212 - Bootsy Collins
In episode 212 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bootsy Collins a bassist that needs no introduction! In their conversation Bootsy tells us why he started on bass and his gear when he was starting out provided by his brother Catfish who eventually brought him in to his band the Pacemakers.
Bootsy describes how James Brown became aware of the Pacemakers and how he brought them on board getting Bootsy a Fender Jazz bass and two Ampeg SVT’s.
Bootsy takes us through when he decided to incorporate pedals into his sound and the pedals he used initially.
Bootsy discusses when he began producing albums while working with George Clinton.
Bootsy tells us about his bass mentors James Jamerson, Paul McCartney and Larry Graham.
Bootsy describes his original “Space Bass” and tells us about the current star bass made by Warwick and he also gives us a quick tour of his most recent amp system from the last time he toured.
Bootsy talks about ear protection after a recent surgery which has him sidelined and working only in the studio currently.
Bootsy discusses his friend Buckethead whose album he recently produced and who he’s worked with since the ‘90’s.
Finally Bootsy takes us through his philanthropic productions and a few of the items you can purchase off his website: Beer, Wine and star straps… and having the NFL pick Bootsy’s tribute to Buckethead for the TV broadcasts.
To find out more about Bootsy you can go to his website: bootsycollins.com
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211 - Henry Paul (the Outlaws, Blackhawk)
211 - Henry Paul (the Outlaws, Blackhawk)
In episode 211 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with singer and guitarist with both Outlaws and Blackhawk, Henry Paul. In their conversation Henry discusses how he keeps the two bands material straight often touring with both band on coinciding dates.
Henry takes us through his musical upbringing talking about his hero’s early on and gives us insight as to what the music scene was like in Tampa in the ‘60’s and early ’70’s having bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman’s nearby and going to see the Beatles at Shea Stadium.
Henry takes us through the formation of the Outlaws and what it was like to be band with a huge hit “Green Grass and High Tides”.
Henry talks about his retirement and having his son taking the band over and what it’s like touring in his 70’s with his son in the band.
Henry discusses moving to Nashville in 1990 ahead of the masses.
Henry describes his guitar travels starting at a young age playing Gibson and Martin’s and eventually getting a white Gibson ES 330 like his hero Richie Furay. Henry also talks about Gurian guitars one of his favorites.
Henry tells us a bit about his car collection.
Henry finally tells us about his book “the Last Outlaw” that’s available now and why he’s written it.
To find out more about Henry you can go to his website: henrypaul.com
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210 - John 5
210 - John 5
In episode 210 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist John 5. In their conversation John tells us about his new album “Ghost” and his quest for learning and the guitar teachers that mentored him early on.
John describes his parents support of his musical endeavors and how watching Hee Haw started his love for Fender telecaster guitars.
John discusses his relationship with Ibanez and how that led to his relationship with Fender.
John describes growing up in Michigan and how FM radio shaped his musical tastes.
John tells us how folks from Warner Bros came to Michigan to woo his parents into letting him move to LA to start doing session work for them before he’d graduated high school.
John walks us through the different bands he’s played in: KD Lang, David Lee Roth, Rob Halford, Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie and he discusses his gear through each band and what he’s using now and why he uses off the shelf gear.
John describes how Buckethead influenced John’s live show and tells us of his friendship with Buckethead and his love of Eddie Van Halen.
John talks a bit about the Motley Crue residency in Las Vegas and his own solo tour with Ritchie Kotzen after that and John talks about a tour in 2026 playing 50 states in 50 days.
Finally John describes his love of the horror genre.
To find out more about John you can go to his website: john-5.com
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209 - Danielle Nicole
209 - Danielle Nicole
In episode 209 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with bassist and band leader Danielle Nicole. In their conversation Danielle tells us a little bit about her family, her older brother being left handed just like she is and she tells us about the difficulties of finding gear early on as a lefty bass player and her ability to flip a right handed instrument over and play it.
Danielle takes us through her musical education and her choice of bass due to her brothers playing drums and guitar and she tells us about her singing learning from her mother and grandmother.
Danielle talks about her early influences: the blues, musicals and fabulous women singers.
Danielle describes living and growing up in Kansas City and the blues scene there with her father taking her to clubs early on and starting her band “Trampled Under Foot” with her brothers.
Danielle talks us through the stress of singing the national anthem for the Kansas City Royals.
Danielle tells us about her band and takes us through her gear.
Danielle describes her album that she’s working on now recording it in Kansas City and California and her touring plans for the near future.
To find out more about Danielle you can go to her website: daniellenicolemusic.com
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208 - Andrew Leahey
208 - Andrew Leahey
In episode 208 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Andrew Leahey. Andrew not only has his own band but he also plays guitar for Elizabeth Cook amongst others. In their conversation Andrew tells us about his upcoming show in Mexico City which is going to allow him to see Oasis while he’s there.
Andrew discusses his new album “Kick|Move|Shake” and the personnel on the album.
Andrew describes growing up in Richmond, VA playing fraternity parties and then moving New York to work as a music journalist for Spin magazine and what eventually brought him to Nashville.
Andrew takes us through his time in Nashville as a solo artist then backing other artists up and then as a lead guitarist and band leader.
Andrew describes what it’s like being a band leader in Nashville losing band members to other bands and what’s like being the guitarist in other bands.
Andrew tells us about what it’s like being his own manager and agent and what it’s like being Elizabeth Cook’s guitarist playing some high profile gigs.
Andrew takes through his gear and where he gets his gear worked on.
Andrew tells us the advice Neal Casale gave him which he still heeds to this day and Andrew gives some advice to young musicians.
Finally Andrew tells us how he keeps himself sane… yoga and how that influenced his new album.
To find out more about Andrew you can go to his website: andrewleaheymusic.com
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