028 / Rachel Rosenkrantz on Mushroom Guitars and the Passerelle
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Hilary talks with luthier, musician, and professor, Rachel Rosenkrantz, (Atelier Rosenkrantz) about sustainability and wood politics, DJing as a luthierial gateway, and va-va-vooming your guitars. Plus tips for making change for independent luthiers and small shops.
Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!
EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!
Studio 121- recording, production, beats, and more in Providence, RI!
Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and dirt from Philadelphia, PA!
RACHEL’S BIO
Rachel Rosenkrantz is a French luthier based in Providence, Rhode Island, who spent a number of years playing music and developing architectural-design products, starting her own company in 2012.
Born and raised in Montfermeil, France, Rachel studied Design at l’ESAG, in Paris as well as at RISD in Providence, where she was exposed to both fine arts and applied arts. Her understanding of construction through her industrial design years as well as her knowledge of music are two strong assets forming a stable backbone to her actual art-making of string instruments.
Some of her previous artwork was shown in the Société des Artistes Décorateurs exhibits at Le Carrousel du Louvre and at the Hangaram Museum of Modern Art, Seoul, Korea. Rachel is also an educator, teaching Spatial Dynamics at RISD in the Experimental and Foundation Studies Division, she gives lectures and workshops in other Universities and museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Just like her music and her designs, Rachel works her luthiery by exploring the combination of both traditional and new styles and techniques and tries to bring a unique perspective to her work with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Rachel is locally involved with the Rhode Island music community and is an active beekeeper.
MENTIONS
Technics 1200 / Union Street Collective / Matt Everett / Joe Auger / Daniel Collins / Shady Lea Guitars / Otto D’Ambrosio / Eastman Guitars / RISD / Edna Lawrence / Kaki King / Beth Wexler / Sonic Youth / Linda Manzer / International Luthier Showcase / Brooklyn Lutherie / She Shreds / Heidi Litke / St. Vincent / Ernie Ball
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Passerelle
on Raw Craft with Anthony Bourdain
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CREDITS
Rachel’s Bumper Track: “Run” by BebeRequin
Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda
Artwork by Julia Gualtieri
Hilary talks with luthier, musician, and professor, Rachel Rosenkrantz, (Atelier Rosenkrantz) about sustainability and wood politics, DJing as a luthierial gateway, and va-va-vooming your guitars. Plus tips for making change for independent luthiers and small shops.
Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!
EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!
Studio 121- recording, production, beats, and more in Providence, RI!
Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and dirt from Philadelphia, PA!
RACHEL’S BIO
Rachel Rosenkrantz is a French luthier based in Providence, Rhode Island, who spent a number of years playing music and developing architectural-design products, starting her own company in 2012.
Born and raised in Montfermeil, France, Rachel studied Design at l’ESAG, in Paris as well as at RISD in Providence, where she was exposed to both fine arts and applied arts. Her understanding of construction through her industrial design years as well as her knowledge of music are two strong assets forming a stable backbone to her actual art-making of string instruments.
Some of her previous artwork was shown in the Société des Artistes Décorateurs exhibits at Le Carrousel du Louvre and at the Hangaram Museum of Modern Art, Seoul, Korea. Rachel is also an educator, teaching Spatial Dynamics at RISD in the Experimental and Foundation Studies Division, she gives lectures and workshops in other Universities and museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Just like her music and her designs, Rachel works her luthiery by exploring the combination of both traditional and new styles and techniques and tries to bring a unique perspective to her work with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Rachel is locally involved with the Rhode Island music community and is an active beekeeper.
MENTIONS
Technics 1200 / Union Street Collective / Matt Everett / Joe Auger / Daniel Collins / Shady Lea Guitars / Otto D’Ambrosio / Eastman Guitars / RISD / Edna Lawrence / Kaki King / Beth Wexler / Sonic Youth / Linda Manzer / International Luthier Showcase / Brooklyn Lutherie / She Shreds / Heidi Litke / St. Vincent / Ernie Ball
RACHEL’S LINKS
on Raw Craft with Anthony Bourdain
MID-RIFF LINKS
Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts!
CREDITS
Rachel’s Bumper Track: “Run” by BebeRequin
Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda
Artwork by Julia Gualtieri