184 - Zac Sokolow (LA LOM) and Jessy Jacquet-Cretides and Tommaso Medica (bby) Vintage Guitar 2026-09-23 | 184 - Zac Sokolow (LA LOM) and Jessy Jacquet-Cretides and Tommaso Medica (bby)
Have Guitar Will Travel 082 – Drew Holcomb, Foy Vance and Christophe Paubert Vintage Guitar 2023-01-05 | In the latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan connects with three artists – two musicans and a winemaker! Drew Holcomb talks about growing up in Memphis and his first guitar, an Ovation he played throughout his youth. A country-music performer, Drew has written songs heard on movie and TV soundtracks. On the road with his band, he hunts for guitars at pawn shops. Then, James talks to Foy Vance, a singer/songwriter from Scotland by way of Ireland. A Lowden player, he has worked at high-profile studios including Blackbird, Muscle Shoals, and Sun. The show closes with winemaker Christophe Paubert, who delves into the varieties offered at Stags Leap Winery. Music is hugely important in Christophe’s life, and he shares thoughts on the bands he most wanted to see at last year’s BottleRock Festival. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! And check out more episodes at vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts/haveguitarwilltravel
Ray Cummins - I’ll See You In My Dreams Vintage Guitar 2023-01-01 | VG ace online tutor Ray Cummins uses the famed ’56 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 prototype to play “I’ll See You In My Dreams” through a ’66 Princeton. Dubbed “Dark Eyes” because Chet used it to play the song at the Opry in ’56, part of the guitar’s colorful history (see what we did there?) includes being modified by Ray Butts, who put experimental pickup slugs under the E and A strings from the 19th fret to the end of the fretboard. Though no longer functional, they of course draw the eyes of all guitarheads. Keep up with Ray at raycummins.com
Snarky Puppy’s Mark Lettieri Vintage Guitar 2022-12-30 | Snarky Puppy guitarist Mark Lettieri took a minute at soundcheck to use his PRS Fiore and lay down a piece of “Trinity,” a track from the band’s latest album, “Empire Central.” “I wanted a guitar that was a Swiss Army Knife but sounded good in all positions,” he said. “It was a dream come true to design a guitar with PRS.” Mark is one of three guitarists in Puppy, bringing his melodic thumbprint and a host of textures. Read our interview with him in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=28
Steve Kimock flashes back to Zero Vintage Guitar 2022-12-29 | We review the reissued 1992 album “Naught Again” by Zero, a band that featured Steve Kimock playing Grateful Dead-style jams with a virtuoso backing band. Here, he offers a fresh take on “End of World Blues” shot during a recent sound check at the Fillmore Auditorium, in San Francisco. His ’68 Gibson goldtop is running through a Two Rock Vintage Deluxe prototype and a Fat Jimmy Jimmy James, “Both coasting clean, with reasonable volume,” he said. Watch for feature on the guitar in a future issue (once owned by a cousin, it was the first one he ever saw in person, and by chance, he found it for sale four decades later), and read our review of “Naught Again” from the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=75
The Dig 3’s Hundt, Duncanson play “Tell Me the Place” Vintage Guitar 2022-12-29 | Gerry Hundt and Andrew Duncanson play straightforward Chicago-style blues in The Dig 3. Here, they play “Tell Me the Place” from their new album. Gerry’s using a ’63 Gibson B-25N, Andrew plays a ’90s Epiphone BluesMaster. Don’t miss our review in the December issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=74
Charlie Musselwhite’s blues chops a vintage J-45 Vintage Guitar 2022-12-28 | Charlie Musselwhite and his ’54 Gibson J-45 do it up (so) right on “Blues Gave Me A Ride,” from his latest album, “Mississippi Son.” It just doesn’t get much cooler, does it? Check out our album review. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=75
