Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

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215 - Kolton Moore Sep 26, 2025

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215 - Kolton Moore
In episode 215 of“Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter/bandleader Kolton Moore as he drives through Texas. In their conversation Kolton tells us about his tour schedule throughout the country and the cost of traveling in a bus with a full band and when they have an opportunity to get off the bus. Kolton describes taking time away from music from 2014 to 2018 to start an international hunting outfit. Kolton discusses his musical upbringing and his different guitars Collins, Fender, Martin and Gibson and a 1962 Harmony that’s his beater guitar and he talks a bit about Baxendale Conversions out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kolton tells us about his band which he started in 2011 what led him to hang up the band in 2014 and what brought him back in 2018 and he talks about his new album “A Place That I Call Home”. Finally Kolton talks about his pedal chain both acoustic and electric and his amps. To find out more about Kolton you can go to his website: koltonmoore.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #KoltonMoore #KoltonMooreandtgeCleverFew #APlaceThatICallHome #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderCustomShop #theDeadlies #GibsonGuitar #BaxendaleConversions #MartinGuitar #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #CollinsGuitars #tourlife
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214 - Tyler Chiarelli (Ghost Hounds, Florida Georgia Line, Session Guitarist) Sep 23, 2025

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214 - Tyler Chiarelli (Ghost Hounds, Florida Georgia Line, Session Guitarist)
In episode 214 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist (and drummer) Tyler Chiarelli who’s currently in the band Ghost Hounds, formerly of Florida Georgia Line and who has been an active session guitarist for a number of years. In their conversation Tyler tells us about his guitars including a guitar his father who is also a guitarist gave him and some Gibson Murphy Lab guitars and a very special Strat, He also tells us about his Two Rock amps. Tyler tells us about his musical journey from Kansas City to Nashville and back to Kansas City and from drums to guitar and then from band leader to session man and then a little of both. Tyler describes his work with Florida Georgia Line and his move to session musician just before Covid. Tyler discusses the magic of music in Kansas and his group of friends including Danielle Nicole (episode 209) Tyler talks about where he got his recording education Missouri Western State University and Tyler discusses his mentors including Tom Bukovac and EBO (Eric Borash). Tyler takes us through his inclusion in the band Ghost Hounds which began with a sketch amp deal and he talks about the shows the band has done opening for The Rolling Stones and Guns and Roses and the albums the band is working on including “Almost Home” which is out now. Tyler describes his pedal chain and the digital gear he was using with FGL. Finally Tyler tells us about his free time raising kids and playing at his father’s blues jam in Kansas City. To find out more about Tyler you can go to the Ghost Hounds website: ghosthounds.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #TylerChiarelli #GhostHounds #AlmostHome #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderCustomShop #theDeadlies #FGL #GibsonGuitar #GibsonMurphyLab #TomBukovac #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #FloridaGeorgiaLine #kansascity #tourlife
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213 - Maia Sharp Sep 20, 2025

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213 - Maia Sharp
In episode 213 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Maia Sharp. In their conversation Maia talks about her current tour which started in LA where she grew up and she speaks about her new album "Tomboy". Maia talks about her musical journey starting on oboe and moving to sax studying at Cal State Northridge and playing all over the greater LA area. Maia describes how she began playing guitar as a songwriter after she grew frustrated with piano. Maia talks about her guitar a Gibson L-00 equipped with the LR Baggs system Maia talks about how a song that she wrote ended up with Cher and how that led to her record deals and how she ended up being her own manager and she discusses her production work for other artists as well as herself. Maia shares some of anxieties of traveling as a solo artist particularly when flying. Maia talks a little bit about her father who has written a lot of notable songs for a lot of notable artists. Finally Maia tells us about her work as an adjunct professor at NYU. To find out more about Maia you can go to her website: maiasharp.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #MaiaSharp #Tomboy #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #Gibsonacoustic #NYU #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #SingerSongwriter #lrbaggs #tourlife
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212 - Bootsy Collins Sep 13, 2025

