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276 - John Mlynczak President and CEO, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)

276 - John Mlynczak President and CEO, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) In episode 276 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with John Mlynczak who is the President and CEO of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). In their conversation John talks about living in Carlsbad which is the headquarters for NAMM and he tells us a bit about being a licensed sea captain and teaching sailing as a hobby. John takes us through his musical education studying in Virginia and Louisiana as a dual major in both music and education. John describes his role at NAMM and he discusses his former role at Hal Leonard where he worked in musical education and technology. John tells us about some of the challenges that NAMM and the music merchants face during the current economic and political climate regarding trade and tariffs. John discusses the band instrument program in school and how those instruments are delivered. Joh...
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275 - Adam Chaffins

275 - Adam Chaffins In episode 275 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Adam Chaffins. In their conversation Adam talks about his day job as a songwriter and how the songwriter sessions happen. Adam tells us what life is like just outside of Nashville and he describes his home studio and guitar and bass collection. Adam takes us through his performance schedule and discusses playing at the Grand Ole Opry and playing stand up bass for bluegrass bands and session work. Adam talks about his musical upbringing, singing in worship bands in Kentucky and then studying music in college. Finally Adam tells us about his new album “Trailer Trash: Doublewide” and working with Derek Wells and Bryan Sutton. To find out more about Adam you can go to his website: adamchaffins.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AdamChaffins #GibsonGuitar #FenderCustomShop...
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274 - Fantastic Negrito

274 - Fantastic Negrito In episode274 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Fantastic Negrito! In their conversation FN is making his way to the airport for gigs in the southwest after spending two months touring Africa, Asia and Europe. FN speaks about his farm and farming in Oakland and he talks about moving from the Berkshires to Oakland when he was 12 and how that changed his life. FN describes when and how he picked up guitar and how he’s recovered from an accident that left him almost losing his hand and in a coma for three weeks. FN tells us about his band and his gear Gibson’s and Fender’s and he talks a bit about endorsements. FN discusses his guitar hero’s and his new hero’s that his son has turned him on too. Finally FN talks about his new live album and series of concerts with the San Francisco symphony and he tells us about winning NPR’s tiny desk concert at the age of 47. To find out more about Fantast...
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273 - Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill (Blow by Blow - the Jeff Beck Story)

273 - Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill (Blow by Blow - the Jeff Beck Story) In episode 273 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill writers of the book “Blow By Blow - the Jeff Beck Story” and both guitarists in their own right. The two share stories that are in the book such as Jimmy Page’s role in Jeff’s career. The two talk about the collaborations Jeff did late in his career with Rod Stewart and Brian Wilson and early in his career with Elton John and they take is through what became of Jeff’s gear. Chris describes meeting Jeff for the first time at his home and having to scale the wall to get in to speak with him and they talk about his love interest in the states on his early tours, Mary Hughes a star of ‘60’s B movies. Chris discusses Jeff’s car collection and his relationship with hot rod builder Roy Brizio and they also talk about Jeff’s hearing loss. Finally Brad and Chris take us throug...
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272 - Marc Diamond (the Dwarves)

272 - Marc Diamond (the Dwarves) In episode 272 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Marc Diamond guitarist with the Dwarves known as “the Fresh Prince of Darkness”. In their conversation Marc tells us about the trials and tribulations of living in LA and his history with the Dwarves including 26 years with the band and writing and playing on the new record “JENKEM”. Marc discusses growing up in the San Fernando Valley in California and his exposure to music including taking a lesson from Nino DeFranko from the DeFranko family and he tells us about his hero’s Steve Jones, Johnny Thunders and Keith Richards. Marc describes getting signed early on during the end of the hair band era and the disappointments of the record industry at that time. Marc takes us through why he stopped touring and his day job as a teacher and his role in choosing the touring guitarists. Marc describes his gear now and through the years and the...
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271 - Paul Leary (Butthole Surfers, Producer)

271 - Paul Leary (Butthole Surfers, Producer) In episode 271 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Paul Leary guitarist and producer from the Butthole Surfers. In their conversation Paul talks about the documentary on the band and a recent show they did at the screening… and the demise of the Butthole Surfers and his retirement. Paul describes his gear currently and throughout the run of the Butthole Surfers including a Fender Custom Shop Strat made by John Cruz and he takes us through guitars that got away. Paul takes us through growing up in San Antonio and how seeing the Beatles on tv gave him the guitar bug and his guitar education playing in jazz bands. Paul discusses how he and Gibby met in college and how they started the band that eventually became the Butthole Surfers and how the name came about. Paul tells us about being produced by John Paul Jones and himself being the producer for U2, Sublime the Meat Pupp...
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270 - BottleRock 2026: Penelope Road and the New Constellations

270 - BottleRock 2026: Penelope Road and the New Constellations In episode 270 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan is at BottleRock 2026 and speaks with Max and Koan from Penelope Road and then Josh Smith from the New Constellations. With Max and Koan from Penelope Road they discuss the band name and how it came about and they tell us about their Fender Strats and logistics of fly dates and their tour dates (and their favorite hotels). Max and Koan talk about their gear at home: guitars, amps and pedals. Max and Koan tell us about their upcoming tour with Marcus King and their ability to not have to work a day job and they tell us about their releases they have up to now. For more information on Max and Koan and Penelope Road you can check out their website: peneloperoad.com and they’re active on the socials. Next up he speaks with Josh Smith from the New Constellations. He talks about life in Oregon, moving to Portland fro...
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