It's 2021 and i miss seeing Steely in concert...i really miss watching John playing the solos...such a cool laid back approach to his craft!!! I will miss seeing Walter up on stage.......thank you Walter for all the music and memories.
@James Williams Was right for Jon - I certainly wouldn't expect to see a cover band with Steely Dan just playing every note from the record. The main ingredients are there, but it has to be Jon's solo, not just him copying Jay Graydon (correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he did the original).
@James Williams You mean it's different from the album. I think it's much more interesting to play something at least partly different. The cats in the Steely Dan band are excellent improvisers in their own right. There's no reason to expect a note-for-note rendition like in a classical concert. The approach here is more jazz/rock.
@James Williams I guess that's an equally legitimate point of view. There are certainly parts of some solos that have become part of the melodic fabric of the song. "Stairway to Heaven" comes to mind. But I always like to hear something new, even totally different versions of songs. My approach to the "Peg" solo would be to learn it note-for-note (a valuable lesson in itself) and then develop it into something of my own.
Saw Steely Dan at the Wellmont in Montclair, NJ a few years back. Jon Herrington nailed every single solitary guitar solo from beginning to end. And Steely Dan has, over the years, used some great guitarists on their albums, so Herrington's ability to nail every solo was truly remarkable.
Saw Dan a couple of nights ago in Glasgow Hydro, Jon is such a lovely player and the whole band are cherry picked as you could imagine. How could you not get the best for such wonderfully written and arranged material, and Jon is real a gent.
These tones are actually pretty amazing. It helps that John Herrington is a very, very good player. Love hearing those those classic Dan parts solo'd :-)
Great video Jon, I first saw " The Dan " while working as security at Atlanta Stadium when they were touring with Chicago in the 70's and have loved their style and great blend of smoothness and rock. They came on stage and threw rubber baseballs into the crowd. I like your stage presence, that as a guitarist, keeps me glued to your style and precision. I hope you are part of the group for a long time.
It's cool that he's showing the way he plays the solo's now that he's touring with them instead of the originals - you can find those early solo transcriptions anywhere
Thank you Jon. Your playing is sublime as is the greatest musical duo as far as I am concerned, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The music is so multi-layered and beautifully nuanced. Languid and bittersweet are the harmonies.
What a virtuoso! I've seen him play live with SD probably 2 dozen times at least and he is always on point. He seems to be taking on an even bigger role in the band lately since Walter Becker's unfortunate passing. I hope Fagen and the boys stay comitted to touring regularly and sharing this wonderful music with us. Red Bank NJ in the house baby!
I believe it was John who said, in something else I found on the internet when I should have been practicing, “it’s not a jazz gig, but if you didn’t have a good understanding of jazz harmony you’d have a hard time.”
Such a nifty and versatile tool to practice with and to have fun! And to even write songs with. Experiment with sounds without switching up your whole rig.
Hey Jon Since High School I've been a fan of the Steely Dan. That must be a super rush gig. Just got the Irig, real amazing stuff. You make me feel real good about that Irig too. Thanks
such a great talent. anyone reading this, whenever you can see his live show that he is headlining, you are in for a treat. very entertaining. Thank you very much Jon.... you are a remarkable talent, and gentleman....wow
I saw Jon with Steely Dan (complete with Walter Becker!) in Santa Rosa, Ca around 2008+-. I didn't know who Jon Herrington was, but he had me at Larry Carlton's "Don't Take Me Alive" solo. Killer! And now I get to see him with Dukes of Sept!
Ah Jon, a man of taste. Hamer.. When I saw you in Scotland ( Glasgow) with Steely Dan, you were playing a 339 I think. I was in the cheap seats at the back. I loved the way you played just enough of the original solos, then you ran with it in your own style. A great player indeed.
I was ready for reply at the better guitar arguing, but you already did before and great, Jon Herington is a accomplished player in whose hands even average guitars would sound good, and even more with the help of such amazing tools .
Using this and it is really very novel. I have to figure out why it is distorting my clean and why some odd clicks and noises are happening. What a great video, thanks!
I saw Steely Dan a few years back and my eyes were on Mr.Herington most of the time. Outstanding player. But that is not surprising, you will not see shabby musicians touring with the Dan
@nicos808 Noise is inherent with the audio input jack on the device, and we've minimized as much as possible - which is more difficult with the higher gain models, of course, just like on the real thing (and the other modeling thing we do too)...
