The Earl Knightwood Band Is A Seven-Piece Music Group

If you love R&B, New Orleans, Funk, Soul, and the Blue Side of Jazz, you will love the Earl Knightwood Band. This seven-piece music group has a rich history of professional experience and musical talent.

The band started it’s musical journey in 2023 as the supporting rhythm section for the Blue F.O.s. Tim Lindsey, the band’s founding member, was the main force that kept the Blue F.O.s active over a span of 35-years. Following Tim’s sudden untimely death in 2023, four of the core members of the band’s rhythm section decided to discontinue working as the Blue F.O.s.
Going forward, they rebranded the group under it’s new name, The Earl Knightwood Band.

The new band began working on a completely new repertoire featuring vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar and drums.  The group began gaining momentum, and as a result of their live performances, their reputation grew exponentially. Eventually, a few more new musicians had taken an interest, joined the group, and expanded the instrumentation and vocals.

The current band lineup comprises Ed Vallee (guitar, vocals), Paula Clare (vocals, harmonica), Frank Rapone (vocals, keyboards), Dave McCarthy (bass guitar), Bill Lehourites (vocals, guitar), Chris O’Donnell (vocals, drums), and Greg Cambio (saxophones, percussion).

Undeniably, the Earl Knightwood Band brings forth it’s unique stylings and versatility to a new level of excellence that must be heard. These musicians are road tested, high mileage for sure, but it’s all highway miles.