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181 - Stine (the Cocktail Slippers)

181 - Stine (the Cocktail Slippers) In episode 181 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Stine (pronounced “stina” as is “Christina”) Guitarist and founder of the all-girl band from Norway, “the Cocktail Slippers”. In their conversation Stine takes us through how she met Little Steven and how the Cocktail Slippers became the first band signed to his label “Wicked Cool Records” and she tells us about the Cocktail Slippers new album “Joyride” Stine talks about her gear and tells about her love for Gibson’s she also talks about what music stores are like in Norway. Stine takes us through growing up in Denmark and her guitar hero’s when she started and she also describes starting on drums. Stine discusses the inception of the band with her and Astrid who plays bass and she talks about touring and the hassles of work visas in different countries and the subsidies for the arts in Norway. Finally Stine describes playing in t...
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280 - Danielle Nicole (Part 2)

280 - Danielle Nicole (Part 2) In episode 280 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/bassist and bandleader Danielle Nicole for the second time. Their first conversation was in episode 209 In their recent conversation Danielle takes us through her homelife in Kansas City as a wife (to her guitarist husband) and a mother and her very busy tour schedule. Danielle takes us the her new album “Fireflies”and the personnel and the writing and recording process. Danielle speaks about guesting on other bands shows and albums. Danielle describes her current gear situation both here and when in Europe and her husband Brandon’s gear. Danielle discusses the benefits and drawbacks of touring in Europe and she talks about their tour vehicle at home and hotel of choice. Finally Danielle tells us about the music scene in Kansas City and what she does outside of music as a mom. To find out more about Danielle you can go to her w...
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279 - Paula Fong

279 - Paula Fong In episode 279 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Paula Fong. In their conversation Paula talks about an Americana church in Southern California that she is the musical director for and she takes us through her musical background and when she started playing guitar. Paula describes her gear and a guitar that was gifted to her. Paula discusses her new album “A Bird On the Wing” that will be released October 2nd and a few singles that are already released. Finally Paula tells us about her passions outside of music, gardening and mountain biking. To find out more about Paula Fong you can go to her website: paulafong.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PaulaFong #GibsonGuitar #AmericanaChurch #MartinGuitars #ABirdOntheWing #AmericanaChurch #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife https:...
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278 - Jake Karlik and Ian McGuire (Jake Karlik Band)

278 - Jake Karlik and Ian McGuire (Jake Karlik Band) In episode 277 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Jake Karlik and Ian McGuire from the Jake Karlik Band. In their conversation the two take us through the first band name “Jake Karlik and the Idols” and the the current “Jake Karlik Band” and Ian tells us when he met Jake and they both tell us about living in Tulsa. The two talk about the bar scene in Tulsa and their residency at Maggie’s in Tulsa and Jake discusses his day job as an account manager for a chemical company. The two both tell us about their musical history and education and they take through their gear from the beginning through now. They talk about their label experiences currently on Horton Records and they describe being self managed and their single “the Mountain” from their self titled debut album. Finally the two tell us about their favorite guitar store and what they do for fun. To find out m...
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277 - Bruce Cockburn

277 - Bruce Cockburn In episode 277 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, hostJames Patrick Regan with Singer/Songwriter Bruce Cockburn. In their conversation Bruce describes his time studying at Berklee School of music and his interactions with guitar instructor William Leavitt and his contemporaries in his class: John Abercrombie, Dave Mott, Pat and Joe LaBarbor. Bruce discusses growing up in Toronto and his parents influence on his musical passion and his love of Scotty Moore and Mississippi John Hurt. Bruce talks about gear throughout his career Harmony’s, Gibson’s, early on and more recently Larrivee, Collings and Dobro’s. Bruce takes us through his tour plans and shows supporting Judy Collins and the logistics of touring with acoustic guitars. Bruce tells us about using alternate tunings and a few of his favorites and he talks about getting older and playing guitar. Finally Bruce describes his new album out on October 16th “For the Blood of Others”...
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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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