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