Saw him in concert about 12 years ago with Steely Dan. I had low expectations, given how the band had used some of the greatest guitarists as session musicians on their albums. Then the dude did not miss a note for over 2 hours. Exceptional!
WOW! That's all I can say. LOVE Steely Dan, LOVE Donald Fagen, Walter's cool as well. However this guy is the "real deal" of players. He's SO lucky to be the guitar MAN for those guys. WHAT A GIG! I'd pay money to do it!
That's apples to oranges for sure. iRig is an interface and AmpliTube is industry-leading modeling of amplifiers, stomps, and other gear. We have also released iRig HD which is the digital input pristine high-quality interface and for plugging into your iOS device and getting great guitar sound iRig HD and AmpliTube is the industry-leading choice.
I used to hire Jon as a session guy when he lived in the Indianapolis area. He helped arrange one of only 2 gold records I've produced. Incredible creative talent. Would have been nice to have his first name spelled correctly on the caption.... Steve M.
@nicos808 Right now, that's the reason for 3 - and we do support a wider range of hardware and we are not iOS4 only. However, we are always looking into ways to use the better hardware when present, yet still not leave the others without. It is just a technical challenge to juggle, but we're aware.
The "Don't Take Me Alive" riff made me smile. Did I see you with James Taylor at Nautica, right before I went to the Dukes of September at the same venue? I remember JT introducing some band member as playing regularly with Steely Dan. Thanks for the inside look. Would be interesting to see someone like you do a documentary on what it is like to tour as a journeyman/virtuoso with legendary acts.
its not just your AC noise, the irig has a bit without the filer on lol. You could actually hear it in your video. Great vid mate Jon's a great guiratist. I love my irig even more now
Again, it varies so you might want to contact Tech Support with your setup and they will give you a more accurate answer. They are available from our web site.
He’s such an understated monster on the guitar.
Agreed! He’s fire…no question!
Jon Herington. in my opinion one of best guitarist in the world!!
Such a tight, precise and heartfelt guitar player. Hugely underrated.
It's 2021 and i miss seeing Steely in concert...i really miss watching John playing the solos...such a cool laid back approach to his craft!!! I will miss seeing Walter up on stage.......thank you Walter for all the music and memories.
Yes Walt was so cool & Clever
made me grin watching him play these historic licks so nonchalantly, great guitarist here
Ain't it a trip to see these guitarists do this.
Novelty Citizen no
@James Williams Was right for Jon - I certainly wouldn't expect to see a cover band with Steely Dan just playing every note from the record. The main ingredients are there, but it has to be Jon's solo, not just him copying Jay Graydon (correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he did the original).
@James Williams You mean it's different from the album. I think it's much more interesting to play something at least partly different. The cats in the Steely Dan band are excellent improvisers in their own right. There's no reason to expect a note-for-note rendition like in a classical concert. The approach here is more jazz/rock.
@James Williams I guess that's an equally legitimate point of view. There are certainly parts of some solos that have become part of the melodic fabric of the song. "Stairway to Heaven" comes to mind. But I always like to hear something new, even totally different versions of songs. My approach to the "Peg" solo would be to learn it note-for-note (a valuable lesson in itself) and then develop it into something of my own.
Man you are one talented player and Fagen writes the most awesome songs
Rip.Walter Becker
when your day job makes you smile like that after 20+ years and you are killing it..you know you got the right gig :)
A class guy and a classy guitarist!
Yes indeed absolutely badass player
what a beautiful soul Mr. Herington is. His music has been with me for over 30 years now.
Saw Steely Dan at the Wellmont in Montclair, NJ a few years back. Jon Herrington nailed every single solitary guitar solo from beginning to end. And Steely Dan has, over the years, used some great guitarists on their albums, so Herrington's ability to nail every solo was truly remarkable.
Saw Dan a couple of nights ago in Glasgow Hydro, Jon is such a lovely player and the whole band are cherry picked as you could imagine. How could you not get the best for such wonderfully written and arranged material, and Jon is real a gent.
Saw them a couple of nights later at Resorts World Arena Birmingham. Excellent 🙌
These tones are actually pretty amazing. It helps that John Herrington is a very, very good player. Love hearing those those classic Dan parts solo'd :-)
Jon is a superb musician and a really great guy! And all of his CD's are outstanding!
Tasty snipits of the greatest songs ever. This man makes it look easy !
