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180 - Russ Ballard 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 Iconic songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Russ Ballard. In our conversation Russ tells us about his famous Silver ‘68 “Swiss Cheese” Strat and his other guitars throughout the years and one of Gary Moore's guitars that he owns. Russ takes us through his early bands through Argent and his early songwriting experiences and tells us about what it was like touring the U.S. for the first time and what London was like in the ‘60's. Russ tells us about touring at 79 and why he's not planning on stopping anytime soon… as well as his songwriting which he doesn't plan stopping either. Russ repeats words of wisdom his manager gave him early on that are still relevant. To find out more about Russ and to see his tour dates, check out his website: russballardmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RussBallard #Argent #GibsonGuitar #FenderStrat #songwriter #VintageGuitar #KISS #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

179 - Austin Snell In episode 179 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter and “grunge/country” artist Austin Snell. In their conversation Austin tells us about moving to Nashville from southern Georgia and serving four years in the Air Force. Austin walks us through his tours the past supporting Jason Aldean and more recently Brantley Gilbert and talks about taking it little easier this year to focus on songwriting something he started doing while in the Air Force. Austin describes how social media has helped his career and how the music machine in Nashville works. Austin talks about his band and how he jumped in without playing bar gigs and we talk about his simple gear needs and what their tour regime looks like. To find out more about Austin, hear his music and see his tour dates, check out his website at: austinsnell.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AustinSnell #USAF #GibsonGuitar #Nashville #ExcusetheMess #VintageGuitar #MuddyWaterRockstar #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

178 - Sterling Drake In episode 178 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Sterling Drake. In their conversation Sterling tells us about living and commuting between Montana and Nashville and his musical history in south Florida. Sterling tells us about his former day job as a rancher… and his current tour schedule which takes him all over the country as well as the UK and Iceland. Sterling takes us through how he got his producer Thor… and tells us about his band and his style of western music and Sterling tells us about when he chooses to play solo vs using his full band. Sterling tells us about playing drums in punk bands (quite a departure from the music he's making now) in the northeast and all over the country. Sterling talks about his new album “the Shape I'm In” which has just been released and he also talks about playing the clubs on Lower Broadway in Nashville. Sterling takes us through his guitars, Recording King's, his love for vintage Gibson's and the vintage gear he used on his album and he tells us about his slightly unconventional touring vehicles. Finally Sterling tells us about his passion for mental health resources for ranchers and keeping ranching alive. To find out more about Sterling and see his tour dates and listen to his music, check out his website: sterlingdrakemusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #SterlingDrake #Montana #GibsonGuitar #theShapeImIn #RecordingKingGuitars #VintageGuitar #ProducerThor #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

177 - Derry Grehan (Honeymoon Suite) In episode 177 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Derry Grehan from Honeymoon Suite. In their conversation Derry talks about living in the US and growing up in Canada. Derry tells us about Honeymoon Suite's new album “Alive” and the gear he used for it and how they made that album. Derry describes what the bands been doing since their heyday in the 80's. Derry gives us a little bit of his musical background and how he ended up in Honeymoon Suite. Derry tells us about his gear throughout the years and his guitar collection currently and Derry tells us about his role as the business man of the band… after getting burned early on by their manager. Finally Derry talks about his daughter Leah Marlene who's making in roads in Nashville after being on American Idol. Derry occasionally performs with his daughter in Nashville. To find out more about Derry and Honeymoon Suite you can check out their website: honeymoonsuiteband.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #DerryGrehan #HoneymoonSuite #GibsonGuitar #GodinGuitars #MarshallAmplifiers #VintageGuitar #Alive #LeahMarlene #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

176 - Scott Sharrard and Fred Tackett (Little Feat) In episode 176 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarists Scott Sharrard and Fred Tackett from Little Feat. The conversation begins with Fred from Southern California and Scott joins after a few minutes in from Harlem, NYC. Fred tells us about Little Feat's new album “Strike Up The Band” and why a new album now. Fred discusses his association with Little Feat early on while he was working with songwriter Jimmy Webb. Scott then describes his association with Little Feat early on while he was playing with Gregg Allman. They both discuss the gear they used on the new album and the gear they'll be using on the road for the tour that just started. Fred talks about playing with Eric Clapton recently and the friendship Eric has with the band. Fred tells us about tour life for Little Feat and Scott tells us about the responsibility of playing in bands with such legendary guitarists before him. Scott tells us about going to school at the Milwaukee high school for the arts and how that shaped his musical experience. Fred describes how he got from Arkansas to Hawaii and then LA and they both tell us about their side projects. To find out more more about Little Feat and to see their tour dates you can check their website: littlefeat.net Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #ScottSharrard #FredTackett #GibsonGuitar #LittleFeat #StrikeUpTheBand #VintageGuitar #JimmyWebb #GreggAllman #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

