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Tom Rhodes

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5.0 
(46 reviews)
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Travels nationwide
  • $500 and up
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Back Road

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"Dying is Easy"

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"Moses"

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It's Still True

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Bread and Roses

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"Skinny Love" - Tom Rhodes Cover

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"Lovely Day" - COVER

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Nothing Compares To You - COVER

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"It's Still True"
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  • 2. "California"
  • 3. "Cold & Deep"
  • 4. "Fist Full of Dollars"
  • 5. "Dull Razor"
  • 6. "Connection of Minds"
  • 7. "Dancing Anita"
  • 8. "Calling Out"
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Overview

Tom Rhodes is a powerhouse Americana/Alt-Country Artist whose distinctively raspy, vocals & compelling melodic hooks deliver knock-out performances. Featured on The Voice , Tom has original music that was honored by the Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2015, and has over 150 uses of his original songs in films, TV shows, and national ad campaigns.

Tom possesses a range of vocal stylings that cross over every genre from folk to jazz, pop to hip-hop, rock and country, and everything in between.

He can play it all and delivers a performance that can either blend itself well into the background and/or fully engage an audience via his stunning musicianship, lyricism and evocative performances.


46 Reviews

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Kim C. • October 1, 2021

The best!!!

I have been an event planner for over 20 years and was contracted for a private corporate event at a five star resort in the South Bay. We needed someone very specific for our “glamping” night who could play in an intimate setting and engage with the guests. We were originally going to bring in a big name and spend an exorbitant amount and so glad we didn’t. Tom was responsive and professional throughout the advance of program. Of course, the highlight was the actual performance. Such an authentic sound! He played fantastic originals, great adaptations of covers and handled requests like the pro he is. The guests were blown away with his storytelling and talent. I am literally going to adjust the next event I do to ensure there is a spot for him in the program. Great find is an understatement!!! Thank you Tom!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Mike P. • June 15, 2016

high accolades for intimate birthday gathering

Tom really knocked it out of the park for my wife's birthday. We had between 30 and 35 attendees, mostly 40-somethings, and Tom's music selections were a huge hit. I would absolutely recommend Tom for your next event -- he is an incredible guitarist and singer and a real pleasure to work with.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Mike,

Thank you! You have a great group of friends!

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Doug W. • March 5, 2016

Wedding Acoustic

Tom Rhodes was hands down one of the best parts of our wedding this week! He played acoustic during the ceremony as well as cocktail hour and learned our songs and had them studio recorded for us to keep. We were lucky enough to see Tom play a live gig in Sonoma a few months prior and were blown away how good he is and easy to work with. We would absolutely recommend Tom for any future events and are hoping to go see him again soon!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Oh man!! You guys are awesome.

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Marcy D. S. • March 3, 2023

Tom was great!

Tom sang and played Thinking Out Loud for a 20th anniversary, and he was just perfect! It was only the one song, but I would love to hear him play more at a future event. He was on time, he made the surprise for my husband happen perfectly, and he sounded great.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Marleen Z. • March 2, 2023

great performance

Tom was on time, responsible and a good performer. We used him for the first hour for my husband's 60th birthday party!
We enjoyed his music and Tom was super friendly and accommodating.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Frank O. • October 10, 2022

Outstanding performer

Tom was absolutely amazing. I booked him for a surprise proposal in San Francisco. He played acoustic guitar and sang "our song" when I popped the question. He is a true talent, and read the moment perfectly. He was very intuitive with his singing and made our moment one that we will never forget. I am so happy to have booked him.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Danielle L. • September 30, 2022

Phenomenal

Tom was a phenomenal choice for our company offsite. Not only was he on time, professional, friendly, prompt but he was also a fantastic performer. I received so many compliments on Tom’s singing and presence. I HIGHLY recommend.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you Danielle, you guys were awesome!

Tom

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Lisa J. • August 31, 2022

His music made the party EPIC!

What can I say. My guests are still buzzing about Tom Rhodes. His voice, his entertainment and his personality made my husband’s 50th birthday celebration exceptional!

Tom played a vast array of songs and artists, took requests and even gifted us the pleasure of hearing some of his originals. He’s excellent.

I look forward to the opportunity to hear him play or hire him again in the future.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist

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Elouise E. • August 14, 2022

Absolutely Brilliant!

Tom, just did a corporate event for us and he was phenomenal! He did a solo acoustic guitar set of country songs and it was amazing. He far exceeded our expectations. His music playing and singing is great and his commentary brought the whole event together thematically. He was very open to our input and requests. And, as one of the organizers he made me look really good 😃.

