Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

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 thro...

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...

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 an...

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 t...

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...

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 slowl...

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...

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...

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 N...

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 sit...

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 he...

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...

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...

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 educ...

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 w...

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 ha...

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 w...

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 fam...

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 throug...

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...

269 - BottleRock 2026: Hannah Cohen and the Girl Tones

In episode 269 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan is at BottleRock 2026 and he speaks with Hannah Cohen and the Girl Tones. First up is Hannah Cohen, she tells us this is her second BottleRock experience her first singing background for Iron and Wine. Hannah discusses her father a respected jazz drummer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She talks about her current home in the Catskills of New York. Hannah describes her gear: a nylon string guitar and she takes us through her...

268 - William Reaves (Breakfield)

In episode 268 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with William Reaves acoustic guitarist with the band “Breakfield”. In our conversation William talks about the band Breakfield and how that differs from the previous lineup which was called “Boy Named Banjo” and Willam talks about their new self titled album that was produced by Sadler Vaden. William discusses growing up in Nashville busking on lower Broadway and he tells us about the competitiveness of busking in Nashville. William takes us through his musical education starting on...

267 - Christo Ruppenthal (Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association)

In episode 267 “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Christo Ruppenthal from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association. In their conversation Christo tells us about his National Guitar Collection and his involvement with the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association (HSGA) and his love of vintage music. Christo talks about the events HSGA holds including this year’s event which will be in Santa Cruz, CA on October 22nd through the 25th and he describes the membership which is world wide. Christo takes us thr...

266 - Ryan Bingham

In episode 266 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham. In their conversation Ryan takes us through his musical history after his mother bought him a guitar at 16 and a friend of his father’s taught him malagueña from there he began improvising songs in the back of the truck when competing as a bull rider. Ryan takes us through playing bars in Texas and New Mexico and his rise in popularity playing rodeo events. Ryan discusses moving to Paris to perform in Buffalo...

265 - Mark Lettieri and Purbayan Chatterjee

In episode 265 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Mark Lettieri and sitarist and Grammy winner Purbayan Chatterjee. In their conversation the two tell us where they are now, Mark in Fort Worth, TX and Purbayan in Bombay (Mumbai), India and they discuss how they met at Mark’s Snarky Puppy (one of his regular gigs) concert in Mumbai. Purbayan discusses how this project “Feathered Creatures” turned from a solo album with a few guitar parts to a full out collaboration between the two an...

264 - Stacy Mitchhart

In episode 264 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with the Blues Doctor, Stacy Mitchhart. In their conversation Stacy talks about his home in Nashville where he’s lived for the past 30 years and the club where he’s had a residency for the same 30 years, Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar bourbonstreetbluesandboogiebar.com. Stacy tells us about his his new album “No Rhyme Or Reason” which is out now. Stacy takes us through his musical education and his hometown of Cincinnati and he explains the moniker “Blues Doctor”...

263 - John Pita (City of the Sun)

In episode 263 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist John Pita from the band City of the Sun. In their conversation John talks about growing up in Ecuador and moving to the US when he was 14. John gives us his musical history taking up guitar while living in on Long Island, NY. and eventually busking in Washington Square Park near the New School playing Latin style music in the vein of Al DiMeola and Paco De Lucia. John takes us through the...

262 - Jim Kimo West (Solo, Weird Al Yankovic)

In episode 262 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Jim “Kimo” West who is a slack key guitarist and plays guitar with Weird Al Yankovic. In our conversation Jim discusses his current tour schedule with George Kahumoku and with Weird Al later in the summer. Jim takes us through his musical history growing up in Canada and moving to Florida at a young age playing in bands and eventually moving to LA and quickly becoming a member of Weird Al’s band. Ji...

261 - UltraBomb (Greg Norton and Ryan Smith)

In episode 261 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with UltraBomb: Greg Norton (bass) from of Husker Du and Ryan Smith (guitar and vocals) who’s also currently in Soul Asylum. Their conversation starts with Ryan who’s in a hotel room in New Jersey that’s having air conditioning troubles, and the two give us a history of the band starting with Greg and two other members and how it eventually became the lineup that it is now with Ryan on vocals...

