going to give us the rest us his story in part 2 . You can find out more about Matt and his band Vertical Horizon at their website: verticalhorizon.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #MattScannellguitar #VerticalHorizon #Marshallamps #MarshallPlexi #PRSGuitars #taylorguitars #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #Fryette#haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #VintageGibson #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 127 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with bassist Will Turpin from Collective Soul. In their conversation Will tells us about the current tour with Hootie and the Blowfish. Will talks about how he joined Collective Soul which goes way back to going to the Roland’s church when he was a child and it was Will’s father’s studio Ed Roland worked at when putting together the songs for the first Collective Soul album. Will discusses his start on bass and the music scene in Atlanta and his dad’s studio and all the bands of that era. We discuss Collective Soul’s new album “Here to Eternity” which was recorded in Elvis’s Palm Springs estate. Will tells us about his recording technique and his gear in general including his bass collection which includes a Music Man Sting Ray given to him by Eddie Van Halen and Will gives us an in depth overview of his pedalboard. Will talks about his scooter he travels around on while on tour and what else he does to pass the time. . You can find out all about Will and Collective Soul at their website Collective Soul.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . . #VintageGuitarMagazine #WillTurpin #CollectiveSoul #Ampeg #MusicManBasses #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

126 - James “JY” Young (Styx) In episode 126 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist James “JY” Young from the band Styx. In their conversation they discuss the current tour with Foreigner and John Waite, and how James fills out his off time when they’re not at the venue. James takes us through his start on guitar and his love of Bo Diddley (who’s daughter James is friends with) Jimi Hendrix (whom James saw 5 times) and Eric Clapton (who he studied by slowing the lp’s to half speed). James tells us about his college years studying aerospace and working for his father’s construction company. James describes how he met Dennis DeYoung and the guys in Dennis’s cover band and how that band became Styx, how they got signed by A&M. They discuss gear through the years . You can find out all you want about James and his Styx at their website: styxworld.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #JamesJYYoung #JYYoung #Styx #StyxWorld #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 125 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist extraordinaire J.D. Simo, they spoke at the Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA where J.D. was supporting Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne. In their conversation J.D. tells us about his current tour and his main Telecaster he got from Dan Strain at Danocaster Guitars as well as his amp a Headstrong Lil King. J.D. discusses growing up in Chicago and what a great influence the radio station WXRT had on him as well as the Blues Brothers movie and seeing Elvis on TV. J.D. walks us through his playing in bands while he was real young including a Cumbia band in Arizona and how his friendship with Zac Childs led him to moving to Nashville. J.D. tells us about being a session guitarist in Nashville and how he ended up joining the Don Kelley band at Robert’s Western World on Lower Broadway. J.D. talks us through his work as a producer and some of his other projects he’s worked on: Phil Lesh, the Allman’s and the Elvis biopic with Dave Cobb and J.D. talks as well about a new project with Dave Cobb a biopic for Disney+ on Bruce Springsteen. J.D takes us through his woodshedding practices and his home studio as well as his gear, guitars and amps . If you’d like to find out more about J.D and what he’s up to the best place to start is his website: simo.fm . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #JDSimo #Simo #RobertsWesternWorld #Danocaster #DonKelleyBand #guitar #Guitar #DaveCobb #Headstrongamps #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #Telecaster #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 124 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with Brad Wendkos guitarist and founder of TrueFire online guitar education. In their conversation Brad gives us the history of TrueFire from a phone based marketing firm to a web based marketing firm to teaching online lessons. Brad also takes us through his history as a guitarist. Brad takes us through his original instructors and his first big catch as an instructor, Larry Carlton. Brad talks about his new program Eco System Channels which allows educators to start their own educational programs. Brad takes us through the other platforms from TrueFire studios ArtistWorks, JamPlay and FaderPro. Brad also gives us his take on being a musician in 2024 and what is needed financially to survive the future. Brad also tells us about his guitar collection which includes some D’Angelico’s, Buscarino’s and a special Collings acoustic. . You can find all about TrueFire and Brad’s other learning platforms by starting at truefire.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #BradWendkos #TruFire #DAngelico #Buscarino #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #JamPlay #ArtistWorks #FaderPro #theDeadlies #TrueFireStudios #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 123 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with Ram Tuli guitarist, author and host of Vintage Guitar Magazine’s other podcast, “Buy That Guitar!” Which if you haven’t already listened too and you love guitars you need to take a listen! It’s very compelling and you’re gonna want to buy that guitar after listening! In their conversation they cover Ram’s start at Vintage Guitar Magazine, his books on vintage guitars and his love of vintage guitars (and basses). They discuss Ram’s careers outside of music as a nuclear engineer and how he escaped at times to satisfy his musical itch. Ram tells us about his connection to the San Francisco Blues scene of the mid 80’s and how that led to his blues band in the Phoenix area the “Psychedelic Mooj” that spent a lot of time supporting the national acts coming through the Phoenix area. Ram tells us about his fascination with vintage guitars that started early on and how he followed through on acquiring those instruments. They also discuss growing up in Orange County, CA working at Knott’s Berry Farm. Ram tells us about his band Psychedelic Mooj’s recordings. You can hear the music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4XmCrC3jqpqHa1MDBIStSY?si=rjc1oCoCQmmQVTpwrpIdXQ They discuss Ram’s vintage guitar collection and his thoughts on collecting vintage guitars. Ram tells us about when he started documenting guitar prices… very early on. Ram also tells us about his other collections. . You can find out more about Ram and buy his books on vintage guitars (as well as his detective novels) at his website: ramtuli.com And of course you hear his work at his podcast “Buy That Guitar!” as well as Vintage Guitar Magazine and the annual price guide. . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #RamTuli #BuyThatGuitarPodcast #RamWTuli #PsychedelicMooj #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 122 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Nathan Jacques who has a concept album called Dark Wanderer and the Bounty Heart. The album tells the tale of a singing cowboy movie star who travels across dangerous lands in search of his lost love and a chance at redemption. Using a mix of contemporary and mid-1900s period-specific techniques and instruments during the recording process helped actualize true Western authenticity. In their conversation they cover: The production and process for the Dark Wanderer concept and the influences that contributed to the production and where the concept came from. Nathan tells us how he recreates the album when playing live and future tour dates. Nathan also tells us about growing up in New England and his musical endeavors early on and his schooling which led him to become an audio engineer for the film industry which brought him to Southern California. They discuss gear for the album a ‘70’s Honner nylon string and a Martin HD 28 for acoustics and a Harmony Rocket for electric. And they discuss the cowboy tailors of yesterday and today. . To find out more about Nathan and the album “Dark Wanderer and the Bounty Heart” you can go to Nathan’s website: nathanjacques.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #NathanJacques #DarkWandererandtheBountyHeart #ClassicCountry #ConceptAlbum #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 121 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist extraordinaire Marty Friedman. In their conversation Marty tells us about the Drama album and the tour for that album that begins after his appearance at the 2025 NAMM show in Anaheim the end of January. They discuss Marty’s beginnings in Washington D.C. and his parents record collection with its lack of rock and roll. And Marty talks about DC Area guitarists like Danny Gatton and Jeff Adams. Marty tells us about how he met Mike Varney and how Mike helped Marty’s career. Marty also tells us about how Mike hooked him up with Jason Becker and how they started Cacophony. They discuss the now defunct studio Prairie Sun which was Mike Varney’s home studio. Marty tells us about his time living in Hollywood in abject poverty teaching seminars at GIT. They talk gear Jackson Guitars and Engl amps. Marty tells us about learning the Japanese language and gives us insight into Japanese guitar shops. Marty explains how he broke into the Japanese television market and explains the Japanese music market to us. . You can see tour dates and find out all about Marty at his website: martyfriedman.com And the link to Marty’s biography (that comes out in December) is: dreamingjapanesebook.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #MartyFriedman #Cacophony #Megadeath #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #EnglAmps #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #JacksonGuitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 120 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with Mark Race guitarist with the band Raynes. In their conversation we discuss: Mark’s wedding in Newcastle England and his Honeymoon in South Africa and we discuss growing up in Durham, England and his relocation to Miami. They discuss how two guys in a band from Bismarck, North Dakota found Mark and why they decided to include him in their band and why Mark took them up on their offer. They talk gear, Mark tells us about his Fender Custom Shop ‘61 Strat and his VOX Night Train amp which Mark mistakenly calls solid state (it’s a 15watt tube amp). Mark tells us about when they are able to carry a drummer vs when they perform as a trio. They discuss his upcoming tour dates with a novelty band of a sort “Yachtley Crew” and a “Beatle” (Ringo Starr’s All Star Band). They discuss Raynes new EP which is a concept album with songs regarding the 1849 California Gold Rush. Mark also tells us about how the band self produces their music and their videos. Mark also tells us about how the band up through last year was making a living playing cover gigs in bars through the Midwest. . You can find out more about Mark and his band Raynes at their website: raynesmusic.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #MarkRace #Raynes #RaynesBand #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #VoxAmps #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 119 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with longtime guitarist, keyboardist and engineer for the band Great White, Michael Lardie. In their conversation they discussed: Great White’s tour schedule and the gear they’re using on the road. They discuss how Michael started as Great White’s engineer in the studio and ended in the band as the keyboardist and rhythm guitarist as well as songwriter. They discuss Michael’s start in the music industry playing cocktail lounges across California and his start in the field engineering. They talk about Michael’s early recording sessions engineering for punk bands such as Black Flag, Husker Du as well as John Mayall and Eric Burdon and recently mixing Sheryl Crow’s live album. They discuss after years of working with Great White how he organically became a full member of the band and they talk about the gear in the early days and Great White’s stage volume. Michael tells us about his guitars and tinkering on guitars. Michael tells us about playing in Night Ranger with Brad Gillis, Jeff Watson and Reb Beach on guitar. . You can find out more about Michael and the band Great White at their website: https://www.officialgreatwhite.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MichaelLardie #GreatWhite #GreatWhiteBand #guitar #NightRanger #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 118 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with Craig Ross longtime guitarist from the Lenny Kravitz band. In their conversation they covered: The current Lenny Kravitz tour and Craig’s gear for that tour, he’s currently in Eastern Europe. They talk about the guitars Craig is using on the road and where he sells guitars when he’s slimming the herd. They discuss growing up in LA and Craig’s parents vinyl collection and his first band “the Broken Homes”. They discuss how Craig met Lenny and how he became Lenny’s musical collaborator. They talk about Craig’s passion for flamenco guitar and for audio engineering which led him to engineer the last couple Lenny Kravitz albums. . Craig is very active on instagram at Craig Ross Official and to find out where in the world Lenny Kravitz is playing you can check his website: https://lennykravitz.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #CraigRoss #LennyKravitz #LennyKravitzBand #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 117 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and pedal steel guitarist and inventor of the B-bender (string bender) the legendary Gene Parsons. He was lucky enough to be able to interview Gene in his shop on the Northern California coast. In their conversation they cover his childhood in the southern California desert and what brought him to the remote Northern California coast. They go through his musical history including playing drums for Nashville West, the Byrds. His friendship with guitarist Clarence White. They go into detail about his pedal steel guitar playing and how he invented the B-Bender (string bender) with Clarence White and his interactions with Leo Fender. They discuss building string benders for Jimmy Page’s Red Les Paul while in Led Zeppelin and Pete Townsend as well. They discuss all the instruments that Gene has installed string benders on… electric guitars (of course), acoustic guitars, baritone guitars, banjos and mandolins. They discuss Gene’s passion for steam trains, which he also builds. Gene at the end of the interview gives a demo of his acoustic string bender and his Fender 800 pedal steel… James will post the videos to the Have Guitar Will Travel social media sites. . You can get in touch with Gene through his website: http://stringbender.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #GeneParsons #theByrds #NashvilleWest #GeneParsonsBand #theFlyingBurritoBrothers #guitar #Guitar #StringBender #B-Bender #BBender #GuitarHero #PedalSteel #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #Telecaster #Fender800PedalSteel #LeoFender #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

