226 - Kelly Ogden (the Dollyrots) In episode 226 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Kelly Ogden, bassist and singer with the Dollyrots. In their conversation Kelly talks about drummers and the band’s tour schedule. Kelly discusses the bands core, herself and husband Luis and tells us about the two managing of them the band and Kelly talks about her side gig as a DJ on Little Steven’s Underground Garage on Sirius XM channel 21. Kelly tells us about her and the band’s musical history, her starting on guitar and moving to bass early on as they moved from Florida to California. Kelly talks about her bass of choice the Gibson Thunderbird and her evolution to that model bass and she discusses her amps both on the road and at home. Kelly describes some of the business of the band and talks about the importance of merch. Kelly talks about the musicians that inspired her early on, the Breeders, the Cramps and the ones that inspired her vocally. To find out more about Kelly you can go to the Dollyrots website: dollyrots.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KellyOgden #theDollyrots #Dollyrots #LittleStevensUndergroundGarage #GibsonCustomShop #JamesPatrickRegan #Bass #theDeadlies #bassguitar #GibsonThunderbird #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

225 - Jared James Nichols In episode 225 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Jared James Nichols (for the second time, the first time was in 2019 for episode 8). In their conversation Jared talks about moving to Nashville and being a father and his new single on Frontiers records called “Ghost” Jared tells us about his Nashville lifestyle and his tour schedule including his upcoming tour of Europe and he talks about his band he also discusses how he ended up supporting Michael Schenker and Joe Perry. Jared describes his new Gibson Futura guitar with a crazy almost Explorer style body and Jared tells us about his guitar and gear collection and his relationship with Gibson. Jared discusses why he joined teams with frontiers records and why he didn’t start his own independent label. Jared talks about his work out schedule and how he got started with exercise. Jared tells us about jamming around town in Nashville and songwriting sessions he’s involved in. Jared tells us about where he goes for repairs: Gibson, Matt Knowles and the Blackstar people for amps. Finally, Jared tells us about his love of cars and wrenching on cars… and his Chevy Nova and… Buckethead. To find out more about Jared you can go to his website: jaredjamesnichols.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JaredJamesNichols #JJN #GibsonCustomShop #BlackstarAmps #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonFutura #theDeadlies #Ghost #Nashville #BucketHead #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

224 - Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick, Solo) In episode 224 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Robin Taylor Zander who is Cheap Trick’s “Secret Weapon” and has his second solo album out. In their conversation Robin talks about his hometown of Clearwater, Florida and he talks about his current projects: producing and songwriting and performing with Cheap Trick, his dad’s band. Robin talks about his musical upbringing at Florida state and with his dad’s band. Robin tells us about his solo dates, when he decides to use a band versus playing solo and the venues he’s playing. Robin describes the instruments he’s playing solo, guitar, pedal steel, bass and the instruments he played in Cheap Trick singing, guitar, bass and even drums subbing for everyone except his dad. Robin discusses Jack Douglas and Jay Messina’s production help throughout his career including Jack signing Robin to his record label. Robin talks gear and collecting gear. To find out more about RTZ you can go to his website: robintaylorzander.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RobinTaylorZander #RTZ #CheapTrick #VoxAmps #Gibson #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #JackDouglas #Rickenbacker #JayMessina #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

223 - Matt Piucci (Rain Parade) In episode 223 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Matt Piucci from the band “Rain Parade” In their conversation Matt tells us about his Gretsch Tennessean that he’s used for over 40 years. Matt tells us about moving from upstate New York to Chicago and going to school in Minnesota and living in Oakland for the past 40 years and being a fan of the Oakland (soon to be Las Vegas) A’s. Matt talks about his side career as a forensic DNA analyst and the small connection that led to his music world. Matt tells us about getting signed by Enigma records in the 80’s and his bands Rain Parade’s successes. Matt discusses his musical upbringing having older brothers that would take him to shows in Chicago and his love of the Byrds. Matt takes us through how he ended up in LA becoming friends with what would become members of the Bangles and Green on Red and the rest of the Paisley scene that Rain Parade was apart of. Matt describes the band’s adventures in the SF Bay Area and how the band ended up based there since its reformation. Matt tells us about his encounters with Country Joe and Neil Young’s band, Crazy Horse. Matt discusses his other gear apart from his Gretsch that he’s used throughout the years and the one that got away. Matt tells us where he gets his gear repaired. Matt discusses what the bands up too… recordings for record store day and shows in the future and he reflects on the band’s successes. To find out more about Matt you can go to his website: rainparadeofficial.com or the bands bandcamp: rainparade.bandcamp.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MattPiucci #RainParade #GretschGuitars #GretschTennessean #JamesPatrickRegan #PaisleyMusicScene #theDeadlies #OaklandAs #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

