Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

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145 - Michael Lockwood Jan 23, 2025

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145 - Michael Lockwood

In episode 145 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with producer and guitarist Michael Lockwood. Michael has worked with Amie Mann, Fiona Apple, Carly Simon and his former wife, the late Lisa Marie Presley. In their conversation Michael discusses his most recent production projects Bird Streets, Yahtzee Brown and internal music for Apple. Michael talks about his journey from Bakersfield to Hollywood and his band that got him started “Lions and Ghosts”. Michael tells us about what Hollywood was like before the hairband era of the mid ‘80’s. Michael describes his gear throughout the years including his custom shop Gretsch’s that were made for him by Stephen Stern and his search for a specific Hamer guitar as used by James Honeyman-Scott and amps customized by Dave Friedman. Michael talks about working in a vintage guitar shop in Hollywood in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s and the quantity of bursts and pre CBS fender instruments coming through the door. Michael describes working with Sylvian Sylvain from the New York Dolls. Michael is active on social media. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #MichaelLockwood #LisaMariePresley #GibsonGuitar #TKSmith #GretschGuitars #AmieMann #FionaApple #GuitarHero #CarlySimon #theDeadlies #BirdStreets #YahtzeeBrown #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

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144 - Ed Sweeney Dec 23, 2024

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144 - Ed Sweeney

In episode 144 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and banjo player Ed Sweeney. In their conversation Ed tells us about his Christmas album “Inside Fezziwig’s, the Spirit of Christmas Past”, my favorite Christmas Album. Ed has generously offered it as free as a download on his website through the end of the year. We’re sure you will love it! Ed talks about his home life in Rhode Island, growing up in Lexington, Kentucky and his early musical education. As well as the many moves his family made while he was growing up. Ed discusses taking guitar lessons from the blind blues singer Paul Pena and becoming Providence College’s first-ever music major. Ed tells us about the instruments he plays, 6- and 12-string guitar, 5-string banjo, and fretless banjo and the companies and people who made those instruments. Ed tells us how he hooked up with documentarian Ken Burns and with Disney which is quite remarkable. Ed also tells us about spending 14 years as Finance Director of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project. Ed discusses who he’s listening too right now and who inspires him. Finally Ed talks about playing live shows and teaching lessons. You can find out all you’d like to know about Ed at his website edsweeneymusic.com and he’s active on Facebook. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #EdSweeney #EdSweeneyMusic #MartinGuitar #InsideFezziwigs #Christmas #ChristmasMusic #theDeadlies #Banjo #FretlessBanjo #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

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143 - Phil X Dec 20, 2024

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143 - Phil X

In episode 143 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist extraordinaire Phil X. In their conversation Phil tells us about living in LA, his childhood in Toronto and his early musical experiences being encouraged to play guitar by his father who played Bouzouki. Phil tells about the bands he’s played in: Aldo Nova, Triumph, Powder and of course Bon Jovi as well as his own band Phil X and the Drills. Phil talks gear throughout the years including his signature pickups from Arcane and his signature guitars including his new Gibson SG a body style he loves. He also tells us about how worked in his father’s restaurant to pay for his gear growing up. Phil also tells us his love of the P90 pickup. Phil discusses his studio work playing on a lot of the American Idol stars work (Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry) as well as Tommy Lee’s solo work, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. You can find a comprehensive list of his session work on Phil’s fan site: philxfanclub.com Phil tells us how he became a vocalist and how he developed his range… he sings the high part of “Living On A Prayer” with Bon Jovi live. Phil talks about “Fretted Americana” a YouTube channel showcasing guitars. We talk a little about NAMM and the places he’ll be during the convention as well as gigs coming up. Phil is active on the socials, his website is down right now, but he suggested his fan site is the place to find info: philxfanclub.com . . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #PhilX #AldoNova #GibsonGuitar #GibsonCustomShop #BonJovi #ArcanePickups #Triumph #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #Powder #PhilXandtheDrills #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

