Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

032 - Brad Gillis For Episode 32 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan sits with Brad Gillis to discuss his storied career – from Rubicon and the Alameda All Stars to forming Night Ranger and replacing Randy Rhodes in Ozzy Osbourne’s band, it’s a fascinating tale. In recent years, Brad and his iconic ’62 Strat (and other guitars) have created music for ESPN, Fox Sports, and “Monday Night Football.” Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

031 - John Notto The latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” has host James Patrick Regan speaking with guitarist John Notto from Dirty Honey, a band that harkens to the glory days of ’70s hard rock – think Les Pauls and Marshalls! John talks about the band’s early days and how they’ve since opened for The Who, Guns and Roses, Slash, and AlterBridge. He also details Dirty Honey’s connection with producer Nick DiDia, digs into the guitars he played early in his career, and reveals how he...

030 - Lizzy Hale Episode 30 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features Halestorm co-founder Lzzy Hale. They delve into the band’s origins and the vital early support of her parents, her passion for music, interacting with fans, gear she has used throughout her career, and her collection of guitars and amps. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

029 - Greg Koch Episode 29 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features “The Gristlemaster,” Greg Koch, who talks about his current tour, his guitar collection, the signature models he has designed with Fender and Reverend, his (4,000-plus) demo videos for Wilwood Guitars, and his instructional books and videos for Hal Leonard. Greg has met and played for/with a lot of his idols, and he shares some of those experiences. Please like, comment, and share this...

028 - Mark Agnesi In the new episode of "Have Guitar Will Travel," host James Patrick Regan speaks with Mark Agnesi, Gibson’s Director of Brand Experience. They discuss Mark’s history in the industry, his role at Gibson, his guitar collection, new products that have caught his eye, how guiding a popular video series at Norman’s Rare Guitars led to developing "Gibson TV" for Youtube, and his fascination with other fine things like cars, clothes, and watches. Please like, comment, and share...

027 - Suzi Quatro Episode 27 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features bassist/singer Suzi Quatro – Leather Tuscadero from TV’s “Happy Days.” The rock legend is still busy recording and touring, and here tells James all about her new bio-documentary "Suzi Q.” They also dig into her childhood in a musical family and talk about how she was discovered, then guided to stardom, by Mickey Most. And of course they discuss her collection of basses and gear! Please like,...

027 - Suzi Quatro Episode 27 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features bassist/singer Suzi Quatro – Leather Tuscadero from TV’s “Happy Days.” The rock legend is still busy recording and touring, and here tells James all about her new bio-documentary "Suzi Q.” They also dig into her childhood in a musical family and talk about how she was discovered, then guided to stardom, by Mickey Most. And of course they discuss her collection of basses and gear! Please like,...

026 - Ron Thorn “Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Ron Thorn, Principal Masterbuilder at the Fender Custom Shop. Before joining Fender, Ron established his own brand (Thorn Guitars) and supplied Fender with custom inlay work. An avid car guy, he shares the details behind the Saleen-inspired Strat he built for the NAMM show. They also delve into the inner workings at the Custom Shop and, of course, Ron’s guitar collection. See more at...

025 - Stef Burns Episode 24 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features the wild ride life of guitarist Stef Burns, who has played with everyone from Jesse Colin Young to Pablo Cruise and Prince to Peppino D’Agostino, with stops in Alice Cooper’s band and an appearance in Wayne’s World along the way. Host James Patrick Regan digs into gear, too, as Stef maintains guitars and rigs in the U.S. and abroad. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Please like, comment, and share this...

024 - Barry Grezbik In Ep. 25 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan visits with luthier Barry Grzebik, of Grez Guitars. They discuss talk Barry’s influences and how he is applying his experience as a designer of audio products and sound systems to create non-traditional guitars with an emphasis on function. They also touch on his approach to suriving as a small-shop builder in the modern world, his use of redwood and a batch of repurposed wood with a great back story, and...

023 - Jedd Hughes In Episdoe 23 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter/A-list session guitarist Jedd Hughes. A veteran of the Nashville scene, Hughes grew up in Australia before seeking musical stardom in the U.S. Here, he talks about his long, sometimes rocky, but successful road, including backing Patti Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, and Vince Gill, as well as his solo career and new album, “West.” Please like, comment and share...

022 - Adam Lester “Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks to Adam Lester, guitarist in the Peter Frampton Band, discussing everything from playing alongside Frampton to his friendship with fellow Aussie Keith Urban, session work, and a deep dive into his guitar collection. Please like, comment and share this podcast Download Link

021 - Jake Shimabukuro In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with ukulele artist Jake Shimabukuro, who talks about growing up in Hawaii, being discovered by (and touring with Jimmy Buffett), the correct pronunciation of “ukulele,” and his connection to uke maker Kamaka. They also touch on Jake’s arrangement process and collaborations with notables such as Yo-yo Ma, Willie Nelson, and Bette Midler. Please like, comment and share this...

020 - Dan Hawkins In this episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Dan Hawkins, producer and guitarist for the Darkness. They dig into the band’s new album, Easter is Cancelled, and other topics including Dan’s home studio (where the album was recorded), his collection of recording gear, his car collection, the music business, and life in band that includes an older brother. . Please like, comment and share this podcast. Download Link

019 - Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, and Nili Brosh In this episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan sits with Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, and Nili Brosh, who’ve been playing shows together in California. They discuss their educations, work ethic, and projects past and current. And, of course, they dig into guitars and gear! This episode is sponsored by Ciari Guitars, makers of the Ascender, which uses a patented system that allows it to be folded and stored under...

018 - Luke Mossman In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks to guitarist Luke Mossman about his musical upbringing and education, his love of jazz, and how he scored the gig with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. They also preview his upcoming solo record. Please like, comment and share this podcast. Download Link

017 - Kenny Vaughn In the new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks to session ace and all-star backing guitarist Kenny Vaughn, who grew up listening to (and watching) Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead, and has deployed those influences in his work with Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart, and others including The Pretenders on their new album. Please like, comment and share this podcast. Download Link

016 - Doug Kauer Welcome to “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! With your host James Patrick Regan. Today, James is speaking with Doug Kauer, he’s a guitar builder and the owner of two guitar lines: Kauer guitars and Titan guitars. They talk about his start working in his dads cabinet shop all the way through having guitars he built be on the road with some of the most notable guitarists out there... and they talk about his customer appreciation festival the...

015 - Spencer Henderson Welcome to “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! With your host, James Patrick Regan. Today guest is Spencer Henderson, the owner of “West Coast Pedalboards”… We discuss his transition from working in IT (working temperature monitor in agriculture and training others) to building modern vintage pedalboards. Spencer has done a wonderful job of providing useful videos on social media for “do it yourselfers”. Everything from pedalboard...

014 - Robert Berry The new episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel" features Robert Berry, renowned bassist in The Greg Kihn Band. A passionate progressive-rock guy, he worked with Steve Howe in GTR, with Carl Palmer and Keith Emerson in the ELP offshoot 3, and has performed with Ambrosia and The Tubes. His band, December People, which includes Sammy Hagar and members of Night Ranger, plays Christmas tunes in a classic rock vibe. He does it all while running a studio stocked with a collection...