222 - Steve Wynn (the Dream Syndicate, the Baseball Project) In episode 222 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Steve Wynn from the Dream Syndicate and the Baseball Project as well as solo. In their conversation Steve tells us about his current tour schedule and living in Queens, NY for the past 30 years and Steve tells us about his adventures in NYC in the 80’s. Steve talks about his childhood and growing up musically in LA buying sheet music at the neighborhood music store. Steve describes his alternate passion early on as a sports writer and going to UC Davis where he met Kendra Smith the eventual bass player for the Dream Syndicate. Steve takes through the guitars he’s used throughout the years and what he’s using now on stage mostly Fenders and an Epiphone Riviera and his struggles with the Jazzmaster and the lack of needing an amp when touring and he describes his pedal chain including a signature pedal made by Ruess. Steve describes why the Dream Syndicate had a limited presence on MTV yet a big European following. To find out more about Steve you can go to his website: stevewynn.net which will also take you to the Dream Syndicate website. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #SteveWynn #theDreamSyndicate #theBaseballProject #JamesPatrickRegan #EpiphoneRiviera #GibsonCustomShop #FenderJazzmaster #RuessPedals #theDeadlies #UCDavis #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

221 - Brian Ray (Paul McCartney, Etta James, the Earls of Babylon) In episode 221 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist?bassist and singer Brian Ray. In their conversation Brian tells us about his current tour with Paul McCartney and his Gibson models as well as his vintage yet eclectic guitar collection, guitars with special features and odd colors. Brian talks about his friend Steve Conte and their project “Earls of Babylon” and the resulting EP. Brian discusses his love for Garage Rock and gives us a quick history. Brian takes us through his musical and childhood journey in LA traveling with his sister who was in a band and preforming throughout the area and himself performing at the Troubadour at the age of 15. Brian discusses starting on drums and his red sparkle Rogers kit and his first real guitar a telecaster and then a gold top Gibson Les Paul played through an Ampeg V4. Brian describes his career highlights, playing guitar for Bobby Pickett (the Monster Mash), Etta James, Rita Coolidge, Johnny Halliday and of course Paul McCartney and writing songs for Smokey Robinson. Brian talks about his touring gear throughout the years including what he’s currently using and the techs he uses to keep his gear up. Finally Brian tells us about his hot rod and his love of car shows. To find out more about Brian you can go to his website: brianray.com and you can find the “Earl’s of Babylon” wherever you stream music. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #BrianRay #theEarlsofBabylon #SteveConte #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonSG #GibsonCustomShop #PaulMcCartney #EttaJames #theDeadlies #JohnnyHalliday #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

