In Ep. 24 of  “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan visits with luthier Barry Grezbik, 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…

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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…

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“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. Each episode is available on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, iheartradio, Tune In, Google Play Music,…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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 most of all…

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Today, James Patrick Regan is speaking with Doug Kauer, 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…

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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 construction to wiring…

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