175 - Mondo Cozmo (Josh Ostrander) In episode 175 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Mondo Cozmo aka Josh Ostrander. In their conversation Josh talks about living in Napa and why he moved to Napa from LA and from Philly before that. Josh tells us about his early musical experiences being inspired by Nirvana playing a guitar that was destined to be his Christmas present and watching his neighborhood band through a storm window that he eventually joined. Josh describes his guitars including an SG that belonged to his wife's ex boyfriend and takes us through his amps and pedals and how he gets the “Wall” sound on his songs. Josh gives us the rundown of his bands that led up to Mondo Cozmo and the record deals he had. Josh talks about Mondo Cozmo's tour schedule. Josh tells us about his musician wife and how she adds the sparkle to Mondo Cozmo's music. Josh talks about the resurgence of his song “Shine” due to the show “Reacher” and how that affects him financially. You can find out all about Mondo Cozmo at their website: MondoCozmo.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MondoCozmo #JoshOstrander #GibsonGuitar #Shine #Reacher #VintageGuitar #SG #BottleRock #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

174 - Annie Bosko, Ben Gallaher, Morgan Myles from Live in the Vineyard 2025 In episode 174 of“Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with three up and coming singer songwriters at the Live in the Vineyard event in Napa, CA. Annie Bosko, Ben Gallaher and Morgan Myles. First up is Annie Bosko (Boskovich) from Ventura, CA. She tells us about moving to Nashville before the wave. Annie tells us about her Taylor guitar and her Telecaster both given to her and she tells us about playing Stagecoach this year for the second time and working with Desmond Child. To find out more about Annie you can go to her website AnnieBosko.com Next up is Ben Gallaher originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania now living in Nashville. Ben tells us about his Taylor acoustic as well and his Telecasters and his lack of amps, fractals. Ben also tells us about how an instagram video led to an album deal. You can find Ben at bengallaher.com Last but definitely not least we have Morgan Myles. Morgan tells us about growing up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and she also moved early to Nashville. Morgan tells us about her new album produced by Ross Hogarth which they worked u partially in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and she talks about working with Gary Nichols Jedd Hughes and David Grissom. Morgan also tells us about her relationship with Takamine guitars and being on “the Voice”. Morgan talks about playing at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman. To find out more about Morgan at her website: MorganMylesLive.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AnnieBosko #BenGallaher #GibsonGuitar #MorganMyles #taylorguitars #VintageGuitar #GrandOleOpry #RossHogarth #theDeadlies #takamineguitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

173 - Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors) In episode 173 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Eric Schenkman, guitarist and founder of the Spin Doctors. In their conversation Eric talks amps and guitars and growing up in Toronto he also tells us about how Jimmy Dale the orchestra leader from the Sonny and Cher show played a role in his musical upbringing. Eric takes us through the start of the Spin Doctors after going to a small music college and playing with John Popper. He also describes the grittiness of New York City in the mid 80's where the Spin Doctors were formed. Eric tells us about the current tour with Blues Traveler and the Gin Blossoms and the gear he'll be using. Eric also tells us about his weekly club date he does in Toronto on Wednesdays at Grossman's Tavern as the “Action Sound Band”. Eric describes why he left the band he founded early on and what brought him back and the excesses of the early days of the band. To find out more about Eric and the Spin Doctors you can go to their website: spindoctors.com - Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #EricSchenkman #SpinDoctors #GibsonGuitar #JohnPopper #ActionSoundsBand #VintageGuitar #JimmyDale #BluesTraveler #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