Great video Jon, I first saw " The Dan " while working as security at Atlanta Stadium when they were touring with Chicago in the 70's and have loved their style and great blend of smoothness and rock. They came on stage and threw rubber baseballs into the crowd. I like your stage presence, that as a guitarist, keeps me glued to your style and precision. I hope you are part of the group for a long time.
I could watch him play guitar like that all day.
Yep, watched it twice. Grinned just as hard both times. Thank you.
Steely Dan is my favorite group. ( love those guitar licks).
Ditto
Jaysen Zaffino mine too
Man that tone is like butter 🧈 so nice.
It's cool that he's showing the way he plays the solo's now that he's touring with them instead of the originals - you can find those early solo transcriptions anywhere
Thank you Jon. Your playing is sublime as is the greatest musical duo as far as I am concerned, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The music is so multi-layered and beautifully nuanced. Languid and bittersweet are the harmonies.
Show off!!! Friggin amazing guitarist. Love our work
People were listening to jazz wrapped in pop without knowing it. Fagan is truly a genius.
Just love Jons playing one of the best.
What a virtuoso! I've seen him play live with SD probably 2 dozen times at least and he is always on point. He seems to be taking on an even bigger role in the band lately since Walter Becker's unfortunate passing. I hope Fagen and the boys stay comitted to touring regularly and sharing this wonderful music with us.
Red Bank NJ in the house baby!
You are a great guitar player and I have enjoyed your playing on SD.
Steely Dan is genius and here is why... they snuck really complex harmonies and chords into popular music... genius!
I believe it was John who said, in something else I found on the internet when I should have been practicing, “it’s not a jazz gig, but if you didn’t have a good understanding of jazz harmony you’d have a hard time.”
I do use iRig for years now and it is really great!
Saw the Dukes tour back in 2012. It was great!!
Unbelievable tone out of an iPhone app. Just amazing, as is your playing.
Old thread I know, but to watch you play those cool licks through a cheap interface such as this is inspiring. Very nice !
Such a nifty and versatile tool to practice with and to have fun! And to even write songs with. Experiment with sounds without switching up your whole rig.
Great video. I've been a fan of Steely Dan for over 30 years.
Jon was a year ahead of me in high school. Remember his wild hair and carrying around a sax.
Hey Jon
Since High School I've been a fan of the Steely Dan.
That must be a super rush gig. Just got the Irig, real amazing stuff.
You make me feel real good about that Irig too.
Thanks
Saw John Harrington with the Dan's a few weeks ago. As always it was an awesome show. The one thing that was missing, Walter Becker. Miss you Walter.
Jon, great to meet you at your greek show this summer. Im still amazed at how well you voice your solos. Best,
chuck, Lonn...
Great guy with a great gig. That little device is cool too.
love the sound of the Hamer pups....thats one of my fav guitars..
such a great talent. anyone reading this, whenever you can see his live show that he is headlining, you are in for a treat. very entertaining. Thank you very much Jon.... you are a remarkable talent, and gentleman....wow
All this and the great American songbook too! Amazing John.
Keep it alive it’s way too good to forget
Hey Jon, you make it look so easy. You're the best of the best!
I saw Jon with Steely Dan (complete with Walter Becker!) in Santa Rosa, Ca around 2008+-. I didn't know who Jon Herrington was, but he had me at Larry Carlton's "Don't Take Me Alive" solo. Killer! And now I get to see him with Dukes of Sept!
The Peg solo is off the charts. Love it!
Nice surprise ! Thank you Jon.
Wonderful John! Thanks
Such a cool guy and a super-Tasty Guitar player. Love Jon's guitar work. oNe LovE from NYC
This is an amazing product. You are a prodigy sir, not only your amazing musical talent!
This guy is one hell of a player.
Seen this guy on some SD stuff … I absolutely love him
Sounded spot on! Traveling mercies on your travels!
Thanks Jon. I'm watching every nuance of "Reelin" and "Black Cow." Saw you in Louisville!
Steely Dan Attract so many GREAT Musicians! This Gentleman and Keith Carlock on Drums just to name a few!
Fantastic, I bought an Irig pro because of this video and I LOVE IT
Great find right here.. Big fan!!
Hi John . Stay well. Love the irig HD AND WAITING ON MY SPARK .you sound amazing
Never heard of this guy,but I like his playing a lot!
Ah Jon, a man of taste. Hamer..
