Bill Lehourites (vocals, guitar)
Bill is not only known for his guitar stylings, but also for the fact that he hosts mid-week jam sessions where some of the area's top rated musicians drop in to make some great music. Whenever he has a chance to travel, New Orleans is his favorite destination. He loves past to present music influencers of New Orleans ranging from the Neville Brothers, The Meters, and Allen Toussaint, to the Honey Island Swamp Band, New Orleans Suspects, Sonny Landreth, and Anders Osborne to name just a few.
Audio engineering is an indispensable skill set when it comes to live sound production. Bill possesses this ability which ensures the sound quality of every one of the live shows by the Earl Knightwood Band. Bill is an in-house audio engineer for the Odeum theater in East Greenwich, Rhode Isand where he provides sound support for shows featuring major celebrities like Kiefer Sutherland, Taj Mahal, Stanley Jordan, the Legendary Wailers, and Tower Of Power.
He met Pete Antunes, drummer for Tower Of Power, after a performance at one of the concerts at the Odeum Theater. Following that meeting shortly afterwards, Pete showed up at one of the weekly jam sessions that Bill often hosts in Lincoln, Rhode Island. That is typical of the kind of things that gravitate towards Bill!
Bill began playing music in bands as a newcomer back in 2009. In 2023, during the time when the Earl Knightwood band was just starting up, he was asked to fill in as a substitute guitarist. Everything began falling into place and he eventually became a full-fledged member in 2024.
Chris O'Donnell (vocals, drums)
Chris O'Donnell spent his early years studying jazz percussion, playing with greats Tim Lefebvre,
Dave Bergeron, Ernie Watts, and Jerry Bergonzi. He is more recently known as the energy behind
local power trio Seed RaCeR and drummer/ arranger with the jazz/funk and poetry innovators,
The Duende Project.With his musicality, chops, and impassioned stage presence, he promises to
only expand on the greatness of this legacy blues ensemble.
Dave McCarthy (bass guitar)
Dave took a keen interest in learning to play bass guitar after hearing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show.
One of his major music influences is Duck Dunn, the widely acclaimed bassist who recorded on the Stax/Volt record labels during the 60's and 70's. Dave played in several other groups over the years including The Rockin' Soul Horns, The Jewel City Band and with the earliest edition of the BlueFOs more than thirty years ago.
Ed Vallee (vocals, guitar)
Ed grew up in Rhode Island, a state known for its vibrant music scene, especially in Providence, the state's capitol.
He was inducted into Rhode Island's Music Hall Of Fame (RIMHOF) for his work with the iconic band, "The Young Adults."
Ed is also known for his tenure over three decades with RI's widely acclaimed 10-piece band, "Steve Smith and The Nakeds,"
noted for their studio recordings and concert touring with renowned tenor saxophonist, Clarence Clemons.
Subsequent to Ed's departure from Steve Smith and The Nakeds, he devotes time to composing, authoring and recording
original songs from his own catalog.
Listen to music by Ed Vallee on Spotify, Youtube and Bandcamp
Frank Rapone (vocals, keyboards)
Frank began playing piano at age nine then found a love for the sound of the Hammond organ.
In the Summer of 1969 he was asked to attend a rehearsal with a four piece rock band just starting out called Naked Truth.
He joined the band and that was the start of his love for rock and roll.
Frank's musical influences are Jimmy Smith, the Beatles, Brian Auger, Jon Lord, Carlos Santana and Joey DeFrancesco just to name a few.
He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2013 along with Steve Smith and the Nakeds.
His seventeen-year tenure with the Nakeds was from 2002 to 2019.
Some of his previous bands were the Rock n Soul Horns, Hot Peanut Machine, and Easy.
Greg Cambio (saxophones, percussion)
Greg Cambio, a graduate of Berklee College of Music and Rhode Island College for music education, embarked on an extensive musical journey across the US, showcasing his talent with acts like Steve Anthony and Broadway, Satin Sounds, and more. His impressive stage presence extends to performances with Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, and Crystal Gayle, highlighting his versatility and musical prowess. Greg draws inspiration from musical giants like Richard Elliot, Grover Washington, Wayne Shorter, Maceo Parker, and David Sanborn, shaping his distinctive style. With a passion for music that excites and moves audiences, Greg's soloing and playing reflects a dynamic fusion of influences and a unique artistic flair.
Paula Clare (vocals, harmonica)
Paula Clare is an actress/singer/songwriter who performs at various venues around New England. She has been performing on the stage since she was 8 years old. Her film career started at 18 when she moved to Chicago then Los Angeles, where she made a living in commercials and film. She took some time off to raise her son, then moved to Rhode Island to start her singing career.
You can hear in her recordings how she puts the passion, heart and soul of her life experience into the various styles and genres.