Rainmaker is a 4-piece band from the San Francisco Bay Area. They blend vintage and modern sounds and draw upon Roots Music, Indie Rock, Funk, and Soul. Since forming in 2005, Rainmaker has released two studio albums and logged hundreds of shows, spreading their infectious grooves, strong songwriting, and family style vocal harmonies throughout California and beyond.
Rainmaker began when John-Paul McLean (bass/vocals) and Jonathan Chi (guitar/vocals) met on their first day at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. They immediately began writing and gigging together wherever they could. After leaving Boston and Berklee, they moved to Northern California, and began working in recording studios while continuing to write and gig as a duo. Since then they have played just about every conceivable studio role, from engineering to producing, playing as session musicians, and recording and producing their own records. They’ve had the opportunity to work with artists including: Jolie Holland, Galactic, Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussein, Bernie Worrell of P-Funk, New Monsoon, Vinyl, Garaj Mahal, Bill Frisell, and many others.
After playing with dozens of musicians in hopes of forming a 4-piece band, Jon and JP were lucky enough to connect with drummer Inkx Herman. Inkx was the house drummer at the legendary Shifty Records in Johannesburg, South Africa. After leaving South Africa, he has worked with artists such as Paul Simon, Sting, Hugh Masekela, and Vusi Mahlasela. Inkx’s funky grooves, and song-oriented approach to drumming instantly clicked with JP and Jon.
Shortly after, Rainmaker began playing with keyboardist Jordan Feinstein. Jordan’s vintage keyboard stylings and gritty harmony vocals rounded out Rainmaker perfectly. Jordan has played with artists including: G Love, Brett Dennen, George Porter, Tea Leaf Green, and many more.
Through countless hours on the stage and in the studio together, Rainmaker has developed an undeniable chemistry. They have appeared at festivals, theaters, and clubs in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Colorado. In 2007, they were named runnerup in Relix Magazine’s Jamoff!, a national competition for unsigned bands. After catching a live Rainmaker show, Jim Greer, producer for Galactic observed, “They are one of the tightest bands I’ve seen in quite some time. Rainmaker is a band worth paying attention to.”
Marina Del Rey, California This 4th of July come celebrate America's birthday with a little Peace Love and ROCK N ROLL!!
The Marina Music Festival honors the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock featuring a live musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Creedence Clearwater Revival .
Hosted by Music Source at the luxurious Waterfront Marina Concert Hall, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 featuring live performances, BBQ, art, and of course a stellar Fourth of July fireworks display. Show starts at 9PM
Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Artistspalooza organization for the arts.
David Lockhart's painfully excessive capturing of the booze-swilling and constantly concupiscent Jim Morrison is an encyclopedic homage to the ethos of rock. Boudeeka's haunting accurate portrayal of Janis Joplin is a tribute to women in rock and the raw emotion that was so much a part of the scene. Carlton Poward is an almost frightening replica with his spot-on Jimi Hendrix characterization and inspired guitar playingšÃ‚ Pat Craig Contra Costa Times
Please reserve your tickets today at www.417artists.com
Just a reminder to check out Versailles this month on tour. We are traveling to Phoenix 19th (Paisley Violin), Albuquerque 20th at (Black Market Goods), Little Rock the 23rd at (Circa 76), Joplin the 24th at (Blackthorn Pizza and Pub), Austin the 26 at (Elysium), and New Orleans the 27th at (Hi Ho Lounge).
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
I hope you can come check out some of our shows that are coming soon!
Upcoming Austin Shows:
DAMIAN LAZARUS @ Light Bar Thursday, June 11th TITTSWORTH @ Barcelona Saturday, June 13th 12TH PLANET @ Barcelona Saturday, June 20th GARETH EMERY @ Light Bar Saturday, June 20th DJ MARK FARINA @ PANGAEA Thursday, June 26th THE SWERVE Djs @ Barcelona Saturday, June 27th AUDIO FLY @ Light Bar Thursday, July 9th MAJOR LAZOR @ STUBB'S Friday, July 10th
Holy Thursday #8 is going to be one of the biggest parties yet!! Mochipet's MASTER P ON ATARI CD RELEASE PARTY with Mophono and Nasty Nasty. If you haven't made it out yet, now's the time.
Thanks for the friendly connection here on MySpace!
We wish you all the best from Alqueidao, right in the middle of the rural heart of Portugal.
A place where you will find the inspiration to combine your holiday with composing, playing and recording your Music. Greetings from G & M at the Bluesbarn Studio B&B, where service is given with a relaxed smile!