The Uncanny Approach of Walter Strauss Vintage Guitar 2022-12-27 | Walter Strauss shows his extraordinary technique with help from his Sexauer JB-16 while playing “Fabara,” a song from latest album, “For Melody, Wherever She May Find Me.” “The tune is an exploration off a melody from the balafon, a wooden xylophone played in West Africa,” he said. We interview Walter in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=26
Bakersfield twang from Nashville Honeymoon Vintage Guitar 2022-12-27 | Nashville Honeymoon plays country music laden with Bakersfield influence – the best kind! Here, Hank Maninger plays his ’62 Guild Starfire III, while Lynne Maes sings and strums a ’60 Martin O-15 to do “Sears Roebuck,” from their latest album, “Just Like Yesterday.” Catch our review in the December issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=77
Shredding and songcraft – Kire Najdovski Vintage Guitar 2022-12-22 | Kire Najdovski does a great take on “Close to the Killer,” from Talas’ new album, “1985.” “I’m playing the Custom Shop ’58 Les Paul VOS Cherry Sunburst that I’ve used on everything I’ve done with Talas since 2017,” he said. Read our interview with his bandmate, Billy Sheehan, and our review of “1985” in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=75
GA-20 blends R&B, Blues, Hendrix, and much more Vintage Guitar 2022-12-21 | GA-20 blends influences from Hendrix to the guitar Kings to East Coast Family cassettes. Here, Matt Stubbs and Pat Faherty do an exclusive take on “Dry Run,” from their new album, “Crackdown.” Matt is playing a Jazzmaster ’62 Thin Skin through a Catalinbread Topanga Spring Reverb into a 1950 Gibson GA-20 while Pat dons his trusty ’54 Harmony Stratotone Newport through a ’60 GA-18. Don’t miss our cover interview in the December issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=62
Jeff Berlin Vintage Guitar 2022-12-17 | In the December issue, bass master Jeff Berlin recalls the first time he heard Cream (“Spoonful” and Crossroads”), and why it was so impactful. Jeff’s new album, “Jack Songs,” is an homage to Jack Bruce, and here he uses his Cort Rithimic runing through Markbass Players School combo to play “Traintime Time.” Don’t miss our interview with Jeff. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=20
Melodic, accessible – and shredtastic – it’s Lari Basilio! Vintage Guitar 2022-12-16 | Lari Basilio grabbed her signature Ibanez LB1 (dig the purple finish and gold hardware!) to play a fresh take on “Novo,” from her new album “Your Love.” Her forté is composition that relies on melody, and the album showcases her love of instrumentals that connect to the spirit. The guitar’s pickups are a signature set designed with Seymour Duncan. “I’m proud of the LB1… it inspires me to write new song,” she said. Our review of Your Love and interview with Lari both appear in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=22
Bobby Broom plays “Humpty Dumpty” Vintage Guitar 2022-12-15 | Guitarist Bobby Broom has recorded with legends including Kenny Burrell, Dr. John, and Sonny Rollins. When he’s not recording or performing, you might find him teaching jazz at Northern Illinois University. Here, he and his ’77 Ibanez 2471NT play Chick Corea’s “Humpty Dumpty,” from his latest album, “Keyed Up,” a compilation of compositions by keyboardists. Read our review in the December issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=77
George Cotsirilos – Jazz Sans Cliché Vintage Guitar 2022-12-14 | George Cotsirilos grew up listening to Bloomfield, Hendrix, and Clapton, then studied jazz guitar. Here, his influences are on full display as he plays “The Three Doves,” from his latest album, “Refuge.” That’s his oh-so-cool 1970 Gibson L-5. See our review of “Refuge” in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=75
