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175 - Mondo Cozmo (Josh Ostrander) May 02, 2025

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175 - Mondo Cozmo (Josh Ostrander)

In episode 175 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Mondo Cozmo aka Josh Ostrander. In their conversation Josh talks about living in Napa and why he moved to Napa from LA and from Philly before that. Josh tells us about his early musical experiences being inspired by Nirvana playing a guitar that was destined to be his Christmas present and watching his neighborhood band through a storm window that he eventually joined. Josh describes his guitars including an SG that belonged to his wife’s ex boyfriend and takes us through his amps and pedals and how he gets the “Wall” sound on his songs. Josh gives us the rundown of his bands that led up to Mondo Cozmo and the record deals he had. Josh talks about Mondo Cozmo’s tour schedule. Josh tells us about his musician wife and how she adds the sparkle to Mondo Cozmo’s music. Josh talks about the resurgence of his song “Shine” due to the show “Reacher” and how that affects him financially. You can find out all about Mondo Cozmo at their website: MondoCozmo.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MondoCozmo #JoshOstrander #GibsonGuitar #Shine #Reacher #VintageGuitar #SG #BottleRock #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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174 - Annie Bosko, Ben Gallaher, Morgan Myles from Live in the Vineyard 2025 Apr 30, 2025

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174 - Annie Bosko, Ben Gallaher, Morgan Myles from Live in the Vineyard 2025

In episode 174 of“Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with three up and coming singer songwriters at the Live in the Vineyard event in Napa, CA. Annie Bosko, Ben Gallaher and Morgan Myles. First up is Annie Bosko (Boskovich) from Ventura, CA. She tells us about moving to Nashville before the wave. Annie tells us about her Taylor guitar and her Telecaster both given to her and she tells us about playing Stagecoach this year for the second time and working with Desmond Child. To find out more about Annie you can go to her website AnnieBosko.com Next up is Ben Gallaher originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania now living in Nashville. Ben tells us about his Taylor acoustic as well and his Telecasters and his lack of amps, fractals. Ben also tells us about how an instagram video led to an album deal. You can find Ben at bengallaher.com Last but definitely not least we have Morgan Myles. Morgan tells us about growing up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and she also moved early to Nashville. Morgan tells us about her new album produced by Ross Hogarth which they worked u partially in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and she talks about working with Gary Nichols Jedd Hughes and David Grissom. Morgan also tells us about her relationship with Takamine guitars and being on “the Voice”. Morgan talks about playing at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman. To find out more about Morgan at her website: MorganMylesLive.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AnnieBosko #BenGallaher #GibsonGuitar #MorganMyles #taylorguitars #VintageGuitar #GrandOleOpry #RossHogarth #theDeadlies #takamineguitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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173 - Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors) Apr 28, 2025

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173 - Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors)

In episode 173 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Eric Schenkman, guitarist and founder of the Spin Doctors. In their conversation Eric talks amps and guitars and growing up in Toronto he also tells us about how Jimmy Dale the orchestra leader from the Sonny and Cher show played a role in his musical upbringing. Eric takes us through the start of the Spin Doctors after going to a small music college and playing with John Popper. He also describes the grittiness of New York City in the mid 80’s where the Spin Doctors were formed. Eric tells us about the current tour with Blues Traveler and the Gin Blossoms and the gear he’ll be using. Eric also tells us about his weekly club date he does in Toronto on Wednesdays at Grossman’s Tavern as the “Action Sound Band”. Eric describes why he left the band he founded early on and what brought him back and the excesses of the early days of the band. To find out more about Eric and the Spin Doctors you can go to their website: spindoctors.com - Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #EricSchenkman #SpinDoctors #GibsonGuitar #JohnPopper #ActionSoundsBand #VintageGuitar #JimmyDale #BluesTraveler #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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172 - Jefferson Hart (Secret Monkey Weekend) Apr 24, 2025

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172 - Jefferson Hart (Secret Monkey Weekend)

