Jon Rauhouse » banjo http://www.jonrauhouse.com Just another WordPress site Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Being a marketable musician. http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2011/09/24/being-a-marketable-musician/ http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2011/09/24/being-a-marketable-musician/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:56:53 +0000 Toxic Web http://www.jonrauhouse.com/?p=469 There’s an article up on the Electronic Musician website in their Master Class tutorial section entitled “Being a marketable musician means broadening your skill set – and mindset.”

Well playing the pedal steel, banjo, Hawaiian, standard guitar etc etc. There’s a certain person fits right in with having both a broad skill and mind set.

Check out the article for what Jon has to say about it all.

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Studio Pics :

Pictures of Tommy Connell and some of the gear used to record Steel Guitar Air Show, taken in the Wavelab studio.

  • Steel Guitar Air Show recording studio
  • Steel Guitar Air Show recording studio

Haymaker – Haynnifer :

Jon’s latest, a square necked slide acoustic made by Haymaker (Don Windham – see “Friends” section for link)

Haymaker Haynnifer

Steel Guitar :

Mid 70s MSA Classic Single Neck 10 string, 3 pedals, 4 knee levers. E9 tuning, click images below for bigger pic.

  • MSA Pedal Steel
  • MSA Pedal Steel

Hawaiian:

  • John Reuter Hawaiian Guitar
  • Reuter Hawaiian Guitar 1993
  • Handmade by John Reuter of Tempe Arizona
  • with EMG under the Saddle Pickup.
  • Click image on right for bigger pic.

Guitars:

first: Slingerland Arch-top 1934-39 – second: a mid 90s Epiphone Emperor II Joe Pass – third: a 50s Kay – fourth: Eastwood Classic 12

  • Slingerland arch top guitar
  • Epiphone Emperor II Joe Pass
  • 1950s Kay
  • Eastwood Classic 12

Amps & Effects:

Late 60s Gibson Falcon Amplifier 12″ speaker, click images below for bigger pic.

  • Gibson Falcon Amplifier
  • Gibson Falcon Amplifier

Fender Twin Reverb Custom. Modified with a 15″ speakerFender Twin Amp 15 inch speaker, below left. Mid 60s Gibson Reverb III, below right.

  • Fender Twin Custom 65 Reverb Amp
  • Mid 60s Gibson Reverb III

first: an old 40s-50s Magnatone with a 10 inch Eminence speaker – second: an old 40s-50s all original Dickerson tube amp – third: an old 70s Garnet Revolution

  • Magnatone Amp
  • Dickerson tube amp
  • Garnet Revolution

Acoustics:

  • Stratton OM Acoustic Guitar
  • Stratton OM AScoustic Guitar
  • Constructed with Brazilian Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce.
  • “It’s the best sounding and playing guitar I’ve ever played” – Jon
  • Click image on the right for a bigger pic and check out the Video page for Jon’s Stratton Session with Megyn Neff
  • Charles Wolff Acoustic Guitar
  • Charles Wolff Model 08 Parlor Guitar
  • Constructed with Paolo Escrito Back & Sides, Spruce top, Mahogany neck, Ebony fret board and head cap and a gun oil finish.
  • “it plays and sounds great” – Jon
  • Click image on the right for a bigger pic and close ups of the HeadstockCharles Wolff Acoustic Guitar and backCharles Wolff Acoustic Guitar of the guitarCharles Wolff Acoustic Guitar.

Banjo:

Fender FB-59 all Walnut and gold hardware

Fender FB-59 Banjo

click image for bigger pics of backFender FB-59 Banjo and headstockFender FB-59 Banjo