The Space Age Travellers: Eclectic Instro Vintage Guitar 2022-12-13 | B.J. Baartmans’ trio, The Space Age Travellers, defies genre labelling. Here, he uses his ’73 Fender Strat (tuned down a full step) with a replacement neck to show us how he played “Cabin Fever,” from their new album, “Satellite Shuffle.” He’s plugged into an early-’70s Princeton, preamped with “…a clean-sounding Nobles overdrive and Strymon Flint to give the guitar a little more clout.” Our review of “Satellite Shuffle” appears in the October issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMOCT2022z5gt883s3D/index.html?page=72
Steve Knight’s Vibey Jazz Vintage Guitar 2022-12-12 | Chicago-based jazzer Steve Knight used his Benedetto 16B to play this version of “Suspects” (from his new album, “Persistence”) exclusively for VG followers. Read our review of the album in the December issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=77
Have Guitar Will Travel 081 – G. Love Vintage Guitar 2022-12-12 | Host James Patrick Regan welcomes singer, rapper, and musician G. Love to episode 82 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” They discuss his new solo album, “Philadelphia Mississippi,” recorded with a list of all-star guitarists including Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and others. G. Love discovered the blues through John Hammond and his mother’s record collection, and in high school began performing as a folk artist before forming his band, Special Sauce. They dig into his ’39 Dobro and talk about his collection of Martins, Gibsons and Gretsches, as well as his signature guitars from Eastwood and Gretsch. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! vintageguitar.com/40046/have-guitar-will-travel-081-g-love
Mike Morgan’s New Twist on Blues Vintage Guitar 2022-12-12 | Texas blues singer/songwriter Mike Morgan does a solo take on “Aiight,” from his new album, “The Light Went Out In Dallas,” using his Road Worn Tele (with Van Zant pickups) running through a Victoria Silver Sonic. The album is his first in 15 years, and you can read our review in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=73
Freddie Krc gets “Dandy” on a ’64 SJ Vintage Guitar 2022-12-10 | You can’t blame Freddie Krc for loving his ’64 Southern Jumbo, which he’s using here to play an exclusive rendition of “Bohemian Dandy” from his new album, “Dandy.” Doing the nifty lead is friend and Freddie Steady Revuew bandmate Cam King, on his ’67 Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville that’s signed by Chet. Don’t miss our review of “Dandy,” in the October issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMOCT2022z5gt883s3D/index.html?page=75
Ewan Currie’s Hairy Tones Vintage Guitar 2022-12-09 | Ewan Currie and his band, The Sheepdogs, do retro-rock the right way. Here, Ewan and his ’74 Les Paul Deluxe show us some of "So Far Gone,” off their new record, “Outta Sight.” Our interview with Ewan appears in the December issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMDEC2022ykh4owev3D/index.html?page=28
Kristian Borring – post-bop wizard Vintage Guitar 2022-12-08 | Kristian Borring plays a fabulous version of “Persian Hills,” from Number Junky’s latest album “Earth Matters.” Check out his custom-made Victor Baker guitar, with a Seymour Duncan PAF in the neck and Kent Armstrong PAF at the bridge. Watch for an interview with Kristian in the January ’23 issue, and don’t miss our review of “Earth Matters” in the November issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMNOV2022k7dzb9jz3D/index.html?page=75
Orianthi Lights It Up Vintage Guitar 2022-12-07 | With her still-newish signature Gibson J-200, Orianthi strums and sings a chill version of the hard-rocking “Light It Up,” from the just-released “Rock Candy” album. Catch our review of her other new album, “Live In Hollywood,” in the October issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMOCT2022z5gt883s3D/index.html?page=72
RnR Hall of Famer Richie Furay and his gorgeous ’53 Gibson J-200! Vintage Guitar 2022-12-06 | Richie Furay and his ’53 SJ-200 share a glimpse of their bucolic space and a solo acoustic rendition of “I Hope You Dance,” from his new album, “In The Country.” The album version is full-dress, produced by Val Garay and with guitars by Chris Leuzinger (VG, March ’22) and Tom Bukovac (January ’22) as well as pedal steel by Dan Dugmore. Catch our interview with Richie in the September issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMSEP2022jvj2hkyd3D/index.html?page=28
