Richard Henderson- Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar demonstrates the work of Richard Henderson, one of remarkably few solo acoustic lap steel guitarists. Richard has developed a characteristic edgy style based on the traditions of the blues, country and rock 'n' roll; and the result is compelling. Recently, Richard has teamed up with long-time friend and percussionist, Rico Stern, on the cajon. The acoustic Hawaiian lap steel guitar and the Peruvian cajon, both unusual instruments, complement each other perfectly, with the distinctive slide of the lap steel and the beat of the cajon weaving through an eclectic mix of gospel, country, blues and vintage rock 'n' roll. The result, while evocative of roots and folk traditions, is transformational; leading to a vibrant reconstruction of roots music. Richard also performs in The Wanted, a country roots band whose name was coined well before that band of young boys from Ireland.