172 - Jefferson Hart (Secret Monkey Weekend) In episode 172 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Jefferson Hart, guitarist with Secret Monkey Weekend from North Carolina. In their conversation Jefferson tells us about his band Secret Monkey Weekend which is a family band with his two step daughters which have just released their second album “Lemon Drop Hammer” produced by Don Dixon and with some help from Peter Holsapple. Jefferson talks about his gear, guitars and amps and we talk about amp builders in the North Carolina area. Jefferson describes growing up in North Carolina and watching Porter Wagoner and the Wilburn Brothers. Jefferson discusses how the band came together meeting the kids first as their instructor and eventually meeting and falling in love with their widowed mother and we talk about the venues they play and a PBS documentary about the band. Jefferson talks about the job he retired from that allows him to do this project with his daughters. Finally Jefferson describes the music scene in North Carolina. You can find more about Secret Monkey Weekend at their website: secretmonkeyweekend.com And they're very active on the socials. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JeffersonHart #SecretMonkeyWeekend #FenderGuitar #LemonDropWeekend #DonDixon #VintageGuitar #PeterHolsapple #NorthCarolina #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

171 - Jock Bartley (Firefall) In episode 171 of Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with the original guitarist and leader of the band Firefall, Jock Bartley. In their conversation Jock discusses briefly what living in Colorado is like both now and early on… and why he never made the move to LA. Jock tells us about the two most recent Firefall releases both concept albums focusing on the songs of Firefall's contemporary bands that the original members were at times members of. Jock talks about his early musical experiences studying with guitarist Johnny Smith in Colorado Springs on a Gibson ES-140 he bought from Johnny's shop. Jock describes being hired by Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris and touring with them. Jock tells us about his guitars: his 1958 Gibson sunburst Les Paul and his 1959 Fender Telecaster as well as a custom Paul Reed Smith that he plays through a Fender Super. Jock then explains the formation of Firefall which was a type of super group for the era and then after the heyday for the band how he kept the band alive to this point. Finally Jock tells us why he's considering selling his ‘58 Les Paul. To find out more about what Jock and Firefall are up too you can go to their website: FirefallOfficial.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JockBartley #Firefall #GibsonGuitar #GramParsons #EmmylouHarris #VintageGuitar #Zephyr #Burst #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

170 - Paul Rappaport In episode 170 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and record company promoter Paul Rappaport who's written a new book that will available April 15th called “Gliders Over Hollywood” In their conversation Paul tells us about his 1962 Gibson Les Paul jr (SG shape) that was given him by Buck Dharma and Blue Oyster Cult, whom we worked with at Columbia Records and he describes how he helped the band. He also shares with us a couple of Gibson Les Paul Reissues, a 1952 Goldtop and a 1959. Paul also discusses his amps. Paul talks about his friends in vintage instruments, producer Perry Margouleff (perrymargouleff.com) and amp builder Mitch Colby (ColbyAmps.com) who are working on the new Sundragon amps with Jimmy Page. Paul tells us about growing up in Downey California and starting on lap steel and eventually moving to guitar and played in the band “the Jades” with his Rickenbacker 6 string that he eventually gave to Elvis Costello. Paul talks about his other passions surfing and his family. Paul tells the story of his punk band “Mogan David and his Winos” which included Harold Bronson of Rhino Records fame. Paul explains how Paul Bloomfield helped him with his guitar playing. Paul then tells us about as a gift from the band Pink Floyd. He got to play with Pink Floyd on stage in London Arena. He'd been working with them since they began on Colombia Records. Again Paul's book is called “Gliders Over Hollywood” and it will be available April 15th. Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/34k9n4uk Barnes and Noble -- https://tinyurl.com/mf7hz6fx Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PaulRappaport #GlidersOverHollywood #GibsonGuitar #MoganDavidAndHisWinos #BlueOysterCult #VintageGuitar #PinkFloyd #PerryMargouleff #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

169 - Jason Boland (and The Stragglers) In episode 169 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and band leader Jason Boland. In their conversation Jason talks about his new album “The Last Kings of Babylon” and living Texas and Oklahoma. Jason talks about the gear he used on the album and live and his extensive collection of pedals including a couple Klon's, ODR 1's, Tube Screamer's and more and how he amassed his collection of pedals. Jason tells us about his tour schedule with band dates and solo dates and his pastime of going to see other bands when he's at home with his wife and Jason describes the music scene in Oklahoma. Jason also discusses his opry experience and the drawbacks of owning a tour bus. Finally Jason tells what he is looking for in the pedal world. To find out more about Jason and the Stragglers you can check out their website: thestragglers.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JasonBoland #JasonBolandandtheStragglers #Pedals #LastKingsofBabylon #MartinGuitars #VintageGuitar #Klon #TubeScreamer #ODR1 #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