Duke Levine, solo guitar on a ’70s country stalwart! Vintage Guitar 2022-09-28 | Boston native Duke Levine’s impressive career has included stints with Otis Rush, Del Fuegos, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and others. Now he’s backing Bonnie Raitt on her “Just Like That” tour through the western and southern U.S. before they go overseas next year. Here, Duke grabbed his ’60s Teisco SS2L to play a crazy-cool rendition of the 1975 Freddy Fender crossover smash “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” through a ’66 Princeton Reverb. Catch our interview with him in the September issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMSEP2022jvj2hkyd3D/index.html?page=26
Todd Sharpville - “God Loves a Loser” Vintage Guitar 2022-09-27 | In this exclusive premier, Vintage Guitar brings you Todd Sharpville’s new video, “God Loves a Loser.” Todd’s doing stellar work on an all-original ’57 Strat (that once belonged to Eric Johnson!) through a Vemuram Jan Ray overdrive pedal running into his all-original ’63 Super Reverb with Jensens. The Strat is strung with GHS nickel .011-.050 Sub Zero Boomers. Learn more at http://www.toddsharpville.comThe song was produced by Duke RobillardWritten and arranged by Todd SharpvilleRecorded by Jack Gauthier at Lakewest Studios, West Greenwich, Rhode IslandMastered by John Mailloux at Bongo Beach Productions, MassachusettsVocals, Guitar - Todd Sharpville, Hammond, Piano: Bruce Bears, Bass - Brad Hallen, and Drums - Mark Teixeira.Shot by David Marks and Edited by Leo MansellCastLucy Fer: Ash Dawn Clark, Minion 1: Cyrilla Whyte, Minion 2: Kim Benson, Hammond Player: Dave Oliver, Bass Player: Hugo St Leger and Drummer: Vinnie Reck.℗Todd Sharpville / Music Box Publishing, ©Todd Sharpville 2022 and Exclusively licensed to Dixiefrog Records.
Ray Cummins – Guitar Tutorial #9 Vintage Guitar 2022-09-13 | For his ninth exclusive lesson for VG, Ray Cummins shows how to play a melodic version of “Danny Boy” fingerstyle and with a pick, using jazzy chords along with a few tricky arpeggios. Ray plays his ’98 Gibson Chet Country Gentleman plugged into an ’80s Boss DD-2 through a ’78 Fender Princeton with a 10" EV. In the second half, he uses his signature McCullough guitar (with a Barbera pickup) to demonstrate how to play accompaniment and basic arpeggios. Check out more lessons at vintageguitar.com/category/lessons
2022 08AUG 30 MICHAEL GREGORY JACKSON Vintage Guitar 2022-08-30 | Michael Gregory Jackson inspires on “Meditation in E (for Karen)”Jazz guitarist Michael Gregory Jackson changes it up by using a classic (and seldom-seen) ’59 SG Special running through a Polytone Mini Brute with an Eminence Texas Heat speaker to show us this exclusive take on “Meditation in E (for Karen),” from his new album, “Electric Git Box.” Read our review in the August issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMAUG2022d5e247tu3D/index.html?page=81
Albert Cummings’ creative milestone album Vintage Guitar 2022-08-25 | Albert Cummings jams like a boss on a Custom Shop Strat through a ’67 Super Reverb. Hold on tight! Read our review of his new album, “Ten,” in the August issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMAUG2022d5e247tu3D/index.html?page=82
Influenced by Benson, Montgomery, and Christian: Jorge Garcia Vintage Guitar 2022-08-15 | Jazz guitarist Jorge Garcia brings many flavors to his musical table. Here, his ’77 Ibanez Artist helps him exhibit a bit of “Dedicated To You,” the tasty title track from his latest album. Read our review in the August issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMAUG2022d5e247tu3D/index.html?page=81
