Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

088 - Kevin Bernier and De’Wayne In Ep 88, we speak with guitarist Kevin Bernier of the Suffers, and with power-pop singer De’Wayne. Kevin tells how the Suffers started as a punk band in Houston and he made ends meet by playing in bands. A fan of ’80s alternative pop on up to modern music, he studied saxophone before being drawn to guitar thanks to a few key players. De’Wayne shares the origins of his musical style influenced by growing up in a Houston church. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

087 - Rhys Lewis and Chase Mitchell HGWT episode 87 has host James Patrick Regan speaking with singer/songwriters Rhys Lewis and Chase Mitchell. Rhys grew up in England and studied at the London Center of Contemporary Music. He talks about touring and performing as a solo artist and with a band. One of his favorite places is Denmark Street, where he loves gazing at old guitars like his ’68 Gibson ES-150. Chase is a native of West Virginia and joined a band when he was nine years old. He “retired” from band life at 13 to launch a solo career. A fan of cool old guitars, he looks forward to one day scoring a ’68 Pink Paisley Telecaster. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

086 - Ruthie Foster The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” has host James Patrick Regan speaking with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Ruthie Foster, who grew up performing gospel music in churches across her home state of Texas. Gospel, along with guitarists Elizabeth Cotten, Mississippi John Hurt, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, were highly influential to her. After high school, she joined the U.S. Navy and became a singer in its band, then launched a career that has taken her from South Carolina and NYC then back near home, to Austin. Her latest album, “Healing Time,” was recorded in New Orleans with producer Mark Howard. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

085 – Michelle Malone Host James Patrick Regan talks with singer/songwriter Michelle Malone about the inspiration behind her new album, “1977,” and life on the road to support it. The music brings a Laurel Canyon feel thanks to her broad influences, including fellow Georgians the Indigo Girls, whom she befriended early in their careers. Michelle’s career has had its bumps; originally signed to Arista, she discusses how the deal fell apart. On the upside, she has enjoyed fruitful collaborations with the Georgia Satellites as well as producers Lenny Kaye and Nick Didia. Other topics include her Martin HD-28s, her band, and how she adapts it to fit her touring schedule. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

084 - Greg Koch Guitarheads the world over know Greg Koch is a big guy who plays monster licks. In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan talks with the guitar wizard on a range of topics, including how much he loves and appreciates playing in front of his fans. A longtime endorser with a few signature Reverend guitars, he’s also a busy ambassador at NAMM shows and on tours spanning the U.S. and Europe. And of course they dig into his guitars, effects, and amps, along with his adventures in Hawaii, instructional videos for Wildwood, and much more. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

083 - Martin Guitars: Thomas Ripsam, Chris Martin and Rich Robinson The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” digs deep into the story of – and latest happenings at – C.F. Martin. Host James Patrick Regan talks with Thomas Ripsam, discussing his work as President and CEO, then talks history with company owner Chris Martin, who shares anecdotes involving heavy-hitter players and dealers. In part three, Rich Robinson discusses the new D-28 based on the guitar he grew up playing and and used to pen early hits by the Black Crowes. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

082 - Drew Holcomb, Foy Vance and Christophe Paubert In the latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan connects with three artists – two musicans and a winemaker! Drew Holcomb talks about growing up in Memphis and his first guitar, an Ovation he played throughout his youth. A country-music performer, Drew has written songs heard on movie and TV soundtracks. On the road with his band, he hunts for guitars at pawn shops. Then, James talks to Foy Vance, a singer/songwriter from Scotland by way of Ireland. A Lowden player, he has worked at high-profile studios including Blackbird, Muscle Shoals, and Sun. The show closes with winemaker Christophe Paubert, who delves into the varieties offered at Stags Leap Winery. Music is hugely important in Christophe’s life, and he shares thoughts on the bands he most wanted to see at last year’s BottleRock Festival. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

081 - G Love Host James Patrick Regan welcomes singer, rapper, and musician G. Love to episode 82 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” They discuss his new solo album, “Philadelphia Mississippi,” recorded with a list of all-star guitarists including Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and others. G. Love discovered the blues through John Hammond and his mother’s record collection, and in high school began performing as a folk artist before forming his band, Special Sauce. They dig into his ’39 Dobro and talk about his collection of Martins, Gibsons and Gretsches, as well as his signature guitars from Eastwood and Gretsch. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

080 - Fender's Stan Cotey In Episode 80 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan welcomes guitarist and Fender R and D team member Stan Cotey. A Silicon Valley kid, Stan grew up with musical parents and made money by fixing on amps at local music stores. He also developed a love for guitars from the ’50s and ’60s, and maintains a collection of gear. He previously helped develop ProTools while working at AVID, and since joining Fender has worked in several areas of R and D, including pedals, pickups, and now, guitars. Also a recording musician, his work has been used by the Pokemon franchise, and he just released a new album. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

079 - Tim Dugger, Ray Fulcher and Drew Castle Host James Patrick Regan talks with Tim Dugger, Ray Fulcher and Drew Castle for episode 79 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Dugger hails from Alabama and grew up listening to old “trucker” songs and scored a record deal thanks to a chance meeting with Mike Curb. Among his gear are a special Martin and Hummingbird. Fulcher’s early influences include Motown music heard on his dad’s stereo. After moving to Nashville, he did odd jobswhile trying to make it.His favorite guitars are a couple J-45s and his a ’52 Southern Jumbo. Castle is a guitarist for the duo O.N.E A Cleveland native whose grandmother was a jazz singer and father a singer and pastor, his personal musical journey also landed him in Nashville. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

