Joel Paterson

Joel is "a titan in Chicago's roots music scene" -AP , playing
everything from jazz to honky tonk with a style that is decidedly
his own.  Greg and Joel get into the gristle, covering
Joel's musical journey, and also what it's like to be a guitar
player in this day and age. 

2:08 - Joel’s time playing with Harmonica legend Jim Liban, and
shared woes of guitars lost to impulsive trades
8:17 - Joel’s influences, and how he became the player he is
today (from Rockabilly to Merle Travis)
15:17 - Moving to Chicago, making a living as a musician, and how
he’s able to self-produce timeless guitar music
22:33 - Keeping the bills paid as a musician during the pandemic,
and keeping the repertoire fresh
37:40 - Joel’s view on social media as a guitar player
54:25 - Loop pedals, getting old, and Honda Civics


Total Length: 80:39