Category: Podcasts

In episode 102 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan is at the “Live in the Vineyard” event in Napa, CA and he’s speaking with a host of up and coming Country Music Stars including Owen Riegling, Anderson Daniels, Drew Baldridge, Callie Twisselman, Rodney Atkins and Callista Clark, and with all of them he covers how they got their start, where they’re going from here and of course their guitars. First: Owen Riegling from Mildmay, Ontario Canada. In 2023, Owen’s career soared to new heights as he signed with Universal Music Canada, released chart-climbing singles, embarked on a nationwide tour, and surpassed 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners.
Second is Anderson Daniels originally from Albertville, MN now residing in Austin, TX. Anderson has previously won New Artist of the Year and is currently the most nominated artist in the Midwest Country Music Awards history.
Third is Drew Baldridge, Hailing from Patoka, IL, Drew Baldridge is a powerhouse in the music industry, with an astounding 2.3 million streams per week and over 350 million total streams of his music. Drew created his own label, Lyric Ridge Records, named after his son Lyric, to take his own songs to country radio.
Forth, from Pasó Robles, CA, is Callie Twisselman, Callie is a fellow “Wine Country” Californian who grew up on her family’s seventh-generation grain and cattle ranch on the Central Californian Coast. She moved to Nashville, TN in 2017, where she’s been working with critically acclaimed manager, Danny Nozell.
Fifth up is veteran country star Rodney Atkins. With an impressive track record boasting eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1 hits, and a staggering 3.8 Billion career streams, Rodney Atkins stands as one of Country music’s most prominent artists. Rodney’s impact on Country radio is undeniable, with his Platinum-selling No. 1 hit “Watching You” earning him a prestigious BMI “Million-Air” award and securing the top spot on Country Aircheck’s list of top-played songs of the decade.
Finally we have Callista Clark… Joining Opry NextStage’s class of 2022, Callista Clark has been featured two years in a row on Billboard’s annual “21 Under 21” list and was the youngest member ever named to CMT’s Next Women of Country in the 2022 class. Again, Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

In episode 101 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! Host James Patrick Regan speaks with slack key guitarist Keola Beamer, the two of them cover
Keola’s Slack Key (and Hawaiian culture) immersion camp “Aloha Music Camp”.
They talk about how Keola brought Tablature to slack key (and possibly guitar in general) bringing it over from lute transcriptions for his first slack key book in 1971.
They discuss why slack key was kept a family secret in the missionary era of Hawaii and they talk about the first recorded songs of Slack Key, Gabby Pahinui’s “Hi’ilawe” and Chet Atkin’s rendition of Leonard Kwan’s “Opihi Moemoe”.
They discuss Keola’s first exposure to Slack Key and how the exposure changed the direction of his life.
They discuss Keola’s relationship with luthier Steve Grimes and Keola’s thoughts behind guitar making.
Keola discusses his collaborations with other cultures around the world and work he did for the State department doing cultural programs in countries that adversaries to the U.S.
You can find out more about Keola at his website: https://kbeamer.com
And you can find out more about the Aloha Music Camp at their website: https://alohamusiccamp.org Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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In episode 100 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Brian Venable from the alternative band Lucero. In their conversation they cover:
Lucero’s new album “Should’ve Learned By Now” and the origins of the band Lucero, their first show, they played the only six songs Brian knew.
Brian tells us about his influences, Buck Owens Lynyrd Skynyrd both from a stack of records he found on the side of the street and growing up in Memphis the son of a cobbler who wanted to be a musician.
They discuss the Memphis punk scene.
Brian tells us about his first “real” guitar 1975 Guild Starfire that he ended up trading for a used pair of Doc Martens.
They discuss the rest of Brian’s gear including a 14lb Flying V made by luthier Travis Perkins and a ‘73 Fender Princeton he got from his dad.
You can find out more about Brian and his band at their website: https://luceromusic.com Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

In episode 99 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Trapper Schoepp. In their conversation they cover:
Recording his latest album “Siren Songs” that was recorded in Johnny Cash’s cabin in Hendersonville, TN. He used Johnny’s ‘30’s era Martin that has a reputation in itself. And he had an opportunity to play Luther Perkins Fender Telecaster.
They discuss growing up in Minnesota moving to Milwaukee and his musical education brought by his dad’s record collection and a very bad BMX bike accident that led to a serious spinal surgery and a purchase of a Martin guitar.
They discuss a chance meeting while vintage clothes shopping that led to a find of a pristine 1930’s era Rickenbaker lap steel. And another chance meeting with a relative of the Dopyera brothers in a park led to the gift of a vintage Dobro. They discuss a few more random guitar gifts that are a little more than spectacular. Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

In episode 98 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan.
speaks with Chris Hayes, Guitarist with Huey Lewis & the News throughout their rise to fame.
In their conversation they cover:
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attending Blue Bear School of Music.
They talk about his first guitars a Guild Starfire and then a ‘68 Gibson Les Paul Standard… and the guitars that got away.
They discuss Chris’s band experiences before “the News”, with organist Merl Saunders (Jerry Garcia Band) and with Saxophonists Dave Liebman and Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (James Brown) in the Ellis/Liebman band.
They discuss him auditioning for Huey Lewis joining the band and how Huey mentored him in the beginning and their endless club gigs for the first few years.
They talk about being on MTV and their early videos and their rise to fame opening for .38 Special and returning the following year as a headliner in the same venues… and the “party days”.
They discuss his departure from Huey and his reasons for that departure. And his choice for a replacement (Stef Burns, episode 24) and they discuss what Chris is doing musically now. Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

In episode 97 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers), who shares the story about how he and his brother, Chris, formed the band after moving from Atlanta to Nashville. Fans of non-traditional guitars, they used a ’50s Harmony Cremona and ’37 Gibson L-00 to record “Heart is the Hero,” at their home studio. Fans of Fender amps, if it’s a Champ or smaller, you’ll probably find it at their place. Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

In episode 96 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Chan Kinchla from Blues Traveler and Todd Park Mohr from Big Head Todd & The Monsters, who just finished a tour together. They recall how paths often crossed back in their early days. They also get into guitars past and present, and what’s in store for both groups.Please like, comment and share this podcast! Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

In episode 95 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Kenneth Pattengale from The Milk Carton Kids. Kenneth produced the band’s latest album, “I Only See the Moon,” and they dig into instruments you’ll hear on it. Kenneth and his wife have a growing collection of 80 instruments, including a Martin L-00 that has a fascinating story. They also talk details of his signature Martin, and he offers a tip for anyone who has to travel by air with their guitar.
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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.

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In this episode, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Martin Simpson, discussing his new duet record with Thomm Jutz, “Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry,” which includes songs gathered by the two women in Appalachia during World War I. They also discuss his time on NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion,” as well as his favorite tunings, his guitar collection (which includes a Harmony Sovereign and several boutique instruments), and a certain old Martin archtop. Listen Here!

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Have Guitar Will Travel, hosted by James Patrick Regan, otherwise known as Jimmy from the Deadlies, is presented by Vintage Guitar magazine, the destination for guitar enthusiasts. Podcast episodes feature guitar players, builders, dealers and more – all with great experiences to share! Find all podcasts at www.vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts.