Jon Graboff

Pedal Steel

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From straight up country to something spacey and psychodelic. From a singer/songwriter vibe to ambient sounds to god knows where. From "whats making that sound" to "ahh... I love the sound of a pedal steel".

For many years, I've contributed to a varied array of artist's recording projects both in studios and on my home rig… as well as touring the world and countless club dates. I always look for the heart and soul of a piece of music and and apply what I have to offer in the most supportive way I can. I think my list of credits attest to my ability to that.

These credits include Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Ryan Adams, Iris Dement, Phil Lesh, Cyndi Lauper, Noel Gallagher, Shooter Jennings, Carrie Underwood, Ron Sexsmith, Joan Osborne, David Byrne, Jonathan Wilson, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Neal Casal, Jaime Wyatt, Zephaniah Ohora, Duff McKagan, Dori Freeman, M. Ward, Hugh Masterson, Amy Allison, Laura Cantrell and many others.

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Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Jon Graboff
  • Noel Gallagher
  • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
  • Zephaniah OHora
  • Zephaniah OHora
  • Zephaniah OHora
  • Duff McKagan
  • Karen Haglof
  • Neil Hamburger
  • Dori Freeman
  • Dori Freeman
  • Dori Freeman
  • Hugh Masterson
  • Zephaniah OHora
  • The 18 Wheelers
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Victoria Reed
  • Victoria Reed
  • Dori Freeman
  • Dori Freeman
  • Dori Freeman
  • Dori Freeman
  • Dori Freeman
  • Patrick Stewart
  • Patrick Stewart
  • Patrick Stewart
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Jeff Przech
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Ben Fields
  • They Might Be Giants
  • Michael Cerveris
  • Loose Cattle
  • Michael Cerveris
  • Loose Cattle
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • M. Ward
  • Ocean Carolina
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • Shooter Jennings
  • James Iha
  • Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons
  • Cory Chisel
  • Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons
  • Cory Chisel
  • Sea of Bees
  • Neal Casal
  • Neal Casal
  • Jonathan Coulton
  • Jonathan Coulton
  • Noel Gallagher
  • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
  • Norah Jones
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Gin Wigmore
  • Gin
  • Gin Wigmore
  • Gin
  • Dennis Diken
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Neal Casal
  • Norah Jones
  • George Usher
  • George Usher
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Smith, Erica
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
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  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
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  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Minnie Driver
  • Minnie Driver
  • Ryan Adams
  • Mark McAdam
  • Amy Allison
  • Willie Nelson
  • Willie Nelson
  • Willie Nelson
  • Willie Nelson
  • Ronnie Spector
  • Ronnie Spector
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Jay Sherman-Godfrey
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Heavy Trash
  • Heavy Trash
  • Heavy Trash
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Ryan Adams
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • The Dark Horses
  • R. Stevie Moore
  • R. Stevie Moore
  • R. Stevie Moore
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Kate Jacobs
  • Schramms
  • Schramms
  • Schramms
  • Mark Bacino
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Amy Rigby
  • Husky Team
  • The Dark Horses
  • Beu Sisters
  • Jon Graboff
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  • Erica Smith
  • 20 Miles
  • Neil Cleary
  • Neil Cleary
  • Will Rigby
  • Will Rigby
  • Will Rigby
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Laura Cantrell
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael Shelley
  • Star City
  • Demolition String Band
  • David Kleiner
  • David Kleiner
  • David Kleiner
  • David Kleiner
  • David Kleiner
  • Spike Priggen
  • Spike Priggen
  • Schramms
  • Schramms
  • Schramms
  • Schramms
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Steve Almaas
  • Amy Rigby
  • Michael Shelley
  • Mary Lee's Corvette
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
  • Willard Gayheart
  • The Tall Pines
  • Shyneboxx
  • Shyneboxx
  • Shyneboxx
  • Gabriel Kelley
  • Gabriel Kelley
  • King Radio
  • Erik Deutsch
  • Erik Deutsch
  • Nine Days
  • Sunny Ozell
  • Tennessee Jet
  • Ryan Adams & the Cardinals

46 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Ted R.
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    I'm so grateful to have had Jon play on a track. I couldn't have asked for a better sounding pedal steel part.

  2. Review by Max Zauner
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    Jon knows how to make use of the sonic space available in a production. His tracks sound beautiful and his playing is an upgrade to every recording.

  3. Review by Max Zauner
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    Once again, Jon delivered a wonderful track for one of my songs!

  4. Review by Max Zauner
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    Jon has a deep musical understanding and goes above and beyond to provide a satisfying service. He's a great musician and a joy to work with!

  5. Review by Ben V.
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    Fantastic playing from Jon, came in super quick and was perfect on the first go - couldn't be happier!

  6. Review by Devin L.
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    Jon is a great musician, and a consummate professional. I can say personally that it's a privilege to have worked with him.

  7. Review by Alejandro R.
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    Jon was professional and dedicated. Super helpful instructions.

  8. Review by Kevin F.
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    Fantastic musician, really understood the sound I was going for and nailed it... actually had my hair standing up on the back of my neck on the first listen. Look forward to working with him again!

  9. Review by eddhog
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    Jon was great, fast, good communication and delivered what was asked and more. Look no further

  10. Review by KRTZ
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    Amazing play and also great service. Jon is really diving in to the track and open for adjusting clear detailed feedback. Would def recommend!

  11. Review by Abe Vazquez
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    Incredible musician, great communication and overall excellent to work with

  12. Review by Álvaro H.
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    Thanks Jon for adding a fantastic pedal steel on my track!

  13. Review by Chuck C.
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    Fantastic experience working with Jon. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and has great communication. 5 stars would most certainly work together again!

  14. Review by Jay S.
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    This is the second time I've used John, it's always a pleasure. Always on time, always great communications.

  15. Review by Chris S.
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    Amazing musician and experience. Jon was clear and concise and made the process very easy and I would definitely use him again. Most importantly it sounds great!

  16. Review by Jay H.
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    Great sound/ performance and fast turn around! Nice communication as to what we were looking for. Jon was a pleasure to work with.

  17. Review by J.L. J.
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    Jon is as professional as they come. He will also bring your track/project to another level.

    Would love to have him on future tracks!

  18. Review by Brian L.
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    Jon is timely, professional, creative, and a legend. I feel so honored to have him play on my songs. Given his talent, i let the steel lead the entire production that follows. I can't recommend enough.

  19. Review by Brian L.
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    Jon had been my fav steel player for some time. It was simply an amazing experience to have him play on my songs.

    Despite being a virtuoso, he is down to earth, cool, and cares about what you’re looking for in a steel track.

    My tracks are so great and I’m so happy I did this.

    Turn around time was absurdly quick as well.

    Thanks Jon! Looking forward to your next public endeavor.

  20. Review by Shane
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    Incredible talent and professionalism from start to finish. I would absolutely work with Jon again in the future, and I highly recommend considering him for your next project! He is a real artist through and through.

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Gear Highlights
  • I have a long list of vintage pedal steels and amplifiers. Acoustic & elec. guitars
  • B-Bender guitar
  • electric 12 string
  • mandolin. A really nice recording setup. Analog front end into ProTools which delivers warm and full sounds.
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