In episode 116 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and singer (and multi instrumentalist) Gunnar Nelson. With his twin brother Matthew they perform as Nelson (the band from the ‘80’s) and they are the sons of the late Ricky Nelson. In their conversation they cover: Moving from LA to Nashville 23 years ago… making him a Nashville local and the benefits of living in Nashville. They talk about Gunnar’s role in Nelson, as the principal songwriter and the guy who does the heavy lifting in the band. They discuss the three Nelson records they have in the can and how they’re going to go about releasing that material. Gunnar takes us through the iterations of the band, they’re solo acoustic show, the band Nelson, Ricky Nelson Remembered and others. They dive deep into Gunnar’s guitars and his relationship with the Telecaster, Grover Jackson and Uncle Norm from Norman’s Rare Guitars. They also discuss his dad’s gear and the guitars that got away mostly to finance a Bradshaw rig. They discuss the time they had with their dad… and growing up living next door to George Harrison and having Mama Cass as their babysitter. Nelson is very active on the socials, instagram especially. And they have a great website: http://nelsontwins.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #GunnarNelson #NelsonBand #RickyNelsonRemebered #RickyNelson #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #NelsonTwins #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 115 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Andy Summers, from the Police. In their conversation they cover: His photography and documenting his experiences and the Fender guitar covered in Andy’s photographs. They speak about Andy’s contemporaries while coming up, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Howe, Peter Green, David Gilmore Albert Lee to name a few. They discuss the EP that accompanies his book of photography… and how that relates to scoring film. They discuss Hank Marvin’s role in Andy’s life which will come full circle with a recording project with Andy and Hank. They discuss the Gibson Les Paul that Eric Clapton bought from Andy and they discuss gear in general including some new guitars Andy is excited about made by Andy Powers from Taylor guitars (Andy calls them Masters guitars, but they’re actually called Powers powerselectricguitars.com). Andy tells us about coming to the US with a group called the Soft Machine and how that led him to join Eric Burdon and the Animals and ultimately studying classical guitar at Cal State Northridge. Andy takes through his early jazz guitar and sax influences and how that colored his guitar playing later with the Police. You can find out all you need to know about Andy at his website: andysummers.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AndySummers #thePolice #AndySummersGuitarist #theAnimals #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #PowersElectricGuitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

