227 - Rome Ramirez (Sublime with Rome, Solo)
In episode 227 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter Rome Ramirez from Sublime as well as his solo work. In their conversation Rome talks about growing up in Fremont, California and living now in Nashville and he walks us through his early musical journey.
Rome discusses enrolling in Musicians Institute only to leave after a short while to do studio work in Orange County.
Rome talks about a song he wrote for the Dirty Heads “Lay Me Down” and how that song changed his trajectory and eventually had him playing guitar and singing with the band Sublime.
Rome discusses how he moved on from Sublime and decided to go solo and he talks about writing songs for Enrique Iglesias and Selena Gomez.
Rome tells us about his band and his solo album that is being produced by Dan Huff and will be out in early 2026.
Rome talks gear his guitars now and with Sublime and his home studio outside of Nashville.
To find out more about Rome you can go to his website: romeramirez.com
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226 - Kelly Ogden (the Dollyrots)
226 - Kelly Ogden (the Dollyrots)
In episode 226 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Kelly Ogden, bassist and singer with the Dollyrots. In their conversation Kelly talks about drummers and the band’s tour schedule.
Kelly discusses the bands core, herself and husband Luis and tells us about the two managing of them the band and Kelly talks about her side gig as a DJ on Little Steven’s Underground Garage on Sirius XM channel 21.
Kelly tells us about her and the band’s musical history, her starting on guitar and moving to bass early on as they moved from Florida to California.
Kelly talks about her bass of choice the Gibson Thunderbird and her evolution to that model bass and she discusses her amps both on the road and at home.
Kelly describes some of the business of the band and talks about the importance of merch.
Kelly talks about the musicians that inspired her early on, the Breeders, the Cramps and the ones that inspired her vocally.
To find out more about Kelly you can go to the Dollyrots website: dollyrots.com
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225 - Jared James Nichols
225 - Jared James Nichols
In episode 225 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Jared James Nichols (for the second time, the first time was in 2019 for episode 8). In their conversation Jared talks about moving to Nashville and being a father and his new single on Frontiers records called “Ghost”
Jared tells us about his Nashville lifestyle and his tour schedule including his upcoming tour of Europe and he talks about his band he also discusses how he ended up supporting Michael Schenker and Joe Perry.
Jared describes his new Gibson Futura guitar with a crazy almost Explorer style body and Jared tells us about his guitar and gear collection and his relationship with Gibson.
Jared discusses why he joined teams with frontiers records and why he didn’t start his own independent label.
Jared talks about his work out schedule and how he got started with exercise.
Jared tells us about jamming around town in Nashville and songwriting sessions he’s involved in.
Jared tells us about where he goes for repairs: Gibson, Matt Knowles and the Blackstar people for amps.
Finally, Jared tells us about his love of cars and wrenching on cars… and his Chevy Nova and… Buckethead.
To find out more about Jared you can go to his website: jaredjamesnichols.com
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224 - Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick, Solo)
224 - Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick, Solo)
In episode 224 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Robin Taylor Zander who is Cheap Trick’s “Secret Weapon” and has his second solo album out.
In their conversation Robin talks about his hometown of Clearwater, Florida and he talks about his current projects: producing and songwriting and performing with Cheap Trick, his dad’s band.
Robin talks about his musical upbringing at Florida state and with his dad’s band.
Robin tells us about his solo dates, when he decides to use a band versus playing solo and the venues he’s playing.
Robin describes the instruments he’s playing solo, guitar, pedal steel, bass and the instruments he played in Cheap Trick singing, guitar, bass and even drums subbing for everyone except his dad.
Robin discusses Jack Douglas and Jay Messina’s production help throughout his career including Jack signing Robin to his record label.
Robin talks gear and collecting gear.
To find out more about RTZ you can go to his website: robintaylorzander.com
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223 - Matt Piucci (Rain Parade)
223 - Matt Piucci (Rain Parade)
In episode 223 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Matt Piucci from the band “Rain Parade” In their conversation Matt tells us about his Gretsch Tennessean that he’s used for over 40 years.
Matt tells us about moving from upstate New York to Chicago and going to school in Minnesota and living in Oakland for the past 40 years and being a fan of the Oakland (soon to be Las Vegas) A’s.
Matt talks about his side career as a forensic DNA analyst and the small connection that led to his music world.
Matt tells us about getting signed by Enigma records in the 80’s and his bands Rain Parade’s successes.
Matt discusses his musical upbringing having older brothers that would take him to shows in Chicago and his love of the Byrds.
Matt takes us through how he ended up in LA becoming friends with what would become members of the Bangles and Green on Red and the rest of the Paisley scene that Rain Parade was apart of.
Matt describes the band’s adventures in the SF Bay Area and how the band ended up based there since its reformation.
Matt tells us about his encounters with Country Joe and Neil Young’s band, Crazy Horse.
Matt discusses his other gear apart from his Gretsch that he’s used throughout the years and the one that got away.
Matt tells us where he gets his gear repaired.
Matt discusses what the bands up too… recordings for record store day and shows in the future and he reflects on the band’s successes.
To find out more about Matt you can go to his website: rainparadeofficial.com or the bands bandcamp: rainparade.bandcamp.com
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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!
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