Everyone in attendance absolutely loved his music. We hope to have Tom back again at a future event.

Hired as:
Country Singer, Singing Guitarist

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Patrick G. • July 10, 2022

Amazing

Tom was absolutely incredible. Everybody loved his music and his personality. Highly recommended for any event you may have.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Country Singer, Guitarist
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Kellie • March 27, 2022

Incredible-Highly Recommend

I hired Tom to be the entertainment for an event near and dear to my heart—a charity event for FOXG1 Syndrome. Tom played at our post-golf reception and was absolutely incredible. We loved him so much we asked him to stay an extra 90 minutes and he happily accommodated our request. I had multiple guests comment on his talent and even employees of the Resort shared with us how impressed they were with his music. I highly recommend Tom for your event and we look forward to having him back again next year—he’s just that good!

Hired as:
Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you Kellie, you guys put on an amazing event and I would be honored to join you again next year!

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John K. • December 7, 2021

Tom Rhodes was the perfect musician for our Event

Tom play our event of 70+ people ages 2 to 92. He was outstanding. His voice is amazing and his song choices were spot on, a variety of county, pop, and soft rock. He read the crowd well & had good intuition about when to take quick breaks. He let us use his mic for announcements. He dressed very nice & looked handsome for the event. He set up early and was very easy to work with via messaging. You will not be disappointed ...hire this man! Extremely talented!!!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Karen B. • July 26, 2021

Amazing! Five star plus!

I hired Tom for my eldest grandson's birthday party. It was a family gathering held
in our backyard due to COVID. Tom is not only a very talented guy, but a true professional.
He arrived early for set-up, played my set list as well as his awesome orginal works. Some of our guests were late, so he waited until they arrrived before he started playing. Easy going, personable, flexible and really made the gathering very special! As a previous wedding coordinator, I've listened to many musicians and can honestly say he is at the top of my list!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you Karen, it was wonderful to me you and your family. All the best to you guys!

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Christine W. • June 6, 2021

Amazing Guitar and Vocals!

Tom provided music for an upscale graduation/engagement party. The selection of songs, his vocals, his guitar playing, and the whole look/feel/vibe was EXACTLY what we were hoping for. Thank you, Tom for sharing a great night with us. So many people commented on the awesome music!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you! It was a real joy to be there!! My best to your growing family!!

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Amy M. • May 24, 2021

Fantastic!!!!

We had Tom play at a 50th birthday and EVERYONE raved about him. His voice is outstanding. His music selection was perfect for the group. We will definitely book Tom again!

Hired as:
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Donna G. • October 19, 2020

Tom is an amazingly talented performer

Tom was there and on time with multiple street closures because of a Marvel movie filming, He played all of the songs we requested better than the original artist. Thank you Tom!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Donna G. • October 18, 2020

Tom is amazingly talented performer

Tom was there and on time with multiple street closures because of a Marvel movie filming, He played all of the songs we requested better than the original artist. Thank you Tom!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Francis H. • August 11, 2020

Great singer/songwriter

Tom was a great addition to our event. Would love to see him perform

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Sarah M. • November 19, 2019

Wonderful and exceeded our expectations

We hired Tom to surprise my sister on her 60th birthday. We were visiting Sonoma and wine tasting and stopped for lunch in a very in a busy marketplace. Tom got there early to find the best place to perform and surprise my sister. Because we didn’t have an exact arrival time or exact location at the market, I was worried the surprise wouldn’t work as we hoped, but Tom ensured everything was perfect by finding the perfect space to perform and by communicating throughout our arrival to locate him. He also learned two of her favorite songs as requested and it was perfect. We sat down for what my sister thought was lunch and where a singer/guitarist just happened to be, but when Tom starting singing her favorite songs to her she was so surprised and blown away! Tom is a wonderful singer and performer, a really nice guy and a true professional. Thank you Tom!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
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Joanne R. • October 27, 2019

AMAZING

Thank you Tom ,
As mother of groom , I needed someone to play at rehearsal dinner you were perfect choice.

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you! I had a wonderful time with you and your family!

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Brad S. • September 29, 2019

Tom Rhodes singing guitarist

He was very accomplished and great to work with wonderful with the crowd and wide variety of music highly recommended

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Carol T. • June 29, 2019

Tom Rhodes is a real professional

Tom was wonderful with his strong voice and powerful presentation. He was a delight to work with.