Exquisite fingerstyle from Will Ackerman Vintage Guitar 2022-08-11 | Will Ackerman and his Steve Klein guitar show us a piece of the lovely “I Had To Go There” from his new album, “Positano Songs.” He also introduces us to his Froggy Bottom signature guitar and a parlor guitar gifted to him by Michael Hedges. Catch our review of the album and interview with Will in the August issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMAUG2022d5e247tu3D/index.html?page=32
Have Guitar Will Travel 080 – Fender’s Stan Cotey Vintage Guitar 2022-08-09 | In Episode 80 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan welcomes guitarist and Fender R&D team member Stan Cotey. A Silicon Valley kid, Stan grew up with musical parents and made money by fixing on amps at local music stores. He also developed a love for guitars from the ’50s and ’60s, and maintains a collection of gear. He previously helped develop ProTools while working at AVID, and since joining Fender has worked in several areas of R&D, including pedals, pickups, and now, guitars. Also a recording musician, his work has been used by the Pokemon franchise, and he just released a new album. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! vintageguitar.com/39875/have-guitar-will-travel-080-fenders-stan-cotey
Surf-Guitar Ace Mike Vernon Chills on “Lucky Boy” Vintage Guitar 2022-07-27 | Surf-instro revivalist Mike Vernon grabbed his (semi-hollow) Gretsch Tennessee Rose (with flatwounds) plugged into his Roland 77 to play “Lucky Boy.” Named after his dog, the tune is from his new album, “Burnin’ & Churnin’,” which showcases his skill and compositional creativity. Catch our review in the July issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUL2022vw2a8z9d3D/index.html?page=83
Stroger lays it down on “Bob’s Back in Town” Vintage Guitar 2022-07-22 | Enjoy as Chicago mainstay bassist Bob Stroger uses his 1960 Jazz Bass (with its original pickups) plugged into an Ampeg B2-RE head and SVT610 HLF cab to play "Bob's Back In Town.” Catch our review of “That’s My Name,” the new album by Bob and his band, The Headcutters, in the July issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUL2022vw2a8z9d3D/index.html?page=81
Rose Sinclair Swings on a Stringmaster D-8! Vintage Guitar 2022-07-18 | Rose Sinclair used her ’61 Fender Stringmaster D-8 to play this exclusive piece of “Secret Love,” from her new album, “Wave.” She calls the EP, “…a mix of ‘cocktail steel’ with my small combo playing big-band swing and bossanovas.” Fans of those styles (and jazz) will dig its covers of everyone from Ellington to Jobim. Read our review in the July issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUL2022vw2a8z9d3D/index.html?page=81
Larry McCray’s R&B-Blues Meld Vintage Guitar 2022-07-15 | Larry McCray and his bodacious Custom Shop Flying V show us the hard-drivin’ guitar parts from “Arkansas,” one of the songs from his new album, “Blues Without You,” produced by Joe Bonamassa. Read our interview with Larry in the July issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUL2022vw2a8z9d3D/index.html?page=82
SQUATCH ROCK T-SHIRT Vintage Guitar 2022-07-13 | Sometimes, you just can’t believe your eyes! Like when you see a mythical guitar in the hands of a fabled woodlands creature. But, one look at the flowing mane and futuristic instrument in the hands of the wild dude on VG’s Squatch Rock t-shirt will convince even the biggest skeptic. Available for a limited time on a black short sleeve Softstyle shirt, it’s just $23.97 in M, L, XL (add $2 for XXL and XXXL).A truly limited edition, we’ll take orders through 12 p.m. CDT on July 25, so shirts will ship the week of August 8th!Order at store.vintageguitar.com/squatch-rock-t-shirt.html
Harvey Valdes does Bach – Electrified! Vintage Guitar 2022-07-12 | Harvey Valdes shows us how he does J.S. Bach’s “BMV 999 Prelude” on his Teuffel Tesla. It’s one of the songs he performs on his new album, “Novare: J.S. Bach Lute Works on Electric Guitar.” Catch our review in the July issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUL2022vw2a8z9d3D/index.html?page=28