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212 - Bootsy Collins
In episode 212 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bootsy Collins a bassist that needs no introduction! In their conversation Bootsy tells us why he started on bass and his gear when he was starting out provided by his brother Catfish who eventually brought him in to his band the Pacemakers. Bootsy describes how James Brown became aware of the Pacemakers and how he brought them on board getting Bootsy a Fender Jazz bass and two Ampeg SVT’s. Bootsy takes us through when he decided to incorporate pedals into his sound and the pedals he used initially. Bootsy discusses when he began producing albums while working with George Clinton. Bootsy tells us about his bass mentors James Jamerson, Paul McCartney and Larry Graham. Bootsy describes his original “Space Bass” and tells us about the current star bass made by Warwick and he also gives us a quick tour of his most recent amp system from the last time he toured. Bootsy talks about ear protection after a recent surgery which has him sidelined and working only in the studio currently. Bootsy discusses his friend Buckethead whose album he recently produced and who he’s worked with since the ‘90’s. Finally Bootsy takes us through his philanthropic productions and a few of the items you can purchase off his website: Beer, Wine and star straps… and having the NFL pick Bootsy’s tribute to Buckethead for the TV broadcasts. To find out more about Bootsy you can go to his website: bootsycollins.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #Bootsy #BootsyCollins #JamesPatrickRegan #AmpegSVT #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #JamesBrown #CatfishCollins #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #BucketHead #GeorgeClinton #OnThe1#PFunk #FunkBass #tourlife
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211 - Henry Paul (the Outlaws, Blackhawk) Sep 11, 2025

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211 - Henry Paul (the Outlaws, Blackhawk)
In episode 211 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer and guitarist with both Outlaws and Blackhawk, Henry Paul. In their conversation Henry discusses how he keeps the two bands material straight often touring with both band on coinciding dates. Henry takes us through his musical upbringing talking about his hero’s early on and gives us insight as to what the music scene was like in Tampa in the ‘60’s and early ’70’s having bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman’s nearby and going to see the Beatles at Shea Stadium. Henry takes us through the formation of the Outlaws and what it was like to be band with a huge hit “Green Grass and High Tides”. Henry talks about his retirement and having his son taking the band over and what it’s like touring in his 70’s with his son in the band. Henry discusses moving to Nashville in 1990 ahead of the masses. Henry describes his guitar travels starting at a young age playing Gibson and Martin’s and eventually getting a white Gibson ES 330 like his hero Richie Furay. Henry also talks about Gurian guitars one of his favorites. Henry tells us a bit about his car collection. Henry finally tells us about his book “the Last Outlaw” that’s available now and why he’s written it. To find out more about Henry you can go to his website: henrypaul.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #HenryPaul #TheOutlaws #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #GibsonES330 #Blackhawk #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #theLastOutlaw #GreenGrassandHighTides #LynyrdSkynyrd #tourlife
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210 - John 5 Sep 08, 2025

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210 - John 5
In episode 210 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist John 5. In their conversation John tells us about his new album “Ghost” and his quest for learning and the guitar teachers that mentored him early on. John describes his parents support of his musical endeavors and how watching Hee Haw started his love for Fender telecaster guitars. John discusses his relationship with Ibanez and how that led to his relationship with Fender. John describes growing up in Michigan and how FM radio shaped his musical tastes. John tells us how folks from Warner Bros came to Michigan to woo his parents into letting him move to LA to start doing session work for them before he’d graduated high school. John walks us through the different bands he’s played in: KD Lang, David Lee Roth, Rob Halford, Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie and he discusses his gear through each band and what he’s using now and why he uses off the shelf gear. John describes how Buckethead influenced John’s live show and tells us of his friendship with Buckethead and his love of Eddie Van Halen. John talks a bit about the Motley Crue residency in Las Vegas and his own solo tour with Ritchie Kotzen after that and John talks about a tour in 2026 playing 50 states in 50 days. Finally John describes his love of the horror genre. To find out more about John you can go to his website: john-5.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #John5 #RobZombie #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #MotleyCrue #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #BucketHead #EddieVanHalen #Ghost #MarylinManson #tourlife
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209 - Danielle Nicole Sep 05, 2025

