192 - James Kee (East Nash Grass)
In episode 192 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with James Kee mandolinist and guitarist with his band East Nash Grass. In their conversation James tells us about his musical history, starting with electric bass then to mandolin, finally banjo and guitar and his love bluegrass early on.
James tells us about growing up in Chattanooga and eventually moving to Nashville and he tells us about the start of East Nash Grass.
James tells us where we can find their music on the radio on satellite and terrestrial.
James talks gear, mandolins and guitars and tells us the story of a very special guitar that belonged to Earl Scruggs, his 1955 Martin D-18 that was in pretty poor shape and James has had it completely restored and plans to play it at the Ryman theatre in Nashville in July.
James also tells us about how he amplifies his acoustic instruments and he discusses his side project a solo album using the Earl Scruggs guitar.
James describes the band’s tour schedule and his day job in land management and farming.
To find out more about James and East Nash Grass and hear their music and see tour dates, you can go to their website: eastnashgrass.com
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191 - Clay Rose and Donny Ambory (Gasoline Lollipops)
191 - Clay Rose and Donny Ambory (Gasoline Lollypops)
In episode 191 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine,host James Patrick Regan speaks with from the Gasoline Lollipops, guitarist Donny Ambory and singer/guitarist Clay Rose. In our conversation the guys talk about the history of the band hailing from Colorado.
The guys talk guitars and gear, Clay’s nylon string and Donny’s “Nachocaster” and Donny describes his adventure to acquire the Nachocaster and he takes through the rest of his gear.
The two explain their current tour schedule and solo shows they have… and the dilemma of traveling for gigs that don’t cover the expenses.
Clay tells us how they hooked up with Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) to record their new album “Kill the Architect”.
Clay describes a ballet the band wrote that will be performed in Denver, Colorado with the band as part of the set and a recent show they did with the Cheyenne symphony.
Finally Clay explains how the two met, an entertaining and awkward story.
To find out more about the Gasoline Lollipops check out their website: gasolinelollipops.com
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190 - Jesse Daniel
190 - Jesse Daniel
In episode 190 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter and guitarist Jesse Daniel. In their conversation Jesse tells us about his current tour schedule with dates in Brazil and Europe and Jesse talks about his band.
Jesse discusses his Fender endorsement and his custom Redondo acoustic.
Jesse takes us through his musical history growing up near Santa Cruz playing drums in rock and punk bands and then opening for everyone that passed through Santa Cruz county as a singer/songwriter and then Jesse describes how with his fiancé’s help caught the eye of the Nashville establishment.
Finally, Jesse talks about meeting and collaborating with his heroes and what outdoor activities he does for fun.
To find out more about Jesse check out his website: jessedanielmusic.com
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189 - Robert Earl Keen
189 - Robert Earl Keen
In episode 189 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer, songwriter and guitarist Robert Earl Keen. In their conversation Robert tells us about a book that’s being published by Texas A and M press that shows off his guitar collection and Robert discusses his guitar collection which focuses mostly on electrics. He particularly likes Dakota Red Fenders.
Robert discusses his retirement and then his return to performing after a divorce and how he maintained his guitar collection.
Robert describes his guitar buying strategies and his friendship with the late Bill Collings of Collings guitars.
Robert takes us through his tour habits and some of his favorite music stores and some of his favorite repair shops.
Robert talks about his home in Texas and his podcast “the Americana podcast” that comes out monthly.
Robert discusses his career early on and his contemporaries.
Finally Robert tells us about his fan appreciation weekend, Labor Day weekend in Texas.
To find out more about Robert and his music and tour dates you can check out his website:
robertearlkeen.com
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188 - Ray LaMontagne
188 - Ray LaMontagne
n episode 188 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer/songwriter and guitarist Ray LaMontagne. In their conversation Ray talks about living in Western Massachusetts and early on selling a Volkswagen Van that belonged to he and his wife for a Martin guitar and Ray talks about his wife’s support of his music.
Ray describes his early music experiences and how he went from writing songs for himself occasionally playing a coffee house to becoming a superstar albeit a humble one.
Ray describes his friendship with Stephen Stills.
Ray talks about his guitars his 70’s Martin and Paul Reed Smith acoustics and Ray discusses his tunings and with method of amplifying his acoustics.
Ray discusses his upcoming tour and his album “Trouble” that came out 20 years ago.
Finally Ray tells us about his songwriting process and what he does in his spare time and his love of classic cars.
To find out more about Ray and see his tour dates you can go to his website: raylamontagne.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!