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  • For A Decade of Sin: 11 Years of Bloodshot RecordsArtist : Jon Rauhouse
  • Album : For A Decade of Sin: 11 Years of Bloodshot Records
  • Released & Label : 2005 Bloodshot Records
  • Credits : Magnificent Seven – played everything (pedal steel, hawaiian guitar, and guitars) except drums and bass which were played by Bill Herzog
  • Audio sample & Download at eMusicFor A Decade of Sin: 11 Years of Bloodshot Records
    • Sweetheart 2005
      Artist : Neko Case
    • Album : Sweetheart 2005
    • Released & Label : 2005 Hear Music Starbucks
    • Credits : Hawaiian Guitar
    • Hard Headed Woman : A Celebration of Wanda JacksonArtist : Neko Case
    • Album : Hard Headed Woman : A Celebration of Wanda Jackson
    • Released & Label : 2004 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicHard Headed Woman : A Celebration of Wanda Jackson
    • 2 Hours From AnywhereArtist : Jon Rauhouse
    • Album : 2 Hours From Anywhere – A Collection of Arizona Songwriters
    • Released & Label : 2004 Perfect Circle Records
    • Credits : Plays and wrote the album’s hidden track
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusic2 Hours From Anywhere
    • Live From Studio 2 Volume IIArtist : Neko Case
    • Album : Live From Studio 2 Volume II
    • Released & Label : 2003 104.1 KBAC Radio Free Santa Fe
    • The Pine Valley Cosmonauts - The Executioner's Last Songs, Vol. 2 & 3Artist : The Pine Valley Cosmonauts
    • Album : The Executioner’s Last Songs, Vol. 2 & 3
    • Released & Label : 2003 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Hawaiian Guitar, Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicThe Pine Valley Cosmonauts - The Executioner's Last Songs, Vol. 2 & 3
    • The Bottle Let Me DownArtist : Jon Rauhouse/Andy Hopkins
    • Album : The Bottle Let Me Down: Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides
    • Released & Label : 2002 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Vocals, Sample Arrangements, Guitar, Pedal Steel
      • Audio sample & >Download at eMusicThe Bottle Let Me Down
    • respond 2Artist : Various Artists
    • Album : Respond, Vol. 2
    • Released & Label : 2002 Signature Records
    • Credits : Pedal Steel
    • Making Singles Drinking DoublesArtist : Various Artists
    • Album : Making Singles, Drinking Doubles
    • Released & Label : 2002 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Guitar (Steel), Guest Appearance, Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicMaking Singles Drinking Doubles
    • Carolyn Mark - A Tribute to Robert Altman's NashvilleArtist : Carolyn Mark & Her Room-mates
    • Album : A Tribute to Robert Altman’s Nashville
    • Released & Label : 2002 Mint Records
    • Credits : Vocals, Pedal Steel
    • The Pine Valley Cosmonauts - The Executioner's Last SongsArtist : The Pine Valley Cosmonauts
    • Album : The Executioner’s Last Songs
    • Released & Label : 2002 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Engineer, Banjo
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicThe Pine Valley Cosmonauts - The Executioner's Last Songs
    • Dont Let The Bastards Get You DownArtist : John Langford & Kelly Hogan
    • Album : Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down: A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson
    • Released & Label : 2002 Jackpine Social Club
    • Credits : Hawaiian Guitar, Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicDont Let The Bastards Get You Down
    • The Gift SoundtrackArtist : Neko Case
    • Album : The Gift (Original Soundtrack)
    • Released & Label : 2001 Will Records
    • Credits : Banjo, Pedal Steel
    • Down To The Promised LandArtist : Neko Case & Grievous Angels
    • Album : Down to the Promised Land: 5 Years of Bloodshot Records
    • Released & Label : 2000 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Producer, Pedal Steel Banjo
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicDown To The Promised Land
    • Poor Little Knitter On The RoadArtist : Anna Fermin & Friends
    • Album : Poor Little Knitter on the Road: A Tribute to the Knitters
    • Released & Label : 1999 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicPoor Little Knitter On The Road
    • Jukebox Cantina Combo PlatterArtist : Various Artists
    • Album : Jukebox Cantina Combo Platter
    • Released & Label : 1998 Hayden’s Ferry
    • Credits : Mandolin, Pedal Steel
    • Straight Outta Boone CountyArtist : Earl C. Whitehead & The Grievous Angels
    • Album : Straight Outta Boone County
    • Released & Label : 1997 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicStraight Outta Boone County
    • Hell-Bent: Insurgent Country, Volume 2Artist : Earl C. Whitehead & The Grievous Angels
    • Album : Hell-Bent: Insurgent Country, Volume 2
    • Released & Label : 1995 Bloodshot Records
    • Credits : Pedal Steel
    • Audio sample & Download at eMusicHell-Bent: Insurgent Country, Volume 2
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    Nicknames: “Orchid Fingers” “Pumpkinhead” “Nicest Guy in Show Biz”

    Jon Rauhouse playing banjo

    Raised on Easter Island in the Southern Pacific, his destiny as the next tribal chief was derailed when he was struck on his ample head by an eleven-pound coconut…* OK this is how it really happened in his own words…

    I started playing the banjo in 1977 (I was 19) on a dare and ended up playing in a bluegrass band for several years, in the late 70′s I started up on the pedal steel. Tommy Connell joined the band in the late 70′s early 80′s and they played music that sounded like Air Show, we actually used to play “Choo Choo Ch’boogie” back then.