Have Guitar Will Travel 079 – Tim Dugger, Ray Fulcher and Drew Castle Vintage Guitar 2022-07-08 | Host James Patrick Regan talks with Tim Dugger, Ray Fulcher and Drew Castle for episode 79 of “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Dugger hails from Alabama and grew up listening to old “trucker” songs and scored a record deal thanks to a chance meeting with Mike Curb. Among his gear are a special Martin and Hummingbird. Fulcher’s early influences include Motown music heard on his dad’s stereo. After moving to Nashville, he did odd jobswhile trying to make it.His favorite guitars are a couple J-45s and his a ’52 Southern Jumbo. Castle is a guitarist for the duo O.N.E A Cleveland native whose grandmother was a jazz singer and father a singer and pastor, his personal musical journey also landed him in Nashville. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! vintageguitar.com/39581/have-guitar-will-travel-079-tim-dugger-ray-fulcher-and-drew-castle
Have Guitar Will Travel 078 – Matt Stell, Ian Flanigan, and Erin Kinsey Vintage Guitar 2022-07-01 | Ep 78 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” is a three-fer with host James Patrick Regan interviewing Matt Stell, Ian Flanigan, and Erin Kinsey. Stell is an Arkansas native who grew up hearing an array of music – everything from Patsy Cline to Alanis Morissette. His music has garnered 500,000,000 streams. Flanigan was raised in a musical family and took to fingerstyle playing thanks mostly to the influence of Tommy Emmanuel. Before the pandemic, he spent a decade living the life of a travelling singer/songwriter before an impromptu audition put him on NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s finishing a major-label album and collaborating with Blake Shelton. Kinsey is from suburban Dallas and grew up studying guitar. The day after graduating from high school, she moved to Nashville and started building a career as a singer/songwriter. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! vintageguitar.com/39536/have-guitar-will-travel-078-matt-stell-ian-flanigan-and-erin-kinsey
David Hidalgo Plays Joe Walsh’s ’59 Les Paul Vintage Guitar 2022-06-30 | David Hidalgo Plays Joe Walsh’s ’59 Les PaulThe video that helped convince Joe Walsh to reunite with his (now favorite!) ’59 Gibson Les Paul. Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo did this impromptu jam on Freddie King's “Hideaway” (straight from the Clapton ’burst-hero playbook!) through a ’55 Fender Deluxe at Willie’s American Guitars. Be sure to read our feature story in the July issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUL2022vw2a8z9d3D/index.html?page=64
Ty Tabor’s Six-String Meditation! Vintage Guitar 2022-06-29 | Ty Tabor used his Player Strat (with a JB Jr. pickup at the bridge) to play this cool rendition of “Insane,” from his new solo album, “Shades,” on which he paints with an array of guitar tones, emotions, and melodies. “I’m running straight through an Orange Super Crush 100 and a 4x12 cab with Vintage 30s, using an SM57,” he said. Our review of the album and interview with Ty appear in the June issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUN2022qe9eaxexd3D/index.html?page=28
Eric Ambel’s New-Guitar Magic Vintage Guitar 2022-06-27 | Guitarist/producer Eric Ambel talks about how a guitar can inspire a new lick, which in the right hands can become a great song. That very thing happened when Eric got this Swope Biscayne. Here, he shows you the rhythm lick for “Wouldn’t You Know,” from Sarah Borges’ new album “Together Alone.” The rhythm track on the record was recorded the very first time he played this guitar, and left unchanged for the album! Read our review in the June issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUN2022qe9eaxexd3D/index.html?page=75
Gypsy jazz master Christophe Astolfi plays La Valsajo Vintage Guitar 2022-06-24 | Christophe Astolfi offers an exclusive rendition of Jo Privat’s "La Valsajo" using a guitar made by Jean-Pierre Favino, son of Jacques Favino. On his new album, “Sans Rancune,” he uses it and a Cyril Gaffiero guitar. Read our review in the June issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUN2022qe9eaxexd3D/index.html?page=75