220 - Rosie Flores In episode 220 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist/icon Rosie Flores. They spoke at Duboce Park Cafe, a couple days before her performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival, sorry about the noise. In their conversation Rosie tells us about her band in the ‘80’s and her performances recently at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and how that led to her supporting Robert Plant for a tour this winter. Rosie describes her childhood and her musical education learning from her older brother in San Diego starting a band and opening for Creedence Clearwater and the Turtles by the time she was 18. Rosie takes us through her move to LA and her history at the Palomino club where she ran into and became friends with James Intveld, Dwight Yoakam, Albert Lee, John Jorgensen, Dale Watson, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale and a encounter with Jeff Beck. Rosie discusses her guitars and amps throughout the years Fenders, Gibson’s, Vox’s, Trussart and now a Ibanez. Rosie talks about her new album Rosie Flores & The Talismen “Impossible Frontiers” which will be available on vinyl. Rosie tells us about her Jazz standards band who played her 75th birthday party at the Baked Potato in LA. Rosie talks about her contemporaries in other genres, Suzi Quatro and Joan Jett. Rosie tells us about her guitar wish list and a Spanish language album she’s working on now with Steve Berlin from Los Lobos. Finally Rosie talks about still rocking at 75 and retirement or lack of it. To find out more about Rosie you can go to her website: rosieflores.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RosieFlores #RosieFloresandtheTalismen #ImpossibleFrontiers #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderCustomShop #RobertPlant #VoxGuitars #IbanezGuitars #JamesTrussartGuitars #theDeadlies #HardlyStrictlyBluegrassFestival #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

219 - Reg Smithies and Stephen Rice (the Chameleons) In episode 219 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Reg and Stephen from the UK band the Chameleons who happened to be driving to a gig in Roseville, CA. In their conversation the two discuss their current tour and their tour of Europe when they’re done here and Reg’s dislike of European winters. Reg and Stephen take us through the Chameleons new album “Arctic Moon” Stephen and Reg take us through the gear on the album and the gear they use on tour and the difficulties of shipping gear from the UK to Europe and to the U.S. Reg talks about his lack of gear at home and Stephen describes his guitar collection at home. The two briefly discuss how the band came back together with Stephen playing guitar after original co-guitarist Dave Fielding left the band. To find out more about Reg, Stephen and the Chameleons you can go to their website: chameleonsband.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #thechameleons #RegSithies #StephenRice #JamesPatrickRegan #ArcticMoon #Chameleons #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #MicroFretsGuitar #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

218 -Cory Marks in episode 218 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Canadian singer and guitarist Cory Marks. In their conversation Cory talks about his home in upper Ontario and his 3 and half hour drive to Toronto. Cory tells us about his career path as a singer after growing up playing hockey and going to the Royal Academy to become a fighter pilot. Cory describes starting on drums and moving to guitar playing clubs at a young age and he tells us about his love of hard rock and his love of country which is apparent on his new album “Sorry For Nothing Volume 2” produced by Kevin Churko Cory tells us about his guitars: Stonebridge acoustic and a Gretsch and Godin electrics through an strymon iridium pedal. Cory describes having both a U.S. and a Canadian based band and his tour schedule including coming up supporting Sevendust just him and an acoustic guitar. Finally Cory talks about getting engaged his love of flying and hockey and his love of fellow Canadian Brian Adams. To find out more about Cory you can go to his website: CoryMarks.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #CoryMarks #SorryforNothing #StonebridgeAcousticGuitars #JamesPatrickRegan #GretschGuitars #BrianAdams #KevinChurko #GodinGuitars #theDeadlies #Ontario#haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #Toronto #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

217 - Forrest Day, Benjamin Andrews In episode 217 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Forrest Day singer, sax player and guitarist and Benjamin Andrews guitarist of the Forrest Day band and Benjamin is also guitarist in the band Con Brio. In our conversation at the Blue Note in Napa the two discuss their new gear day, Benjamin’s new whammy pedal and Forrest’s new sax mic with a mute switch. Forrest talks about growing up in the east bay of the San Francisco Bay Area and Benjamin talks about growing up in Southern California and further up in Northern California and the two talk about their experiences playing the Blue Note and playing BottleRock. The two discuss their musical education Benjamin at Berklee in Boston and Forrest at a music shop and high school in the east bay. The two tell us how their paths crossed post COVID and how they could make music. Forrest takes us through a song of his (“Sleepwalk”) that went viral during COVID. Both guys describe their personal studios and how they utilize them. Forrest talks about his tour strategy and their manager Tom Hoppa and his songwriting strategies. Finally the two talk about the bands new album “Right On Time”.. To find out more about Forrest and Benjamin you can go to Forrest’s band website: forrestday.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #ForrestDay #BenjaminAndrews #ForrestDayBand #JamesPatrickRegan #ConBrio #RightOnTime #theDeadlies #GibsonGuitar #BerkleeSchoolofMusic #TomHoppa #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