In episode 172 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Jefferson Hart, guitarist with Secret Monkey Weekend from North Carolina. In their conversation Jefferson tells us about his band Secret Monkey Weekend which is a family band with his two step daughters which have just released their second album “Lemon Drop Hammer” produced by Don Dixon and with some help from Peter Holsapple. Jefferson talks about his gear, guitars and amps and we talk about amp builders in the North Carolina area. Jefferson describes growing up in North Carolina and watching Porter Wagoner and the Wilburn Brothers. Jefferson discusses how the band came together meeting the kids first as their instructor and eventually meeting and falling in love with their widowed mother and we talk about the venues they play and a PBS documentary about the band. Jefferson talks about the job he retired from that allows him to do this project with his daughters. Finally Jefferson describes the music scene in North Carolina. You can find more about Secret Monkey Weekend at their website: secretmonkeyweekend.com And they’re very active on the socials. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JeffersonHart #SecretMonkeyWeekend #FenderGuitar #LemonDropWeekend #DonDixon #VintageGuitar #PeterHolsapple #NorthCarolina #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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171 - Jock Bartley (Firefall) Apr 21, 2025

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171 - Jock Bartley (Firefall)

In episode 171 of Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with the original guitarist and leader of the band Firefall, Jock Bartley. In their conversation Jock discusses briefly what living in Colorado is like both now and early on… and why he never made the move to LA. Jock tells us about the two most recent Firefall releases both concept albums focusing on the songs of Firefall’s contemporary bands that the original members were at times members of. Jock talks about his early musical experiences studying with guitarist Johnny Smith in Colorado Springs on a Gibson ES-140 he bought from Johnny’s shop. Jock describes being hired by Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris and touring with them. Jock tells us about his guitars: his 1958 Gibson sunburst Les Paul and his 1959 Fender Telecaster as well as a custom Paul Reed Smith that he plays through a Fender Super. Jock then explains the formation of Firefall which was a type of super group for the era and then after the heyday for the band how he kept the band alive to this point. Finally Jock tells us why he’s considering selling his ‘58 Les Paul. To find out more about what Jock and Firefall are up too you can go to their website: FirefallOfficial.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JockBartley #Firefall #GibsonGuitar #GramParsons #EmmylouHarris #VintageGuitar #Zephyr #Burst #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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170 - Paul Rappaport Apr 17, 2025

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170 - Paul Rappaport

In episode 170 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and record company promoter Paul Rappaport who’s written a new book that will available April 15th called “Gliders Over Hollywood” In their conversation Paul tells us about his 1962 Gibson Les Paul jr (SG shape) that was given him by Buck Dharma and Blue Oyster Cult, whom we worked with at Columbia Records and he describes how he helped the band. He also shares with us a couple of Gibson Les Paul Reissues, a 1952 Goldtop and a 1959. Paul also discusses his amps. Paul talks about his friends in vintage instruments, producer Perry Margouleff (perrymargouleff.com) and amp builder Mitch Colby (ColbyAmps.com) who are working on the new Sundragon amps with Jimmy Page. Paul tells us about growing up in Downey California and starting on lap steel and eventually moving to guitar and played in the band “the Jades” with his Rickenbacker 6 string that he eventually gave to Elvis Costello. Paul talks about his other passions surfing and his family. Paul tells the story of his punk band “Mogan David and his Winos” which included Harold Bronson of Rhino Records fame. Paul explains how Paul Bloomfield helped him with his guitar playing. Paul then tells us about as a gift from the band Pink Floyd. He got to play with Pink Floyd on stage in London Arena. He’d been working with them since they began on Colombia Records. Again Paul’s book is called “Gliders Over Hollywood” and it will be available April 15th. Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/34k9n4uk Barnes and Noble -- https://tinyurl.com/mf7hz6fx Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #PaulRappaport #GlidersOverHollywood #GibsonGuitar #MoganDavidAndHisWinos #BlueOysterCult #VintageGuitar #PinkFloyd #PerryMargouleff #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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169 - Jason Boland (and The Stragglers) Apr 11, 2025