168 - Nick Maxwell (Shurr Jr) In episode 168 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Nick Maxwell from the band Shurr Jr. in their conversation Nick talks a little bit about his day job, living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and then dives right in to talking about his band “Shurr Jr.” and how the band was formed with Nick's brother Frankie on drums and sister Kelly on bass. Nick discusses the music scenes in Sioux Falls and Omaha, Nebraska. Nick tells us about their album “Red Shelter” and how they went about recording it and how they set up the record company to release it. Nick also explains his late father's role in the band. Nick tells us about his gear including his father's Martin which plays a big role on the album and he goes into great detail on his pedal board. Nick also explains how the band is their families business and what he does for fun in South Dakota. To find out more about the band you can go to their record labels website: maxtraxrecords.com and they are active on the socials as shurrjrband. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #NickMaxwell #ShurrJr #RedShelter #MartinGuitars #VintageGuitar #SiouxFalls #NickFrankieKellyMaxwell #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

167 - William Beckmann In episode 167 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader William Beckmann. In their conversation William tells us about his upbringing in West Texas and what it's like to play at the Grand Ole Opry and what it consists of as far as rehearsal. William talks gear, his Martin D-28 and a Gibson J-45 that tragically is a road casualty as well as a J-200. William also talks about his electric gear. William discusses his new album “Whiskey, Lies and Alibis” and how the process works for recording the album and how the band differs from his touring band. William describes his touring schedule and the special Christmas shows he does. William tells us about his management and agent and how the process of getting that support happened. To find out more about William and to hear his tunes you can go to his website: williambeckmann.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #WilliamBeckmann #GrandOleOpry #WestTexas #MartinGuitars#VintageGuitar #GibsonAcoustic #WhiskyLiesandAlabis #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Reverend Peyton of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn BandThe Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band has delivered energetic performances in 38 countries and 48 states, earning widespread recognition in prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone, Living Blues, and Elmore. They've graced the cover of Vintage Guitar Magazine, topped Billboard's Blues Charts multiple times, and garnered three nominations from the Blues Foundation's esteemed Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Reverend Peyton himself was honored by The Indianapolis Star as one of the "Top 25 Hoosier Musicians of All Time." http://www.makingascene.org

166 - Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepard 166 - Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepard In episode 166 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepard in a quick interview about their new album “Young Fashioned Ways”. In this interview Bobby and Kenny discuss the inspiration for the new album which was Bobby's desire to work with Kenny. Kenny tells us about the authenticity of the album most tracks cut in one take and Kenny tells us about the two electric guitars, two acoustic guitars and the two amps he used on the album. Bobby describes the connection the two have and the other musicians the used on the album. Kenny tells us about the studio in Memphis they recorded the album in and how they came up with the tune choices. Finally Bobby talks about touring at age 91 and Kenny touring with six kids at home and the two discuss their tour plans for this album. You can find out more about the album and the tour at Kenny's website: kennywayneshepherd.net Or Bobby's website: bobbyrushbluesman.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KennyWayneShepard #BobbyRush #YoungFashionedWays #Memphis #BluesLegend #VintageGuitar #VintageGibson #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

165 - A.J. Croce In episode 165 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist, pianist and bandleader A.J. Croce. In their conversation A.J. tells us about his current tour schedule and his new album “Heart of the Eternal” and the personnel on the album. He also talks about the vintage gear he used to record the album. A.J. then tells us about his guitar and amp collection which is impressive. A.J. talks about his shows and how much of his dad's (Jim Croce) he plays vs his own and he takes requests! A.J. talks about growing up with his dad's record collection (his dad passed away when he was two). A.J. discusses moving from keyboard to guitar and his successes after doing that and he also describes losing his sight at age four and how that impacted his musical skills. A.J. talks about how Mae Axton introduced him to Cowboy Jack Clement and how his first session with Cowboy Jack used him to replace Jerry Lee Lewis. A.J. shares the gear he's searching for.. To find out more about A.J. and where he's playing you can go to his website: ajcrocemusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AJCroce #JimCroce #HeartoftheEternal #MartinGuitars #CowboyJack #VintageGuitar #VintageGibson #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