113 - Brian Forsythe (Kix, Rhino Bucket) In episode 113 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Brian “Damage” Forsythe Guitarist with Kix and Rhino Bucket. In their conversation they cover: Moving to Nashville after living in LA and growing up in Frederick, Maryland playing in bands in junior high school. They cover Brian’s first guitars and his guitars through the years including his first real guitar a Gibson Melody Maker. They go through Brian’s lineage of bands leading to Kix and they go through Kix’s rise to fame. They discuss Brian’s love for vintage instruments and why he didn’t end up playing the pointy guitars of the era. They talk about Brian’s introduction to Rhino Bucket and how he ended up playing in the band. . Brian has a website but doesn’t spend much time on it but he has a strong social media presence and there’s lots of Kix video on YouTube as well as a bunch of Rhino Bucket video. Brian is one of the great ones! . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarmagazine #BrianForsythe #Kix #BrianDamageForsythe #RhinoBucket #guitar #Guitar #KixBand #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #LesPaul #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 112 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan is speaking with guitarist and pedal steel guitarist, Barry Sless. Barry is currently performing with David Nelson (from the New Riders of the Purple Sage), Bob Weir (of the Grateful Dead) and Wolf Bros and Moonalice amongst others. In their conversation they discussed: Growing up on the East Coast in the Baltimore area and how guitar and pedal steel became a part of Barry’s life. They talk about his guitar abilities on both 6 string guitars and pedal steel guitar. They discuss Barry’s guitars made by luthier Scott Walker (scottwalkerguitars.com) and his pedal steels made by Ross Shafer from Sierra Steel Guitars (sierrasteels.com) and Barry’s amps made by Bill Krinard from Two Rock amps. They talk about Barry’s time with Chris Robinson (Black Crowes) and his band the Green Leaf Rustlers. They also discuss his band mate Pete Sears who is in both the David Nelson and Moonalice bands. They go through the start of Moonalice and how Barry became involved. They talk about working with T-Bone Burnett, G.E. Smith and Don Was. Barry has a Facebook page but doesn’t really have a website but if you’d like more information about Barry you can check out his bands websites: nelsonband.com bobweir.net moonalice.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarmagazine #BarrySless #WolfBros #Moonalice #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #BobWeir #DavidNelson #NewRidersofthePurpleSage #PedalSteel #ScottWalkerGuitars #SierraSteels #GratefulDead #JerryGarcia #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 111 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Guitarist Elliot Easton, from the Cars, the New Cars, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the Tiki Gods, the Immediate Family amongst others. In their conversation we discuss: His current activity filling in for Waddy Wachtel in the Immediate Family Band (while Waddy is the musical director and guitarist for Stevie Nicks). Elliot tells us about a Les Paul he had made, a concept guitar “what would a 1964 single cutaway look like”. Elliot tells us about his “Tiki Gods” project that ended up on the Jackie Brown soundtrack. Elliot takes us back to Massapequa Long Island and tells us about his parents influence on his musical taste and his upbringing and his experience at Berklee school of music in Boston. They discuss gear throughout the interview and Elliot talks about his signature guitars… 5 in total. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of being a left handed guitarist.. and his relationship with the owner of Grayson’s music store where Elliot bought his first Fender Telecaster. Elliot tells us about his relationship with Guitar manufacturers, Fender, Gibson, Martin, Dean and more! Elliot takes us through the beginning of the Cars and how they got their initial record deal. . Elliot has a strong social media presence and does a great job of explaining some of his iconic solos on YouTube and you can find out more about the Cars at their website: thecars.org . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarmagazine #ElliotEaston #theCars #theNewCars #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #theImmediateFamilyBand #FenderCustomShop #TikiGods #GibsonCustomShop #MartinGuitars #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 110 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Eugene Edwards (Dwight Yoakam’s guitarist). In their conversation they cover tour logistics for the Dwight Yoakam tour. They dive deep into gear amps, preamps, guitars and pedals. They discuss trying to recreate the classic guitar tones of the iconic albums. They discuss Eugene’s relationships with the previous guitarists in the band: Pete Anderson, Eddie Perez (episode 65) and Keith Gattis. Eugene replaced Eddie in two bands. Eugene takes through his childhood in Yuma Arizona and tells us about his first concert, Bruce Springsteen and learning guitar from the Alfred method. They discuss how his high school country band led him to Los Angeles a city Eugene loves. They talk about other bands Eugene has played with including an Elvis impersonator (Scot Bruce), Sha Na Na and Eugene’s own band. They discuss the intricacies of Scotty Moore’s playing. Eugene also talks about the Jaime suits he wears and playing front guitar legends. . Eugene has a strong social media presence but apart from that you can find out more about him at the Dwight Yoakam website: dwightyoakam.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarmagazine #EugeneEdwards #DwightYoakam #ShaNaNa #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #EugeneEdwardsBand #ScotBruceElvis #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . . .

In episode 109 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with bassist extraordinaire Kenny Aaronson. In their conversation they cover: His current project being the bassist and part of the core band for the “Happy Together” tour. Kenny talks about his time in the band Derringer and the show supporting Led Zeppelin at their last ever show in the U.S. in Oakland 1977. Kenny discusses growing up in Brooklyn, NY and his first professional band “Dust”. They talk about Kenny’s love for bass after his start on his older brother’s drum set. They discuss a bunch of the artists Kenny has played with… Hall and Oates, Billy Squire, Lesley West, Joan Jett, Brian Setzer, Mick Taylor, Dave Edmonds, Robert Gordon to name a few. They discuss Kenny’s love for steel guitar… and making mid century modern tiki music. . You can find out more about Kenny at his website: https://www.kennyaaronson.com . . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarmagazine #KennyAaronson #HappyTogetherTour #Derringer #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #Yardbirds #NewYorkDolls #bassguitar #Bass #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT #Tiki #MidCenturyModern . .

n episode 108 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! host, James Patrick Regan speaks again with Chris Martin and Thomas Ripsam from Martin Guitars. He spoke with both before more in depth in episode 82. With Chris they discuss the NAMM show. They discuss the family legacy and his daughter. Chris talks about his current role at Martin guitars. They discuss Chris’s car collection… Porche’s and his love for Porche’s. . With Thomas they discuss: His commute and his music which is available on all the streaming platforms. They discuss Thomas’s current influences on guitar and we discuss meeting his guitar heroes. They talk about Martin’s relatively new models and their choices of features. Including the electronics labeled Martin. They talk about Martin’s Mexican facility and the expectations of the Mexican factory. . Again you can find out more about Martin Guitars at their website: https://www.martinguitar.com . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #ChrisMartin #MartinGuitar #theDeadlies #ThomasRipsam #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! .