216 - Jack Schneider (Vince Gill, Solo) In episode 216 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Jack Schneider who’s just released a solo album “Streets of September” and plays with Vince Gill. In our conversation Jack tells us about his time in college at NYU at the Clive Davis school of music and his connection to New York City. Jack talks about his time in Georgia and high school class that ultimately led him to meet and develop a friendship with George Gruhn… who eventually gave Jack a job documenting a guitar collection that most of which ended up at Belmont University. Jack describes how George Gruhn introduced him to Vince Gill and how that led to a friendship, a job as guitar tech which in turn led to Jack’s gig playing acoustic guitar in Vince’s band. Jack talks about his personal guitar collection which includes a lot of vintage guitars including a ‘52 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top and ‘52 Gibson Southern Jumbo. Jack takes us through his recordings and recent album “Streets of September” as well as his session work and production of others. Jack tells us about his upcoming tour opening for Tommy Emmanuel and potential tours after that. To find out more about Jack you can go to his website: jackschneidermusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JackSchneider #VinceGill #StreetsofSeptember #JamesPatrickRegan #GeorgeGruhn #theDeadlies #GruhnsGuitars #GibsonGuitar #CliveDavis #TomBukovac #NYU #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

215 - Kolton Moore In episode 215 of“Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter/bandleader Kolton Moore as he drives through Texas. In their conversation Kolton tells us about his tour schedule throughout the country and the cost of traveling in a bus with a full band and when they have an opportunity to get off the bus. Kolton describes taking time away from music from 2014 to 2018 to start an international hunting outfit. Kolton discusses his musical upbringing and his different guitars Collins, Fender, Martin and Gibson and a 1962 Harmony that’s his beater guitar and he talks a bit about Baxendale Conversions out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kolton tells us about his band which he started in 2011 what led him to hang up the band in 2014 and what brought him back in 2018 and he talks about his new album “A Place That I Call Home”. Finally Kolton talks about his pedal chain both acoustic and electric and his amps. To find out more about Kolton you can go to his website: koltonmoore.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KoltonMoore #KoltonMooreandtgeCleverFew #APlaceThatICallHome #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderCustomShop #theDeadlies #GibsonGuitar #BaxendaleConversions #MartinGuitar #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #CollinsGuitars #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

214 - Tyler Chiarelli (Ghost Hounds, Florida Georgia Line, Session Guitarist) In episode 214 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist (and drummer) Tyler Chiarelli who’s currently in the band Ghost Hounds, formerly of Florida Georgia Line and who has been an active session guitarist for a number of years. In their conversation Tyler tells us about his guitars including a guitar his father who is also a guitarist gave him and some Gibson Murphy Lab guitars and a very special Strat, He also tells us about his Two Rock amps. Tyler tells us about his musical journey from Kansas City to Nashville and back to Kansas City and from drums to guitar and then from band leader to session man and then a little of both. Tyler describes his work with Florida Georgia Line and his move to session musician just before Covid. Tyler discusses the magic of music in Kansas and his group of friends including Danielle Nicole (episode 209) Tyler talks about where he got his recording education Missouri Western State University and Tyler discusses his mentors including Tom Bukovac and EBO (Eric Borash). Tyler takes us through his inclusion in the band Ghost Hounds which began with a sketch amp deal and he talks about the shows the band has done opening for The Rolling Stones and Guns and Roses and the albums the band is working on including “Almost Home” which is out now. Tyler describes his pedal chain and the digital gear he was using with FGL. Finally Tyler tells us about his free time raising kids and playing at his father’s blues jam in Kansas City. To find out more about Tyler you can go to the Ghost Hounds website: ghosthounds.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #TylerChiarelli #GhostHounds #AlmostHome #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderCustomShop #theDeadlies #FGL #GibsonGuitar #GibsonMurphyLab #TomBukovac #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #FloridaGeorgiaLine #kansascity #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

