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Tom Rhodes

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San Francisco, CA

$500 and up

Singing Guitarist

Travels nationwide

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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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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.

Reviews

60 reviews

Dawn

June 15, 2026

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What an incredible vibe

Tom is truly a talented musician. I wished I wasn't the host. I would've pulled up a lounge chair, sat with my cocktail and just listened for 3 hours. Incredible vocalists. Outstanding musician. We loved his voice and the diversity of music that he played reached everyone young and old. Do not hesitate to book him. He is a professional. From start to finish my experience was A+.'
LOVE YOU Tom!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

Tom Rhodes

Dawn,

Thank you! You guys were great!

Tom

Melissa Q.

April 29, 2023

Verified review

If you have a chance to book Tom Rhodes, do it!

I booked Tom for a 70th birthday party I threw for my husband in Napa. Not only was the process easy (thanks gig salad) but I ended up with a performer that far exceeded my expectations. Tom is definitely a pro. He was prompt, self sufficient with set up and needed little to no input from me. We didn't even talk song selection. He read the room and adapted throughout the night. Tom had a mic ready for us to use for a roast/toast during dinner and even (unknown to me) worked with one of my guests to play Sweet Caroline so my friend could sing it at the end of his toast. I really love Tom’s voice & the songs he performed for us were spot on (he closed with a personal favorite and didnt even know…). I have since listened to quite a few of his originals on his website and am a bonafide fan. Tom was definitely the final piece of the puzzle that was a very magical night.

Hired as: Guitarist

Tom Rhodes

Thank you for having me, you guys were an awesome group!

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

Nancy M.

July 13, 2026

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Great musician

Tom is a wonderful professional to work with , answered all questions, in a timely manner. Showed up early, played and sang great music for 4 hours. Would highly recommend him for any party or event live music is wanted. I hired him for an outdoor park , retirement/ birthday celebration for 175.

Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist

Leighton B.

December 14, 2025

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Oh what a night

Such a fantastic artist he wowed our party guests with both his talent as a musician and his talent at engaging the audience.

Hired as: Americana Band, Folk Singer, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Singer, Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

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

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

Upcoming booked events

27

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Danville, CA

Personal Occasion

12:30pm - 12:45pm

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Palo Alto, CA

25

Saturday

29

Thursday

Surprise

8:30pm - 10:00pm

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Bodega Bay, CA

August 2022

27

19

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

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San Francisco, CA

02

Monday

14

Monday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Redwood City, CA

12

Saturday

08

Friday

Birthday (Adult)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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St Helena, CA

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Woodside, CA

June 2016

11

Saturday

30

Saturday

07

Thursday

Holiday Party (Other)

3:00pm - 5:30pm

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San Jose, CA

December 2015

04

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Dixon, CA

November 2015

18

Wednesday

Milk Bar, San Francisco

7:00pm - 8:00pm

October 2015

24

Saturday

Holiday Party (Other)

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Healdsburg, CA

17

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:30pm - 11:30pm

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San Francisco, CA

11

Sunday

VML Winery

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Saturday

Annie's Street Plaza

7:00pm - 8:00pm

02

Friday

Naked Lounge

7:00pm - 8:00pm

September 2015

25

Friday

The Lost Church

7:00pm - 8:00pm

19

Saturday

Leo's Music Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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 and 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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