SONNY RHODES NEWEST 'LIVE' CD RELEASE AVAILABLE NOW !!
Sonny Rhodes' newest release entitled, "Sonny Rhodes LIVE" is available now at www.cdbaby.com. This CD is recorded live at the world famous Warmdaddy's in Philadelphia, PA. The recording features Sonny Rhodes and the East Coast version of the Sonny Rhodes band - Big Nancy on harp, Ken Sorrell on bass, Mike Flynn on guitar, and Jake Jorel on drums. This CD, like everything at this hip East Coast nightclub is homemade - hard driving - and served with grit, love, and a lot of soul!
Click on the CD photo above or follow this LINK: CDbaby.com for a chance to listen to or purchase your Sonny Rhodes - LIVE! CD.
SONNY STILL GIVING THAT BIG WARM SMILE A FEW WEEKS AGO.
NEW CD NOW on CDBABY.COM !
Check Sonny's 'Feelin' Good Productions' site on myspace for details
Sonny Rhodes
I'm Back Again
© 2008 Feelin' Good Records (884502016574) (format: CD-R)
Sonny Rhodes
Biography
Clarence Edward Smith was nicknamed Sonny Rhodes as a child and it stuck, bringing him recognition on his journey from Smithfield, Texas to the world stage as one of the most acclaimed Texas bluesmen and legendary status for his proficiency on lap steel guitar. Nominated numerous times for a W. C. Handy Award, Rhodes was honored for his cultural contribution to the arts by the Smithsonian Institute in 1976. Rhodes cut his teeth in the blues alongside Johnny Clyde Copeland and Albert Collins in Texas clubs as a teenager.
Sonny was born Clarence Smith in Smithfield, Texas in 1940. His early musical influences include T-Bone Walker, Mance Lipscomb, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In the late fifties and early sixties Sonny played bass behind Freddie King and Albert Collins, and became based in California around this time. He went to Europe for the first time in 1976 and has been back each year since. Sonny enjoys touring in Europe saying that the BLUES are revered over there, and the financial rewards are good too.
Sonny has recorded several albums over the years. Sonny also recorded the theme song for the Fox TV series “Firefly”, a Sci-Fi -Western set 300 years in the future, which is probably a good omen for the long-term prospects of the BLUES!
Sonny was recently on the set of the new 'Firefly' movie with his good friend Brian. You can see by the smile on his face how much fun he was having. Watch for further information on the new movie 'Browncoats Redemption'.
Sonny on the set of Browncoats Redemption
with Brian Wiser (producer Done The Impossible)
http://browncoatsmovie.com/
Check more information on Sonny's blog about his 'Donation Relief Fund'.
FOR THOSE THAT WOULD LIKE TO SEND NOTES, CARDS OR DONATIONS BY MAIL DIRECTLY TO SONNY, HE HAS HIS OWN MAIL BOX NEAR HIS HOME. SONNY AND ANNIE WILL PICK UP MAIL THERE ON A REGULAR BASIS.
SONNY RHODES
2974 Delta Fair Blvd
324
Antioch, CA 94509
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United States
The Blues Trust Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually. The Award is in recognition of an individuals contributions to American Music.
Sonny receives the Blues Trust "Lifetime Achievement Award" at Boston Blues Festival Sept. 2007
Sonny is now based in California, where he lives with his wife Annie, who is also his manager.
Recently Sonny and his band celebrated his birthday at Biscuits & Blues in San Francisco. A few weeks later he was off to New York, Philly, Florida and a week of shows in Canada. Sonny will be going to Europe for his CD Release Tour this summer.
Sonny loves playing the blues and is happiest when he is on stage giving the crowd all that is inside him, deep soulful blues.
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