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212 - Bootsy Collins

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 tim...
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211 - Henry Paul (the Outlaws, Blackhawk)

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...
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210 - John 5

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 ...
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209 - Danielle Nicole

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 ...
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208 - Andrew Leahey

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 i...
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207 - Dar Williams

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 abo...
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206 - Zac Schulze (Zac Schulze Gang)

206 - Zac Schulze (Zac Schulze Gang) In episode 206 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Zac Schulze from his band “the Zac Schulze Gang”. In their conversation Zac tells us about how he got interested in guitar after his brother Ben started playing drums, his brother is also a member of the “gang”. Zac tells us about his influences early on and now and his opportunity to see them play live. Zac gives us a glimpse into what touring in Europe is like living in the UK and playing in Belgium, France, Germany etc… Zac takes us through his gear on the road and the gear he’s collected guitar trading on Facebook Marketplace. Zac tells us about his favorite music shop local to him and in London and tells us about his tour driver who’s Zac’s guitar tech. Zac tells us about his album “Straight To It” and the gear he used on album. Finally Zac talks about plans to tour the US and his favorite beer. To find out...
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