In this episode “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Wes Lunsford from the Young Fables. In their conversation they discuss playing left handed… upside down (like Dick Dale) Growing up in rural Tennessee up and Wes’s parents passion for music. They discuss Wes’s early bands and performing in China. They discuss how he met his musical partner, Laurel Wright. They discuss traveling and recording on the road and his touring rig. They also discuss his Gretsch guitars and his relationship with Gretsch. They discuss amps and the relationship between sound people and tube amps. They also discuss Wes’s side projects: church projects, scoring projects and more. They also discuss playing Tootsies at the airport in Nashville. . You find out more about Wes and the Young Fables at their website: theyoungfables.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarmagazine #theYoungFables #WesLunsford #LaurelWright #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #GretschGuitars #Gretsch #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 106 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Brett Hellings and Richard Fortus (Guns and Roses, he spoke in depth with Richard on episode 45) and they’re speaking about their new super-group project Hellings, with lead singer Brett Hellings on vocals and an all-star band including Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses),Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, Warlock, Lady Gaga, Meat Loaf), Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Steve Vai), and Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins) In their conversation you meet Brett and talk about his song writing process and recording the album in El Paso, TX. They talk about how the band was brought together by David Davidian and the recording process with everyone in the room. They go through everyone’s gear and we talk about Richard’s Gretsch signature model guitars. Richard discusses selling of a bunch of instruments in order to buy a burst. Brett tells us about how he got his start and his influences. You can find out more about Brett Hellings and his band at: https://www.hellingsmusic.com And you can find out more about Richard Fortus at his website: https://www.4tus.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarmagazine #4tus #RichardFortus #Hellings #BrettHellings #DavidDavidian #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #GretschGuitars #Gretsch #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 105 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! host James Patrick Regan speaks with two up and coming bands Starcrawler (Bill and Henri Cash) and Great Northern (Solon Bixler). In the conversation with Starcrawler they cover: Opening for Foo Fighters at multiple locations. We talk about their pink gear, guitars amps and pedals and they dive deep into their guitars. They talk touring with Rival Sons and on their own and guitar shopping on the road. And they talk about collaborating with Mike Campbell. You can find out more about Starcrawler at their website: https://www.starcrawlermusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! Next up is Great Northern (Solon Bixler). In their conversation they cover Solon growing up in the central valley of CA. And his stint in 30 Seconds to Mars. They talk gear and the start of the band and their songwriting process. They also talk about supporting the Smashing Pumpkins. You can find out more about Great Northern at their website: https://www.greatnorthern.art Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #BottleRock #BillCash #HenriCash #Starcrawler #JaimeTailoring #30secondstoMars #VintageGuitarmagazine #GreatNorthern #SolonBixler #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 104 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan. is at BottleRock and he’s speaking with the legendary bassist Pete Sears & Roger McNamee of the band Moonalice. In their conversation they discussed: Pete’s original move to the U.S., specifically San Francisco in 1969. We talk about his start on bass in 1963 and his early influences… mostly blues artists, and we talk about his early instruments. They discuss his early band “Sons of Fred” and how ended up working with Rod Stewart on Rod’s first four solo albums. Pete tells of us of his early encounters with Jimi Hendrix including a missed opportunity to join Jimi’s band. Pete discusses how he ended up with the newly formed Jefferson Starship (formerly Jefferson Airplane) and coincidentally Hot Tuna. They talk about Pete’s gear including his basses that were stolen (a 63 Jazz Bass, and Craig Chaquico lost his ‘59 Les Paul) in the infamous riot at a German Starship concert in 1978. They talk about Pete’s current projects including Moonalice, Steamhammer and Zero (with Steve Kimock). You can find out more about Pete at his website https://petesears.com Next up, Roger McNamee is an American businessman, investor, venture capitalist and musician and the leader of the band Moonalice. With Roger they discuss the nuts and bolts of the band Moonalice. Including the bands start by T-Bone Burnett and Roger walks us through the bands super star lineups including Lester Chambers, G.E. Smith, Jack Casady, Barry Sless and of course Pete Sears. They immediately talk vintage guitars, Roger is a lover of fine vintage guitars. He tells us about guitars he’s given away and the ones he’s been given. Roger walks us through the songwriting process for the band. Roger gives us a little Martin history as well as his own. Roger also tells us about saving elephants and trying to create a failed preserve in Red Bluff, CA and ultimately creating it in Africa. You can find out more about Moonalice at their website: https://www.moonalice.com Please like, comment share and review this podcast! #BottleRock #PeteSears #RogerMcNamee #Moonalice #RodStewart #JeffersonStarship #HotTuna #VintageGuitarmagazine #TBoneBurnett #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 103 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan is again at the “Live in the Vineyard” event in Napa and again speaking with a host of up and coming Country Music Stars including Elliot Greer, Remy Garrison, DINER, Rose Falcon, Josh Ross and with all of them he covers how they got their start, where they’re going from here and of course their guitars. First up is Elliot Greer Scotland born and New York-based singer songwriter, who writes, produces, records, mixes and masters his own music. He frequently performs across New York City and even busked for a straight year in Central Park, doing anything he could to perform around town. Second up is Remy Garrison Hailing from the vibrant city of Birmingham, Alabama, Remy Garrison is a rising star in the world of pop country music and she knows her guitars. Third up is DINER, Hailing from Portland, OR Starting at the early age of 5, DINER entertained local patrons at her family's diner. DINER's music is a unique blend of country, rock, and folk, offering a youthful yet timeless sound. Forth up is Rose Falcon, As a songwriter for Curb/Word Music Publishing, she's penned tunes for legends like Faith Hill and Lady A, as well as emerging talents like Chase Matthew and Jake and Shelby. Notably, she scored a number one hit with Eric Paslay's chart-topper "Friday Night." Finally we have Josh Ross. His track record includes multiple Platinum-certified Top 5 Canadian country radio hits, including the #1 hit “Trouble,” which earned him a CCMA Breakthrough Artist of the Year award and went Gold in the US, making him the first Canadian signed artist in over 20 years to achieve this. Making waves in the US, Ross has amassed over 300 million career streams and has garnered acclaim as an Artist to Watch from Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more. Again, Please like, comment and share this podcast! #LiveintheVineyard #ElliotGreer #RemyGarrison #DINER #RoseFalcon #JoshRoss #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 102 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan is at the “Live in the Vineyard” event in Napa, CA and he’s speaking with a host of up and coming Country Music Stars including Owen Riegling, Anderson Daniels, Drew Baldridge, Callie Twisselman, Rodney Atkins and Callista Clark, and with all of them he covers how they got their start, where they’re going from here and of course their guitars. First: Owen Riegling from Mildmay, Ontario Canada. In 2023, Owen's career soared to new heights as he signed with Universal Music Canada, released chart-climbing singles, embarked on a nationwide tour, and surpassed 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners. Second is Anderson Daniels originally from Albertville, MN now residing in Austin, TX. Anderson has previously won New Artist of the Year and is currently the most nominated artist in the Midwest Country Music Awards history. Third is Drew Baldridge, Hailing from Patoka, IL, Drew Baldridge is a powerhouse in the music industry, with an astounding 2.3 million streams per week and over 350 million total streams of his music. Drew created his own label, Lyric Ridge Records, named after his son Lyric, to take his own songs to country radio. Forth, from Pasó Robles, CA, is Callie Twisselman, Callie is a fellow “Wine Country” Californian who grew up on her family’s seventh-generation grain and cattle ranch on the Central Californian Coast. She moved to Nashville, TN in 2017, where she’s been working with critically acclaimed manager, Danny Nozell. Fifth up is veteran country star Rodney Atkins. With an impressive track record boasting eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1 hits, and a staggering 3.8 Billion career streams, Rodney Atkins stands as one of Country music's most prominent artists. Rodney's impact on Country radio is undeniable, with his Platinum-selling No. 1 hit "Watching You" earning him a prestigious BMI "Million-Air" award and securing the top spot on Country Aircheck's list of top-played songs of the decade. Finally we have Callista Clark… Joining Opry NextStage’s class of 2022, Callista Clark has been featured two years in a row on Billboard’s annual “21 Under 21” list and was the youngest member ever named to CMT’s Next Women of Country in the 2022 class. Again, Please like, comment and share this podcast! #LiveintheVineyard #OwenRiegling #AndersonDaniels #DrewBaldridge #CallieTwisselman #RodneyAtkins #CallistaClark #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 101 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! Host James Patrick Regan speaks with slack key guitarist Keola Beamer, the two of them cover Keola’s Slack Key (and Hawaiian culture) immersion camp “Aloha Music Camp”. They talk about how Keola brought Tablature to slack key (and possibly guitar in general) bringing it over from lute transcriptions for his first slack key book in 1971. They discuss why slack key was kept a family secret in the missionary era of Hawaii and they talk about the first recorded songs of Slack Key, Gabby Pahinui’s “Hi'ilawe” and Chet Atkin’s rendition of Leonard Kwan’s “Opihi Moemoe”. They discuss Keola’s first exposure to Slack Key and how the exposure changed the direction of his life. They discuss Keola’s relationship with luthier Steve Grimes and Keola’s thoughts behind guitar making. Keola discusses his collaborations with other cultures around the world and work he did for the State department doing cultural programs in countries that adversaries to the U.S. You can find out more about Keola at his website: https://kbeamer.com And you can find out more about the Aloha Music Camp at their website: https://alohamusiccamp.org Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #KeolaBeamer #alohamusiccamp #hawaii #Hawaiianculture #acousticguitar #Slackkey #theDeadlies #kihoalu #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 100 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Brian Venable from the alternative band Lucero. In their conversation they cover: Lucero’s new album “Should’ve Learned By Now” and the origins of the band Lucero, their first show, they played the only six songs Brian knew. Brian tells us about his influences, Buck Owens Lynyrd Skynyrd both from a stack of records he found on the side of the street and growing up in Memphis the son of a cobbler who wanted to be a musician. They discuss the Memphis punk scene. Brian tells us about his first “real” guitar 1975 Guild Starfire that he ended up trading for a used pair of Doc Martens. They discuss the rest of Brian’s gear including a 14lb Flying V made by luthier Travis Perkins and a ‘73 Fender Princeton he got from his dad. You can find out more about Brian and his band at their website: https://luceromusic.com H Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #BrianVenable #Lucero #Luceroband #theDeadlies #Shoudvelearndbynow #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

