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In this episode, James Patrick Regan interviews guitarist Andy Thomas about his new album and musical journey.
258 - Andy Thomas In episode 258 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and band leader Andy Thomas. In their conversation Andy describes living in Florida and growing up in Virginia and he tells us about his new album “Highway Junkie” that was produced by Widespread Panic’s Dave Schools and Andy explains how the two met. Andy tells us about his gear: Telecasters, Les Paul’s and Firebirds and an Oliver amp. Andy describes his influences Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat and Andy’s father. Andy takes us through his musical history, a family band, the Yarns and now out on his own. Andy talks about running the band with members spread throughout the south and he discusses the logistics of rehearsals, touring and managing the band all while being married and having a young son and working a day job in construction. Andy discusses how he navigates his sobriety while touring. To find out more about Andy you can go to his website: andythomasmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #AndyThomas #HighwayJunkie #GibsonGuitars #FenderTelecaster #OliverAmps…
People in this episode
Host: James Patrick Regan
Guest: Andy Thomas
Topics covered
- guitar
- music
- sobriety
- band management
Keywords
- Highway Junkie
- Widespread Panic
- Dave Schools
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Little Feat
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Telecasters, Les Paul’s, Telecaster, Les Paul, Firebird, Oliver amp
Books & works: Have Guitar Will Travel, Highway Junkie
Places: Florida, Virginia
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