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Guitarist
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Taylor M. • November 18, 2018

Insane talent

Tom is s great talent. He is easy to work with and professional. Most importantly, he changes the entire dynamic of an evening with his voice. People leave saying “wow”.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Angela B. • October 3, 2018

Perfect

Tom was on time, professional and friendly - his music was the perfect addition to our corporate dinner. Couldn't be happier!

Thanks Tom!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you for having me!!! It was wonderful to meet you.

T

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Yael G. • August 14, 2018

Wonderful!

Tom was a fantastic performer at our event - he showed up early, played amazing music that everyone was super impressed by, and was very professional and friendly throughout. Thank you Tom for adding so much to our event!

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Yael,

Thank you for having me!! You guys are awesome!

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Chase C. • May 27, 2018

Excellent.

Tom was great. He was on time to a rather hard location to find and played the songs for our ceremony that we requested. Very professional. We would recommend him to anyone.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Nate A. • March 2, 2018

Mr. Rhodes is a professional!

When you hire a professional musician your expected assumption is to receive a professional performance. Mr. Rhodes met and exceeded our expectations of a professional musician. More impressive was his humility, respectful demeanor and ease to work with. Many times when working with someone of his talent you end up having to deal with a little arrogance. It was refreshing to work with someone who if anyone deserves/have earned to be arrogant isn't.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Nichole S. • February 14, 2018

AMAZING!

I am an event planner and we hired Tom for a ribbon cutting ceremony. He was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved his music and he was so pleasant to work with. I can't wait to work with him again!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
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Liz K. • October 6, 2017

Must hire!

Tom provided excellent entertainment for our wedding ceremony and reception. He was flexible and professional and is very talented! He was so open to our ideas and turned the songs he sang into his own, beautiful renditions. He was even able to DJ after singing for our ceremony and cocktail hour! Our guests all loved him and we couldn't be happier. We would recommend him to anyone, anytime.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Brad M. • September 18, 2017

This is A a 10 star performer!!

Tom is amazing
We had him play outside under the stars for a select group of 10 on 60 acres overlooking the wine country! His voice is so strong and crisp it is amazing! Tom played (at my asking) a mixture of his own label and some great cover music that blew everyone away.
Counting crows - first time he ever played Mr Jones but knocked it out of the park!!
Paul simon
Dave Matthews- awesome
Little Feat- I think I saw the bright lights of Memphis!
Unbelievable talent that should earn 50 times what I paid for a private evening.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Nestor A. • September 14, 2017

We'll book him again.

We have great time. Great singer.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you! I had a great time! Happy Birthday Nestor!!!

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Claudia W. • September 12, 2017

Fantastic, talented, versatile musician

Tom played at my husband's surprise 40th birthday party and he was a massive hit. I provided Tom with a few of my husband's favorite artists and songs ahead of time and the performance was spot on. He had a great feel for the party and really enhanced the environment. He played a perfect mix of music, including some of his own bluesy songs. I couldn't have been more pleased. Many people asked for his card, including the owners of the brewery. Thanks, Tom!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you! I had a blast and you guys have a great crew!

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Katie Y. • September 4, 2017

Wow! Tom helped make our wedding beautiful and unforgettable

Tom Rhodes performed at our wedding, singing and playing guitar. His playing set the tone for an intimate, beautiful and relaxed affair. He played for our ceremony and it could not have been more perfect. Tom was always quick to respond to us in preparation for the wedding, and was exceptionally easy to work with. He is also a really nice, easygoing person who is great around guests. I would highly recommend Tom for anyone looking for a singer/guitar player, he truly made our wedding so special and I can't wait for the wedding video to hear his playing again.

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
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Libertie B. • August 15, 2017

awesome corporate event!

Tom played for our office crew in Redwood City and put on a solid performance. Maintained energy and entertainment for our team to have some light hearted times in the midst of a work day. We all really appreciated the talent, song writing, along with the ability to play some covers requested on the fly.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Folk Singer, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you! It was a pleasure to play music for you guys and you were a gracious host!

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Casey G. • July 16, 2017

Amazing!

Tom is a true talent. We loved having him play at our event. He has an incredible voice and made the evening so special!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

Thank you for having me!

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Jillian A. • June 28, 2017

Amazing!!!

We booked Tom for our wedding ceremony and reception in Livermore, CA. From beginning to end, Tom was incredible. He took the time to learn the 3 songs we wanted for our event and each was better than we imagined. Tom was flexible, accommodating, and personable. Many of our guests approached us during and after the event to compliment Tom and ask us if we knew him personally - that's how natural his performance was. We highly recommend hiring him for all of your live music needs!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

❤️ Thank you and congratulations!!!

