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Bill Rhoades
Bill Rhoades
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  • Portland, OR
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Henry Cooper left a comment for Bill Rhoades
My old pal Bill Rhoades. What's new? Just found this place, I like it.
Dec 30, 2009
Bill Rhoades left a comment for Pete ( DAD) Karnes
Thanks Pete, If we don't keep playing the Blues up here nobody will. I've got the best band I've ever had now with Paris Slim and Michael Osborn on guitars. Also on drums former William Clarke drummer -- Eddie Clark. We just won the…
Nov 24, 2009
Pete ( DAD) Karnes left a comment for Bill Rhoades
Bill, It is so good to here you are still playing. Keep the Blues going up in the north west. your old pal Pete Karnes
Nov 21, 2009

Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings with Paris Slim at Tillicum Nightclub

November 21, 2009 at 8pm to November 22, 2009 at 12am
Tillicum NightclubParis Slim - guitar & vocalsJim Miller - bassEddie Clark - drumsBill Rhoades - harp & vocalsSee More
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About Me:
I'm a Blues Harmonica player and vocalist in Portland, OR.
I have my own band called Bill Rhoades & the Party Kings.
I've been playing since the mid 60's. I have played with Albert Collins, Luther Tucker, Smokey Wilson, Big Daddy Kinsey, Jimmy Rogers, Sonny Rhodes and many others. I have won the "Best Blues Harmonica" award here in the Northwest 7 times, and "Best Traditional Blues Act" 7 years in a row. We currently have Paris Slim, Michael Osborn, and Eddie Clark in the band. I have also been a Blues DJ for 35 years. I was one of the founders of the Oregon Blues Society and the Cascade Blues Association.
Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
Both Sonny Boy Williamson's, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Slim Harpo, Clifton Chenier, Little Esther, Roy "Good Rockin'" Brown, Hank Williams, Earl Scruggs, George "Harmonica" Smith, DeFord Bailey, Louis Jordan, and too many others to name.
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http://billrhoadesandthepartykings.com
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At 5:04pm on August 12, 2010, Tom 1960Tom 1960 said…
Hey Bill,
We definitely gotta get you on Blindman's Blues Forum! I help promote the website. It's worth looking up. Just GOOGLE it. Over 500,000 posts! Please stop by. You would make a fine addition to the forum.
At 9:57pm on December 29, 2009, Henry CooperHenry Cooper said…
My old pal Bill Rhoades. What's new? Just found this place, I like it.
At 7:37pm on November 21, 2009, JIMMY  LLOYD  REAJIMMY LLOYD REA said…
Hey Bill !!!!!!!!! Glad you are here in Live Blues World. Glad to have you as afriend. You are one of the few guys out there that REALLY understands the REAL DEAL BLUES and plays them like they should be played. Enough said.----Jimmy
At 9:24am on November 21, 2009, Pete ( DAD) KarnesPete ( DAD) Karnes said…
Bill, It is so good to here you are still playing. Keep the Blues going up in the north west. your old pal Pete Karnes
 
 
 

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