164 - Ray Benson (Asleep At the Wheel) In episode 164 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Ray Benson from Asleep At the Wheel. In their conversation Ray discusses his current tour schedule, his stage gear and his custom jackets he wears on stage. Ray describes the importance of the San Francisco early in the band's career with contemporaries like Dan Hicks, Huey Lewis and Clover and Commander Cody. Ray tells us about his upbringing outside of Philadelphia, PA and how he discovered Western swing music. Ray describes his guitar and steel collection in great detail as well as amps and recording gear he's collected over the years. Ray talks his about his friendships with the Vaughan brothers, Willie Nelson, Huey Lewis and many more. Ray discusses the early days of TNN and his work with Budweiser and his tv show on RFD. Ray tells us about his lack of plans for retirement. To find out more about Ray and Asleep At the Wheel you can go to their website: asleepatthewheel.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RayBenson #AsleepAtTheWheel #CollingsGuitars #MartinGuitars #FenderGuitars #FenderAmps #SamickGuitars #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

163 - Craig Thatcher (Martin Guitars) In episode 163 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist, band leader and Martin Demo Artist Craig Thatcher. In their conversation Craig gives us a quick history lesson on the Lehigh Valley where he's from and where Martin is, Nazareth Pennsylvania. Craig tells us about his band, the Craig Thatcher band and how he juggles the band vs his work traveling the world with Martin. Craig tells us about his music schooling studying with Juilliard professors at the local community college. Craig describes in detail his guitar a throughout the years, his current collection and the guitars that got away… as well as his collection of amps. Craig talks about his early musical experiences seeing Chicago and the Allman brothers while he was a young teenager and his first gig and his first experience in the studio. Craig talks about being a bandleader and the venues and type of gigs they're playing. Craig tells us about his first NAMM experiences pre Martin and post Martin and have the opportunity to play with his heroes as well as some of the biggest stars of the guitar world and he tells us about his tv show on public television “Behind the Guitar”. Craig describes his travels with Martin all over the world and how the Martin guitars he plays are chosen and how they're set up. Craig tells us about his model Martin guitar (which has sold out). https://youtu.be/PMzbEZtdILI?si=-oeEZB9lkSrNdNeQ the 000-11E Craig Thatcher. Finally Craig tells us about his passion for British sports cars. To find out more about Craig you can go to his website: CraigThatcher.com or he's active on Facebook. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #CraigThatcher #CraigThatcherBand #MartinGuitar #MartinGuitars #BehindtheGuitar #Martin000-11E #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

162 - Jamie James In episode 161 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Jamie James. In their conversation Jamie tells us about how his open heart surgery led to his new album “Straight Up” after woodshedding through Covid. Jamie also tells us about the personnel on the album. Jamie takes us through his history: raised in Canada moved to LA via London and formed the Rockabilly band “the Kingbees” after jamming with Bob Seger. Jamie tells us about his gear throughout his life and the guitars that got away. Jamie tells us about a chance meeting with Harry Dean Stanton that led to a musical partnership that in turn led to a musical partnership with Dennis Quaid and his band the Sharks. Jamie describes how he ended up in the reformed version of (the new) Steppenwolf. Jamie also describes how opening for Van Halen early on before their record deal shaped his performance style. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . . . #VintageGuitarMagazine #JamieJames #DennisQuiadandtheSharks #FenderCustomShop #theKingbees #FenderAmps #HarryDeanStanton #FenderCustomShop #StraightUp #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

161 - Ron Pope In episode 161 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist, band leader and record label owner Ron Pope. In their conversation Ron tells us about his different touring iterations and his tour routines. Ron talks about his new album “American Man, American Music” and the personnel on the album and how that differs from his road personnel. Ron talks about how he moved from electric guitar to acoustic and we discuss gear, vintage guitars and modeling amps and Carter's guitars in Nashville. Ron describes the benefits of living in Nashville as a musician. Ron discusses his record label “Brooklyn Basement Records” Ron also talks about teaching himself guitar from listening to Albert King and Steve Cropper records. To find out more about Ron you can go to his website: ronpope.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RonPope #BrooklynBasementRecords #GibsonGuitar #GibsonCustomShop #FenderAmps #MartinGuitars #FenderCustomShop #AmericanManAmericanMusic #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

