"Jeremy Rainer has more than excellent 'ears' and super technical skills for doing sound at concerts and studio appearances like the ones I’ve done at WFUV over the years. He also really understands the way acoustic music needs to sound so that the intention of folk music gets transmitted. Unlike others, Jeremy reaches for warm, intimate sound rather than 'punchy', aggressive sound that’s more in line with pop music.
He’s a jewel to work with and as reliable as they come so, thank you Jeremy, from yet another 'old Folkie.'"
Peter Yarrow
Peter, Paul and Mary
“...attentive to every sonic detail: Jeremy Rainer is the go-to guy you want to have on the other side of the control room window."
Noel Paul Stookey
Peter, Paul and Mary
“I am writing on behalf of Jeremy Rainer whom I have worked with on several occasions. He has done sound for me in 'live' performances and has done recording for me for radio programs. He is an excellent sound engineer and very easy and accommodating to work with.
Should you be in need of his services as a sound engineer – he would be a wonderful choice."
Richie Furay
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1996)
Buffalo Springfield (1965-1968)
Poco (1969-1973)
Souther Hillman Furay Band (1974)
Solo recording and live performer (current)
“I have worked with Jeremy Rainer for several years in recordings, broadcasts and organizing events in many genres of music. He is someone whose intelligence, work ethic and ability to solve problems while always being gracious and supportive makes every musician, organizer, and anyone with whom he is working feel more confident.
I give him my highest recommendation."
David Amram
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jeremy Rainer in a number of situations... live, in-studio and on radio interviews. Each time has been a delight. He’s easy to work with, is very attentive to and knowledgeable about the needs of an artist and the situation and recently delivered the best sound I’ve had at a particular festival.
I recommend him highly and look forward to our next opportunity to collaborate. He’s the real deal!!”
Reggie Harris
"I highly recommend working with Jeremy Rainer as a mixer, engineer and live sound man. He's great at what he does and is so easy and patient to work with. We've worked together many times in concert and numerous live performances at WFUV radio, with full band, stripped down duo and solo performances and he's a total pro. He's always there when you need him with good spirit, good ears, and good vibe.
You'll be in good hands when Jeremy's at the controls. Four stars!!!!"
Willie Nile
“I have known and worked with Jeremy Rainer for about 11 years. He is professional, consistent, thoughtful, and very importantly, easy to work with. Not only in the studios of WFUV in New York City, but also doing sound mostly around New York State including at the Ossining library, the Clearwater festival, and both Pete and Toshi Seeger's memorials. Jeremy has paid his dues by cheerfully stepping in to do the most humble gigs, and worked his way up to setting up, mixing, and being in charge of stages filled with rock, blues, and folk musicians along with their bands. Speaking as an artist, he has always made me feel at ease.”
Guy Davis
“Having played the Family Stage every time we’ve played the Clearwater festival over the years, we both were extremely pleased with the work you did on sound there. You mixed us in a manner fully professional without a single hitch. It seemed transparent, which is exactly what we would want. It enabled us as performers to just step up to the mikes and present our set, concentrating on the music without concern for technical issues. Even the monitors were perfect from start to finish.
Looking forward to working with you again!”
Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino
Magpie
“At long last, I've had opportunity to attentively listen to the Woody's Children taping from Jan. 17th. What a masterful job you did with this production. I so appreciate your efforts to make the entire performance as clean and as clear as might be hoped for. I was a bit concerned about the piano as you know, both in tone and with regard to an optimal balance with the guitar as well as some spots where the timing needed to be cleaned up.
It seems you waved a wand over the whole session. Many thanks for the fine work."
Russell Walden
Musical Director for Judy Collins
“Jeremy Rainer is the consummate professional, and a dream to work with. He has a knack for putting performers at ease in what can sometimes be stressful recording situations. His calm demeanor and great ears are just what you want whether it's in a recording studio, a radio station, or a concert hall.”
Christine Lavin
“Having worked with Jeremy Rainer in various contexts, I can say that he’s an excellent sound technician, who pays attention to the important details, is very efficient, and radiates a feeling of relaxed competence, putting everyone at ease."
Tony Trischka
“Jeremy makes an amplified human voice sound like an actual human voice. That, like, never happens.
GET this guy.”
Susan Werner
“Jeremy has worked with me as the recording engineer at radio interviews and the sound guy at venues. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and always makes things sound good.
He is highly recommended."
Eric Andersen
“I enjoyed working with Jeremy Rainer at a recent taping for John Platt's Sunday Supper Show on WFUV. He is a pro; obviously in control of the studio there and I found it easy to trust his instincts. He got a good rockin' sound on our two acoustic guitars with vocal and foot stomping board---a solid folk rock mix on Pete Kennedy and I for the radio audience.
I'll look forward to working with him again. No problem."
Steve Forbert
"I have worked with Jeremy Rainer many times in different venues and circumstances. I have found Jeremy to be extremely professional; he understands signal path, is on time, is extremely courteous to performers during soundcheck, the show itself, and post-show. He’s completely organized. The audience lets me know when the sound person is doing an excellent job…I have only had compliments whenever Jeremy has been on the sound board for any of my performances."
Professor Louie
“I just enjoyed playing a show at the Budarz Theater in Ossining, New York, with Jeff Slate & Friends, with Jeremy Rainer at the helm. I received many compliments on the quality of the sound from audience members and, for myself on stage, the sound was tight and well balanced.”
Steve Holley
Wings (1978-1981)