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142 - Keith Urban Dec 17, 2024

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142 - Keith Urban

In episode 142 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Keith Urban. In their conversation Keith tells us about his New Year’s Eve special that will be airing live on CBS and how he manages to stay warm and keep his guitars in tune in the cold Nashville evening. Keith talks gear throughout and he tells about a gift his wife bought him, Waylon Jennings tooled leather Telecaster which turns out to be a 1950 Fender Broadcaster. Keith takes us through his live rig which includes Dumbles and tweed Fenders and he also shares his love for gigs where the amps are blowing at the back his shins. Keith tells us the secret to Aussie guitar players successes and he shares with us his early influences. Keith takes us through the members and the structure of his band. Keith tells us about his upcoming tour plans, a residency in Las Vegas and a tour of Australia as well as a proper tour of North America. Keith talks about his guitars through his childhood and why he doesn’t have a “signature” guitar. You can find out all you want to know about Keith and listen to his music on his website: keithurban.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KeithUrban #CountryMusic #GibsonGuitar #FenderCustomShop #DumbleAmp #AustralianGuitarist #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . .

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141 - Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal Dec 13, 2024

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141 - Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

In episode 141 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with producer/guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. In their conversation Ron tells us about his new album “Bumblefoot… Returns” and why it took so long for it to be released. The album will be released for streaming, vinyl, cassette and as a video game! Ron talks about Mike Varney who wrote about Ron in his column in Guitar Player magazine in ‘89 and gave Ron his first record deal in ‘95. Ron also discusses his involvement with Sega video games. Ron tells us about growing up in New Jersey and his early musical experiences and his early bands and his early production experiences. Ron describes his early instruments which are all pictured on the gear page of his website. Ron also tells us about his history with the guitar company Vigier (his signature double neck with the one fretless neck) and he discusses gear in general. Ron talks about the one date on his tour schedule (other than the Rock and Roll fantasy camp) and tells us about his thoughts on touring in general and his work with the State Department. Ron discusses his production work and how he hooks up with bands that need production and he tells us about his opportunities for lessons and camps where he’s teaching. Ron describes his time playing in Guns and Roses and Asia as well as with Lita Ford. Finally Ron tells us about how he entered the world of hot sauces, his sauces are available on his website. . You can find out all you want to know about Bumblefoot at his website: bumblefoot.com . . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #Bumblefoot #RonThal #GunsandRoses #VigierGuitar #Line6Helix #AsiaBand #GuitarHero #Shredder #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #MikeVarney #LitaFord #hgwt #HGWT . . .

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140 - Iain Matthews Dec 09, 2024

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140 - Iain Matthews

In episode 140 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host, James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Iain Matthews. In their conversation Iain tells us about his home in the Netherlands. Iain takes us through his new solo album, he has over 40 solo albums. Iain talks about his guitars Harmony’s and Cromwell’s converted by Mark Swanson in Grand Rapids, Michigan (markswansonmusic.com). Iain tells us about his current tour schedule and how he manages to travel with his guitars… Iain talks about his musical upbringing with his mom’s boogie woogie piano and tells us about how his early bandmate Richard Thompson (in their band Fairport Convention) bought him his first guitar. Iain tells us about growing up and playing in bands in Northern England and making the move to London and working on Carnaby street. Iain describes his time living in the U.S.: LA, Seattle and Austin which preceded his move to the Netherlands. To find out all you about Iain and listen to his music you can check out his website at: iainmatthews.nl Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #IainMatthews #FairportConvention #MarkSwansonGuitars #SwansonGuitars #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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139 - Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult) Dec 06, 2024

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139 - Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult)

