About Rhodes
Many musicians have made a name for themselves (literally) by using just their first or surname. Rhodes (musician David Rhodes) looks set to join that illustrious group with his hauntingly beautiful voice and skilled songrwriting skills. This newcomer on the music scene has quickly established himself as ‘one to watch’. Soulful and moody (which is quite an achievement when you hail from Hitchin in Hertfordshire), Rhodes is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle and served with a side-order of introspection. But don’t think for a moment that makes his music moody and morose �" this artist manages to convey plenty of pathos and passion without making you feel like you want to jump in front of a train. In fact, listen to the lyrics of his EP ‘Raise Your Love’ and there are some decidedly positive emotions embedded in amongst the densely packed melodies and riffs.
Rhodes is taking his distinctive brand of ballads on the road this year, and fortunately at Gigantic we have a cross-section of Rhodes concert tickets on offer for nearly all of the Rhodes tour dates on the list. From festival appearances at the Y Not Festival on the 31st July and the Citadel at London’s Victoria Park on July 19th, through to dates across the UK throughout September and October, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to catch him. Rhodes tour dates include the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth on September 28th, Thekla in Bristol on October 3rd, KOKO in London on October 9th, and the Manchester Gorilla on October 10th.
Described as a ‘one-man Coldplay’, Rhodes has managed to avoid becoming labelled as a lonesome troubadour forever destined to be a support act and nothing else, and has instead established himself as a rising star in his own right. Although his career is still in its infancy, he has managed to produce four EPs, including the much-lauded debut ‘Raise Your Love’ in 2013, two singles and the soon-to-be-released debut album ‘Wishes’, launched in September. The tour dates coincide with the release of the album, and this is your chance to get on board at the first major stop. Rhode tickets are available now from Gigantic, and as this solo artist really starts to find his feet, we anticipate that demand for tickets will increase, particularly once the album pops. Grab yours now before they sell out.