In episode 99 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Trapper Schoepp. In their conversation they cover: Recording his latest album “Siren Songs” that was recorded in Johnny Cash’s cabin in Hendersonville, TN. He used Johnny’s ‘30’s era Martin that has a reputation in itself. And he had an opportunity to play Luther Perkins Fender Telecaster. They discuss growing up in Minnesota moving to Milwaukee and his musical education brought by his dad’s record collection and a very bad BMX bike accident that led to a serious spinal surgery and a purchase of a Martin guitar. They discuss a chance meeting while vintage clothes shopping that led to a find of a pristine 1930’s era Rickenbaker lap steel. And another chance meeting with a relative of the Dopyera brothers in a park led to the gift of a vintage Dobro. They discuss a few more random guitar gifts that are a little more than spectacular. . You can find out more about Trapper at his website: https://trapperschoepp.com/ . Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #TrapperSchoepp #Trapper #Schoepp #SirenSongs #theDeadlies #TannerSchoepp #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . .

In episode 98 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan. speaks with Chris Hayes, Guitarist with Huey Lewis & the News throughout their rise to fame. In their conversation they cover: . Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attending Blue Bear School of Music. . They talk about his first guitars a Guild Starfire and then a ‘68 Gibson Les Paul Standard… and the guitars that got away. . They discuss Chris’s band experiences before “the News”, with organist Merl Saunders (Jerry Garcia Band) and with Saxophonists Dave Liebman and Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (James Brown) in the Ellis/Liebman band. . They discuss him auditioning for Huey Lewis joining the band and how Huey mentored him in the beginning and their endless club gigs for the first few years. . They talk about being on MTV and their early videos and their rise to fame opening for .38 Special and returning the following year as a headliner in the same venues… and the “party days”. . They discuss his departure from Huey and his reasons for that departure. And his choice for a replacement (Stef Burns, episode 24) and they discuss what Chris is doing musically now. . Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #ChrisHayes #HueyLewis&theNews #HueyLewisandtheNews #theDeadlies #theNews #HueyLewis #MerlSaunders #JerryGarciaBand #PeeWeeEllis #EllisLiebmanBand #DaveLiebman #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT .

n episode 97 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers), who shares the story about how he and his brother, Chris, formed the band after moving from Atlanta to Nashville. Fans of non-traditional guitars, they used a ’50s Harmony Cremona and ’37 Gibson L-00 to record “Heart is the Hero,” at their home studio. Fans of Fender amps, if it’s a Champ or smaller, you’ll probably find it at their place. . . You can find out more about Oliver Wood and the Wood Brothers at their website: https://www.thewoodbros.com Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #OliverWood #HeartistheHero #theDeadlies #theWoodBrothers #theWoodBros #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . . . .

In episode 96 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Chan Kinchla from Blues Traveler and Todd Park Mohr from Big Head Todd & The Monsters, who just finished a tour together. They recall how paths often crossed back in their early days. They also get into guitars past and present, and what’s in store for both groups. . You can find out more about Todd and his band at: bigheadtodd.com And you can find out more about Chan and his band at bluestraveler.com . Please like, comment and share this podcast! . . . https://www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts/haveguitarwilltravel/ #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #Bhtatm #theMonsters #BigHeadToddandtheMonsters #BluesTraveler #theDeadlies #ChanKinchla #ToddParkMohr #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . . . . .

In episode 95 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Kenneth Pattengale from The Milk Carton Kids. Kenneth produced the band’s latest album, “I Only See the Moon,” and they dig into instruments you’ll hear on it. Kenneth and his wife have a growing collection of 80 instruments, including a Martin L-00 that has a fascinating story. They also talk details of his signature Martin, and he offers a tip for anyone who has to travel by air with their guitar. Please like, comment and share this podcast! You can find out more about Kenneth at his bands website: themilkcartonkids.com https://www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts/haveguitarwilltravel/ . . . #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #KennethPattengale #MartinGuitar #theDeadlies #MilkCartonKids #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . .

In episode 94 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! Host James Patrick Regan speaks with John Notto guitarist for Dirty Honey for the third time! Dirty Honey gives us hope for classic rock music. In their conversation they cover: They discuss Dirty Honey’s new album “Can’t Find the Brakes” produced by Nick DiDia (manager Mark DiDia’s brother) which was recorded in Australia at Nick’s studio. They also discuss John’s troubles entering Australia. They delve into the gear he used recording the album including a “magic” BOSS pedal. They take a dive into John’s guitar collection at home which surprisingly includes a Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion III. They talk about the bands new member, drummer Jaydon Bean and they discuss John’s new home studio where he recorded his solo record “NottoVision”. Finally they discuss his vinyl collection and his vinyl safari habits. You can find out more about John and his band Dirty Honey at their website: dirtyhoney.com Please like, comment and share this podcast!

In this episode, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Martin Simpson, discussing his new duet record with Thomm Jutz, “Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry,” which includes songs gathered by the two women in Appalachia during World War I. They also discuss his time on NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion,” as well as his favorite tunings, his guitar collection (which includes a Harmony Sovereign and several boutique instruments), and a certain old Martin archtop.

