I played Steel Guitar Rag for fifteen years. I’m not saying they ripped this off, but it was certainly influenced by SGR. The chord pattern is there and I anticipated several runs in advance never having heard this before.
I’ve played rhythm guitar for many years and it is not unusual for a musician to anticipate runs on a tune. I cannot deny that this tune, along with many others, are “influenced” by SRG, where I disagree is that it “is” the SGR with a few minor tweaks. I just don’t hear it that way. However, I do appreciate your comments and the fact we both enjoy this music and listen to it with a fine ear.