Have Guitar Will Travel

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 ...

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. Chri...

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 guita...