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Robert S. • February 13, 2017

Fantastic

Delivered as promised

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Colby H. • December 12, 2016

Amazing

Tom was amazing! Can't wait to have him at our next event!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

I can't wait to play at the next one! You guys were awesome!

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Brittany W. • November 4, 2016

Tom was awesome!

Easy to work with, great line of communication, reliable and talented!

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Guitarist
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Chris D. • September 10, 2016

Amazing!

we booked tom for our wedding and could not of been happier. He helped us pick out a processional song and did a beautiful cover of one of my favorite songs for my walk down the aisle. we had lots of compliments from guests about tom. can't wait to see him live again

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Donovan F. • September 5, 2016

Tom was amazing...

I had Tom perform at my pop-up speakeasy jazz bar and his voice is so powerful and so captivating, it makes you stop, listen and appreciate his talent. Tom was also so easy to work with, a pleasure to talk to, was kind and respectful to all my staff and guests. I will definitely have him play for me again. -Donovan www.oakandbarrelsf.com

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Eber E. T. • May 6, 2016

Surprise Proposal

Tom helped me with my surprise proposal in San Francisco. He performed our favorite song right before I popped the questions! :) He was very reachable and flexible with what I needed and of course he's an amazing singer! I would definitely recommend him and hopefully I will be attending one of his performances soon!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

❤️❤️❤️

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Danielle W. • May 2, 2016

Blown Away

Tom is a true musician, not just another singer. We were so lucky to have Tom perform at our party. Our guests were so blown away by his talent!

We are already planning our next private concert!

See you soon, Tom!

Hired as:
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Naree H. • December 8, 2015

Fantastic voice and great guy

I booked Tom to honor the passing of my father. He was early and very personable. He customized his performance for us and was very delicate and caring during this emotional time for our family and friends. He is a fantastic guitar player and has an amazing raspy voice that really pulled together the warmth and celebration of my father’s life. He is kind and professional and an all around down to earth musician/artist. I will definitely book Tom again and appreciate his delivery.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Tom Rhodes

Response from Tom Rhodes:

❤️

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Kokomo W. • October 27, 2015

Wonderful Person and Great Music

From the very beginning I knew I had made a great choice in Tom Rhodes. His manager Sara was quick to respond to my inquiry and got back to me very quickly every time I had a question. When I reached out to confirm both Sara and Tom were very quick and made the process seamless. The music was fantastic! This was for our wine club members and they loved Tom's music, as did we. I would definitely book him again for another event and can't say enough good things about him. He was professional, friendly, and talented.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Brynne • October 20, 2015

AMAZING!!

Tom performed at my now husband and I's wedding this past weekend. Absolutely amazingly talented. Tom is a talented song writer and his voice and lyrics are soo beautiful.

We had some requested songs to be played by other artists throughout the night, and he by far surpassed our expectations. Learning and taking his own spin on our requests. We requested "True Colors" for our 1st dance, and BY FAR the BEST rendition we have ever heard.

I would not hesitate to book him for another event, and will be highly recommending him to any of our friends and family looking for a musician.

Tom was great with communication leading up to our event, and made every effort to ensure we were confident in what he would be delivering.

Our guests have not stopped talking about our Music at the wedding.
THANK YOU TOM!!!

We will definitely be seeking out venues where Tom is playing to hear more of his amazing music.

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist

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Price Range: $500 and up

Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Policies available upon request

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

When you hire Tom, you are working with a National-Level-Talent, professional who shows up on time, ready to go.

Tom is a world-class, full-time, singer-songwriter who regularly plays live shows several nights per week.

When booking Tom you can rest assured that are working with the best. he will arrive early, do as requested per your event contract, and is flexible in switching things up if needed/requested by you.

Client satisfaction and being asked back time and again is what makes it a bit challenging to book Tom, so get on his calendar early!

His sound is something that will stay with you long after your event is over.

About

Strip away the fluff of Pop, throw out the Country flair, remove the cynicism of Alternative, and turn up the beauty of Americana, and you begin to have an idea of where Tom’s music falls. Tom Rhodes plays real, honest music that delivers a message without sounding like a lesson. With his last album “With or Without” (2014), Tom has moved firmly into the Americana genre and created a warm place for his raspy road-worn voice and deceptively simple guitar.