213 - Maia Sharp In episode 213 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Maia Sharp. In their conversation Maia talks about her current tour which started in LA where she grew up and she speaks about her new album "Tomboy". Maia talks about her musical journey starting on oboe and moving to sax studying at Cal State Northridge and playing all over the greater LA area. Maia describes how she began playing guitar as a songwriter after she grew frustrated with piano. Maia talks about her guitar a Gibson L-00 equipped with the LR Baggs system Maia talks about how a song that she wrote ended up with Cher and how that led to her record deals and how she ended up being her own manager and she discusses her production work for other artists as well as herself. Maia shares some of anxieties of traveling as a solo artist particularly when flying. Maia talks a little bit about her father who has written a lot of notable songs for a lot of notable artists. Finally Maia tells us about her work as an adjunct professor at NYU. To find out more about Maia you can go to her website: maiasharp.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MaiaSharp #Tomboy #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #Gibsonacoustic #NYU #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #SingerSongwriter #lrbaggs #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

212 - Bootsy Collins In episode 212 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bootsy Collins a bassist that needs no introduction! In their conversation Bootsy tells us why he started on bass and his gear when he was starting out provided by his brother Catfish who eventually brought him in to his band the Pacemakers. Bootsy describes how James Brown became aware of the Pacemakers and how he brought them on board getting Bootsy a Fender Jazz bass and two Ampeg SVT’s. Bootsy takes us through when he decided to incorporate pedals into his sound and the pedals he used initially. Bootsy discusses when he began producing albums while working with George Clinton. Bootsy tells us about his bass mentors James Jamerson, Paul McCartney and Larry Graham. Bootsy describes his original “Space Bass” and tells us about the current star bass made by Warwick and he also gives us a quick tour of his most recent amp system from the last time he toured. Bootsy talks about ear protection after a recent surgery which has him sidelined and working only in the studio currently. Bootsy discusses his friend Buckethead whose album he recently produced and who he’s worked with since the ‘90’s. Finally Bootsy takes us through his philanthropic productions and a few of the items you can purchase off his website: Beer, Wine and star straps… and having the NFL pick Bootsy’s tribute to Buckethead for the TV broadcasts. To find out more about Bootsy you can go to his website: bootsycollins.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #Bootsy #BootsyCollins #JamesPatrickRegan #AmpegSVT #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #JamesBrown #CatfishCollins #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #BucketHead #GeorgeClinton #OnThe1#PFunk #FunkBass #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

211 - Henry Paul (the Outlaws, Blackhawk) In episode 211 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer and guitarist with both Outlaws and Blackhawk, Henry Paul. In their conversation Henry discusses how he keeps the two bands material straight often touring with both band on coinciding dates. Henry takes us through his musical upbringing talking about his hero’s early on and gives us insight as to what the music scene was like in Tampa in the ‘60’s and early ’70’s having bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman’s nearby and going to see the Beatles at Shea Stadium. Henry takes us through the formation of the Outlaws and what it was like to be band with a huge hit “Green Grass and High Tides”. Henry talks about his retirement and having his son taking the band over and what it’s like touring in his 70’s with his son in the band. Henry discusses moving to Nashville in 1990 ahead of the masses. Henry describes his guitar travels starting at a young age playing Gibson and Martin’s and eventually getting a white Gibson ES 330 like his hero Richie Furay. Henry also talks about Gurian guitars one of his favorites. Henry tells us a bit about his car collection. Henry finally tells us about his book “the Last Outlaw” that’s available now and why he’s written it. To find out more about Henry you can go to his website: henrypaul.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #HenryPaul #TheOutlaws #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #GibsonES330 #Blackhawk #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #theLastOutlaw #GreenGrassandHighTides #LynyrdSkynyrd #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