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169 - Jason Boland (and The Stragglers)

In episode 169 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and band leader Jason Boland. In their conversation Jason talks about his new album “The Last Kings of Babylon” and living Texas and Oklahoma. Jason talks about the gear he used on the album and live and his extensive collection of pedals including a couple Klon’s, ODR 1’s, Tube Screamer’s and more and how he amassed his collection of pedals. Jason tells us about his tour schedule with band dates and solo dates and his pastime of going to see other bands when he’s at home with his wife and Jason describes the music scene in Oklahoma. Jason also discusses his opry experience and the drawbacks of owning a tour bus. Finally Jason tells what he is looking for in the pedal world. To find out more about Jason and the Stragglers you can check out their website: thestragglers.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JasonBoland #JasonBolandandtheStragglers #Pedals #LastKingsofBabylon #MartinGuitars #VintageGuitar #Klon #TubeScreamer #ODR1 #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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168 - Nick Maxwell (Shurr Jr) Apr 09, 2025

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168 - Nick Maxwell (Shurr Jr)

In episode 168 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Nick Maxwell from the band Shurr Jr. in their conversation Nick talks a little bit about his day job, living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and then dives right in to talking about his band “Shurr Jr.” and how the band was formed with Nick’s brother Frankie on drums and sister Kelly on bass. Nick discusses the music scenes in Sioux Falls and Omaha, Nebraska. Nick tells us about their album “Red Shelter” and how they went about recording it and how they set up the record company to release it. Nick also explains his late father’s role in the band. Nick tells us about his gear including his father’s Martin which plays a big role on the album and he goes into great detail on his pedal board. Nick also explains how the band is their families business and what he does for fun in South Dakota. To find out more about the band you can go to their record labels website: maxtraxrecords.com and they are active on the socials as shurrjrband. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #NickMaxwell #ShurrJr #RedShelter #MartinGuitars #VintageGuitar #SiouxFalls #NickFrankieKellyMaxwell #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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167 - William Beckmann Apr 07, 2025

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167 - William Beckmann

In episode 167 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader William Beckmann. In their conversation William tells us about his upbringing in West Texas and what it’s like to play at the Grand Ole Opry and what it consists of as far as rehearsal. William talks gear, his Martin D-28 and a Gibson J-45 that tragically is a road casualty as well as a J-200. William also talks about his electric gear. William discusses his new album “Whiskey, Lies and Alibis” and how the process works for recording the album and how the band differs from his touring band. William describes his touring schedule and the special Christmas shows he does. William tells us about his management and agent and how the process of getting that support happened. To find out more about William and to hear his tunes you can go to his website: williambeckmann.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #WilliamBeckmann #GrandOleOpry #WestTexas #MartinGuitars#VintageGuitar #GibsonAcoustic #WhiskyLiesandAlabis #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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166 - Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Apr 04, 2025

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166 - Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

166 - Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepard In episode 166 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd in a quick interview about their new album “Young Fashioned Ways”. In this interview Bobby and Kenny discuss the inspiration for the new album which was Bobby’s desire to work with Kenny. Kenny tells us about the authenticity of the album most tracks cut in one take and Kenny tells us about the two electric guitars, two acoustic guitars and the two amps he used on the album. Bobby describes the connection the two have and the other musicians the used on the album. Kenny tells us about the studio in Memphis they recorded the album in and how they came up with the tune choices. Finally Bobby talks about touring at age 91 and Kenny touring with six kids at home and the two discuss their tour plans for this album. You can find out more about the album and the tour at Kenny’s website: kennywayneshepherd.net Or Bobby’s website: bobbyrushbluesman.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KennyWayneShepherd #BobbyRush #YoungFashionedWays #Memphis #BluesLegend #VintageGuitar #VintageGibson #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .

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