John Oates is one-half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. Soaking up the sounds of the 60’s, John has recorded seven solo albums, a memoir titled “Change of Seasons” and a DVD docu-concert called Another Good Road. Oates curated and produced the 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival which was held at the Wheeler from 2010 to 2012 and featured an impressive list of performers such as: Allen Toussaint, Keb Mo, Kenny Loggins, Sam Bush, Shawn Colvin, Matt Nathanson, Bob Scheneider, J.D. Souther, Carrie Rodriguez, Jimmy Wayne, Richard Butler (Psychedelic Furs), David Bromberg, Tift Merritt, and the comedy duo Garfunkle and Oates.

“It's been way too long since I've played the historic Wheeler Opera House... a theater that I consider to be one of the finest acoustic venues in the world and one that feels as comfortable as my living room,” commented Oates. “I’m really looking forward to performing alongside Nashville super guitarist Guthrie Trapp...and bringing the stories behind the songs back to Aspen.”

Guthrie Trapp is one of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents who is brilliant mix of musical influences, exploring country, blues, Latin, reggae, jazz, rock and experimental music. Trapp is a versatile musician who crosses many genres with ease, taste and authenticity. For several years he worked with revered country artist Patty Loveless, appearing on two studio albums with her including the Grammy-winning “Mountain Soul 2.” Onstage or in the studio, Trapp has supported the world’s most talented and best-selling artists including Garth Brooks, John Oates, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Tim O’Brien, Delbert McClinton, Randy Travis, George Jones, Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Earl Scruggs, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, “Cowboy” Jack Clement and many others.