Through thousands of shows around Europe and the US, Tom has built a diehard fanbase that has seen him through the release of five full length independent albums, five EPs, and numerous singles. They have followed him from small bars in the DC area to venues like the main stage of Walnut Creek Amphitheater in North Carolina, the Paramount Theater, Great American Music Hall, and The State Theatre. In 2015, Tom was honored by the Songwriter Hall of Fame for his song “Fist Full of Dollars”, which they placed second in the annual songwriting competition. His music has been licensed and used on network and cable TV shows, feature length movies, and commercials across all platforms over 150 times, and he has done it all with his well worn 1970’s Yamaha Guitar and his voice.

With his credentials as a songwriter you might not expect him to have such a huge catalog of cover songs, but Tom has an encyclopedic knowledge of great songs from the last five decades spanning almost all genres of music. With hundreds of songs to draw from he can craft the perfect playlist for any event, and if needed learn and make custom arrangements of your favorite song.

Tom has spent time learning and playing in some of America’s musical heartlands. Born in Houston, Texas, he then moved to the Washington, DC area as a child and bounced around to places like Memphis, New Orleans, New York City, and even the Caribbean, places that all left indelible marks on his eclectic songwriting and performing style. In 2011 he moved to Richmond, CA where he currently lives and works on new material and follows some of his other passions, including illustration and videography.

When in the Bay Area, Tom plays at some of the finest venues available with his all-star band, including Oscar Westesson (Bhi Bhiman, Quiles & Cloud), Andrew Laubacher (Con Brio, Kelly McFarling), and Tim Marcus (Lia Rose, Jessie Bridges). Tom is constantly releasing new music on all platforms. With hundreds of unreleased songs, and thousands of stories still waiting to be told, there will be years of new material to come from this lifelong troubadour.

Additional Booking Notes

Tom can provide his own sound for events up to 200 people, within driving distance of San Francisco.

For outside events, Tom requires a PA with Phantom power, a DI, microphone stand and cable. (For acoustic shows).

Services Offered

Singing Guitarist Acoustic Band Americana Band Country Singer Folk Band Folk Singer Guitarist Rock & Roll Singer Rock Band Singer/Songwriter

Past Booked Events

February 27, 2023 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm Personal Occasion
February 25, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
October 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm Personal Occasion
October 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
September 29, 2022 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm Surprise
August 27, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday Party
August 12, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Corporate Event
July 09, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday Party
May 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
March 25, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Fundraiser
December 04, 2021 • 12:30pm - 4:30pm Birthday Party
July 25, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Birthday Party
June 05, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm House Party
May 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
October 17, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
August 08, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
November 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
November 16, 2019 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm Birthday Party
October 19, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktail Party
October 18, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
September 28, 2019 • 7:30am - 11:00am Dinner Party
June 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
November 17, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
October 02, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner Party
August 11, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm Dinner Party
May 26, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Wedding Ceremony
March 01, 2018 • 10:30am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
February 13, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
October 25, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
October 02, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Corporate Event
September 30, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wedding Reception
September 14, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Birthday (Adult)
September 10, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Birthday (Adult)
September 10, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm Birthday (Adult)
September 09, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 14, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Corporate Event
August 12, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
July 28, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Party
July 15, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm Birthday (Adult)
June 24, 2017 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Reception
May 24, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Grand Opening
February 11, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm Birthday (Adult)
December 11, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm Grand Opening
November 02, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
September 09, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
August 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Cocktail Party
August 12, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 08, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Cocktail Party
July 08, 2016 Birthday (Adult)
July 02, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
June 11, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
May 19, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Birthday (Adult)
May 06, 2016 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm Wedding Engagement
May 01, 2016 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm Wedding Engagement
April 30, 2016 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm Birthday (Adult)
March 16, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
March 04, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
January 07, 2016 Holiday Party (Other)
December 04, 2015 Funeral/Memorial Service
November 18, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Milk Bar, San Francisco
October 24, 2015 Holiday Party (Other)
October 17, 2015 Wedding Cocktail Hour
October 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm VML Winery
October 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Annie's Street Plaza
October 02, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Naked Lounge
September 25, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm The Lost Church
September 19, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Leo's Music Club

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Set List

Tom typically plays all of his own original music. However, for many gigs he often works in a healthy mix of cover tunes that he taylors to the event, crowd demographics, and what requests come his way.

He is adaptable.

Influences & Inspiration

There are so many influences though the standout are: Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Jim Croce, John Denver as well as Willie Nelson, Neil Young... and many more.

Setup Requirements

Ability to Plug in PA if needed

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