242 - Axel Ellis (the Runarounds, Ax and the Hatchetmen)

242 - Axel Ellis (the Runarounds, Ax and the Hatchetmen)

In episode 242 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Axel Ellis guitarist for the band/Amazon Prime Show “the Runarounds” and his band “Ax and the Hatchetmen”. In their conversation Axel gives us a little history of the band, a band that was cast for the Amazon show. Initially auditioning with his whole band for what they thought was a guest spot on an established show. Axel takes us through his musical history growing up in the suburbs of Chicago with parents that loved music and initially studying flamenco guitar before moving on to jazz and then rock. Axel describes how the show’s characters mirrors his own start in music. Axel tells us about the benefits of being on a tv show, not just the fame and money, but the sponsorships from gear companies. Axel talks about his gear both for the Runarounds tv show, the bands tour that he’s on now and for his other band “Ax and the Hatchetmen” Axel discusses the logistics for the band as far as being spread apart around the country for songwriting and rehearsals. Axel gives us his thoughts on his future of his band, the Runarounds band and the tv show’s potential second season. To find out more about Axel you can go to his band website: axandthehatchetmen.com or the website for the Runarounds: therunarounds.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AxelEllis #theRunarounds #AmazonPrimetheRunarounds #AxandtheHatchetmen #GretschGuitars #WhiteFalcon #SuproAmps #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife

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