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Artist description
(Rick Jones is VOLT HAUS) Solo Guitarist Metal/Rock Show, Can perform as a 3 piece rockin' band 1,500 seats and above (currently a solo performer as Rick Jones), Metal/Funk to a very hard edge Rock and Groove. V.H. is responsible for coining the phrase "Crunch Rock". Heavy rock/metal/rap with lyrics. The band headlines many shows, Dragon Slayer/RockFest to name a few. Volt Haus and Rick Jones have toured with many national acts also. The boys recently filmed a new video, due for release in summer of 2003(up date) It's DONE!!!. |
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Music Style
Heavy ,Rock, Hip Hop Rap/Rock, & Crunch Rock, a hybrid style between rock and metal, but still melodic. |
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Musical Influences
Ozzy, Jan Hammer, Jeff Beck, Collective Soul, Lenny Kravitz |
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Similar Artists
Led Zeppelin/Lenny Kravitz/Boston/FogHat/Jeff Beck/Black Sabbath/Anthrax/Marilyn Manson/ |
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Artist History
Formed in 1995, Volt Haus has been touring the Midwest, working with Eddie Money, Great White and Robin Trower to name a few. The band has almost finished filming their first video, for the title track to their new CD called Rick Jones is Volt Haus, video release summer 2003. the original CD was recorded by the band, at Oy Studios, live, in 5 hours, no over dubs or punch-ins! Rick Jones is currently recording his 6th CD, due for release in fall of 2003. NOTE: Rick Jones is recording this cd completely alone at Digital Directions. And is now performing in Hollywood as a SOLO guitarist, using studio tracks with live vocals and guitar.
The song for the video is 333 Kronic Depression. On this site it's called Rick Jones Live in Hollywood 2003 |
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Group Members
Eric Von Huber aka Rick Jones, songwriter, lead vocals, guitar and master recording engineer. From the Mojave desert in California, Rick has been a touring musician for 30 years {WOW!} as a cover/original artist, Volt Haus is Ricks Back-up band either live with members or Solo and backing tracks. Long time guitar player Rick Jones aka Eric Von Huber is touring in Hollywood, Ca.
and is playing to sold out shows. It's been so long since someone has been so charming and talented on the L.A. scene. Rick brings to the stage many years of touring moxie and leaves people inspired to persue the arts. The thing that best describes Rick is his sense and experience in writing from the heart and touching something in all of us, plus his big amp! This is a real person first and a savey performer live. Up coming shows? YES stay tuned... |
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Instruments
Guitars electric and acoustic, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, synth effects |
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Albums
This Artist has several albums to his credit, all produced and engineered by Rick Jones (Oasis - by Oasis / Neon Max - by Neon Max ) ( Paradox - by Volt Haus / Flying Solo - by Rick Jones) ( New Directions - by Rick Jones) (Rick Jones is Volt Haus - by Same) (BMR - by Bavarian Motor Rock) (Timeless Traditions and Modern Trends - by The Earth Crew) (The Happy Joy Luck Jade Forest - by Panda Smile) (Iron Working Man - by Thunder Weasel) (Analog River - by Digital Steel Forest) (The Skate Park Incident - by Sex and Skateboards) (Aardwolf says Let's Dance! - by Aadrwolf) |
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Press Reviews
Rick Jones is now working with Sean Healy Presents.
www.jsonline.com/enter/localriffs/volthaus.asp
www.jsonline.com/letsgo/daily/0724dragon.stm
Manitowoc Examiner
Victorville Daily Press
Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin Shepherd Express |
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Additional Info
Rick is Touring in Hollywood 2003/2004 |
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Location
Hollywood, CA - USA |
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