In this episode, host James Patrick Regan catches up with Chris Shiflett to discuss his latest solo album, working with producer Dave Cobb, and his friendships with guitarists ranging from Andy McCoy to Marty Stuart; as host of the YouTube show “Shred With Shifty,” he takes deep dives with many of them. They also delve into his guitar collection, which includes a refinished ’57 goldtop and his signature Telecasters, as well as his buying habits.

Host James Patrick Regan circles back with Kenny Vaughan, guitarist in Marty Stuart’s Fabulous Superlatives. Kenny talks about how he started playing thanks in part to his dad’s love of jazz, then later studying with Bill Frisell. They also chat about how Kenny met Marty, how they formed the band, and the gear they use on the road. Of course they dig into Kenny’s work in Nashville studios as well as his L.A. connection with Mike Campbell. Catch it all and much more in this episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel.”

In Ep 90 of “Have Guitar Will Travel," host James Patrick Regan speaks with band members from Happy Fits and Greensky Bluegrass. Happy Fits discusses forming their indie rock band in high school, songwriting, and touring while Greensky Bluegrass talks about their formation in Kalamazoo, gear, and improvisation.

In Ep 88 of “Have Guitar Will Travel," host James Patrick Regan speaks with Liily’s guitarist Sam De La Torre, and with members of Wild Rivers. Sam De La Torre shared how the band originated in the Toluca Lake area of LA. He is Frank Zappa fan and what gear he is currently using on tour. Wild Rivers, a Canadian band, discussed how their musical style was influenced by indie folk from Toronto.

In Ep 88, we speak with guitarist Kevin Bernier of the Suffers, and with power-pop singer De’Wayne. Kevin tells how the Suffers started as a punk band in Houston and he made ends meet by playing in bands. A fan of ’80s alternative pop on up to modern music, he studied saxophone before being drawn to guitar thanks to a few key players. De’Wayne shares the origins of his musical style influenced by growing up in a Houston church.

HGWT episode 87 has host James Patrick Regan speaking with singer/songwriters Rhys Lewis and Chase Mitchell. Rhys grew up in England and studied at the London Center of Contemporary Music. He talks about touring and performing as a solo artist and with a band. One of his favorite places is Denmark Street, where he loves gazing at old guitars like his ’68 Gibson ES-150. Chase is a native of West Virginia and joined a band when he was nine years old. He “retired” from band life at 13 to launch a solo career. A fan of cool old guitars, he looks forward to one day scoring a ’68 Pink Paisley Telecaster.

The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” has host James Patrick Regan speaking with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Ruthie Foster, who grew up performing gospel music in churches across her home state of Texas. Gospel, along with guitarists Elizabeth Cotten, Mississippi John Hurt, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, were highly influential to her. After high school, she joined the U.S. Navy and became a singer in its band, then launched a career that has taken her from South Carolina and NYC then back near home, to Austin. Her latest album, “Healing Time,” was recorded in New Orleans with producer Mark Howard.

Host James Patrick Regan talks with singer/songwriter Michelle Malone about the inspiration behind her new album, “1977,” and life on the road to support it. The music brings a Laurel Canyon feel thanks to her broad influences, including fellow Georgians the Indigo Girls, whom she befriended early in their careers. Michelle’s career has had its bumps; originally signed to Arista, she discusses how the deal fell apart. On the upside, she has enjoyed fruitful collaborations with the Georgia Satellites as well as producers Lenny Kaye and Nick Didia. Other topics include her Martin HD-28s, her band, and how she adapts it to fit her touring schedule.

Guitarheads the world over know Greg Koch is a big guy who plays monster licks. In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan talks with the guitar wizard on a range of topics, including how much he loves and appreciates playing in front of his fans. A longtime endorser with a few signature Reverend guitars, he’s also a busy ambassador at NAMM shows and on tours spanning the U.S. and Europe. And of course they dig into his guitars, effects, and amps, along with his adventures in Hawaii, instructional videos for Wildwood, and much more.

The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” digs deep into the story of – and latest happenings at – C.F. Martin. Host James Patrick Regan talks with Thomas Ripsam, discussing his work as President and CEO, then talks history with company owner Chris Martin, who shares anecdotes involving heavy-hitter players and dealers. In part three, Rich Robinson discusses the new D-28 based on the guitar he grew up playing and and used to pen early hits by the Black Crowes.

In the latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan connects with three artists – two musicans and a winemaker! Drew Holcomb talks about growing up in Memphis and his first guitar, an Ovation he played throughout his youth. A country-music performer, Drew has written songs heard on movie and TV soundtracks. On the road with his band, he hunts for guitars at pawn shops. Then, James talks to Foy Vance, a singer/songwriter from Scotland by way of Ireland. A Lowden player, he has worked at high-profile studios including Blackbird, Muscle Shoals, and Sun. The show closes with winemaker Christophe Paubert, who delves into the varieties offered at Stags Leap Winery. Music is hugely important in Christophe’s life, and he shares thoughts on the bands he most wanted to see at last year’s BottleRock Festival.

Host James Patrick Regan welcomes singer, rapper, and musician G. Love to episode 82 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” They discuss his new solo album, “Philadelphia Mississippi,” recorded with a list of all-star guitarists including Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and others. G. Love discovered the blues through John Hammond and his mother’s record collection, and in high school began performing as a folk artist before forming his band, Special Sauce. They dig into his ’39 Dobro and talk about his collection of Martins, Gibsons and Gretsches, as well as his signature guitars from Eastwood and Gretsch. Please like, comment, and share this podcast!

In Episode 80 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan welcomes guitarist and Fender R and D team member Stan Cotey. A Silicon Valley kid, Stan grew up with musical parents and made money by fixing on amps at local music stores. He also developed a love for guitars from the ’50s and ’60s, and maintains a collection of gear. He previously helped develop ProTools while working at AVID, and since joining Fender has worked in several areas of R and D, including pedals, pickups, and now, guitars. Also a recording musician, his work has been used by the Pokemon franchise, and he just released a new album.

Host James Patrick Regan talks with Tim Dugger, Ray Fulcher and Drew Castle for episode 79 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Dugger hails from Alabama and grew up listening to old “trucker” songs and scored a record deal thanks to a chance meeting with Mike Curb. Among his gear are a special Martin and Hummingbird. Fulcher’s early influences include Motown music heard on his dad’s stereo. After moving to Nashville, he did odd jobswhile trying to make it.His favorite guitars are a couple J-45s and his a ’52 Southern Jumbo. Castle is a guitarist for the duo O.N.E A Cleveland native whose grandmother was a jazz singer and father a singer and pastor, his personal musical journey also landed him in Nashville.

Ep 78 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” is a three-fer with host James Patrick Regan interviewing Matt Stell, Ian Flanigan, and Erin Kinsey. Stell is an Arkansas native who grew up hearing an array of music – everything from Patsy Cline to Alanis Morissette. His music has garnered 500,000,000 streams. Flanigan was raised in a musical family and took to fingerstyle playing thanks mostly to the influence of Tommy Emmanuel. Before the pandemic, he spent a decade living the life of a travelling singer/songwriter before an impromptu audition put him on NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s finishing a major-label album and collaborating with Blake Shelton. Kinsey is from suburban Dallas and grew up studying guitar. The day after graduating from high school, she moved to Nashville and started building a career as a singer/songwriter.