160 - Josh Vittek In episode 160 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist, manufacturer and PR person Josh Vittek, Josh is a legendary fixture at NAMM, placing artists in booths and running PR for a lot of the companies who's booths we love as well as the press releases for most of the cool manufacturers. He also owns Sheptone which manufactures pickups and is a partner with Doyle of the Misfits in Von Frankenstein Monster Gear which manufactures strings. In our conversation Josh tells us about the clients he's worked with and how he got involved with Sheptone and Doyle Von Frankenstein. He also explains the need for Von Frankenstein strings. Josh describes moving to central Illinois from San Diego and the reason behind that. Josh talks about growing up in San Diego playing, taking apart and putting back together guitars and working for Carvin in a few different facets and all the ups and downs that led to where he is now. Josh talks about the NAMM show and putting artists into booths and some of the crazy stuff that's gone down. Josh also gives us some insight as to what marketing means to instrument manufacturers in the current market. He also talks about the importance or lack there of with having a celebrity attached to your product. Finally Josh tells us about the benefits of restoring a 200 year old home in rural Illinois. For more information on what Josh does you can check out his website: http://vittekpr.com Or for Sheptone pickups: sheptone.com And for Von Frankenstein Monster Gear: vonfrankensteinmonstergear.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JoshVittek #JoshVittekpr #Sheptone #SheptonePickups #VonFrankensteinMonsterGear #NAMMShow #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

159 - Zach Myers (Shinedown) In episode 159 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Zach Myers from Shinedown. In their conversation Zach discusses his love for Buck Owens and his Fender Buck Owens signature Telecaster and Acoustic and his PRS that's Buck Owens themed. Zach tells us about his encounters with Brian Venable from Lucero (episode 100) who's also from Memphis. Zach talks a bit about Shinedowns new album. Zach discusses how he became involved with PRS guitars. Zach tells us about his beginning in Shinedown, starting on bass and eventually moving to guitar… and his hesitation as he was making a lot of money as the guitar tech for 3 Doors Down. Zach walks us through his amp collection which includes two Dumbles. Zach talks about starting guitar at 13 and getting a record deal at the age of 14 then he walks us through his early career and the side projects he's working on now. Zach describes the highlights of his guitar collection and the 10 guitars he wished for as a kid, of which he has 9 and he tells us about the one guitar he's still looking for. He also tells us about his mom's childhood guitar that he recovered in Louisiana. Zach discusses his relationship with Taylor guitars and his new relationship with Martin guitars and the possibility of a Zach Myers signature model. Zach talks about his childhood guitar instructor who's now giving Zach's six year old son guitar lessons. Zach gives his guitar tech Drew Foppe props and discusses how elaborate his Shinedown rig is and the tunings he uses in Shinedown. Zach also touches on his comedy career called “Campfire Astronauts”. To find out more about Zach and Shinedown you can go to their website: shinedown.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #ZachMyers #Shinedown #GibsonGuitar #DrewFoppe #GibsonCustomShop #PRSGuitars #MartinGuitars #FenderCustomShop #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

158 - Willy Vlautin (the Delines) In episode 158 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist, songwriter and novelist Willy Vlautin of the Delines. In their conversation Willy talks about living north of Portland, Oregon and growing up in Reno, Nevada and playing in Cowpunk bands and how his older brother turned him on to the guitar. Willy talks about writing songs at an early age to help him escape the edge of Reno before he became entranced by it. Willy tells the story of stealing his mom's VW to drive to San Francisco to see the bands he loved and then driving back after the show to have his mom's car back by 6:am. Willy talks about his gear, starting with a Gibson Sonex when he was a kid and then Gibson SG's and his father's nylon string Martin all which were hard to find because Willy is left handed. Willy also tells us about his amps, a Milkman. Willy describes his bands, Richmond Fontaine and his current band the Delines both that Willy is the primary songwriter. Finally Willy describes his career as a novelist. To find out more about the Delines you can go to their website: thedelines.com And to find out more about Willy's novels you can go to: willyvlautin.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #WillyVlautin #Rockabilly #CowPunk #theDelines #MilkmanAmps #GibsonGuitar #MartinGuitars #Novelist #RichmondFontaine #CountrySoul #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

157 - Tony Moscal and Brandon Foster from Kepma Guitars In episode 157 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Tony Moscal and Brandon Foster from Kepma Guitars. Kepma guitars is probably the largest guitar company you've never heard of. In our conversation Tony and Brandon tell us how they got involved in the guitar company and their history before that working for St Louis Music and Peavey. Tony and Brandon tell us what makes the Kepma brand stand head and shoulders above the other Chinese brands. Tony and Brandon describe the models and the woods and electronics used on the guitars and the process to get the wood ready for guitar building (they explain the torrefaction process) and the unique functionality of the electronics. Tony and Brandon explain their role in the company and the difficulties of importing guitars from China and their price points from a couple hundred dollars to $2,499 and where to purchase. The two discuss the importance of artist endorsee's and their presence with Nashville songwriters. The two talk about their time at St Louis music and the brands they represented at the time including the Electra MPC Guitar with plug in effects modules. To find out more about Kepma guitars you can go to their website: kepmausa.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #BandonFoster #TonyMoscal #KepmaUSA #KepmaGuitars #AcousticGuitar #Guitar #StLouisMusic #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

