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Joel Paterson has been a mainstay of the Chicago roots music scene for over twenty years, playing with many bands and showcasing his unique blend of jazz, blues, rockabilly, country and western swing Wheelhouse Rag is a 14-track collection of original rags and country blues on solo, fingerpicking acoustic guitar. The all-acoustic, 1920's- tinged Wheelhouse Rag may at first seem like a departure in genre for the guitarist - he is predominantly known for his instrumental multitracked recordings reminiscent of Les Paul and Chet Atkins - Joel learned to play guitar by ear from the records of acoustic legends such as Blind Blake, Robert Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis, and Big Bill Broonzy. He later expanded his repertoire to include techniques of the thumb-picking giants Merle Travis and Chet Atkins. These influences can be heard throughout the album, mixed in with many more twists and turns from the mind of the artist, to bring you, 'Wheelhouse Rag:' the original fingerstyle guitar instrumentals of Joel Paterson. Original fingerstyle guitar rag and country blues instrumentals by in-demand Chicago roots guitarist Joel Paterson, who has played with Cactus Blossoms, JD McPherson, Kelley Hogan, and more, bringing his unique blend of jazz, blues, rockabilly, and country & western style to the mix.

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Joel Paterson

Wheelhouse Rag

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Released18/08/2023Catalogue NumberJLPLP014Learn more
Released18/08/2023Catalogue NumberJLPCD014Learn more

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