Ethan - Bass & Keys
While he has run the gamut of different instruments and styles – from marching
band saxophone, to fingerstyle roots/Americana guitar, to jazz bass and electronic
dance music production - music has been a constant in Ethan’s life since he was old
enough to pick out a tune. He really started cutting his teeth in the jam band scene
on the East Coast, and moved into funk and soul with his college band. Always the
intention has been to bring happiness into the room with a high-energy dance party.
In 2014, disheartened by the stale and academic state of jazz in America, and
inspired by the electro-swing movement in Europe, Rainwater founded High Step
Society with the express goal of bringing jazz back to the party. With the early
success of High Step, and side project The Whiteaker Hot Club, it’s safe to say it’s
well on the way. A man of many hats, you can also spot Ethan around Eugene
running his tree care business, and as acting chief at the
Old Whiteaker Firehouse.
band saxophone, to fingerstyle roots/Americana guitar, to jazz bass and electronic
dance music production - music has been a constant in Ethan’s life since he was old
enough to pick out a tune. He really started cutting his teeth in the jam band scene
on the East Coast, and moved into funk and soul with his college band. Always the
intention has been to bring happiness into the room with a high-energy dance party.
In 2014, disheartened by the stale and academic state of jazz in America, and
inspired by the electro-swing movement in Europe, Rainwater founded High Step
Society with the express goal of bringing jazz back to the party. With the early
success of High Step, and side project The Whiteaker Hot Club, it’s safe to say it’s
well on the way. A man of many hats, you can also spot Ethan around Eugene
running his tree care business, and as acting chief at the
Old Whiteaker Firehouse.
