Have Guitar Will Travel

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

283 - Midge Ure In episode 283 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Midge Ure. In their conversation Midge discusses his upcoming tour with a full band and his role in the band and he tells us about his gear, Vintage Guitars and Fractal amps on a silent stage. Midge talks about his home in Portugal and how every room is potentially a home studio and he takes us through his childhood in Glasgow, Scotland. Midge describes how music entered his life through pirate radio as a kid and how he got his first guitar and his start in local bands. Midge takes us through his gear throughout the years and his love of technology and he tells us about his time in Thin Lizzy, Slik and how working in a music store led to him almost being a member of the Sex Pistols of which he later was in a band with Glen Matlock called Rich Kids. Midge discusses his band Visage and how that led to Ultravox and eventually his solo career. ...

282 - Cesar Soto (Ministry) In episode 282 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Cesar Soto, guitarist with the band Ministry. In their conversation Cesar discusses Ministry’s latest album “Hate To Go, Take Out Or Delivery” which comes out October 30th and world tour, both of which has been announced as their last and Cesar hints at what he’ll be doing post Ministry. Cesar takes us through living in LA and their current tour schedule which is a lot of fly dates and he describes growing up in El Paso and his musical history. Cesar talks gear both for fly dates and road gigs and what he has at home and he tells us about his relationship with Schecter, which has run its course and his current relationship with Jackson/EVH that is his guitar/amp of choice and he describes his pedals. Cesar discusses his first real band “Pissing Razors” from El Paso that eventually led to him as member of Ministry and the intricacies of le...

281 - 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...

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...

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:...

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...

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...