In episode 139 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Buck Dharma from Blue Oyster Cult, in their conversation Buck covers: Blue Oyster Cult’s new live album and dvd and the gear he used on those shows that were recorded. Buck also talks gear throughout. Buck talks about his father who was a weekend warrior saxophonist and his record collection. Buck tells us about his early musical experiences first on accordion, then drums and finally after a broken arm playing street basketball, a guitar. Buck gives us his early band experiences first a surf band, then what led up to Soft White Underbelly and Blue Oyster Cult. Buck takes us through his early influences, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Eric Clapton and Danny Kalb. Buck talks about a recent meeting with Slash and the trick to playing “the Reeper”. Buck takes us through how he learned from Alice Cooper how to play large stages. . You can find out all you want about Buck and his band Blue Oyster Cult at their website: blueoystercult.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #BuckDharma #BlueOysterCult #BOC #GibsonGuitar #FenderCustomShop #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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138 - Brady Stablein (Brother Elsey) Nov 15, 2024

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138 - Brady Stablein (Brother Elsey)

In episode 138 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist/vocalist Brady Stablein from Brother Elsey a band made up of brothers and an unofficial brother on drums. In their conversation Brady talks about the band’s current tour and describes their brand of Americana music for us, he also gives the history of the band’s name. Brady takes us through the start of their band, from their grand father’s Michigan basement to hardcore clubs to busking and finally making the move to Nashville. Brady also discusses the logistics of schlepping gear in the snow in Michigan and Canada and what it’s like crossing the border as a band in a van. Brady describes having the support slot on the Wallflowers tour and the band’s current gear all very roadworthy. Brady also takes us through his favorite places to eat in Nashville and Michigan. To find out more about Brady and his band Brother Elsey check out their website: brotherelsey.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! VintageGuitarMagazine #BradyStablein #BrotherElsey #StableinBrothers #Fender #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #Michigan #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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137 - Chris Ballew (the Presidents of the United States of America) Nov 11, 2024

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137 - Chris Ballew (the Presidents of the United States of America)

In episode 137 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, Host, James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/bassist/guitarist Chris Ballew from the Presidents of the United States of America and he also performs as Caspar Babypants. In their conversation he covers: Growing up in Seattle with his mom’s classical influences and his father’s country influences… and his mom going in to the “pit” at his early shows. Chris takes us through his musical journey: high school in Seattle college in New York and busking in Boston and then back to Seattle to start the Presidents. Chris takes through his gear Harmony’s Silvertone’s all set up untraditionally with between 2 and 4 strings. Chris also tells us about his Presidents rig which was an Epiphone SG style with just two strings tuned to C# and G#. Chris tells us a bit about his musical contemporaries in the Seattle area as well as New York and Boston. Chris takes us through his other musical projects, the music he created for music libraries, Caspar Babypants and his solo space pop albums. . To find out all you want to know about Chris you check out his website: chrisballew.org And the website for Caspar Babypants: babypantsmusic.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #ChrisBallew #thePresidentsoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica #CasparBabypants #Epiphone #Bass #TPOTUSOA #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #HomeStudio #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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136 - Roger Street Friedman Nov 04, 2024

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136 - Roger Street Friedman

In episode 136 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter and producer Roger Street Friedman. In their conversation Roger tells us about his new album “Long Shadows” and his production techniques and the gear he uses as well as a discussion of his mentor producer/guitarist Larry Campbell. Roger shares with us his childhood, growing up on Long Island and getting sent to Arizona after stealing the family car. Roger takes us through his band experience after returning to New York and his brushes with greatness as well as setting up a studio in his friend’s mom’s basement and how he taught himself to record. Roger tells us about how his life took a left turn and what brought him back to music through a chance meeting with a babysitter. Roger discusses the logistics of rehearsing and playing in the New York City area. Finally Roger takes us through some of the highlights of his guitar collection. To hear Roger’s music and find out when he’ll be in you area… check his website: rogerstreetfriedman.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #RogerStreetFriedman #LongShadows #FenderGuitar #GibsonGuitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #HomeStudio #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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