Roundhouse was founded in 1994 by Ron Leavitt and Kim Jones. Both Ron and Kim have played music since childhood and have performed with regional bands in Oregon and Washington. Ron started his musical career on trumpet in the junior high orchestra and developed an unerring ear for harmonies. He switched to the mandolin in college, inspired by both Seals and Croft and Bill Monroe.
        Kim grew up with country and bluegrass music, although piano was her first instrument. The mandolin was her instrument of choice while playing with her father's band in the 80's, then when Roundhouse was started, she switched to bass. She writes many of the original compositions and enjoys singing "high harmony" above the guys.
       The third founding band member, Joe Denhof, has similar long-time experience performing a variety of music styles in Michigan, California and Oregon. Joe is comfortable on guitar or bass and has played each of these instruments in different bands. He also contributes original material to Roundhouse's song collection. His distinctive rhythmic guitar style gives Roundhouse it's edge.
       The newest member, Donn Whitten, performed as a soloist in San Diego, CA, and has been a student of the banjo for many years. Guitar and harmonica are additional instruments Donn enjoys playing. An able lead and harmony singer, his contributions give the Roundhouse repertoire added dimension and texture.