Comments on: Sonny Rhodes, Firefly theme song artist, needs a hand (new address)

By: Dorothy L. Hill

Dorothy L. Hill — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:38:05 +0000

Sonny Rhodes is one of the true gentlemen of blues and a treasure. He is back in the Bay Area and will be performing at various locations. Come out and support him and show him your love!

On August 21 and 22, 2009, he will be at the Lakeside Lounge in Oakland from 9 pm to 1 am. Address is 338 East 18th Street, Oakland, CA 94606 – 510-452-2254.

He will be at Biscuits & Blues on October 3rd.

By: Brian DTI

Brian DTI — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:52:19 +0000

Sonny will be at Wondercon in San Francisco on Sunday March 1 at the California Browncoats table F6-F7. I'm not sure when he'll arrive, as he is coming right from the airport, but he is looking forward to seeing everyone. Please come and show your support!

By: Tim Pollard

Tim Pollard — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:11:33 +0000

Seconding the concern – I hope you're OK and missing your posts, news and insight. Keep on flyin'!

By: mrben

mrben — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:17:30 +0000

Dude – have you dropped off the planet? No posting in _ages_…

Anyway – hope you are OK. Got my Gina Torres signed dogtags through the mail the other day. I still blame you for that…

By: Cody Jackson

Cody Jackson — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:31:36 +0000

I have the honor of playing guitar with Sonny Rhodes when he is in N. California. One thing that people don't know is that Sonny and Annie do a lot of free work to help young people appreciate and understand the history of blues. I am one of those young people.
I have sat at Sonny's kitchen table while he shares the stories of his life. He makes me laugh so hard sometimes and at others I feel near tears. He is everything you see. Because he is so generous and kind I was allowed to get up and play on stage with him one night. I was only 16 so you can imagine how I felt being with this living legend of blues. Now I am part of his band. He is a very soulful, humble man with an attitude of giving that never wavers, even when he is struggling himself. I am grateful to Sonny and my Miss Annie (as I affectionately call her). They have taken me under their wide wings and given me so much. I talk to Sonny daily and have read some of your notes. You don't know how much your support means. He is the most fan friendly man I have ever played with. He does care about each of you.Sometimes we have to push him to get back up and play when he gets visiting with fans. He loves listening, sharing and caring. Thank you, each of you. And Brian, you have a special place in my book where heroes are listed! Cheers, Cody Jackson

By: Brian DTI

Brian DTI — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:57:56 +0000

Hi, if you haven't heard, Sonny's and Ann's spirits are way up with the touching emails and donations that have come in. They are so grateful to everyone and so touched to know there is good in the world. Unfortunately, they aren't out of the woods yet, so please donate if you haven't done so.

Due to popular request, I encouraged Sonny to get a PO Box for those who don't have credit cards or don't like PayPal. Sonny's MySpace page will be updated shortly with that address. Thank you!

By: Whitefall

Whitefall — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:24:36 +0000

Chris – is there a way we can get an update as to what the total donations are?

By: Cyantre

Cyantre — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:44:49 +0000

I don't have much, but I have enough to help out a little. Definitely worth it. Hope he regains his health swiftly and painlessly.

By: Lioness

Lioness — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:37:05 +0000

Such a sweet man. On the cruise he got onto the elevator, looked at all the women there and said, with a big smile"I am the luckiest man alive".
Such a charmer! If he needs help, then we should help. of course.

By: Brian DTI

Brian DTI — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:13:30 +0000

Thanks everyone for your any support you can give! Sonny truly does love the Browncoats. He is one of the most humble, talented and generous people I've met. And I assured Sonny and Ann that we would help. Quite honestly, it's made me cry hearing the panic and worry that Ann and Sonny have expressed to me. The world needs more people like Sonny to brighten it up.