251 - Ben Brandt

251 - Ben Brandt

In episode 251 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Ben Brandt. In their conversation Ben tells us about his 1962 ES 335 and his recent move to Nashville from Pennsylvania after commuting for a few years. Ben discusses his previous band “Soul Miners Union” and working with guitarist Josh Smith. Ben talks us about his new album “Solid Ground” which will be released March 20th, that was produced by J.D. Simo who also plays on the album. Ben describes learning guitar from his father early on and playing in bands starting at age 10 and moving to drums and bass before returning to guitar. Ben takes us through his gear amps pedals and guitars both on the new album and his live rig. Ben describes his plans for touring in the summer and fall and his love of guitar shows. To find out more about Ben you can go to his website: benjbrandt.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #BenBrandt #JoshSmith #JDSimo #SoulMinersUnion #SolidGround #Nashville #ElderlyInstruments #GibsonGuitar #JamesPatrickRegan #theDeadlies #DRZamps#haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife https://www.patreon.com/cw/HaveGuitarWillTravelPodcast

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