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209 - Danielle Nicole
In episode 209 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with bassist and band leader Danielle Nicole. In their conversation Danielle tells us a little bit about her family, her older brother being left handed just like she is and she tells us about the difficulties of finding gear early on as a lefty bass player and her ability to flip a right handed instrument over and play it. Danielle takes us through her musical education and her choice of bass due to her brothers playing drums and guitar and she tells us about her singing learning from her mother and grandmother. Danielle talks about her early influences: the blues, musicals and fabulous women singers. Danielle describes living and growing up in Kansas City and the blues scene there with her father taking her to clubs early on and starting her band “Trampled Under Foot” with her brothers. Danielle talks us through the stress of singing the national anthem for the Kansas City Royals. Danielle tells us about her band and takes us through her gear. Danielle describes her album that she’s working on now recording it in Kansas City and California and her touring plans for the near future. To find out more about Danielle you can go to her website: daniellenicolemusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #DanielleNicole #DanielleNicoleBand #JamesPatrickRegan #FenderBasses #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #TrampledUnderFoot #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #Lefty #kansascity #tourlife
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208 - Andrew Leahey Sep 02, 2025

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208 - Andrew Leahey
In episode 208 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Andrew Leahey. Andrew not only has his own band but he also plays guitar for Elizabeth Cook amongst others. In their conversation Andrew tells us about his upcoming show in Mexico City which is going to allow him to see Oasis while he’s there. Andrew discusses his new album “Kick|Move|Shake” and the personnel on the album. Andrew describes growing up in Richmond, VA playing fraternity parties and then moving New York to work as a music journalist for Spin magazine and what eventually brought him to Nashville. Andrew takes us through his time in Nashville as a solo artist then backing other artists up and then as a lead guitarist and band leader. Andrew describes what it’s like being a band leader in Nashville losing band members to other bands and what’s like being the guitarist in other bands. Andrew tells us about what it’s like being his own manager and agent and what it’s like being Elizabeth Cook’s guitarist playing some high profile gigs. Andrew takes through his gear and where he gets his gear worked on. Andrew tells us the advice Neal Casale gave him which he still heeds to this day and Andrew gives some advice to young musicians. Finally Andrew tells us how he keeps himself sane… yoga and how that influenced his new album. To find out more about Andrew you can go to his website: andrewleaheymusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AndrewLeahey #ElizabethCook #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT#KickMoveShake #NealCasale #tourlife
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207 - Dar Williams Aug 30, 2025

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207 - Dar Williams
In episode 207 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, your host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Dar Williams. In their conversation Dar tells us about her name and starting on clarinet before starting on guitar following her sisters. Dar describes her new album “Hummingbird Highway” and how she went about writing songs for the album. Dar discusses her first guitar and her guitars she plays now, a Collings, a Mahogany Martin and a Huss and Dalton and a Martin Joan Baez that was gifted to Dar by Joan. Dar talks about touring for the new record in 2026 and her speaking and retreat schedule where she teaches songwriting skills and what her touring band looks like. Dar describes her college years studying both religion and theatre and what it was like growing up an hour north of New York City. Dar takes us the process she went through to get a record deal and how she maintains her voice on the road. Finally Dar tells us about what she does during her down time. To find out more about Dar you can go to her website: darwilliams.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #DarWilliams #HummingbirdHighway #JamesPatrickRegan #CollingsGuitars #theDeadlies #HussandDaltonGuitars #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #JoanBaez #MartinGuitars #tourlife
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206 - Zac Schulze (Zac Schulze Gang) Aug 25, 2025

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206 - Zac Schulze (Zac Schulze Gang)
In episode 206 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/guitarist Zac Schulze from his band “the Zac Schulze Gang”. In their conversation Zac tells us about how he got interested in guitar after his brother Ben started playing drums, his brother is also a member of the “gang”. Zac tells us about his influences early on and now and his opportunity to see them play live. Zac gives us a glimpse into what touring in Europe is like living in the UK and playing in Belgium, France, Germany etc… Zac takes us through his gear on the road and the gear he’s collected guitar trading on Facebook Marketplace. Zac tells us about his favorite music shop local to him and in London and tells us about his tour driver who’s Zac’s guitar tech. Zac tells us about his album “Straight To It” and the gear he used on album. Finally Zac talks about plans to tour the US and his favorite beer. To find out more about Zac you can go to his website: zacschulzegang.rocks Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #ZacSchulze #ZacSchulzeGang #JamesPatrickRegan #StraightToIt #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #TouringEurope #Beer #tourlife
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