Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast

036 - Tyler Morris

The latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features host James Patrick Regan speaking with Tyler Morris. They discuss what brought Tyler to the guitar, his relationships with mentors including Jimmy Vivino, Johnny A, and Brad Whitford, and how he started making effects pedals – all before he reached the age of 22! Endorsed by Gibson and other gear makers, Tyler’s latest album is “Living in the Shadows.”

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035 - Joe Robinson

In Episode 35 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Joe Robinson. Mentored by Tommy Emmanuel and his late brother, Phil, Joe won "Australia’s Got Talent” and toured at an early age. At 15, he moved to Nashville and started knocking on doors with his guitar in hand. They talk about his passion, working with counrty-music icons – and food!

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033 - Pete Bernhard

James Patrick Regan welcomes Pete Bernhard, guitarist with Devil Makes Three, to the latest “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast. They rap about Pete’s path to forming the band with Cooper McBean and Lucia Torino and how they're coping with the current state of music. They also talk guitars, musical influences, and how Pete’s family introduced him to all of it!”

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032 - Brad Gillis

For Episode 32 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan sits with Brad Gillis to discuss his storied career – from Rubicon and the Alameda All Stars to forming Night Ranger and replacing Randy Rhodes in Ozzy Osbourne’s band, it’s a fascinating tale. In recent years, Brad and his iconic ’62 Strat (and other guitars) have created music for ESPN, Fox Sports, and “Monday Night Football.”

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031 - John Notto

The latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” has host James Patrick Regan speaking with guitarist John Notto from Dirty Honey, a band that harkens to the glory days of ’70s hard rock – think Les Pauls and Marshalls! John talks about the band’s early days and how they’ve since opened for The Who, Guns and Roses, Slash, and AlterBridge. He also details Dirty Honey’s connection with producer Nick DiDia, digs into th...

029 - Greg Koch

Episode 29 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features “The Gristlemaster,” Greg Koch, who talks about his current tour, his guitar collection, the signature models he has designed with Fender and Reverend, his (4,000-plus) demo videos for Wilwood Guitars, and his instructional books and videos for Hal Leonard. Greg has met and played for/with a lot of his idols, and he shares some of those ex...

028 - Mark Agnesi

In the new episode of "Have Guitar Will Travel," host James Patrick Regan speaks with Mark Agnesi, Gibson’s Director of Brand Experience. They discuss Mark’s history in the industry, his role at Gibson, his guitar collection, new products that have caught his eye, how guiding a popular video series at Norman’s Rare Guitars led to developing "Gibson TV" for Youtube, and his fascination with other fin...

027 - Suzi Quatro

Episode 27 of James Patrick Regan’s “Have Guitar Will Travel” podcast features bassist/singer Suzi Quatro – Leather Tuscadero from TV’s “Happy Days.” The rock legend is still busy recording and touring, and here tells James all about her new bio-documentary "Suzi Q.” They also dig into her childhood in a musical family and talk about how she was discovered, then guided to stardom, by Mickey Most. And of course ...

026 - Ron Thorn

“Have Guitar Will Travel” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Ron Thorn, Principal Masterbuilder at the Fender Custom Shop. Before joining Fender, Ron established his own brand (Thorn Guitars) and supplied Fender with custom inlay work. An avid car guy, he shares the details behind the Saleen-inspired Strat he built for the NAMM show. They also delve into the inner workings at the Custom Shop and, of course, Ron’s g...

025 - Stef Burns

Episode 24 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features the wild ride life of guitarist Stef Burns, who has played with everyone from Jesse Colin Young to Pablo Cruise and Prince to Peppino D’Agostino, with stops in Alice Cooper’s band and an appearance in Wayne’s World along the way. Host James Patrick Regan digs into gear, too, as Stef maintains guitars and rigs in the U.S. and abroad. Please like, comment, and share thi...

024 - Barry Grezbik

In Ep. 25 of  “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan visits with luthier Barry Grzebik, 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 approach to suriving as a small-shop builder in the modern world, his use of redwood a...

023 - Jedd Hughes

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 Harris, and Vince Gill, as well as his solo caree...

021 - Jake Shimabukuro

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 as Yo-yo Ma, Willie Nelson, and Bette ...

020 - Dan Hawkins


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, and life in band that includes an older brother.. Please like, comment a...

019 - Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, and Nili Brosh

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, makers of the Ascender, which uses a p...