156 - Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) In episode 156 “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Phil Manzanera from Roxy Music. In their conversation Phil talks a little bit about where he lives in Sussex in England and his neighbors David Gilmore, Bill Bruford Then he talks guitars, particularly his Gibson Firebird VII and what he was using for amps back in the day and now and the guitar he's still craving. Phil tells us a bit about his book “50 Years of Music” and what he's using for gear for the book tour and where to get the self published book. Phil describes growing up in Havana Cuba during the revolution… and learning the guitar amongst the chaos. He also describes living in Hawaii just as it became a state and how that inspired a song “Hula Kula” for Roxy Music. Phil describes playing through a Hiwatt amp while Brian Ferry was singing in Roxy Music. Phil tells us about how he ended up in England and how he befriended David Gilmore and he disspells the rumors that he joined Roxy Music initially as a guitar tech. Phil describes being ahead of his time or at least being the cutting edge of fashion and musical trends and how everyone from Roxy Music at this advanced age are still making music and he describes what being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame means to him and the band. And finally Phil tells about still playing nylon string guitar mostly to his grandchildren. You can find out all you want about Phil, his music and his book at his website: manzanera.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PhilManzanera #RoxyMusic #GibsonGuitar #CubanRevolution #GibsonCustomShop #SparkAmp #RockandRollHallofFame #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

155 - Brian Ranks (Collecting Loud History) 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

154 - Peter Margolis (Collecting Loud History) 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

In Episode 7 of "Buy That Guitar," presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by Peter Kohman of Retrofret Guitars. They discuss the history of electric guitars. Most people view the history of electric guitars by looking backward from 1969. Ram and Peter look at it from 1928 onward. A lot happened before Leo Fender built the Broadcaster. Links: https://www.retrofret.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have. Like, comment, and share this podcast!

153 - Paul Pigat 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

152 - Brad Kahabka (Ohana Ukulele Custom Shop Builder) 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

151 - Paul Thorn 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 . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

150 - John McCutcheon 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 . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

149 - Sean Thompson 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 . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

148 - Steve Wyreman and Evanne Barcenas 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 . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

147 - Peter Holsapple (the db's, REM, Hootie and the Blowfish) 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

146 Mike Clark - Final Gravity 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Former guitarist for Canadian Music Hall of Fame recording artist “The Guess Who” (2021-2024) - Michael's pedigree also includes many years as lead guitarist and musical director with original Foreigner vocalist and solo artist Lou Gramm, guitarist with multi-platinum artist Mark Slaughter, as well as both RockStar counselor and Music Director of the prestigious Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp organization. In addition to playing venues around the world with these icons, he has performed with many industry greats, most notably Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake), Paul Stanley (KISS), Gene Cornish (The Rascals), Buddy Guy, Carmine and Vinny Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Black Sabbath), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean) and original Foreigner drummer Dennis Elliott. He also shared the stage with legendary Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers and former Heart guitarist Howard Leese at the “Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice” show, which was broadcast worldwide on ABC-TV and On Demand. Michael has also been the focus of articles in Guitar World, Guitar One and Vintage Guitar Magazine, as well as a featured guest on several podcasts including Guitar Player Magazine‘s “No Guitar Is Safe” hosted by GP's Jude Gold. With The Guess Who, he  has recorded and released their latest full length album “Plein D'Amour” with eight music videos (one for each track) to coincide!  In late 2024 Michael was invited back to the “Lou Gramm All Stars” to complete this year's tour, after Lou's long overdue induction to the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Foreigner.  Michael is also a member of Rizz & The Believerz which includes current and former members of Tesla (Troy Luccketta), Whitesnake (Michael Devin), and Lynyrd Skynyrd (Peter Keys). Rizz has released the 2024 EP “Everyday People” which Michael played guitar on and has appeared live with as well as WSMV's “Today In Nashville” showcase.   Some Things That Came Up: -3:30 Michael and Rich met at The Saban Theater in 2016  -4:20 Michael moves his family to Nashville in July of 2020 -5:00 Rochester, NY…home of Steve Gadd, Lou Gramm, Chuck Mangione…and…Chicken           French! -6:00 Rich still owes Michael Tupperware -8:45 Keith Urban playing at the Nashville airport? -12:45 Conspiratorial Minded? Alex Jones? Drones? Flat Earth? Did we land on the moon? -16:45 The masks -17:45 The Masons -18:45 Playing music with Lou Gramm. Michael also backed up Paul Rodgers when Lou Gramm was direct support for Bad Company -21:45 Lou Gramm played drums in the band Black Sheep, before Foreigner  -23:00 Seeing Foreigner with Denny Carmassi on drums.  -23:41 Lou's brain tumor diagnosis in the 90's -25:30 The love of Edward Van Halen  -26:00 Finishing Rick Rubin's book  -30:00 Grease Soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack…then…Van Halen 1 was the life    changer -31:00 Michael started on drums, and then violin and saxophone. Guitar was the last instrument.  -32:00 Neal Schon is #1  -37:50 Counselors at The Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp and then rocking with School of Rock at The Ryman -40:00 The satisfaction of running into ex-students and the discipline we pass on -45:40 Rizz and the Believers project -49:00 The love of Troy Luccketta  -52:00 Michael's tribute band choice is Journey and KISS -53:00 Resurrection's Jim Handley -58:00 Jon England and the Western Swingers  -1:00:00 Michael is a Carrie Underwood fan!  -1:07:20 Homogenization of Music and the cannibalization of radio talent -1:09:00 The Fave 5    The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. www.itsyourshow.co  

145 - Michael Lockwood 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

VG's "Buy That Guitar" podcast opens its second season with host Ram Tuli joined by Alan Greenwood, founder and publisher of Vintage Guitar. They discuss the magazine's history, the Price Guide, and the current state of the vintage market. Links: https://www.vintageguitar.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have. Like, comment, and share this podcast!

144 - Ed Sweeney 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

143 - Phil X 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

142 - Keith Urban 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

141 - Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal 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 . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

140 - Iain Matthews 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

139 - Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult) 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

138 - Brady Stablein (Brother Elsey) 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Interview with Arlen Roth 2024 Arlen Roth is a true guitar legend; part of the list of who he's recorded and toured with contains folks like Simon & Garfunkel (together and individually), John Prine, Phoebe Snow, Bob Dylan, Bee Gees, Don McLean, Levon Helm, Ry Cooder, Duane Eddy, Danny Gatton, Janis Ian, Dusty Springfield, John Sebastian, Johnny Winter and countless more. He also appeared with Ramblin' Jack Elliot and Patti Smith in the Martin Scorcese Rolling Thunder film, created the guitar parts and was consultant and teacher to Ralph Macchio for the legendary blues film, Crossroads. In 2016, he wrote and performed an acoustic guitar piece with Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom, Jr. of Hamilton for ESPN. Arlen was voted in the Top 100 most Influential guitarists of all time by Vintage Guitar Magazine and top 50 all-time acoustic guitarists by Gibson.com. Now, on Arlen Roth's 20th solo album and his fifth all-acoustic offering, he's bringing rootsy acoustic music to new heights on Playing Out the String, set for release September 27 and distributed by MVD. The new album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Salzman, who also contributes keyboards to the mix.  Arlen's previous album, Super Soul Session, with bass legend Jerry Jemmott, sat atop the Blues and Soul charts for 22 straight weeks, and was in the Top 5 for 55 straight weeks this past year. Arlen has also been at the forefront of guitar and music education, with 10 best-selling books, and he was the first-ever to offer video instruction with the giants of the music industry through his “Hot Licks” company, which he started in 1979, and has had millions of students worldwide. His column for Guitar Player magazine was voted #1 by the largest margin of readers from 1982 to 1992, and was also turned into a best-selling book, Hot Guitar. On Playing Out the String,  this all-acoustic, mostly solo album is very personal to Arlen and is really like getting an up-close "at home" concert in your living room. On it, he paints with broad strokes across several genres of music he loves. From "Old Timey" Norman Blake material to country blues from Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee and Tampa Red; he even makes you feel at home with Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'" and gives his 12-string guitar a workout on the archetypical, "Walk Right In." https://www.arlenroth.com  

137 - Chris Ballew (the Presidents of the United States of America) 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

136 - Roger Street Friedman 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 . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link