The Earl Knightwood Band
The Earl Knightwood Band is available to provide live music for almost any occasion including fairs, festivals, fundraisers, concerts, nightclubs, corporate events, weddings/divorces, and private parties.
Band L to R - Ed Vallee (vocals, guitar), Paula Clare (vocals, harmonica),
Chris O'Donnell (vocals, drums), Bill Lehourites (vocals, guitar),
Dave McCarthy (bass guitar), Frank Rapone (vocals, keyboards), Greg Cambio (saxophones, percussion)
CONTACT
Phone: (401) 218-0101
Website: earlknightwood.com
eMail: earl@earlknightwood.com
eMail: earlknightwood@gmail.com
BOOKING
Ed Vallee ed@edvallee.com
Lyn McCarthy lmccarthy415@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: Facebook.com/@earlknightwood
Youtube: YouTube.com/@earlknightwood
TOUR DATES
earlknightwood.com/tourdates
ABOUT
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.
REVIEWS
“The Earl Knightwood Band Maximum R&B, Blues, Funk and Soul!
ECLECTIC KOOL BLUESY.
In The Earl Knightwood Band we Trust for a good time to be had by all!”
- Mike Grady
“Love this band!!! A must see often!”
- Jane Borrelli
“The Earl Knightwood Band is awesome. Love dancing to their music! ”
- Lyn O’Brien McCarthy
“Enjoyable and uplifting!”
- Margot Calpin
“Awesome band, great blues music.”
- Kathy Mele
"We saw you at the Narragansett Cafe in Jamestown.
Fabulous performance. Will look forward to seeing you again."
- Joan Plouff
"The Earl Knightwood Band is excellent! We have seen them several
times at the Narragansett Cafe and they have packed the place.
Support this band and make sure you get to see them, you won't regret it."
- Cindi Blouin
"Finally chased down and caught up with Earl Knightwood and the band
Sunday at the Gansett. Great Performance! Ed Vallee, need I say more,
guitar Extraordinaire Clapton style with his strong bluesy vocals.
Diverse music throughout the afternoon from blues to a funk tune.
A lot of talent on that stage. Of the 6 members 4 of them sing
bringing all of their unique vocal styles into the mix. A must see band
regardless of your taste in music."
- Laurie Hayes