    After that I played multi-instrumentalist for years in a dozen bands, lost track of Tommy and lost track of my mind. Joined Grievous Angels mid 90′s, got the Bloodshot deal and the rest is history.

    Jon Rauhouse laid back with Slingerland Arch-Top

    Touring with Neko opening up for the Jayhawks in Los Angeles, Tommy Connell was in the crowd. Got reacquainted after 18 years.

    Always wanted to make a steel guitar record paying homage to previous steel players who made (good) bad steel records and I wanted to record with friends (and great musician) Neko, Kelly, Sally, Tommy, Tom V. Ray, Joey, John, Kevin, Nick and Craig.

    Since I knew Tommy again, it added a Speedy & Jimmy element not to mention his amazing ability.

    Played for years and made my own style without using effects and then hooked up with Jamal Ruhe and formed Sleepwalker which, by the way the steel was saturated with effects. One released Sleepwalker record and two in the can waiting.

    Been touring fairly heavily for the past 3 to 4 years with Neko Case (this was in about 2003, so it’s been longer now) and before that with Grievous Angels, Waco Brothers, John Langford, Chris Mills, Sally Timms, and Kelly Hogan.

    Influences & Heroes

    Jon Rauhouse with Slingerland Arch Top

    Pure Prairie League with John David Call on steel guitar
    Joe Ely with Lloyd Maines
    Asleep at the Wheel with Lucky Oceans
    Commander Cody with Bobby Black

    All Big Band music and the Big Band leader Alvino Rey whose instrument was steel guitar.
    Definitely Speedy West and a Guy in Austin named Mike Hardwick.

    He is also revered in Nottingham, England. Seriously.
    *Find the end of this story at Bloodshot Records

    ]]>     http://www.jonrauhouse.com/about/feed/ 0     Jon Talks About His Guitar Gear http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2007/05/28/jon-talks-about-his-guitar-gear/ http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2007/05/28/jon-talks-about-his-guitar-gear/#comments Mon, 28 May 2007 11:46:31 +0000 Toxic Web http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2007/05/28/jon-talks-about-his-guitar-gear/ Jon has an interview with GearWire on their site.

    Going through what he uses to get his sound and why, including liking “really old strings”.

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    Hey Ya’ll Jon Rauhouse fans – just wanted to let you all know that Jon played on the new LUCA record entitled “Sick Of Love” – it comes out August 22 on Funzalo Records. Jon contributed some amazing pedal steel, Hawaiian Lap Steel and Banjo on 4 tracks! The record also features Howe Gelb, M Ward, Chris Scruggs (BR549), Joe and John from Calexico and Tony Furtado. I hope you enjoy

    - and thanks Jon Rauhouse for playing so darn well – love ya, babe!
    Cheers!

    More info at Nick Luca’s site

    ]]>     http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/07/10/new-luca-release/feed/ 0     David Letterman Show http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/06/13/david-letterman-show/ http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/06/13/david-letterman-show/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:47:25 +0000 Toxic Web http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/06/13/david-letterman-show/ Remember folks Jon will be appearing on the “Late Show with David Letterman” that’s recorded on Wednesday June 14th.

    Jon will be twanging his banjo on the Neko Case track “Maybe Sparrow”.

    So check out your local listings for the show, (I know in the UK it’s shown the night after on ITV4 usually), for those that miss it I’ll try and get a recording of it to put up on the site.

    ]]>     http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/06/13/david-letterman-show/feed/ 0     Tune Up http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/31/tune-up/ http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/31/tune-up/#comments Wed, 31 May 2006 13:11:40 +0000 Toxic Web http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/31/tune-up/ Here’s a small video clip of Jon & Paul Rigby tuning up before the Neko Case gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire (London May 24th 2006)

    Jon Rauhouse Tune Up

    ]]>     http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/31/tune-up/feed/ 1     Favorite live video clip http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/30/favorite-live-video-clip/ http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/30/favorite-live-video-clip/#comments Tue, 30 May 2006 12:08:17 +0000 Toxic Web http://www.jonrauhouse.com/news/2006/05/30/favorite-live-video-clip/ Neko and the band opened with “Favorite” at the recent Shepherds Bush Empire gig (May 24th) and I recorded this small clip.

    Neko Case - Favorite

    You can also check out a video for the making of Neko Case’s latest album “Fox Confessor Brings The Flood” at MSN, just have to wait for a cheesy ad to run before it.

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