260 - Ghalia Volt

In episode 260 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine,host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Ghalia Volt. In their conversation Ghalia takes us through her upcoming tour dates, her solo dates opening for Devon Allman and her band dates when she plays with a drummer and B3 player and she describes the differences between the two types of shows. Ghalia discusses how she developed the ability to accompany herself on both drums and guitar, without any loopers and she describes busking in Europe and in the US and when she started on g...

259 - Atreyu (Dan and Travis)

In episode 259 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine,host James Patrick Regan speaks with Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, the guitarists from the band Atreyu. In their conversation the two talk about living in Southern California and having the other members of the band spread across the world and the logistics of production, rehearsal and recording and they discuss their upcoming tour with Sevendust. The two share their thoughts on their new album “The End Is Not The End” and the performances on the album including the vocals. The two take...

258 - Andy Thomas

In episode 258 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and band leader Andy Thomas. In their conversation Andy describes living in Florida and growing up in Virginia and he tells us about his new album “Highway Junkie” that was produced by Widespread Panic’s Dave Schools and Andy explains how the two met. Andy tells us about his gear: Telecasters, Les Paul’s and Firebirds and an Oliver amp. Andy describes his influences Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat and Andy’s father. Andy takes us through his musical hi...

257 - Tinsley Ellis

In episode 257 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Tinsley Ellis. In their conversation Tinsley tells us about living in Atlanta and growing up in Florida. Tinsley talks a bit about mandolins being used in blues music and the mandolin he uses. Tinsley describes seeing the Beatles on tv in 1964 and how that lit a fire in his love of music. Tinsley discusses his guitar hero’s, Johnny Winter, Dickie Betts and BB King who he had the opportunity to see at an early age and Al...

256 - Chris Vos (the Record Company)

In episode 256 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Chris Vos from the Record Company who he first interviewed in episode six. In their conversation Chris discusses his guitar and lap steel collection at home and talks about his local guitar shop Old Style Guitars (https://oldstyleguitarshop.com/)in LA. Chris describes the guitars and lap steels that he uses live and he tells us about the rest of his live rig and his trick to keep his guitar volume up a...

255 - Robin Trower

Hi Vintage Guitar people! welcome to “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! With your host, me, James Patrick Regan. Today I’m speaking with Guitar Legend Robin Trower. In our conversation Robin speaks about the guitars and amps he was using early on, Gretsch and Gibson’s and Selmer Amps and what brought about his switch to Fender Strats and Marshall amps. Robin talks about his early influences particularly Scotty Moore and B.B. King and he describes the early bands in his neighborhood particularly the Fabulous Rockefellers, who inspired him to play the...

254 - Eric Martin

In episode 254 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Eric Martin from Mr. Big and the Eric Martin Band. Eric tells us about his current tour plans touring Europe with an all star cast doing the “Rock Meets Classic” shows and then the “Masters of Voices” shows in South America and he gives us a few road stories from the past. Eric takes us through his guitars a Gibson J-200 and Yamaha acoustic Jumbos. Eric gives us a little bit of history with bands around the SF Bay Area...

253 – Matthew Stevens

In episode 253 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and educator Matthew Stevens. In their conversation Matthew takes us through living in Boston and teaching at Berklee College of Music and he talks about the struggles of playing instrumental jazz music. Matthew discusses his new album “Matthew Stevens” and the personnel and production of the album. Matthew talks about growing up in Toronto and his start on guitar and eventually his introduction to Jazz which led him to Berklee as a student after playing in rock bands in s...

252 - Nili Brosh (solo, Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil, Dethklok)

In episode 252 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Nili Brosh. In their conversation Nili discusses going to school at Berklee School of Music in Boston and she describes the lack of gigs in Boston. Nili tells us about her new album “Eventide” and the personnel on the album. She also talks about her work and touring with Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil and Dethklok. Nili tells us about her relationship with Ibanez guitars and her signature model she also...

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...

250 - Luke Winslow-King

In episode 250 of Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Luke Winslow-King. Luke joins us from his home in Spain. In their conversation Luke shares with us what life is like in Spain and he tells us about his experiences busking in Europe and dealing with Gypsies and his experiences with his band in Europe. Luke talks about living in New Orleans previously and going to the university of New Orleans and busking there as well with a group of musicians known as the “Loose Marb...