When you meet Johnny Rodes, you are struck by the polite power in his voice and manner. Here's a man who could kick your butt up and down Music Row physically and musically, but he is too much of a (Southern) (Country) gentleman for that. He waits until he is onstage to unleash the fury through his high-energy performances. You watch, and you listen to the music, and you are reminded that the outlaw is there, riding shotgun all the time. You are breathing the same intoxicating air as that rule-breaking rebel, JOHNNY RODES.
That's right! He has a rebel tattoo on his arm and the South forever tattooed on his heart.
Ask him about his epic tune, 28 Miles to Go, and he'll tell you with pride, "The South didn't lose the war , the North went home".
Johnny Rodes CD SOUTHERN ETIQUETTE is too new for us to recognize the unique impact it will have on music. Years from now, critics, fans, and music historians will look back on this album and realize that it changed the face of Nashville forever. It is that good.
Johnny is the man who's teaching Nashville ,A New Religion, and he's doing it with that same sense of "Southern Etiquette" always asking first, Is That Alright with You? He'll warn you that you are standing on "Unstable Ground, but he'll never leave you feeling hopeless. He'll apologize again for being so honest, I'm So Sorry, and then he'll show you that just "One Step Out of View, just "Over the Horizon,you can see the "Indiana Sun" or feel the California Breeze. Your destiny is not that far off, only "28 Miles to Go.
There are many more such albums to come from this man bursting with talent. He has such a vast catalog of quality songs blowing in the wind that Bob Dylan might be calling one day soon to ask, "How many, Rodes"?
Johnny makes music the old-fashioned way... he (earns) (learns) (lives) it!
Sharing his music on the Internet at over 500 web sites, Johnny shows it's all about the fans. Whether Johnny Rodes posts his songs on iSounds, Songramp or Soundclick -, one thing is certain. Those songs shoot straight to the top of the charts. No hype, no publicity, the songs speak for themselves, and the fans love what they are hearing. Visit Johnny's website, catch one of his shows, buy SOUTHERN ETIQUETTE. You will love what you hear and you will become a Johnny Rodes fan for life.
Johnny Rodes was founder and front man for Rebel Rising 2002/2004
Johnny Rodes has music video titled "28 Miles To Go" which has been called one of the most expensive music video ever done by an Indie artist. The video was Co-Produced and Co-Directed by Johnny Rodes and Renee Nicole Morgan.
Johnny Rodes is a Nashville-based artist with original songs ranging from Country, Country Rock, Southern Rock and Rock. Johnny is regarded by many in Nashville circles as "Rebel". With over 280 original songs to his credit, Johnny Rodes will be blazing a trail through your town and capturing your heart with his intense, raw style. Johnny's songs tell the story of life and will make everyone take a long hard look at the direction his or her life is headed. With a loyal fan base that just keeps growing and growing, Johnny is fast becoming a household name and the new sound of Nashville. Look for Johnny Rodes making his trek across the USA in his typical Rebel style..... FULL FORCE!
Johnny Rodes perfomances have been called Powerful, Rebelious and Refreshing... His interaction with his audience is unmatched and his true talent shows through in his songs. With a fan club that is growing faster everyday, Johnny Rodes is on his way up the charts with a wave of Fans following him.
Johnny is set to take on the World music scene and sing his way to the top. With influences such as John Lennon, Lynyrd Skynyrd, CCR, Kid Rock,Hank Jr, Trace Adkins, Eagles, Sara Brightman and Bad Company....Johnny has a unique sound that crashes through the music city walls...
Like Kid Rock says.." If its real, you'll feel it" ..So I try to write songs that I feel and hopefully in turn will translate to the audience feeling it."
Johnny Rodes.
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