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126 - James “JY” Young (Styx)

126 - James “JY” Young (Styx) In episode 126 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist James “JY” Young from the band Styx. In their conversation they discuss the current tour with Foreigner and John Waite, and how James fills out his off time when they’re not at the venue. James takes us through his start on guitar and his love of Bo Diddley (who’s daughter James is friends with) Jimi Hendrix (whom James saw 5 times) and Eric Clapton (who he studied by slowing the lp’s to half speed). James tells us about his college years studying aerospace and working for his father’s construction company. James describes how he met Dennis DeYoung and the guys in Dennis’s cover band and how that band became Styx, how they got signed by A&M. They discuss gear through the years . You can find out all you want about James and his Styx at their website: styxworld.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #JamesJYYoung #JYYoung #Styx #StyxWorld #guitar #Guitar #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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125 - J.D. Simo

In episode 125 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist extraordinaire J.D. Simo, they spoke at the Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA where J.D. was supporting Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne. In their conversation J.D. tells us about his current tour and his main Telecaster he got from Dan Strain at Danocaster Guitars as well as his amp a Headstrong Lil King. J.D. discusses growing up in Chicago and what a great influence the radio station WXRT had on him as well as the Blues Brothers movie and seeing Elvis on TV. J.D. walks us through his playing in bands while he was real young including a Cumbia band in Arizona and how his friendship with Zac Childs led him to moving to Nashville. J.D. tells us about being a session guitarist in Nashville and how he ended up joining the Don Kelley band at Robert’s Western World on Lower Broadway. J.D. talks us through his work as a producer and some of his other projects he’s worked on: Phil Lesh, the Allman’s and the Elvis biopic with Dave Cobb and J.D. talks as well about a new project with Dave Cobb a biopic for Disney+ on Bruce Springsteen. J.D takes us through his woodshedding practices and his home studio as well as his gear, guitars and amps . If you’d like to find out more about J.D and what he’s up to the best place to start is his website: simo.fm . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #JDSimo #Simo #RobertsWesternWorld #Danocaster #DonKelleyBand #guitar #Guitar #DaveCobb #Headstrongamps #GuitarHero #theDeadlies #Telecaster #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #hgwt #HGWT . .

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116 - Gunnar Nelson

In episode 116 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and singer (and multi instrumentalist) Gunnar Nelson. With his twin brother Matthew they perform as Nelson (the band from the ‘80’s) and they are the sons of the late Ricky Nelson. In their conversation they cover: Moving from LA to Nashville 23 years ago… making him a Nashville local and the benefits of living in Nashville. They talk about Gunnar’s role in Nelson, as the principal songwriter and the guy who does the heavy lifting in the band. They discuss the three Nelson records they have in the can and how they’re going to go about releasing that material. Gunnar takes us through the iterations of the band, they’re solo acoustic show, the band Nelson, Ricky Nelson Remembered and others. They dive deep into Gunnar’s guitars and his relationship with the Telecaster, Grover Jackson and Uncle Norm from Norman’s Rare Guitars. They also discuss his dad’s gear and the guitars that got away mostly to finance a Bradshaw rig. They discuss the time they had with their dad… and growing up living next door to George Harrison and having Mama Cass as their babysitter. Nelson is very active on the socials, instagram especially. And they have a great website: http://nelsontwins.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #GunnarNelson #NelsonBand #RickyNelsonRemebered #RickyNelson #guitar #Guitar #FenderCustomShop #GibsonCustomShop #GuitarHero #Telecaster #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #LesPaul #NelsonTwins #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT

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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 guitar collection. See more at www.fendercustomshop.com

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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 this podcast!

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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 and a batch of repurposed wood with a great back story, and his work with folks who make pickups, bridges and tuners.

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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 career and new album, “West.”

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022 - Adam Lester

“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.

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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 Midler.

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020 - Dan Hawkins

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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, and life in band that includes an older brother. . Please like, comment and share this podcast.

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