Joel Hamilton
Twangin' Telecaster from Texas
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I played with a lot of Texas acts, Clay Blaker, Ted Roddy, sat in or recorded with some great guys like the Derailers, Dale Watson, Johnny Bush, Al Dean, toured a bit, and was one of the pickers on Travis County Pickin, available on Hightone Records.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I perform with Abstract, a funk band in New Orleans. Abstract also has a page, under Abstract Band.
Your musical influences
Danny Gatton, Brent Mason, Roy Nichols, Albert Lee, Clarence White, Albert Collins, James Burton, and Bill Kirchen.
What equipment do you use?
Custom Hamer Telecaster, Peavey classic 50.
