Red Hot Rhythm & Blues - The Rhythm Rockets - News & Notes

Sad News

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Sad News for the Kansas City Music Scene

Ed Yokley, legendary guitar player; passed away Thursday, January 19th. We're adding a page dedicated to Ed on our web site. Comments from friends, fellow musicians and admirers as well as pictures and music featuring Ed will be shared with you. We'll also post a copy of his obituary and the eulogy delivered by John Dillon Zimmermann at his service.

We're in talks with Lindsay Shannon from BB's Lawnside BBQ about memorial show to celebrate Ed's life and his contributions to the KC music scene. Plans are to round everyone up sometime this spring to include players from the local scene as well as the expatriated KCBB alums from down Nashville way. Check back for details.

Thank you to all the visitors looking to share in Ed's memory. If you have something you'd like to see posted on this site, please contact us at kcrhythmrockets@aol.com. We'll get it up there for everyone to share.

New Look, New Additions

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We've updated the web site to bring you a new look and lots of new additions.

New pictures are up from this year's gigs at Zona Rosa and The Plaza. We're editing some of the video and will have some of that and a few new cuts on the site soon for your enjoyment.

Please let us know what you think and what you'd like to see. And don't forget to sign the guestbook while you're here.

The Rhythm Rockets To Play Coleman Hawkins Blues Festival

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Rhythm Rockets are honored to play the Coleman Hawkins Blues Festival in St. Joseph again this year. We'll be playing from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM on Saturday, September 6th. There's a lot of great bands playing the three day festival. Check out the schedule at http://www.colemanhawkins.org/On%20Stage.htm The festival will be held at Coleman Hawkins park on 7th & Felix streets. It's a great set up to see some Red Hot Rhythm & Blues from The Rhythm Rockets!

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Check out the calendar for new dates added for the spring and summer. More to come!

Back On Stage

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Rhythm Rockets are working with Zona Rosa, The Plaza and Legends on some dates for the upcoming warm weather seasons. We're looking forward to a busy spring and summer with a lot of outdoor shows around the area. Please check our Calendar in the next few weeks for our schedule.

On Hiatus

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

We're taking a little break this October. Look for live performance dates this November.

Great Time at the Plaza Art Fair

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Thanks to all our friends and family that came out to see The Rhythm Rockets at the Plaza Art Fair. Itr was Jaime's baptism as lead guitar and he did a fantastic job. We're excited to have him as a member of our band and look forward to working with him until he gets on MTV! And special thanks go out to Pat and Kate Riha for honoring us with a high profile gig. There must have been thousands of revelers enjoying our own special brand of Red Hot Rhythm & Blues. Lots of them signed up for our newsletter and updates. We hope to see all of you at our next gig. Please leave a comment in our Guestbook while you're here.

September Is Festival Month

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Everyone's favorite Red Hot Rhythm & Blues band; The Rhythm Rockets, are playing 3 outdoor music festivals in September. Saturday, September 8th is the Coleman Hawkins Jazz & Blues Festival in St.Joseph; Friday, September 14th we're at the Mission Arts & Eats Festival and on Saturday, September 22nd we're honored to headline the Plaza Art Fair on the main stage. Please check out our calendar for more details.

The Rhythm Rockets to Headline Plaza Art Fair

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The Rhythm Rockets, purveyors of Red Hot Rhythm & Blues, have been picked to headline the main stage on Saturday night at The Plaza Art Fair. The band will perform from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 22nd. The main stage will be at the foot of Wornall, on the bridge just south of JC Nichols Parkway. Joan Anderson has also joined the band on keyboards and vocals. She brings a lot to the band with her luscious vocals along with classing up the boys considerably while keeping Jamie in line. We're fortunate to have her.

Jamie Anderson To Join The Rhythm Rockets

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Jamie Anderson; wunderkind and son of our infamous bassist and vocalist John Anderson is joining The Rhythm Rockets to replace the soon-to-be-departed Rick Bacus on guitar. Rick is leaving to follow other musical pursuits and to focus on his project with Kelly Schell. We will miss Rick and appreciate all the great times we had playing with him. Good luck Rick and get ready Jamie. The ride has just begun!