For Ep 77 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Patrick Davis, from Songwriters in Paradise. A native of South Carolina, Patrick was raised in a musical family and has played his share of gigs for tip money. They discuss his beginnings as a songwriter, and how Hootie and the Blowfish helped him move to Nashville. He has written songs for Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffet, Guy Clark, Robert Randolph, and still loves to perform with his big band, Patrick Davis and his Midnight Choir, where he uses an assortment of cool gear.

Ep 76 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyette of the band Nashvillains. The guys have written and produced music for feature films, television shows, and A-list artists including The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, and James Taylor. During a stop on their recent nationwide tour, they talked with host James Patrick Regan about their careers, guitars, gear adventures, and their admiration for studio guitarists like Tim Pierce and Tom Bukovac. They also offer an interesting take on how they differentiate themselves from everyone else in country music. Please like, comment, and share this podcast!

On Ep 75 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan interviews singer/songwriter Sam Weber, who grew up in British Columbia and moved to work with a few of his musical heroes on the California scene. A big fan of Daniel Lanois, Sam plays a guitar built by Reuben Cox that has been modded with a rubber bridge, and his home studio is loaded with gear gathered on guitar safaris while on the road. The conversation gets into his best stuff. Please like, comment, and share this podcast!

Episode 74 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” opens with host James Patrick Regan speaking with Molly Moore and her guitarist, Ariel Bellvalaire. Ariel grew up in the Connecticut and moved to L.A. when she was 15. Starting on guitar at 12 and influenced by Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes, and Steve Vai, she studied at Musicians Institute and gigged at the Bitter End when she was 17. Molly’s new band came together through social media. Also in the episode, James sits with Josette Maskin, guitarist for the electronic-pop band MUNA, who talks about her first guitars, early influences, how the group met almost 10 years ago as students at USC, and the thrill of recording at Electric Ladyland studio. As you’ll hear, she’s jazzed about the band’s upcoming tour with Kasey Musgraves.

Episode 73 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” is a two-fer starting with guitarist Shelby Benson from the dark-pop band Crimson Apple, who dishes on how she learned to play, her gear, and how they monetize social media. Then, host James Patrick Regan talks with all three members of the L.A. thrash band OTTTO – guitarist/vocalist Bryan Ferretti, bassist Tye Trujillo, and drummer Ryan Duswalt talk about how they emerged from The Helmets, their gear, and the thrill of subbing for Korn on a tour of South America. Please like, comment, and share this podcast!

Episode 72 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features host James Patrick Regan speaking with young R and B singer/songwriter Shannon Lauren Callihan, who grew up in Kentucky but moved to Nashville to immerse herself in the songwriters’ world. In September of ’21, she released an EP and has played several dates in support while also doing gigs as guitarist for Rozzi. They also talk gear and her online demos for Fender and Ernie Ball.

In episode 71 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” James Patrick Regan talks to guitarist/frontman Dave Brandwein of the band Turkuaz, and guest guitarist Adrian Belew, discussing its beginnings at Berklee School of Music, and the dynamics of being a group with nine members! The conversation turns to gear, including what Adrian has used going all the way back to 1980, as well as the original guitar synthesizers and touring with David Bowie.

The latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” finds host James Patrick Regan speaking with indie rocker JJ Wilde and her guitarist, J.D. Smigelski. JJ grew up listening to her family’s rock and folk records in Kitchener, Ontario, and started playing guitar as a teenager. She talks about the grind of being a working musican before she hired J.D., and their work with Danish producer Frederick Fay. J.D. gets into how he started playing and his early influences – including fellow lefties! And of course they rap about the gear both use at home and on the road.

James Patrick Regan welcomes Brian Moss to Episode 69 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Guitarist in the jam band Spafford, Moss grew up in New Jersey, learning to play guitar with his brother. Things sometimes got competitive! When he felt restless on his Epiphone Les Paul, Moss would change things up by “stealing” his brother’s Ovation and ES-339. Today, he also plays a custom-built guitar by Thomas Milana Guitars. From gear to tones to pandemic road stories, the discussion covers a lot of ground.

Episode 68 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features guitarist, collector, and entrepreneur Sammy Ash, who grew up in his grandparents store, Sam Ash Music. With host James Patrick Regan, he talks about family and its ongoing role in the company founded by his grandfather, who immigrated from Poland and started the store in 1924. A teen in the ’60s, he recalls the music he was hearing, and how The Beatles’ appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” impacted the store. A de facto guitar collector since before there was a such a thing, he was there as the vintage market began to blossom and has experienced its ups, downs, and “situations.”

Episode 67 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features Eric Montgomery, guitarist/keyboardist for singer/songwriter Maren Morris. Host James Patrick Regan speaks with him about getting the gig, and the adrenaline rush of playing the Grammy Awards after just four shows with her. A Virginia native, he rose through the ranks working the Nashville scene. They also talk about his first guitar, current road gear, and his always-changing guitar collection.

James Patrick Regan welcomes Eddie Perez to “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Eddie’s impressive career included backing Dwight Yoakam, which springboarded to his current gig with The Mavericks. Growing up near Pasadena, his family spurred a deep appreciation for music. Early on, he backed rockabilly singer James Intveld, then moved to Austin, where finding work as a guitarist wasn’t always easy. His big break came with a call from Gary Allan, which led to gigs with Wynonna Judd, Connie Smith, Lee Ann Womack, and others. Each brought new twists to his style and philosophy. And of course they discuss the gear Eddie has used through the years, from vintage to his favorite modern guitars and amps.

“Have Guitar Will Travel” episode 65 features host James Patrick Regan speaking with guitarist/vocalist Steve Conte. An educated jazzer and proficient solo artist, for his new album, “Bronx Cheer,” Conte teamed with fellow guitarist Chris Spedding and drummer Charlie Drayton. Conte himself started on drums as a kid, but jumped to guitar and has backed Paul Simon, Billy Squire, Willie DeVille, Peter Wolf, and the New York Dolls both with original frontman David Johansson, and now, with Michael Monroe. For more than 20 years, he has also sung and played music for the sci-fi series/movie “Cowboy Bebop” and other animé programs. Always a gearhead, they talk about the instruments and amps that have accompanied him throughout his career.

“Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks with multi-instrumentalist Luis Carlos Maldonado. Growing up in Arizona and SoCal, he took to guitar after being turned on to progressive rock by U.K. and King Crimson and encouraged by his brother, Train bassist Hector Maldonado. Like most professionals, he’s been through a lot of gear and has great stories fostered by an array of band gigs (he has played with John Waite, Phil Mogg, Michael Schenker, Dean Delray, and now, Mick Jones in Foreigner) and a solo career that includes working with Mike Varney at Shrapnel Records.

Host James Patrick Regan welcomes guitarist/composer Brendan Byrnes to the latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Brendan is a microtonal player who grew up in the Bay Area and attended Berklee College of Music, then moved to Chicago, where he played in The MDR with drummer Matt Walker. They discuss his new album, “2227,” and dig into the details of microtonal playing, his gear, and his work composing for film, TV, and other media.

Episode 62 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features John Notto, guitarist in Dirty Honey. Host James Patrick Regan talks with John about the band’s latest record, his role as songwriter, and recording with producer Nick DiDia working virtually from Australia. They also discuss his latest gear buys and how DH keeps an eye on its streaming sales.