210 - John 5 In episode 210 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist John 5. In their conversation John tells us about his new album “Ghost” and his quest for learning and the guitar teachers that mentored him early on. John describes his parents support of his musical endeavors and how watching Hee Haw started his love for Fender telecaster guitars. John discusses his relationship with Ibanez and how that led to his relationship with Fender. John describes growing up in Michigan and how FM radio shaped his musical tastes. John tells us how folks from Warner Bros came to Michigan to woo his parents into letting him move to LA to start doing session work for them before he’d graduated high school. John walks us through the different bands he’s played in: KD Lang, David Lee Roth, Rob Halford, Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie and he discusses his gear through each band and what he’s using now and why he uses off the shelf gear. John describes how Buckethead influenced John’s live show and tells us of his friendship with Buckethead and his love of Eddie Van Halen. John talks a bit about the Motley Crue residency in Las Vegas and his own solo tour with Ritchie Kotzen after that and John talks about a tour in 2026 playing 50 states in 50 days. Finally John describes his love of the horror genre. To find out more about John you can go to his website: john-5.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #John5 #RobZombie #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #MotleyCrue #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #BucketHead #EddieVanHalen #Ghost #MarylinManson #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

209 - Danielle Nicole In episode 209 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with bassist and band leader Danielle Nicole. In their conversation Danielle tells us a little bit about her family, her older brother being left handed just like she is and she tells us about the difficulties of finding gear early on as a lefty bass player and her ability to flip a right handed instrument over and play it. Danielle takes us through her musical education and her choice of bass due to her brothers playing drums and guitar and she tells us about her singing learning from her mother and grandmother. Danielle talks about her early influences: the blues, musicals and fabulous women singers. Danielle describes living and growing up in Kansas City and the blues scene there with her father taking her to clubs early on and starting her band “Trampled Under Foot” with her brothers. Danielle talks us through the stress of singing the national anthem for the Kansas City Royals. Danielle tells us about her band and takes us through her gear. Danielle describes her album that she’s working on now recording it in Kansas City and California and her touring plans for the near future. To find out more about Danielle you can go to her website: daniellenicolemusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #DanielleNicole #DanielleNicoleBand #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderBasses #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #TrampledUnderFoot #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #Lefty #kansascity #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

208 - Andrew Leahey In episode 208 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Andrew Leahey. Andrew not only has his own band but he also plays guitar for Elizabeth Cook amongst others. In their conversation Andrew tells us about his upcoming show in Mexico City which is going to allow him to see Oasis while he’s there. Andrew discusses his new album “Kick|Move|Shake” and the personnel on the album. Andrew describes growing up in Richmond, VA playing fraternity parties and then moving New York to work as a music journalist for Spin magazine and what eventually brought him to Nashville. Andrew takes us through his time in Nashville as a solo artist then backing other artists up and then as a lead guitarist and band leader. Andrew describes what it’s like being a band leader in Nashville losing band members to other bands and what’s like being the guitarist in other bands. Andrew tells us about what it’s like being his own manager and agent and what it’s like being Elizabeth Cook’s guitarist playing some high profile gigs. Andrew takes through his gear and where he gets his gear worked on. Andrew tells us the advice Neal Casale gave him which he still heeds to this day and Andrew gives some advice to young musicians. Finally Andrew tells us how he keeps himself sane… yoga and how that influenced his new album. To find out more about Andrew you can go to his website: andrewleaheymusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AndrewLeahey #ElizabethCook #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT#KickMoveShake #NealCasale #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

207 - Dar Williams In episode 207 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, your host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Dar Williams. In their conversation Dar tells us about her name and starting on clarinet before starting on guitar following her sisters. Dar describes her new album “Hummingbird Highway” and how she went about writing songs for the album. Dar discusses her first guitar and her guitars she plays now, a Collings, a Mahogany Martin and a Huss and Dalton and a Martin Joan Baez that was gifted to Dar by Joan. Dar talks about touring for the new record in 2026 and her speaking and retreat schedule where she teaches songwriting skills and what her touring band looks like. Dar describes her college years studying both religion and theatre and what it was like growing up an hour north of New York City. Dar takes us the process she went through to get a record deal and how she maintains her voice on the road. Finally Dar tells us about what she does during her down time. To find out more about Dar you can go to her website: darwilliams.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #DarWilliams #HummingbirdHighway #JamesPatrickRegan #CollingsGuitars #theDeadlies #HussandDaltonGuitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #JoanBaez #MartinGuitars #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link