When I saw you in Scotland ( Glasgow) with Steely Dan, you were playing a 339 I think. I was in the cheap seats at the back.
I loved the way you played just enough of the original solos, then you ran with it in your own style. A great player indeed.
Jon, you were tops last night at Ravinia - Chicago. Great work, man.
I was ready for reply at the better guitar arguing, but you already did before and great, Jon Herington is a accomplished player
in whose hands even average guitars would sound good, and even more with the help of such amazing tools .
superb musician...!!! namaste
Using this and it is really very novel. I have to figure out why it is distorting my clean and why some odd clicks and noises are happening. What a great video, thanks!
I saw Steely Dan a few years back and my eyes were on Mr.Herington most of the time. Outstanding player. But that is not surprising, you will not see shabby musicians touring with the Dan
@nicos808 Noise is inherent with the audio input jack on the device, and we've minimized as much as possible - which is more difficult with the higher gain models, of course, just like on the real thing (and the other modeling thing we do too)...
Neat little toy. Jon played on a lot of Steely Dan's really great ones. He learned a lot working with Fagen I bet!.
He's one of the best. He can play anything.
@Spartanm333 Actually, they don't release many early and the Black GSM iPhone 4 was released in the latter part of June 2010
Makes me want to go listen to the whole record..
Saw him in concert about 12 years ago with Steely Dan. I had low expectations, given how the band had used some of the greatest guitarists as session musicians on their albums. Then the dude did not miss a note for over 2 hours. Exceptional!
@wildernesstrance Thanks, best way to sort that out is to consult the iRig FAQ and contact support if those suggestions don't work.
Great job guys!
WOW! That's all I can say. LOVE Steely Dan, LOVE Donald Fagen, Walter's cool as well. However this guy is the "real deal" of players. He's SO lucky to be the guitar MAN for those guys. WHAT A GIG! I'd pay money to do it!
Had All the Plastic Albums of the Dan back in Day. Back in the 70's my Friend had them on Reel To Reel and wen learned from Reef to Reef. :-}
Total guitar geek! Giggling like a school girl...I love it!
Seen you many times with SD Jon and you rocked.
BTW: it's JON not John
That's apples to oranges for sure. iRig is an interface and AmpliTube is industry-leading modeling of amplifiers, stomps, and other gear. We have also released iRig HD which is the digital input pristine high-quality interface and for plugging into your iOS device and getting great guitar sound iRig HD and AmpliTube is the industry-leading choice.
Awesome player
I used to hire Jon as a session guy when he lived in the Indianapolis area. He helped arrange one of only 2 gold records I've produced. Incredible creative talent.
Would have been nice to have his first name spelled correctly on the caption....
Steve M.
@nicos808 Right now, that's the reason for 3 - and we do support a wider range of hardware and we are not iOS4 only. However, we are always looking into ways to use the better hardware when present, yet still not leave the others without. It is just a technical challenge to juggle, but we're aware.
This guy is simply magic.
San Diego's Steely Damned, with Hank Easton on guitar, is the greatest S.Dan tribute band. Wish they'd get together for another gig!
Hank is incredible. They are back together as Steely Damned 2.
Stupefying. With Fagen, the heart of the touring Dan band...
@MrDyblie The iPhone 4 was release late June 2010
Pretty cool. Thank you for posting.
Real nice man 👍
This is SICK!!!
Jon is wonderful!!!
So cool thank you
The "Don't Take Me Alive" riff made me smile. Did I see you with James Taylor at Nautica, right before I went to the Dukes of September at the same venue? I remember JT introducing some band member as playing regularly with Steely Dan. Thanks for the inside look. Would be interesting to see someone like you do a documentary on what it is like to tour as a journeyman/virtuoso with legendary acts.
Sensational musician!The greatest!
He smiles a lot, if you played guitar like that, you'd be smiling too.
I had the pleasure of taking lessons from Jon 31 years ago. An amazing guitarist!
its not just your AC noise, the irig has a bit without the filer on lol. You could actually hear it in your video. Great vid mate Jon's a great guiratist. I love my irig even more now
Amazing talent
love it thanks for sharing
how cool is this !
Steely Dan with an iphone !
This is awesome stuff. Donald you know how to choose get musicians. ☺️ thanks John!
YOU ~ ROCK ! !
Again, it varies so you might want to contact Tech Support with your setup and they will give you a more accurate answer. They are available from our web site.
great respect Jon
you're one of my favorite guitarist, Jon.