In episode 61 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with world-renowed guitarist Tim Sparks, a National Fingerstyle champion, performer, and online instructor. Tim talks about growing up in North Carolina, where he studied under Segovia protégée Jesus Silva and developed a love of Eastern European music. They dig into the state of the music industry, and Tim shares stories of opening for Dolly Parton, playing on “Prairie Home Companion,” and much more.

“Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan interviews guitarist/educator Guthrie Trapp. The Nashville luminary has backed Patty Loveless, Jerry Douglas, John Oates, and a “who’s who” list of others. An early adopter of online instruction, he shares his philosophy as a successful session and touring guitarist with a keen business strategy. The discussion ranges from his childhood in Florida to his early days with Don Kelley at Robert’s Western World to accepting a personal invite to play the America Salutes You benefit concert honoring Billy Gibbons at the Grand Ole Opry.

On the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter John Smith, whose playing is influenced by master guitarists ranging from Nick Drake and John Renbourn to Ry Cooder and Jimmy Page. They discuss John’s new album, “The Fray,” touch on the guitars in his collection, and dig into his history in the music business.

“Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan welcomes guitarist/songwriter/producer Marc Ribler, music director for Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. They touch on topics ranging from Marc’s new album, “The Whole World Awaits You,” to writing with Steven Van Zandt, the heyday of New York City music shops, working with Darlene Love, creating music for soundtracks and advertising, and of course, gear.

““Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks with multi-instrumentalist Phredley Brown, who’s not “just” the guitarist and music director for Bruno Mars, but also assistant music director for “American Idol.” Phredley talks about growing up with a piano-teacher mother (and minister father) in Detroit, playing drums in church, and how as a kid he became fascinated with all instruments, influenced by many artists. When he joined Bruno’s band, he had to transition from dedicated keyboardist to also handling guitar, and eventually guiding the whole band.

“The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features Johnny Johnson, who before scoring a gig backing Boyz II Men (including during their residency at the Mirage in Las Vegas), did a stint with Earth, Wind & Fire. When he gets a moment, he plays in his own R&B band at Sugar Daddy’s Cigar Bar. With host James Patrick Regan, he talks about his career, his very enjoyable gigs, and his guitar collection.

“The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features guitarist, composer and producer Mark Goldenberg, who studied with Ted Greene and has backed icons including Linda Ronstadt, Peter Frampton, Ringo Starr, Jackson Browne, Al Stewart, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and many others. Host James Patrick Regan asks Mark about his early influences, his first electric guitar, his early bands, and getting a record deal before he became lead guitarist with Al Stewart on the “Year of the Cat” tour. And of course they talk about his guitar collection!

“Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bonnie Hayes, guitarist, songwriter, and head of the songwriting department at Berklee College. Bonnie grew up in a very musical family and two of her brothers are players who’ve backed superstars. She has written tunes recorded by Cher, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Cole, Robert Cray, David Crosby, Adam Ant, and Booker T and the MGs while also releasing her own albums. She and James discuss her love of jazz and punk, and how a trip to New York opened her eyes to the realities of the music industry. They also touch on her band opening for Muddy Waters and Bob Seger, seeing the Sex Pistols at their first U.S. gig, and much more.

For the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan sits with Shane Theriot, musical director and guitarist for Hall and Oates and the internet program “Live from Daryl’s House.” Theriot grew up just outside New Orleans and spent eight years as guitarist for the Neville Brothers. After moving to Nashville he landed a gig with Slim Whitman, followed by Harold Bradley (in England). Working with John Oates led him to “Live from Daryl’s House,” where the range of musical guests keeps him on his toes. Shane touches on all that plus his new album with Larry Carlton and Paul Brown.

Gibson’s newly appointed Brand President, Cesar Gueikian, returns to “Have Guitar Will Travel,” with host James Patrick Regan. Cesar is supremely passionate about Gibson and its guitars, and here he talks about the company’s acquisition of Mesa-Boogie, Gibson’s artist model program, their vision for Epiphone on its 150th anniversary, revived archtop construction at the Custom Shop, and a lot more including the challenges he faces as leader of the brand.

Guitarist Greg V. has backed songwriter Bonnie Hayes, Randy Jackson, Ronnie Montrose, drummer Buddy Miles, and stepped into a certain legend’s shoes with Double Trouble. Now he’s talking to “Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan, discussing his first guitars – including a Les Paul Custom stolen from him in 1983 – and early influences. His career has taken him from Florida to San Francisco and now Nashville, where he recorded “Tailgate Troubadour” with help from session ace Tom Bukovac. Please like, comment and share this podcast!

In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with the legendary Mike Varney, founder of Shrapnel Records. After discovering Yngwie Malmsteen in a record store, Mike started Shrapnel when he was just 22 years old. The label became home for a bevy of shredders in the ’80s, including guitar heroes like Leslie West, Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, and Michael Schenker. He digs deep into the philosophy that has made Shrapnel so successful under his guidance, explains why he’s so fond of Gibson and Epiphone guitars, and gets into his recent work with Gravity Amplifiers.

In Episode 49 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features host James Patrick Regan speaking with Dave Miner, chairman of the board at Benedetto Guitars. A noted collector who appreciates vintage Gibson archtops, pre-war Martins, and early D’Angelicos as well as Benedettos, his passion for the instrument started in his youth. He and James touch on an array of topics including Dave’s primary business, Miner Family Winery, how he started playing and collecting guitars, and some of the fascinating people he has come to know in the business.

James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist/composer Rod Abernethy in the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” A native of North Carolina, Rod teaches musical-composition courses at the UNC School for the Arts. He and James discuss his musical life beginning with that ever-vital first guitar (a Gibson SG Special), playing in rock bands as a kid, and why he has always been drawn to acoustic guitars liks his ’54 J-200. They touch on the guitars at Rod’s studio, share thoughts on amp builders, and reveal Rod’s favorite pastime – building steampunk robots! And of course they dig into his new instrumental album, Without a Word.

In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan welcomes Reb Beach. The renowned guitar slinger for Winger and Whitesnake delves into his amazing career going back to his days at Berklee, then moving to New York and Florida while pursuing his musical passion, his influences, musical heroes, the ups and downs of the industry, and the gear he has used through the years up to his most-recent projects. Did you know he backed Chaka Kahn and Howard Jones? Hear about that and much more.

Richard Fortus, longtime guitarist with Guns and Roses, joins host James Patrick Regan in the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Richard talks about growing up in St. Louis, where he studied violin and classical guitar at the Conservatory of the Arts, and saw many of his guitar heroes perform. In high school, he joined a band that signed a record deal and toured with the Psychedelic Furs – which he later joined. They also discuss his vintage instruments, his signature model Les Paul and Gretsch guitars, his tenure in Guns and Roses, and life as a session guitarist in New York City.

The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan welcomes Ryan Roxie to the latest episode. The guitarist has enjoyed an amazing career – backing Alice Cooper, jamming with Joe Satriani, Slash, and Gilby Clarke, living the life of a rock star, and playing a Les Paul that also belonged to Mick Mars and Tracii Guns. They also touch on his teaching method, “System 12

The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd. The New York native played with Joan Jett in the heyday of the Blackhearts and also backed Roger Daltrey and Ian Hunter. Speaking with host James Patrick Regan, Ricky touches on his musical beginnings, his first club gigs in NYC and Los Angeles, how his gear evolved through a long and varied career, and events that led to creating his new album, “Sobering Times.”