Have Guitar Will Travel

135 - Elgin Park (Michael Andrews) the Greyboy Allstars In episode 135 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Elgin Park (aka Michael Andrews) guitarist with the Greyboy Allstars, he’s also a producer, television and film score composer. In their conversation Elgin covers what the Greyboy Allstars music is and describes a couple new releases in the works. Elgin tells us about the formation of the Greyboy Allstars as a band behind DJ Greyboy and his beginnings as a guitarist. Elgin describes his first guitars a Harmony Rocket and his local music store Freedom Music in downtown San Diego where he bought a ‘58 sunburst Fender Music Master and then a Gibson SG jr and describes his amp a Fender Harvard tweed that his sister’s boyfriend left at the family’s home. Elgin also describes his current guitars that he uses with the Greyboy Allstars, a mid 60’s Gibson ES 175 that he got from a show guitarist in Las Vegas and an earl...

134 - Reed Caldwell (Songbirds Foundation) In episode 134 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and executive director of the Songbirds Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Reed Caldwell. In their conversation Reed tells us about the foundation how began as a museum and a foundation for bringing guitar into schools and how the focus changed to mostly the foundation teaching guitar in schools in eight states. Reed tells of the guitars they currently have on display: Joe Maphis’s guitar, one of Chuck Berry’s guitars and a guitar owned and played by Dolly Parton. Reed tells about the building the foundation owns which includes a performance space, a studio as well as the displayed guitars. Reed takes us through some of the foundations programs such as the Right To Rock program which team’s students with songwriters who teach the fundamentals of songwriting and then after writing a song the students get to hear ...

133 - Luis Carlos Maldonado part 2 In episode 133 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks again with guitarist, bassist and vocalist Luis Carlos Maldonado who’s in Foreigner. In their conversation Luis tells us about his current tour schedule and a special stop where he played with both Foreigner and his former employer John Waite. Luis describes how he prepared for the Foreigner gig… which is very impressive and how his influences coming up helped him with the gig. Luis expands on his musical education growing up and his early session work. Luis takes us through his career highlights with Lisa Marie Presley, John Waite, Train and Foreigner Luis dives deep into his gear, Gibson’s and Marshall’s and where he gets things serviced and where he goes when it’s time to thin the herd. Luis tells us about a potential solo album and the role a tascam portastudio plays in making that solo album. . To find out more about Luis, he’s activ...

132 - Slaw In episode 132 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! host James Patrick Regan speaks with country newcomer Slaw. In their conversation they cover: Slaws upcoming album that will be released November 1st, his producer Shawn Byrne and the musicians on the album. Slaw tells us about growing up in Macon, GA moving to Atlanta and eventually ending up in Chattanooga, TN. Slaw discusses how he ended up recording his first solo album at the age of 55 after selling his business (his day job). Slaw talks about putting together a band to support the album and his live dates leading up to now and the types of venues he’s looking at playing. Slaw tells us about his guitar a modest Martin GPC X2E… and another instrument that’s not so modest Dusty Hills Furry bass that Slaw purchased at Dusty’s estate auction. Slaw also tells us about his cousin, Ronnie Hammond who was the singer for the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Slaw also chats about the Songbirds Guitar Museu...

131 - Mark Farner In episode 131 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad. In their conversation Mark discusses his current gear and his gear throughout the years including his first electric guitar and amp a matching Harmony set his mom bought from a catalog and his current Avery Amplifiers. Mark tells us how he got hooked up with Mark Slaughter who produced his most recent album “Closer to My Home” which started from an appearance with Howard Stern. Mark tells us about meeting his hero Jimi Hendrix and how that affected his relationship with drugs. Mark shares a story about Rick Derringer playing in Japan and Grand Funk playing in a monsoon at a sports stadium in Osaka. Mark tells us about the techniques and gear he used in some of his most iconic songs. Mark shares his love for hunting and fishing and how that allows him to relax. . To find out all about Mark you ca...

130 - 3 Pairs of Boots (Andrew Stern, Laura Arias) In episode 130 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with Andrew Stern and Laura Arias they are the core of the country band 3 Pairs of Boots. In their conversation they cover: How the name 3 Pairs of Boots came about and their ties to Nashville. They discuss their extend team and how the recordings of their songs are put together. Andrew tells about their show schedule including playing a brewery in Californias “Lost Coast” and the difficulty of filling out a live band. Andrew tells us about the production of their video for the song “Boot Scootin’” Laura and Andrew tell us about their origins in the San Francisco Bay Area and Andrew tells us of his childhood neighbor Jorma Kaukonen guitarist for Jefferson Airplane. Andrew takes through his gear, both recording and live performance rigs. . To find out more about 3 Pairs of Boots and to hear their music and see the videos a...

129 - Paul Gilbert In episode 129 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with the amazing guitarist Paul Gilbert. In their conversation Paul covers the final shows for Mr. Big in Japan and a charity event related to the Japanese earthquake. Paul tells us about how he was introduced to Mike Varney and the beginnings of Racer X and Paul’s time at GIT in Hollywood. Paul tells us about his relationship with Ibanez guitars and his early endorsements with Wayne Charvel who at the time worked for Jackson, B.C. Rich and Gibson. Paul tells us about his guitars and his collection which includes a lot of post lawsuit era instruments from Ibanez. Paul also discusses his amps which includes a Fender Vibro Champ a’ 70’s Princeton and a Pignose. Paul discusses his first electric guitar a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Paul takes us through his live rig for Mr Big which is mostly rented backline Fender Twins and Marshall’s with Paul’s pedalboard ...