Sarah Borges’ plays “Wasting My Time” Vintage Guitar 2022-06-20 | Sarah Borges grabbed her Stonetree Custom Roscoe Special for this take on “Wasting My Time,” from her new album, “Together Alone.” Eric “Roscoe” Ambel’s production and guitar work give the entire disc a great rock-and-roll party vibe. Read our review in the June issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUN2022qe9eaxexd3D/index.html?page=75
Duke Robillard’s Swingin’ R&B! Vintage Guitar 2022-06-14 | Duke Robillard’s custom-made J.W. Murphy 17” archtop is the perfect accomplice for this great solo take on “Swingin’ for Four Bills,” a track from his new album, “They Called it Rhythm & Blues!” Catch our interview in the June issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUN2022qe9eaxexd3D/index.html?page=22
Aldo Nova’s 2022 “Paradise” Vintage Guitar 2022-06-13 | Forty years after “Fantasy,” Canadian rock legend Aldo Nova has returned with two new projects. One is a semi-autobiographical rock opera called “The Life and Times of Eddie Gage.” Here, he and his modded Les Paul Standard tear it up on a fresh version of his renowned instrumental, “Paradise,” from “Aldo Nova 2.0 Reloaded.” Read our interview with him and review of “Eddie Gage” in the June issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMJUN2022qe9eaxexd3D/index.html?page=26
Have Guitar Will Travel 077 – Patrick Davis Vintage Guitar 2022-06-10 | For Ep 77 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan speaks with Patrick Davis, from Songwriters in Paradise. A native of South Carolina, Patrick was raised in a musical family and has played his share of gigs for tip money. They discuss his beginnings as a songwriter, and how Hootie and the Blowfish helped him move to Nashville. He has written songs for Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffet, Guy Clark, Robert Randolph, and still loves to perform with his big band, Patrick Davis and his Midnight Choir, where he uses an assortment of cool gear. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Listen to more great podcasts at vintageguitar.com/category/podcasts
Scintillating Latin-jazz from Greg Diamond Vintage Guitar 2022-06-03 | Greg Diamond revisits "Song for Jerry '' with his Eastman PG-2 Pagelli running through a Headstrong L’il King-S. In the May issue, we review the reissue of Greg’s 2012 album, “Conduit,” which includes bonus tracks. Read our review of the album in the May issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMMAY2022h95b8csd3D/index.html?page=81
Gregg Wright plays “Hey Li’l Girl” Vintage Guitar 2022-05-27 | Gregg Wright has opened for Albert and Freddie King, and toured with The Jacksons. Here, he uses a custom-made Fret-King GWR running to a Marshall DSL-40 to play the old-school blues riff and a spicy lead from “Hey Li’l Girl,” one of the tracks from his stellar new album, “Big Dog Barkin’,” which mixes everything from country ballads, boogie, and blues-rock to gospel and fire-breathing rock and roll. Read our review of the album and interview with Gregg in the May issue. cloud.3dissue.com/196659/197012/230687/VGMMAY2022h95b8csd3D/index.html?page=28
Have Guitar Will Travel 076 – Nashvillains Vintage Guitar 2022-05-26 | On Ep 75 of “Have Guitar Will Travel,” host James Patrick Regan interviews Ep 76 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features Troy Johnson, Scott Lindsey, and Brett Boyette of the band Nashvillains. The guys have written and produced music for feature films, television shows, and A-list artists including The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, and James Taylor. During a stop on their recent nationwide tour, they talked with host James Patrick Regan about their careers, guitars, gear adventures, and their admiration for studio guitarists like Tim Pierce and Tom Bukovac. They also offer an interesting take on how they differentiate themselves from everyone else in country music. Please like, comment, and share this podcast! vintageguitar.com/39228/have-guitar-will-travel-076-nashvillains