078 - Matt Stell, Ian Flanigan and Erin Kinsey Ep 78 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” is a three-fer with host James Patrick Regan interviewing Matt Stell, Ian Flanigan, and Erin Kinsey. Stell is an Arkansas native who grew up hearing an array of music – everything from Patsy Cline to Alanis Morissette. His music has garnered 500,000,000 streams. Flanigan was raised in a musical family and took to fingerstyle playing thanks mostly to the influence of Tommy Emmanuel. Before the pandemic, he spent a decade living the life of a travelling singer/songwriter before an impromptu audition put him on NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s finishing a major-label album and collaborating with Blake Shelton. Kinsey is from suburban Dallas and grew up studying guitar. The day after graduating from high school, she moved to Nashville and started building a career as a singer/songwriter. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

077 - Patrick Davis For Ep 77 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Patrick Davis, from Songwriters in Paradise. A native of South Carolina, Patrick was raised in a musical family and has played his share of gigs for tip money. They discuss his beginnings as a songwriter, and how Hootie and the Blowfish helped him move to Nashville. He has written songs for Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffet, Guy Clark, Robert Randolph, and still loves to perform with his big band, Patrick Davis and his Midnight Choir, where he uses an assortment of cool gear. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

076 - Nashvillains Ep 76 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyette of the band Nashvillains. The guys have written and produced music for feature films, television shows, and A-list artists including The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, and James Taylor. During a stop on their recent nationwide tour, they talked with host James Patrick Regan about their careers, guitars, gear adventures, and their admiration for studio guitarists like Tim Pierce and Tom Bukovac. They also offer an interesting take on how they differentiate themselves from everyone else in country music. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

075 - Sam Weber On Ep 75 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan interviews singer/songwriter Sam Weber, who grew up in British Columbia and moved to work with a few of his musical heroes on the California scene. A big fan of Daniel Lanois, Sam plays a guitar built by Reuben Cox that has been modded with a rubber bridge, and his home studio is loaded with gear gathered on guitar safaris while on the road. The conversation gets into his best stuff. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

074 - Molly Moore with her guitarist Ariel Bellvalaire and MUNA’s Josette Maskin Episode 74 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” opens with host James Patrick Regan speaking with Molly Moore and her guitarist, Ariel Bellvalaire. Ariel grew up in the Connecticut and moved to L.A. when she was 15. Starting on guitar at 12 and influenced by Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes, and Steve Vai, she studied at Musicians Institute and gigged at the Bitter End when she was 17. Molly’s new band came together through social media. Also in the episode, James sits with Josette Maskin, guitarist for the electronic-pop band MUNA, who talks about her first guitars, early influences, how the group met almost 10 years ago as students at USC, and the thrill of recording at Electric Ladyland studio. As you’ll hear, she’s jazzed about the band’s upcoming tour with Kasey Musgraves. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

073 - Crimson Apple’s Shelby Benson and OTTTO Episode 73 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” is a two-fer starting with guitarist Shelby Benson from the dark-pop band Crimson Apple, who dishes on how she learned to play, her gear, and how they monetize social media. Then, host James Patrick Regan talks with all three members of the L.A. thrash band OTTTO – guitarist/vocalist Bryan Ferretti, bassist Tye Trujillo, and drummer Ryan Duswalt talk about how they emerged from The Helmets, their gear, and the thrill of subbing for Korn on a tour of South America. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

072 - Shannon Lauren Callihan Episode 72 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features host James Patrick Regan speaking with young R and B singer/songwriter Shannon Lauren Callihan, who grew up in Kentucky but moved to Nashville to immerse herself in the songwriters’ world. In September of ’21, she released an EP and has played several dates in support while also doing gigs as guitarist for Rozzi. They also talk gear and her online demos for Fender and Ernie Ball. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

071 - Turkuaz’s Dave Brandwein And Adrian Belew In episode 71 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” James Patrick Regan talks to guitarist/frontman Dave Brandwein of the band Turkuaz, and guest guitarist Adrian Belew, discussing its beginnings at Berklee School of Music, and the dynamics of being a group with nine members! The conversation turns to gear, including what Adrian has used going all the way back to 1980, as well as the original guitar synthesizers and touring with David Bowie. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

070 - JJ Wilde and J.D. Smigelski The latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” finds host James Patrick Regan speaking with indie rocker JJ Wilde and her guitarist, J.D. Smigelski. JJ grew up listening to her family’s rock and folk records in Kitchener, Ontario, and started playing guitar as a teenager. She talks about the grind of being a working musican before she hired J.D., and their work with Danish producer Frederick Fay. J.D. gets into how he started playing and his early influences – including fellow lefties! And of course they rap about the gear both use at home and on the road. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

069 - Brian Moss James Patrick Regan welcomes Brian Moss to Episode 69 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Guitarist in the jam band Spafford, Moss grew up in New Jersey, learning to play guitar with his brother. Things sometimes got competitive! When he felt restless on his Epiphone Les Paul, Moss would change things up by “stealing” his brother’s Ovation and ES-339. Today, he also plays a custom-built guitar by Thomas Milana Guitars. From gear to tones to pandemic road stories, the discussion covers a lot of ground. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link