Joel Paterson

Wheelhouse Rag

(Jalopy Records)

Through years of studio toil and on-the-road exploits, and in various group assemblages, Joel established himself as a breathtaking master-hand of strings electric, acoustic, and of the steel variety. Having now taken up an accomodating gut-box, he of the dexterous digits fashioned this assertion of old-ways' enduring merit. Blues voicings long ago birthed in barrel-houses and barns rise here and lay claim to appreciative attention. Joel's finger-picked interpretations of quintessentially American modes sprint in some moments, amble in others, but awe without exception.

Recommended: "Preston Rag," "Nellie's Dream," "King Street Breakdown," "Buzzin' the Frets," "Go Lightnin'," "Wheelhouse Rag," "Jailhouse Special," "Jalopy Stomp," "Call That Gone"

Video: "Buzzin' the Frets"

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