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290 - Courtland Gray (CEO, Peavey Electronics Corporation)

290 - Courtland Gray (CEO, Peavey Electronics Corporation) In episode 290 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Courtland Gray CEO of Peavey Electronics Corporation. In their conversation Courtland discusses being a radio DJ while he he was living in Telluride, CO and spending the last 25 years living in Meridian, MS, home of Peavey Electronics and growing up in Dallas, TX and going to school at Harvard in Boston. Courtland talks about his stepfather Hartley Peavey and he tells us how he started at Peavey, working in finance and he takes us through the culture shock of working for a musical instrument company and the state of the company when he arrived and the challenges he faces currently. Courtland describes the difficult task of moving some of the manufacturing offshore to stay competitive and he discusses the innovations Peavey has made holding 180+ worldwide patents. Courtland takes us through artist involvement...
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289 - Roger Bartlett (Coral Reefer Band)

289 - Roger Bartlett (Coral Reefer Band) In episode 289 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Roger Bartlett. In their conversation Roger discusses growing up around the south with a father who was a DJ on several top radio stations and having guests at his family home like Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and Elvis and he takes us through when he started playing guitar. Roger talks about playing in bands in high school and playing the Southern Circuit after school while living in Little Rock, AR. Roger takes us through his gear throughout his career including while in the Coral Reefers and he describes how he and Jimmy met and his time in the band. Finally Roger tells us about the Documentary OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: THE FIRST CORAL REEFERS which not only documents Roger’s time in the band but Roger also composed the soundtrack for the film and he tells us about living in New York City and what he’s been doing since h...
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288 - Michael Sinner Flecha aka King Strang (Bridge City Sinners)

288 - Michael Sinner Flecha aka King Strang (Bridge City Sinners) In episode 288 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Michael Sinner Flecha aka King Strang who plays resonator guitar with the Bridge City Sinners. In their conversation Michael takes through the inception of the Bridge City Sinners and his short departure and return. Michael takes us through his musical education and his life as a busker and gives us some insight into where the best places to busk are in Portland, OR. Michael describes life as a dad and what touring is like for the band and he talks about his gear and his relationship with National Resophonic. To find out more about Michael and the Bridge City Sinner’s you can go to their website: bridgecitysinners.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KingStrang #MichaelSinnerFlecha #BridgeCitySinners #NationalResophonic #resonatorguitars #Dob...
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287 - Gary Waldman (Neal Casal)

287 - Gary Waldman (Neal Casal) In episode 287 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Instrumentalist/Manager Gary Waldman about a release from his friend and client Neal Casal who passed away in 2019. The album is recordings Neal made early in his career called “Book of Stories (Home Recordings 1998-2003). In our conversation Gary discusses his current life in Woodstock, NY and he takes us through his and Neal’s childhood homes in New Jersey. Gary takes us through how the recordings were found and the mixing process with Jim Scott and Jeff Hill and the chance for additional tracks to be released later. Gary describes how he and Neal met and Eddie Trunk’s role in their friendship and Gary’s employment at Megaforce records. Gary gives us a quick run through of Neal’s career, playing in local bands, joining Blackfoot, Neal’s solo career and working with Ryan Adams and Chris Robinson (of the Black Crowes) and he talks abo...
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286 - Michael Lee (and the Wartime Limousine)

286 - Michael Lee (and the Wartime Limousine) In episode 286 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer and guitarist Michael Lee who performs as Michael Lee and the Wartime Limousine. In their conversation Michael tells us about the name “the Wartime Limousine” and how it came about and he tells us about his blues background. Michael discusses his tour schedule both in Texas where Michael is from and beyond which he is planning for the spring. Michael describes his new self titled album that will be released in October 30th and the personnel and production of the album. Michael talks about his Americanafest experience in Nashville earlier this month and he takes us through the music scene in Fort Worth. Michael takes us through his musical history with his time on “the Voice” and then as a member of the “B.B. King Blues Band” and he discusses his gear. And finally Michael tells us his passion for golf. To find out...
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285 - Matt and Christina Eskew (the Hellflowers)

285 - Matt and Christina Eskew (the Hellflowers) In episode 285 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Matt and Christina Eskew, “the Hellflowers”. In their conversation the two tell us a few recent gigs they had and their upcoming gigs as well. The two take us through their gear at home and what they use when they’re on the road they also tell us about the different members they use when they’re recording and playing shows around the world. Christina describes how the two of them met and how the band started and the two take us through their upcoming album “Haunted” due early next year and their previous albums. There are singles from “Haunted” out now. The two discuss the importance of releasing albums on vinyl, merch and artwork. Finally the two talk a little bit about their day jobs and what they do outside of music. To find out more about the Hellflowers you can go to their website: thehellflowers.com Please su...
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284 - Paul Hammond (Get the Led Out)

284 - Paul Hammond (Get the Led Out) In episode 284 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Paul Hammond from the revered Led Zeppelin tribute band “Get the Led Out”. In their conversation Paul talks about growing up outside of Philadelphia learning guitar at early age from his father who built guitars and amps as a hobby. Paul takes us through meeting Paul Sinclair, lead vocals for Get the Led Out, to work in his original band “Sinclair” in the late ‘80’s and the ups and downs as well as how the slowly morphed into their Led Zeppelin tribute. Paul tells us what sets them apart from the other Led Zeppelin tributes in that they don’t dress the part so much as they play the songs as they were recorded as a tribute to the recordings playing up 130 shows a year. Paul discusses how the Get the Led Out gig set him up to justify his guitar collection and he walks us through the 2+ guitar boats he takes and the road a...
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